Carrying a pocket knife or a multi-tool can be surprisingly life-upgrading. Whether you’re out and about in town, chilling in nature, or just hanging around the house, having the power to cut, pry, or snip something at a moment’s notice can not only be a game-changer, but a way to keep yourself safe. Historically, having […]
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The VICE Guide to Kink
Who needs dry Jan? Celebrate the juicy second season of “Sex Before the Internet” on VICE TV with some saucy content. Premiering January 23, episodes out every Tuesday. I first discovered kink the same way most people do: From some kid in school sharing a horrific video on their phone during lunchtime. In the years […]
Read MoreThe Hoka Bondi 8s Are Like Running on Clouds (Even With ‘Runner’s Knee’)
Running throughout hilly Central Park will never get easier, even though there are copious amounts of perfectly groomed poodles owned by Upper East Siders to distract me. The elevation is a pace killer, a breath zapper, and makes my legs (and me) want to cry. But no pain, no gain baby. As much as I […]
Read MoreThe Best 2024 Planners (for Becoming a Sigma or Just Remembering Stuff)
We get it—you went to bed at some point during the holidays, woke up, rubbed your eyes, looked at your big ass wall calendar, and realized it’s somehow January 2024. And, since most of us have been living in an ambiguous ether where all the days are one big eggnog blob and time ceases to […]
Read MoreThe Best After-Christmas Sales and Boxing Day Deals to Shop Right Now
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Read MoreThe Best Self-Care Gifts for the Person Who Never Treats Themselves
When was the last time you did something nice for you? We’re not just talking about your nightly ASMR YouTube binge of “fancy AskJeeves LARPer massages your scalp.” We’re talking about the last time you got a little something for yourself, just because, or a thoughtful gift for someone who just doesn’t treat themselves enough, […]
Read MoreThe Best Sex Toys for Men, According to Horny Reviewers
Have you seen sex toys lately? They’re looking pretty sick, whether you’re into aesthetic glass dildos that belong in MoMA’s Sculpture Garden or a fuckable silicone foot. But in the midst of this rising tide of horny tools, the evolution of male sex toys still tends to feel… mysterious? Less mainstream? I’m not saying that […]
Read MoreThe Best Dyson Vacuum Alternatives (for Demolishing Dust for Good)
Composite by VICE Media It’s no secret we’re Dyson stans. Hell, the high-tech appliance brand’s V12 Detect Slim Vacuum made one of our writers actually enjoy vacuuming, which is quite impressive (if you ask us). Why is Dyson so beloved? We could chalk it up to the sleek design aesthetics, super-sucky (in a good way) […]
Read MoreThe Best Hot-Ticket Tech Gifts of 2023, From Laptops to Speakers
We’ve been told that the holidays are about merriment and togetherness, but it doesn’t take that hard of a look to see past the yuletide-palooza and discover that it’s all a not-so-subtle front for promoting our times’ latest and greatest tech. And frankly? That’s fine. The rest of the year, it’s hard for us to […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Women, According to 19 Hot Girls
Here’s the thing, buddy [dismounts mechanical bull], all our lady friends are hot. Every last one of ‘em, for as it is written in the Book of Thotness, the chief requirements for being a Hot Girl are 1) identifying as a woman, and 2) being a rad woman—meaning, the kind of woman you can trust […]
Read MoreThe Best Holiday Movies for Your Zodiac Sign
Collage by Cathryn Virginia | Photos by Rawf8, Pat Gaines, Grace Cary, and FTiare via Getty Images With so many movies instantly accessible to us, “What should we watch tonight” is quickly becoming the new “what should we eat for dinner?” Fortunately, astrology can provide some fresh ideas about which holiday or wintry film you […]
Read MoreThe Best Camping Gifts For the Person Whose Instagram Is Full of Nature Pix
You know the type: Their Instagram is full of camping pics, they seem to constantly be bopping around state parks, and you’re high-key jealous of the stamp pages of their passport. They have a mysteriously high number of vacation days, they’re caught up in vanlife, and their feed is full of Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and secret […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Your Friend Who Wants to Be Don Draper
Mad Men ended back in 2015, but years later we’re still scratching our heads at how a show about advertising burrowed its way so deeply into contemporary culture—yes, we’re looking at you, mid-century furniture obsessives and old-fashioned-orderers. Regardless of how often you make Pete Campbell jokes, if you’re a young-ish professional-ish person, you know the […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Men, According to the Real Guys Who Received Them
Every year, we wonder what to give the menfolk in our life for the holidays. A jar of dirt? An axe? Deodorant? What are the best gifts for guys, anyway? All of these offerings are presents we would happily receive ourselves, but what about The Dudes™? We decided to just ask men what gift ideas […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts Under $100
All the best stuff for under $100. OK, so real talk. If your budget for gift-giving is $100 for a special someone, they’re probably not the inflatable arms guy from the corner car dealership. Whether a family member, ride-or-die friend, or serious boo, they’ve probably been in your life for a minute, which is 10 […]
Read MoreThis Side Sleeper Pillow Ended My Nocturnal Existential Angst
You may be good in bed—but this stuff will make you (sleep) even better. I’m a freak for pillows. Like, I have eight on my bed, and [quickly counts] 10 throw pillows on my couch, plus more stashed away in my office, on chairs, and crammed into the closet. Is it a bit of an […]
