Cole Gamble, who has both a foreskin and a happy sex life, never thought his wife would demand that their son get circumcised.
Best of Health
Test-Driving the Little Blue Pills
“I was a convert, fallen hard, singing out my lungs, marching my way to the Tabernacle.”
Why Suicide?
Haunted by his father’s death when he was only 10, Eric Marcus produced a book that answers every imaginable question about suicide.
The Sting Is There, So You Know It’s Working
Gregory Sherl’s OCD got so bad, he had to quit his job as a teacher.
The Magic Bullet
The pharmaceutical industry hopes to do for addiction what it did for depression. But does addiction demand a scientific solution?
Protecting Your Balls
Take it from Evan Jacobs: wear compression shorts. You don’t want to go where he’s been.
Hi, My Name Is Tom and I Can’t Put Down My Blackberry
Tom Matlack has a problem: he’s addicted to technology and social media.
Rising to the Occasion: When ‘It’ Happens at a Massage
Mervyn Kaufman overcomes a lifelong fear of embarrassment—and finally treats himself to a (nearly disastrous) massage.
Are You Man Enough?
Why do men feel the need to prove their masculinity?
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Addiction
From crack to sex, from distraction to redemption, we take you on a guided tour of addiction and manhood in America. Enjoy the (bumpy) ride.
Middle-Age Suicide
Middle age is reportedly the happiest time of life for most Americans. So, why are middle-aged men at such high risk for suicide?
Just Say Yes: The Greatest Generation on Crack
Are we ready for the new face of addiction in America? Behold, the baby boomers.
My Son, Committed
In the third installment of “Bipolar Planet,” Gabi Coatsworth recalls visiting her son in a mental institution.
When Skinny Men Go to the Gym
For the sake of his children, our pasty British friend Ben Wakeling hits the gym. Then he hits the wall. Then the floor.
Lost Boy
Sneaking out, smoking pot, stealing from step-dad’s wallet—Gabi Coatsworth wonders if she should have seen her son’s bipolar diagnosis coming.