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6 days ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
You shower every day. That counts as washing your face, right? Not quite. A Tiege Hanley survey revealed that one in three men don’t wash their face daily. Meanwhile, 63% of men skip the facial cleanser. What do they use instead? Some use bar soap, others body wash. Neither is ideal.
Whether you fall in the bar soap camp or have a more sophisticated skincare routine, washing your face is an easy step to skip or rush through. But it’s more important than you think.
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4 weeks ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
Modern dating can feel like a whirlwind.
One minute you’re exchanging banter on Hinge, the next you’re wondering if you’re in a situationship. Or maybe you match with someone and get super excited — until you have your first date and get the ick.
Apps encourage snap judgements. Chemistry is often mistaken for true connection. Terms like ghosting have become part of the dictionary.
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1 month ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
Can’t sleep? You’re not alone — nearly 12% of U.S. men have trouble falling asleep, according to the CDC. And millions of them likely turn to melatonin supplements in an attempt to catch some Zzzs. It’s the most popular sleep aid on the market, with 27.4% of U.S. adults regularly using it, according to SleepFoundation.org.
But what exactly is melatonin and how well does it work? Does it have risks and downsides? Here’s what you need to know before you decide to take it.
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1 month ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
Different people cheat for different reasons, but there is a surprisingly predictable pattern to phrases that cheaters use to cover their tracks or deal with their guilt.
Some of these statements are excuses. Others are deflections — they redirect the focus of a conversation or shift blame. And some are meant to make you question your own judgment.
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1 month ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
Your smart alarm wakes you at the perfect time during your sleep cycle to avoid grogginess. You take a photo of breakfast, and a few seconds later, you get an estimate of your macros. Later, you hit the gym for an AI-powered strength training workout that rivals the coaching of a personal trainer. This isn’t some far-fetched reality — it’s happening now.
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1 month ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
Ever notice how taking a deep breath or going for a walk can have an immediate impact on the way you feel? That’s because your nervous system plays a key role in how you experience life — and your habits can either help maintain its balance or disrupt it.
Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord and nerves. You can think of it as the command center of your body.
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1 month ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
If you’re looking to gain strength and muscle, you may have considered taking creatine. It’s one of the most widely used supplements — the global market size for it is $315.2 million, according to . that up to three in four athletes use it, and it’s also popular with fitness enthusiasts.
But just because a supplement is mainstream doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you. Creatine supplementation has both benefits and drawbacks. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know, according to dietitians.
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1 month ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
Picture this: You swipe right and match with someone. You send a message – maybe have a whole interaction — and wait for a response.
The next thing you know, you’ve been banned.
Maybe you receive a notification letting you know that you violated the dating app’s terms of service. Perhaps your conversations and contacts are missing. What happened?
“There are common reasons [for bans] in all apps such as scamming, spamming, or content selling or social accounts promotion,” according to Dr. Marisa T.
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2 months ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
The lights are off. Your head hits the pillow. You’re about to drift off to sleep when the thought of your to-do list pops into your head.
You remember a work task you have yet to finish. You realize you forgot to pack your gym bag and make a mental note to do it in the morning. You wonder if you should reschedule lunch with your friend. The next thing you know, your mind is in overdrive and sleep feels further and further away.
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2 months ago | 
askmen.com | Anouare Abdou
Some people have the urge to eat non-food items such as dirt. It’s called pica, and it’s considered to be an eating disorder. It can be a sign of iron deficiency or a pregnancy symptom. It’s an unusual condition — and you may have never heard of it before.
But you may be even more surprised about the fact that some TikTok users are eating soil as a wellness hack. Wondering what’s the deal with this social media trend? Curious to know if eating dirt has any health benefits?