Read MoreHot Gift Alert: Therabody’s SmartGoggles Are Now 15% Off
Just about everything of mine needs soothing nowadays. My body, my head, my soul—2023 will be easier, they said; I beg to differ. My cans of Recess in bulk can only bring me so much relief in the headache department. Admittedly, my woes are about 50 percent my fault though, mainly because I don’t know […]
Read MoreThe 22 Best Weed Gifts for Your Stoner Pals
With recreational cannabis use legal in more and more places with each passing election cycle, weed use is becoming less stigmatized by the day, which is really great news for everyone, from your pal who burns mad trees to your grandma with chronic pain. Legality means greater research, and more information passed on to the […]
Read MoreThe Best Oral Sex Toys That Feel Like Getting (Really Good) Head
How to get ahead in oral sex? (Sorry, had to.) Get yourself a male masturbator that feels like a warm, Easy Bake oven for your penis, and throw down for a luxury Swedish sex toy that’s basically a Rube Goldberg machine for combined clitoral and G-spot orgasms. The best oral sex toy tinkerers are out […]
Read MoreThe 18 Best Gifts for Your In-Laws, Bosses, and Other Adults
Oh geez, it’s the most nerve-racking time of the year again: the time when you have to focus all your time and energy on buying gifts for bosses, in-laws, or other Important People in Your Life That You Have No Choice But to Buy a Gift For—someone who’s a real adult and doesn’t function in […]
Read MoreThe Best Last-Minute Gifts, Because You Procrastinated Again This Year
Put down the elbow macaroni, hot glue, and “one free hug” coupon book—it’s time for you to pick up a thoughtful, last-minute gift that doesn’t involve construction paper or figurative IOUs. We know you procrastinate on holiday present shopping, and we forgive you in advance. Your friends, significant others, and family members, however.… Well, they […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Runners, Marathoners, and Joggers
Collecting shiny babies (medals) and hitting a new personal record is no easy feat. It requires physical and mental strength, demanding training, and choking down a meal of bland chicken and broccoli a couple of times a week (we need more seasonings). Is it more fun than hitting the bar for several rounds of Cosmopolitans? […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Gamers (Besides a Girlfriend)
Do you see Takis in the cupboard? Mountain Dew in the fridge? You’ve got a gamer on your hands, chap. We’re not about stereotypes and clichés, but when it comes to gifts, we’ll take all the context clues we can get. Gamers are an interesting breed. Sitting for hours at a time, staring at a […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Sneakerheads, Aside From More Shoes
If you’ve got a shoe freak in your life—you know what’s up: Collecting sneakers isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. So if you happen to be looking for gifts for sneakerheads—and your budget isn’t a bajillion dollars—you’re likely not gonna secure the holy grail shoe of their dreams, although we wish you the best […]
Read MoreHot Gift Alert: TikTok is Going Bananas For This Under-Desk Treadmill
TikTok is truly a fever dream. Scroll your #fyp, and you’ll see teens making millions just by busting a move, as well as cowboy stripper boots, egg cookers doing god’s work, viewers actually caring what randos do in their daily routine—the whole app makes you question your priorities. But, those wild ‘n’ crazy folks over […]
Read MoreBasket Case: What to Buy at SKIMS, According to Our Editors
Welcome to Basket Case, wherein your trusty VICE editors scour the proverbial aisles of our favorite online retailers to bring you a smorgasbord of the absolute best things to buy. In this installment, we’re kicking back in boxers, robes, thongs, and pajamas from SKIMS, Kim Kardashian’s underwear, loungeweat, and shapewear brand. Just BYOB (bring your […]
Read MoreThe Best Cheap Holiday Gifts (Because You’re Broke and That’s OK)
Anyone who says the art of gift giving isn’t about money is full of it (meaning, money and “stuff”). Money matters, and not just because we love the feel of gold doubloons on our bare cheeks; it matters because it’s one of the most necessary (albeit fickle) means for helping us show people how much […]
Read MoreThe Best Secret Santa Gifts (So It Looks Like You’ve Been Paying Attention)
Why is it that, sometimes, Secret Santa feels like a trap? Not in a Panic Room way, even though last-minute gift shopping sure makes our brains spin out, but because we often fall prey to the self-inflicted pressure of finding the perfect present for a friend, co-worker, or family member that says, “I know you […]
Read MoreWhy Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed With Nike’s Classic Crew Socks
Some people have their go-to ritual of taking a dip in Le Bain’s epic mini pool, while others must always have a Diet Coke as a 3 p.m. pick-me-up. Me? I’m a sock snob, and I have a very specific pair that cradle my feet every step I take. No, not those stupid little no-show […]
Read MoreThese 17 Brands Make Cool Jewelry (That You Should Gift to Us)
What is it about tiny, sparkly rocks that express so succinctly a particular strand of classic romance? We don’t know; we’re just talking monkeys floating on a rock in space, and somehow, shiny little adornments have become an important form of both currency and communication when it comes to the language of love. But good-quality, […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Cat Lovers (Because Crazy Cat People Rule)
The greatest rivalry of all time is not between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the Dodgers vs. the Giants, or even Oasis and Blur: It’s between cat people and dog people. But the reason it’s such an ideal back and forth is because both dogs and cats are pretty damn rad. But we’re not here to sing […]
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