Lifestyle - Esquire

The Garbage Man, the Gay Son, and Their Pokémon Cards, Forever and Ever, Amen

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

I spent the final weeks of my dad’s life helping him sell his stuff. The hardest part came after he was gone.

Remedial Tailgating

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:03 +0000

Squeezed by rising costs and middle-aged malaise, parents are steering their kids to big, affordable colleges down south where they can party. The kids can party too, if they want.

8 Heat Therapy Recovery Devices to Soothe Your Aching Body

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:14:55 +0000

Whether the pains are the effect of age or a fitness routine, there’s a product to help.

Every AirPods Model Is on Sale Right Now

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0000

The AirPods Pro 3 lead the way, but there’s a deal for every budget.

The Best Apple Labor Day Deals to Upgrade Your Setup

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0000

We rounded up the best early discounts across AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and Beats.

The Best Labor Day Home Deals Are Already Here

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:41:13 +0000

Score big on pieces from Design Within Reach, Wayfair, Dyson, and more.

These Labor Day Deals on Tech and Gadgets Are Worth Getting Early

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:52:56 +0000

Highlights include 50 percent off red light therapy masks and $400 off Microsoft laptops.

How I Broke Free from the Christian Anti-Masturbation Club That Made Me Suppress My Sexuality

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:52:14 +0000

For years, I would attend anti-porn meetings and text my “accountability partner” whenever I was horny. After one particularly strange retreat, I finally took steps to figure myself out.

The Best Labor Day Mattress Sales To Shop From Editor-Approved Brands

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:35:54 +0000

Shop up to 35% off on brands like Beautyrest, Casper, Helix, and more.

It’s Never Been More Fun to Buy a Yeti Cooler

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:19:41 +0000

Performance is still there, but a suite of new colors is cementing the Tundra as a status symbol.

The Only Lego Deals Worth Your Time and Money

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:03:36 +0000

Don’t bother with discounts under 20 percent.

The 3 Best Blu-ray Players to Buy in 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:13:41 +0000

Rising costs have come for most tech, but Blu-ray players remain cheap.

My Complicated Dating Life as a Trump Voter Living in New York City

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

I don’t have a problem getting girls. My main problem, thanks to politics, is keeping them.

The 7 Best Mattresses for Back Pain

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The right support for the right relief, no matter which way you sleep.

The 9 Best Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed by Esquire Editors

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0000

These are the ones we actually sleep on, and worth your hard-earned money.

The Job That Loves You Back

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

His whole life, the author was interested in only one kind of work. He did it and did it well—until he got laid off at the worst possible moment.

The 5 Best Projector Screens for Indoor or Outdoor Use

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:41:13 +0000

That fancy new projector deserves a real screen.

Esquire’s 10 Favorite Pocketknives We’ve Ever Held

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:23 +0000

Give yourself a little everyday-carry upgrade.

Saatva’s Labor Day Sale Slashes up to $1,000 off the Best Luxury Mattress You’ll Ever Own

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:01 +0000

Don’t overthink it.

I Cheated on My Girlfriend. When She Found Out, She Proposed an Unusual Solution: Should We Try a Throuple?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:14:51 +0000

As if things weren’t complicated enough, both women were my employees.

The 5 Best Portable Air Conditioner Units

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:07:29 +0000

If you suddenly need air conditioning for the first time in your life, this is a good place to start.

How This Action-Sports Filmmaker Runs a Three-Pound Film Studio

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Chris Rogers chases waves, peaks, and one-take tricks around the globe—and edits it all on a laptop that takes the same card as his camera.

Which Electric Lawn Equipment Brands Are Actually Worth the Money?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0000

For those accessory jobs, an electrical investment might save you money in the long run.

Samsung’s New Foldable Phones Are the Best on the Market, but Which One Should You Buy?

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0000

After a week with the new Galaxy Fold and Flip releases, here’s our full rundown.

The 6 Best Window Air Conditioners to Fend Off the Late-Summer Heat

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:31:14 +0000

Some win on looks, others on pure cooling performance

The 12 Best Lunch Boxes (and Bags) for Men

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0000

Start meal-prepping and save $20 a day on those fast-casual salads.

The 22 Items a Travel Expert Won’t Fly Without

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:24 +0000

Product picks that were learned the hard way.

The 42 Best Travel Products You Can Buy On Amazon

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0000

Everything you need to make planes, trains, and automobiles more bearable.

14 Luxury Couches That Deserve to Be Your New Centerpiece

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0000

These are the most chic, most comfortable sofas money can buy.

The 23 Best Tools You Can Buy on Amazon

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0000

It’s time to earn your Carhartts.

Officially, the Best Water Bottle of All Time

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0000

The Owala Free Sip doesn't leak, looks good, and makes you actually want to drink water.

Do You Really Need To Send Your Date an Uber?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:02:42 +0000

Some women expect a black car. Others find it creepy. Here’s how to navigate the situation.

This Infrared Sauna Is the Final Frontier of At-Home Wellness

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:41:07 +0000

Lit Method has perfected the most talked-about wellness tool of right now.

12 Hoka Deals That’ll Definitely Sell Out Soon

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0000

Some of the brand’s best-selling running shoes are up to 30% off right now.

The Gadgets Our Editors Can’t Live Without on Their Commutes

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:27:05 +0000

The bags, tools, and accessories that make traveling to work a little more bearable.

The 20 Best Outdoor Furniture Stores to Buy Your Dream Patio From

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0000

Functional furniture doesn’t have to be ugly.

The 13 Best Loveseat Sofas for Small Spaces

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:36:59 +0000

Make every inch of that shoebox apartment or accessory room count.

The 36 Best Furniture Pieces You Can Buy on Amazon

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0000

Give your space a major facelift without hurting your wallet.