By Mikey Rox Good sex is a many splendored things. But like many splendored things, good sex is relative. We all have our proclivities, and here is a handful that stays locked out of my bedroom. Degradation I hooked up with a 30-something local news anchor in my early 20s who loved being degraded during

By Mikey Rox You may not recognize a connection between your parents’ financial habits and the way you manage money as an adult, but the apple often doesn’t fall far from the tree. 1. Your parents were tightwads Frugality is about balance. If your parents didn’t strike a healthy balance and were overly frugal when

By Mikey Rox Spending time with family stuffing your face is grand – until it isn’t. Ditch the drama this holiday season and eat out for a happier holiday. 1. It’s hard to overeat I’ve never been one to pile my plate high with turkey and sides – I’m one of _those_ who can’t have

By Mikey Rox Want to be more eco-conscious but draw the line at eliminating animal products from your diet? Here are seven ways to live a semi-vegan lifestyle without going the whole hog. Skincare There’s no shortage of vegan skincare products on the market. It’s the category’s most abundant non-edible, even though you can technically

By Mikey Rox Saving money is a crucial aspect of financial planning. When we’re conscious of our spending habits, we’re able to make better decisions to build bigger cash reserves and prepare for the future. There are lots of ways to save – but sometimes our savings strategies end up costing us more. Nip these four in

By Mikey Rox You work hard at the gym, and it can be frustrating when all that exercise and effort isn’t providing the results you want – like melting away the fat around your midsection. Part of the problem may be that you’ve gotten yourself into a routine that’s no longer working, causing your weight-loss

By Mikey Rox Fact: You can’t go to Target without spending a hundred bucks. You know how it goes: You enter the store armed with a list that you plan to stick to, yet this, that and the other thing (thanks, Hunter for Target!) ends up in your cart because you have to have it.

By Mikey Rox Staying motivated at work when the chips are down isn’t easy. You feel deflated, like a failure, maybe even afraid you’ll lose your job. The first thing to remember, however, is that none of us are perfect and all of us make mistakes. The second thing is that you can turn the

By Mikey Rox Relationships are hard enough as it is, but throw money into the mix and it becomes a recipe for certain disaster. It doesn’t have to go down like that though. Your relationship can survive a financial crisis – yes, even a menacing mound of debt – if you can both get on

By Mikey Rox Our dogs treat us to kisses, snuggles and cuddles every day, and it’s about time we return the favor. This National Dog Day – Aug. 26 – pack up your pup for a new adventure in these dog-friendly places where canines receive all the perks of people and sometimes more. 1. Chicago,