Andrew Smiler offers three suggestions on how to leave the gray zone of sexual consent.
Parenting Preparation: What To Do Before You Talk About Sexuality with Your Son
Andrew Smiler offers parents 8 things to consider before talking to their sons about sexuality.
Condoms! Condoms Everywhere!
Andrew Smiler applauds the American Association of Pediatrics’ recommendations that adolescents be taught to use condoms and that condoms be made more available to them.
Three Ways Modern Technology Increases the Likelihood of PTSD Among Veterans
Andrew Smiler says technological changes have eliminated the time American soldiers need to re-adjust to being home.
It Takes a Village to Raise These Rapists
Andrew Smiler discusses how seemingly good kids from Maryville, Steubenville, & Glen Ridge could end up accused of rape.
Who Will Be the “Poster Child” for Sexually Abused Boys?
Andrew Smiler says American expectations about masculinity keep male victims silent about their sexual abuse.
What’s He Want? How Different Groups of Guys Think About Dating and Sex
Andrew Smiler profiles young men’s three most common ways of thinking about dating and hooking up.
I Only Watch Sports on TV
Andrew Smiler doesn’t watch weekly series because he’s not willing to make an emotional commitment to a TV character.
Dating Has No Rules: Learning the Wrong Lessons from School, Video Games, and Sports
Andrew Smiler says one reason men and women have relationship difficulties is that they have different approaches to the idea of rules.
Is Vocational Training the Magic Bullet for Improving Boys’ Education and Lives?
Andrew Smiler believes better vocational education for high school boys will improve their lives, their (future) partners’ lives, and the economy as a whole.
Fact or Fiction: Do Guys Want Lots of Sexual Partners?
Andrew Smiler reviews the numbers and concludes that the idea guys want lots of different partners is fiction.
Robin Thicke and Stacey Dean Rambold Should Scandalize Us: The Absent Discussion of Male Sexuality
Andrew Smiler says Robin Thicke’s VMA performance and child rapist Stacey Dean Rambold’s behavior have the same roots and wonders why no one is talking about it.
A Guy’s Guide on When To Refuse Sex
Andrew Smiler gives six guidelines to help guys decide if they should refuse sex.
Marriage Needs Better PR
Andrew Smiler says it’s time to do something about marriage’s bad reputation.
Let’s Teach Boys About Airbrushing
Andrew Smiler argues that we can help everyone by teaching boys about the artificial beauty we see.
Condom Conundrums: Screwing Around Without Protection
Andrew Smiler explores why the most promiscuous guys are the least likely to use condoms.