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Kris Wilka Just Wants to Play Football
In South Dakota, one quintessentially American teenager—along with his deeply supportive community—is upending the outdated debate about transgender athletes in schools.
By P.E. Moskowitz
Pete Davidson’s Seriously Rugged Watch Only Costs $35
And the rest of the Watches of the Week.
By Jeremy Freed
Nike ACG's Winter Olympics Boot Is The Best Shoe Money Can't Buy
The ACG Gaiadome FlyEase is everything we love about Nike—but you've got to be a Winter Olympian to score a pair.
By Tres Dean
The Real-Life Diet of John Cena, Who Wants to Be Lifting When He's 80 Years Old
The all-time WWE great and star of HBO's Peacemaker talks getting flexible enough to film with Jackie Chan, the difference between cheat days and just living life, and how he's changed up his workouts as he's gotten older.
How to Pick the Best Protein Shake
Stock up—then bulk up—with these ready-to-drink shakes.
What You Can Learn from History's Greatest Jocks
A conversation with author Bill Hayes about on the history of exercise, sensible workout advice from Renaissance Italy, and Plato's thoughts on lifting heavy.
The Real-Life Diet of Snowboarder Scotty James, Who Doesn't Love Cold Soaks but Does Them Anyway
The Australian is a solid bet for gold in Beijing.
Johnny Knoxville's Silver Fox Phase Continues to Deliver
And more from the week in celebrity grooming.
Jojoba Oil Is Incredible for Your Skin and Hair—Here's Why
It's an essential ingredient for your grooming routine.
The Best Sex Toys for Men
Oh yes, it can get better.
How to Heal Hangnails—and Prevent Them in the First Place
Don't spend another winter bleeding from your fingertips.
20 Sex Toys for Couples to Make Sex Even More Awesome
We tested a mountain of sex toys to find out what’s worth some real estate in your nightstand drawer.
Sex Lives: A Guy Who Tried (and Failed) to Score in the Myspace DMs
Aaron in Boulder talked to GQ about losing his virginity, college hookups, and failed threesomes.
The Best Prostate Massagers Will Unlock the Back Door
These seven toys will push exactly the right button.
West Elm Caleb Is TikTok’s Latest Morally Dubious Detective Story
The sequel to Couch Guy is here.
Our Collective Fixation on Productivity Is Older Than You Think
In his new book Work, anthropologist James Suzman traces the rise of the productivity-at-all-costs mindset to the dawn of agriculture.
From Productivity to Psychedelics: Tim Ferriss Has Changed His Mind About Success
Tim Ferriss on his quarantine philosophy, funding psychedelic research, and why “not everything that is meaningful can be measured.”
10 Books that Have Helped Me Feel More In Control of My Life
Clay Skipper assembles a care package that'll help you maintain perspective, live a little more mindfully, and get you (even more) ready to leave isolation behind.
This Is Your Chance for ‘the Great Reset’
Talking to the author of Bored and Brilliant on making the most of quarantine.
The Real-Life Diet of Davante Adams, Who Slimmed Down Before His Big Breakout
The superstar Packers receiver talked to GQ about protein powder, fasted cardio, and living on team food.
The Real-Life Diet of Ndamukong Suh, Who Is Dead Serious About Recovery
The 315-pound Buccaneers defensive tackle talked to GQ about intermittent fasting, loving kombucha, and working with multiple physical therapists.
The Real-Life Diet of Jacob Sartorius, Who Has Gotten Deep Into Breathwork
The TikTok star talked to GQ about quitting coffee, forgetting to eat, and his new documentary with Wim Hof.
The Real-Life Diet of Derrick Henry, Who Thinks Everyone Deserves a Cheat Day
The Tennessee Titans running back caught up with GQ about post-game recovery, chocolate milk, and crazy offseason workouts.
A Huge Number of Americans Are Deficient in Vitamin D. What Does That Mean?
The nutrient can be hard to come by, especially during the dark winter.
By Andrew Zaleski
How to Be a Perfect—Okay, Fine, Pretty Good—Person, According to the Creator of The Good Place
Michael Schur wrote a book that explores the same question as the show: How do we be good to one another?
By Clay Skipper
Orlando Bloom Has the Floppy Nineties Hair to Copy Right Now
And more from the week in celebrity grooming.
By The Editors of GQ
How to Age In Reverse, According to a Generation of Super-Athletes
A wellness revolution in pro sports has allowed stars like LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Novak Djokovic to continue to dominate into (relative) old age. GQ fitness columnist Joe Holder breaks down the moves you can steal for yourself.
By Joe Holder
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Your Post-Workout Grooming Routine Should Only Take Five Minutes
Don't shave (anything) in the gym bathroom.
By Garrett Munce and Avidan Grossman
How (and Why) to Shave with a Safety Razor
It's much cheaper and more comfortable than a multi-blade cartridge—if you do it right.
By Adam Hurly
Why Your Skin Needs Ceramides (Especially as You Age)
Secure your skin's barrier to keep moisture in and everything else out.
By Adam Hurly
How to Overcome the Negative Voice in Your Head
Our inner voice performs all kinds of important tasks—but when it gets negative, it can be hard to turn off. Ethan Kross, a psychologist and neuroscientist who studies introspection, has a solution.
By Clay Skipper
How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?
It's the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world—and it's not entirely risk-free.
By Andrew Zaleski
Noah Beck Brought TikTok Hair to Fashion Week
And more from the week in celebrity grooming.
By The Editors of GQ
What the Existence of a Blunt-Smoking Candidate for U.S. Senate Says About the Weird Politics of Weed in 2022
A strong majority of Americans support legal marijuana. Will this be the year Democrats finally embrace it as a national issue?
By Chris Cohen
How Pro Endurance Athletes Became The Hardest-Working Creators on the Internet
With grueling, inspiring stunts—a solo ride of the Tour de France route, a trail run from Mexico to Canada—endurance athletes are learning how to create real-time entertainment on social media.
By Chris Cohen
Where to Buy KN95 Face Masks and Similar Equivalents Right Now (Updated)
Your cloth masks need an upgrade.
By Lori Keong
Once and For All: This Is How Often You Should Shampoo Your Hair
Not every day—but also not never.
By Adam Hurly
Penis Numbing Products are Probably Not What Your Sex Game Needs
They'll make you last longer in bed, yes. But the goal should be better sex, not longer sex.
By Sophia Benoit
Antonio Brown Has Kept It Shaped Up Through the Chaos
And more from the week in celebrity grooming.
By The Editors of GQ
5 Research-Backed Strategies to Cope With Another Tough Winter
The latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and sociology has a lot to say about getting through hard times.
By Brad Stulberg
Consider the Beard Straightener
Beards come in all shapes and sizes. And if you wish yours was less curly, there's a tool for that.
By Adam Hurly
A Hair Mask Will Massively Level Up Your Hair-Care Routine
A few minutes with one of these intensive treatments will leave your hair soft, cooperative, and strong.
By Adam Hurly