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I’ve been listening to This Is How You Lose the Time War—that beautifully strange, epistolary science-fiction love story by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone—and it’s been echoing through everything I write and think about time. On the surface, it’s about two agents—Red and Blue—fighting across timelines for competing futures. But beneath the machinery and metaphor, it’s about correspondence: how attention, patience, and love can bend time itself. That idea—writing to time instead of fighting it—sparked a long reflection I’ve turned into an essay called “This Is How You Win the Time War.” It’s part literary meditation, part personal reckoning, and…
The Menace Podcast host, Dennis James was joined by regular guests Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier for Episode 261 of The Menace Podcast, and the gang took a moment to discuss Rubiel “Neckzilla’s” gigantic legs. Can anyone in bodybuilding compete with those extra-large limbs? With the venue for the 2026 Mr Olympia contest now announced, and the Arnold Classic USA and UK competitions taking place next March, bodybuilding observers are trying to figure out the kind of physique that the judges will want to see next year. This year, Samson Dauda lost out on a second Mr Olympia victory because…
Use your chair to lift, firm, and reshape sagging thighs after 50 with gentle moves that feel good. Firm, sculpted thighs after 50 demand smarter training, not harder repetitions of the same old exercises that pound your joints and stiffen your hips. Squats often pull focus away from the muscles that truly lift and tighten your thighs, especially when form breaks down or knee discomfort limits depth. Chair-based training shifts the workload exactly where you want it: controlled tension across your quads, hamstrings, adductors, and stabilizers. When you remove the risk of collapsing form, your muscles generate more power, more…
If you need a sign that the present-day world in which we’re living is, in fact, the future we once imagined, check out the latest and greatest skincare innovations out there. Skin-tightening creams that erase away fine lines are readily available in drugstores. Microcurrent devices for at-home use somehow lift and sculpt faces. Heck, there are even neck creams that undo crepey skin. Perhaps one of the most innovative creations as of late, though, are the best red light therapy mask. Red light therapy masks use targeted wavelengths to dive deep into the skin, boosting cellular repair to address acne,…
There are two types of gifts during the holidays. The ones people politely “aww thank you” and stash in a closet, and the ones they actually use every single day. This guide is the second kind. Think: the blender that looks gorgeous on your counter, the olive oil trio everyone secretly hopes someone gifts them, the juicer that finally makes mornings easier, the microwave dishes we’ve been using weekly, and the soft serve machine that turns your kitchen into a fun little dessert bar. If they cook, host or simply eat, they will love something on this list. Beast Mighty…
WWE Superstar Maxxine Dupri (real name: Sydney Zmerzel) is the new women’s Intercontinental Champion after beating Becky Lynch in a rousing upset on Monday Night Raw. To celebrate, the former Los Angeles Rams cheerleader hit the gym to share how she keeps those long legs toned—and even wore the gold for good measure. As you might expect, fans and fellow pro wrestlers on social media got heated as Dupri concentrated on getting her sweat on. During Maxxine Dupri’s Intercontinental title challenge against Becky Lynch on the Nov. 17 edition of Monday Night Raw on Netflix, Lynch’s No. 1 nemesis AJ…
Achieving a healthy weight can be just as challenging as losing weight, especially for individuals aiming to gain mass and build a more robust physique. While the internet is flooded with advice on weight loss, it can be surprisingly difficult to find reliable information on the healthier side of the scale. If you’re one of those on a quest for healthy weight gain, look no further than your local produce aisle. Indian fruits, with their rich flavours and nutrient-packed profiles, can play a pivotal role in your journey to bulk up. In this article, we explore the world of high-calorie…
For many of us, browsing through our favorite online stores isn’t just about shopping—it’s a mindless, relaxing act of self-care. (We call it retail therapy for a reason.)When you shop, your brain’s reward center is activated, which triggers the release of the feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine, Kate Cummins, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and speaker in the Bay Area, tells SELF. That explains how jumping from page to page can be strangely exciting. So why, then, does it sometimes leave you with an icky mix of guilt, regret, and hollow emptiness instead? We asked psychologists to break down the most common…
Thrift shopping deserves every ounce of its current internet buzz: It’s better for the environment—and for your checking account. But when you’re shopping for secondhand workout clothes, the germ expert SELF consulted says it pays to be a little more discerning with those pre-loved yoga and running fits. Ahead, our experts break down a six-step process for evaluating vintage items before you haul them home.Check the tagsSo you’ve located the perfect second-chance windbreaker or yoga pants? Peek the tag, tailor Sarene Alsharif, CEO of Tad More Tailoring tells SELF. The type of fabric you’re dealing with can determine the longevity…
Building Olympia worthy legs requires a love for the details and fortunately Erin Stern, who is a two-time Figure Champion at the “O,” is always ready to share her winning tips for crafting an impressive physique. Recently, the competitor-turned-coach took to Instagram to share four ways that she uses each leg day workout to hit her quads more effectively. Here’s how to try these modifications for yourself. In the video, shared with her almost 400K IG followers, Stern explained that the aim is to build some “impressive quads without doing a ton of leg extensions,” and we’re here for it!…