Inhoudsopgave van March 2026 - FHM US

In the last decade, the landscape of sports in the United States has transformed. Once limited to illegal operations or tightly controlled state lotteries, sports betting is now a multi-billion-dollar industry, integrated into mainstream culture and technology. The growth is not just economic; it is cultural. Fans who once watched the National Basketball Association, NFL, and MLB purely for athletic competition now do so through the lens of probability, odds, and potential financial reward. This expansion is a convergence of legality, technology, and psychology. In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, freeing states to regulate their own markets. Since then, over 30 states have legalized some form of betting, with mobile applications serving as the primary driver of accessibility. The result is a sports…

In recent years, a once-marginal conversation has edged into the cultural mainstream: ethical non-monogamy and modern forms of consensual multi-partner relationships. What was historically associated with fringe religious sects or countercultural communes is now discussed on podcasts, explored in therapy offices, and openly stated in dating app profiles. The language has shifted from secrecy and scandal to negotiation and consent. This is not a story of sudden transformation but of gradual normalization. Americans are marrying later, divorcing less frequently but after longer cohabitation periods, and questioning traditional scripts about romance and permanence. At the same time, digital platforms have expanded both opportunity and visibility. The result is a quiet but measurable rise in people exploring relationship structures beyond monogamy — including polyamory, open relationships, and in some cases, modern polygamous…

You don’t need a passport stamp or a two-week PTO window to reset your head. Sometimes what you need is five days, a reliable vehicle, a backpack, and a clear plan. The idea behind the $1,000 micro-adventure is simple: pick a region within driving distance, travel light, move intentionally, and return sharper than you left. This isn’t luxury travel. It’s tactical travel. It’s about autonomy, competence, and perspective — without blowing your savings or waiting for the “perfect” time. For men balancing careers, responsibilities, and constant digital noise, a 3–5 day solo trip can function as a pressure release valve. With a budget of around $1,000 or less, you can cover lodging, fuel, food, and a few strategic experiences — if you plan correctly. Here’s how to do it. STEP…

If you dropped $10,000 into an investment back on January 1, 1996 — the era before Google, before smartphones, before “crypto” was even a thing — and never touched it, what would that money be worth 30 years later in 2026? Let’s break down the verdict across seven big asset classes: U.S. stocks (S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite), U.S. real estate, gold, Bitcoin, bonds, and cash savings. Then we’ll explore what this means for men building wealth today, how our brains work against us, and a practical allocation strategy for different decade-of-life investors. Big Picture Growth Across Markets Over the long haul, financial markets reward patience. But the reward varies dramatically depending on risk, volatility, and timing. 1. The S&P 500 – The Classic Engine of Wealth If you invested…

On Thursday, February 5th, 2026 — as Super Bowl week ignited San Francisco — the city’s pulse beat a little louder in the trendy North Beach neighborhood. The suits were sharper. The flashes brighter. The guest list heavier. That’s because FHM and Babes in Toyland once again joined forces to host the 5th Annual Playmaker’s Party, a red‑carpet charity affair that has quietly — and confidently — become the marquee Thursday night event of Super Bowl weekend. Hosted at the trendy Barbarossa Lounge, the evening blended old‑school football greatness, modern celebrity culture, and a philanthropic mission that gave the party real weight. Legends in the Room When Hall of Famers walk the carpet, you know it’s not just another open‑bar affair. Among the gridiron royalty in attendance were Charles Haley,…

Over the past two decades, dating norms in the United States have undergone a structural transformation. What was once mediated primarily through social circles, workplaces, or college campuses is now increasingly driven by apps, algorithms, and immediate access to potential partners. The result is what many sociologists refer to as “hookup culture” — a landscape where short-term sexual encounters, low-commitment connections, and ambiguous relationship definitions are normalized, especially among young adults. For some, this shift represents freedom and autonomy. For others, it has coincided with rising reports of loneliness, anxiety, and emotional burnout. The question is not whether consensual casual sex is inherently harmful — research does not support such a simplistic claim — but whether the broader ecosystem of modern dating, shaped by digital technology and social validation loops,…

There is a moment, just before a petrol engine fires, when everything feels suspended. A thumb presses a start button or a key twists in an ignition barrel, and for half a second there is nothing but anticipation. Then comes the ignition — controlled explosions beginning in precise sequence, pistons rising and falling in orchestrated violence, crankshaft spinning, exhaust note settling into a rhythm that feels almost alive. The car trembles slightly. It breathes. It announces itself. Now imagine another scene. You sit in the driver’s seat of an electric vehicle. You press the brake, tap the start button, and… nothing dramatic happens. No shudder, no rising idle, no mechanical clearing of the throat. A small chime perhaps, a dashboard glow, and the car is simply ready. You press the…