An 8-year-old child of divorce, Thom wanted approval from his Scoutmaster. Instead, he was preyed on. Fifty years later, the effects of the abuse still loom large.
The ‘Manly’ Diet Soda Ad: Who’s Buying It?
February 24, 2011 By 4 Comments
Dr. Pepper isn’t the first to try to corner the highly elusive (possibly nonexistent) male diet-soda-drinking market. Let’s take a stroll through TV commercial history.
The 10 at 10
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Iron Mike picks the Oscar winners, Russia admits beer is alcohol, and robot journalists will take over the world: the 10 at 10.
NASCAR Is More Important Than Women’s Health
February 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
Last Friday, the House voted to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood. And they also voted to keep giving money to race cars.
Do You Have a Sports Betting Problem?
February 24, 2011 By 3 Comments
Our Charlie Sheen–obsessed Masshole wants to help you come to terms with your gambling issues.
All-Steroids Team: Eric Gagne
February 24, 2011 By 5 Comments
After Eric Gagne was released in spring training last year, he took the last career option he had: closer for our All-Steroids team.
Uphill Skiing and a Sock Full of Drugs
February 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
This week’s Dudes in the News: a brazen elderly skier, art-hating municipal employees, and a different kind of drug dog.
And the Toddlie Goes to…
February 24, 2011 By 12 Comments
Chase McFadden’s son gives a breathtaking performance, and wins an award.
Are Men Legally Required to Ask Their Spouse’s Permission for a Vasectomy?
February 23, 2011 By 51 Comments
We talked to three leading urologists.
Why Don’t Guys Hit on Neko Case?
February 23, 2011 By 11 Comments
Is it a physical block—tight security, maybe—or is there a power dynamic at play when larger-than-life women are desexualized?
The 10 at 10
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Feb. 23 roundup: Kristen Schaal on abortion funding, NASA vs. God, and everything that is wrong with America in eight charts.
Dr. Phil, Leave the Pink Boys Alone
February 23, 2011 By 19 Comments
How our kids dress as 5-year-olds doesn’t determine a thing about their future sexual orientation.
You Will Witness Christchurch Rise Again
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
About 24 hours ago a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck my home city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Photo Essay: An All-Star Weekend Odyssey
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Talking to Your Daughter About Beauty
February 23, 2011 By 89 Comments
“I still remember the names of two girls my father identified as pretty in a fifth-grade class picture.”
Taking Guns Out of the Closet
February 23, 2011 By 6 Comments
Will Weaver’s “The Last Hunter” highlights one of the biggest stumbling blocks to a productive debate about guns in contemporary America.
Vocalyze
“The best thing you can do for your child as far as political ideology goes is to teach him to be a fee thinker.”
This comment was from PM on the post “It’s Not Easy to Raise Your Child as a Feminist.”