By Mikey Rox Human beings do disgusting, dirt-nasty things while traveling in an airplane. DO NOT BE THESE SLOBS. Here are 21 in-flight no-nos to remember the next time you’re flying the friendly skies. Removing footwear This is your captain speaking: The first person to take their stank shoes or socks off on this plane

By Mikey Rox If you haven’t experienced America the Beautiful by rail yet, hop on an Amtrak ASAP for an eye-opening experience that could have you replacing planes as your preferred mode of travel indefinitely. Here are six reasons to book right now. 1. It’s way cheaper than you think I booked my first cross-country

By Mikey Rox I’ll say it: The past few years have been a fucking nightmare. The climate in this country – and, arguably, the world – is so volatile that it’s a wonder any of us get a good night’s sleep. I find myself angry, negative and depressed for no good reason, but at the

By Mikey Rox We’ve all had a random hookup we hope comes back for more. Maybe they look yum naked or throw down the good-good like Thor’s magic hammer. Perhaps they give great post-bang convo or cuddle like an Olympic-level big spooner. Whatever’s got you giddy for that one-time fling, here’s how to turn it

By Mikey Rox New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect, cleanse and get pumped for starting anew, but that happy train could crash and burn if you don’t avoid these countdown-to-disaster no-nos. 1. Drunk texting your exes Nothing good will come from this. Best-case scenario, you bump uglies after the ball drops, but then

By Mikey Rox When a friend or family member comes knocking for cash, pause before opening your wallet – because rarely does this situation go off without a hitch. That’s not to say you can’t lend a helping hand – you can – but your goodwill doesn’t have to put a dent in your own

By Mikey Rox Dear Nico Tortorella: I’m gonna use your full name, OK? We’re not on a first-name basis, but I hope that’ll change soon. In a good way, Nico Tortorella – not the “stay 1,000 feet away from each other” way. Because you’re pretty much the bee’s knees in my book, Nico Tortorella, and

By Mikey Rox Attic treasures are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Many of us are living more efficiently with less clutter lying around the house and barely any room for additional storage anyway. I’ve never even opened the hatch to the attic in my house – mostly because that horror-movie-waiting-to-happen can stay locked

By Mikey Rox Male pattern baldness for a young gay man can be tough to come to terms with, but rest assured that your hair is only one aspect of your overall appearance and personal style. Instead of obsessing over that which you lack – and have little control over, frankly – concentrate on the

By Mikey Rox Summer-bod goals crash and burn by the middle of June? Join the club. But perhaps the best thing about fall (besides guys in grey sweatpants!) is that there’s ample time to concentrate more on exercise since you won’t be scouting dudes on the beach, getting shitfaced at pool parties, and stuffing your