Dear UM,
I see a lot of women putting perfume on their wrists and neck.  Are we supposed to do the same or is there somewhere else a man should put cologne?
- Neil

Hi Neil,
This is an often debated topic in which you will hear a lot of answers for.  The general answer is you want to […]

Friend and fellow alcohol enthusiast Glenn suggested I do a series on the foundations of a good home bar.
To kick things off, let’s have a look at vodka, a staple of any self respecting liquor cabinet.

For years, vodka has been outselling any other spirit in the United States. In my opinion, this is due […]

If you work out, you know it’s important to keep hydrated during and after your regimen. Many guys use expensive, off-the-shelf sugar-sweat-water (aka Gatorade).
But if you’re looking to save some cash, Yaniverse has posted the recipe for his own DIY energy drink, EnerT:

2 tea bags
6 level teaspoons sugar (24 grams)
Pinch of salt (0.5 grams)
2 […]

With the weather changing and winter quickly approaching, it is the season for winter hats and scarves. This week on flickr we’re looking at your scarves.

For the common the man, the post coital repertoire is often comprised of leaving the room immediately, tossing a towel at her, and/or rolling over and falling asleep.  This leaves the fairer sex constantly searching for deeper intimacy.  This week in the sex column, we’re taking a look at the art of cuddling.
A Good Reason […]

Ah Christmas time.
Yes, I said the word ‘Christmas’.
Alert the ACLU!!! Release the hounds!!! Go screw yourself!!!
I for one am always surprisingly happy when the day after thanksgiving arrives and “Christmas time” officially begins.
Pondering Christmas day at my parents’ house toasty with the buzz of Irish coffee, looking forward to the inevitable snowfall and […]

Hugh O’Neill may not be a perfect husband, but he has a good article over at Men’s Health on how to be a better husband or boyfriend.
Some of the tips that I liked most were…

Work the reunions — Giving her the right look with your eyes shows how much she means to you.
Be touchy — […]

“In The Female Mind”, a new book by psychiatrist Dr Luan Brizendine offers clinical evidence outlining some of the key differences between men and women, intellectually speaking.
One of the biggest gaps seems to be in the area of verbal communication.
Apparently, chatting produces an almost drug like euphoria for women:
the simple act of talking triggers a […]

The always on the look out for sexy time related articles Greg brought this gem from MSNBC to my attention.
Apparently, sex and drinking went hand in hand with spirituality in ancient egypt, at least during the awesomely named ‘festival of drunkenness’.

“We are talking about a festival in which people come together in a community […]

Morning rituals are easy to create. There are certain tasks that need be done on a regular basis. Everyday I shower, brush my teeth, floss, put on deodorant and more. These actions have naturally become my morning ritual. It’s easy to get these things done because they have to be accomplished. […]

What brings happiness (besides a cold beer)?
It’s long been debated whether people can really change their level of happiness, or if there’s a “set-point” that we hover around our whole lives.

Researchers are doing studies concluding that yes, we can consistently raise our levels of happiness. And it isn’t likely to come from huge events such […]

Watching the Simpsons was an integral part of my growing up. I can remember being amazed and delighted at the sardonic wit and take no prisoners pop culture slaughter that commenced ever Sunday night.
In recent years, the Simpsons has begun to fade in the quality department.
Luckily, the Family Guy and many others have stepped […]

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday, and that you make it out alive from Black Friday shopping.

In case you missed them, here’s some of the popular posts from this weeks edition of Urban Monarch.

Fifty Mistakes Men Make When Having Sex
15 Instant Energy Boosters
10 Things Steve Olson Wished He Had Never Believed

Have a great […]

The Nintendo Wii has been out since Sunday, and the reviews are glowing.
But Nintendo’s had their share of missteps as well, the most notorious being the Virtual Boy and the god-awful Power Glove. Enjoy a dose of nostalgia today as The Angry Video Game Nerd reviews Nintendo’s Power Glove. Warning: Not Safe For Work.

Obligatory Wizard […]

I love watching movies and I am always looking for more recommendations. A keystone of some my most enriching friendships is someone who can expose me to new and exciting films.
What have I seen recently that was really good? The first thing that comes to mind is Killing Words. Killing Words is […]

Good morning everyone.
There will be no posts today on UM so that our contributors can spend time with their bottles.  I mean families.  Familes and bottles.
Our regularly scheduled updates will commence Friday.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Over at eioba they have compiled 50 mistake men make when having sex. A few of my favorite are…

Going straight for the naughty bits
Asking her how it was for her
Apologizing for the size of your penis

Check out the full article here.

After the security threat level was recently escalated to orange, travelers were now restricted in the liquids they may carry on the flight. No longer permitted to bring liquids and gels on board domestic flights in quantities greater than 3 ounces, I found myself with a puzzle. How am I going to drink […]

On occasion, in completely random non-scheduled fits of fancy, I will be turning you on to some great music you may have missed.
First up, some indie goodies from that hive of creative genius, New York City.

Elefant
Elefant is a 4 piece outfit whose dream pop leaning indie rock seems to have influences in minimalist goth and […]

And how is Steve Olson? A regular guy, blogging about his quest for personal freedom. Going through this mid-life crisis of sorts, he has a post about 10 things he wishes he’d never believed.
Some are things I’ve felt for quite awhile, and some ideas are ones I want to explore.

Getting a good job is the […]

There are times when I want to watch a critically acclaimed, emotionally gripping film that leaves a mark on me long after its done.
Then there are times when I’m looking for something a little lighter. Say, a movie that promises to teach me why I should “never get a blowjob from some […]