The loneliness fix: I wanted to find new friends in my 30s – and it was easier than I imagined
It is said to be harder to make friends as you age. But I found that a mix of apps and other tools, as well as a happy attitude, led to a world of potential new pals
TV tonight
TV tonight: inside the manosphere – and a ‘100-day semen retention journey’
James Blake speaks to young men about ‘taking the red pill’. Plus: Celebrity MasterChef returns with added Grace Dent. Here’s what to watch this evening
Pass notes
Are you a perfect modern gentleman? Not if you run in public or wear a tank top to the gym …
According to Country Life magazine, today’s true gentleman will never expose his shoulders or modify restaurant orders, but can cook splendid omelettes
October 2025
The Filter
The best beard trimmers to groom in comfort and style, tested
TV review
Joe Swash: Forgotten Young Dads review – a shoddy hour of useless television
‘Escapism is down there’: The men finding solace and community in the dark of disused Cornish mines
One Bladder After Another: why bros are finally having to queue for the loo
Emma Beddington
August 2025
Women cope better when their partner dies. I’ll have to go before him, out of spite
Polly Hudson
Should your partner be your best friend? After David Mitchell mansplained relationships, I asked my husband and his answer surprised me
Love as a business deal? Whales, unicorns and why Materialists and Anora have a lot in common
Meg Walters
Both films explore the forfeiting of love for the financial security of a rich man. Sadly, the theme resonates for many in these straitened economic times
‘What the hell should I wear?’ The style challenges of a fortysomething man
Is it true that … natural beauty products are always gentler on skin?
Are heterosexuals OK?
Emma Beddington
July 2025
The Filter
The best short shorts for men – and how to pull them off
Not sure where to start with short shorts? From sporty to tailored to thrifted, these are the styles to try (and the easy rules to wearing them well)
Peter Bradshaw's film of the week
Friendship review – male inadequacy barbecued in Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd’s comedy bromance
Robinson is magnificently cringeworthy as a man in thrall to his cool neighbour Rudd in Andrew DeYoung’s film, as divisive as a Vimto-Marmite cocktail
The Filter
The best men’s suits under £400: 14 favourites for every occasion (and how to style them)
From wedding-worthy to workwear, crisp linen to classic black, our expert’s pick of the best suits proves sharp tailoring doesn’t have to cost a fortune
June 2025
The online ‘manosphere’ poses a real threat to society
Letter:An article about Ofcom research into anti-feminist and misogynistic websites underestimated their influence, writeProf Veronika Koller,Dr Jessica Aiston, Dr Alexandra Krendel andDr Mark McGlashan
The shorter man’s search for love: ‘One woman cried when I told her how tall I am’
Tinder is trialling a height filter, following in the footsteps of some other popular apps. What is behind the ‘6ft fixation’ in dating – and could it be scuppering the chance of true connection?
The Filter
The best Father’s Day gifts: 83 thoughtful ideas for £50 and under they’ll actually want
Forget whisky and golf balls: from a sleep mask to a pizza stone, a summer scent to a barbecue multi-tool, these considered gifts will make his day
May 2025
Is it true that …
Is it true that … male pattern baldness is inherited from the mother?
It is often down to genetics, but hair loss is also affected by hormones, stress and other factors
April 2025
11 things you should know about using the gym, from ‘Is everyone watching me?’ to ‘How do I use a squat rack?’
More and more of us are spending time among the barbells and the treadmills – and feeling more and more confused. Here’s some advice from an expert
