When Tinder bae goes from noisily displacing your linen to quietly ignoring your calls it can be, to put it mildly, frustrating AF.

Such is casual sex.

However, while this behaviour would have been condemned in a previous era, thanks to “subwaying” – the most annoying new trend to enter our dating-cabulary – people are now reconceptualising what’s rude and what isn’t.

So, what exactly is “subwaying”? Essentially, “subwaying” is shutting down communication with someone you’ve been casually seeing, with no explanation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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While this used to be a dating sin, as New York artist Samantha Rothenberg recently illustrated, the revolving-door nature of modern love has reached such a speed that it’s now weirder if you do offer an explanation for moving on than if you don’t.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How did we get here? The obvious answer is technology: while people have always wanted to outsource the swinging of the (metaphorical) relationship axe, in the past this was seen as cowardly.

Now, not only is there a new conception of “polite”, but our silicon sidekicks have reduced our “friends with benefits” relationships to the point where they are essentially just meme-sharing agreements that are weirder to explicitly end than slowly forget about.

Or so the “subwayers” would have you believe.

But, as the comments on the above Instagram posts reveal, not everyone is convinced, and questions like, “When is it necessary to give a fling an epitaph?” as well as, “What makes a let-down text an ego-move?”, and, “Can you really get mad at someone for poorly navigating an issue you are confused about too?” remain unanswered.

To that end, we hit up Dr Nikki Goldstein, a sexologist, relationship expert and host of the podcast Sex & Life, for some exclusive insights. Here’s what she had to say.

Is “subwaying” on the rise?

Yes: because we are dating at a faster pace. We have more choices and options and with that abundance of choices, we tend to quickly jump to the next thing if what we have isn’t 100% right. I’m not suggesting that’s a great idea, but many people are looking for perfection and feel they can find that if they keep moving on when things are not ideal.

Why do people “subway” rather than communicate?

One person might see it as a casual hook up or just catching up for drinks. The other person might think it’s an official date possibly leading somewhere. I think this is what actually leads some people to subway and ghost because they feel awkward ending something that might not have been there in the first place.

Is a “let down” text an ego move?

​I don’t think so. I think this is what people are fearful of. [But] because so many of these dating scenarios don’t have labels and can’t be defined, it becomes complicated to tell someone you don’t think there is a future.

At what point is it rude to disappear without a trace?

Always: whether it’s one day or a few hook ups.

Why?

I think it doesn’t matter whether you have done it [subwayed] yourself in the past or whether someone is going through [some] stuff. It’s still annoying. We just might rationalise it and accept it more which makes it harder in a way.

“It’s nearly like accepting being treated badly because it happens so often.”

That still doesn’t make the action right. It’s like with ghosting. We have heard it spoken about so many times, it’s nearly normalised. Where we used to call someone rude, disrespectful (or some other words I probably shouldn’t write) ​we now have words that nearly make these acts seem normal.

“It’s the downside to giving everything a trendy label.”

And with that, we are off to bleach our keyboards, never to type the word “subwaying” ever again.

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Every man worth his stylish salt needs a well-rounded wardrobe. Of course, all guys should have a solid collection of the basics – t-shirts, jeans, chinos, and shorts – but other areas of a man’s wardrobe are just as important and require careful consideration. We’re talking about suits, dress & business shirts, and of course, tuxedos.

Yes, one item that every guy should have in his closet (even if it only gets used once every couple of years) is a tuxedo. A tuxedo is the only thing you can wear to a black-tie event – your best navy suit will simply not suffice – and while a black tux is a classic and safe option, guys can (and should) experiment with white, midnight blue, red – essentially any colour.

When it comes to black-tie events, there are strict rules you need to follow – which you can read about here – for example, white tuxedos are only acceptable to wear at some events, and so making sure you (and your wardrobe) are prepared for any occasion is imperative.

Naturally, of course, tuxes bring with them the association with James Bond, so making sure you have one that fits you perfectly will also help you make waves with the ladies (assuming you’re single and straight, of course).

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In today’s world of decade-neutral fashion, it’s easier than you think to mistake one of Hollywood’s hottest rising stars for your Aunt Mavis. To be fair, my Aunt Mavis rocks Gucci and Prada like a champion. And now, apparently, so does Ansel Elgort.

Elgort is currently in New York City visiting Good Morning America and was spotted wearing a very 70s inspired brown suit with flared trousers. The vintage style suit is casually paired with a yellow polo shirt and brown derby shoes. What brand? We presume Gucci or something retro-inspired.

The star doesn’t stop there, completing the look with some diamond-embellished cat-eye sunglasses and a man-oversized bag (note the chic way he’s strolling from the studio to the awaiting black SUV).

All jokes aside, the flared suit is a sign of what’s to come, especially from brands like Gucci and Prada. If you’re feeling that way inclined, we would recommend having a look at Gucci’s latest collection. You may just find the suit that saves Summer, or Winter.

Known for his out-there fashion sense, here are a few more times Ansel has rocked the retro casbah.

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No pain, no gain. Wimps don’t win. Sweat is weakness leaving the body. We’ve all heard the mantras, but while they might help you push through the last reps of a shake-inducing set, research by prominent fitness scientist Brad Schoenfeld suggests we shouldn’t live by them (or at least, that we shouldn’t consistently train to failure).How did he reach this conclusion? Essentially, the University of New York City scientist (and Instagram muscle building coach), seeing that training to failure is a hugely popular technique (due to its perceived ability to produce hypertrophy, the process by which repeatedly stressed cells get bigger) decided to conduct a study in conjunction with Jozo Grgic, a researcher from Victoria University Melbourne.The study was then published in the Strength & Conditioning Journal, outlining the practical implications of training to failure on hypertrophy.Brad then took to Instagram to enlighten the over-enthusiastic but uninformed gym bros (read: us) of the world what exactly the deal is. And, in news that might come as a painful shock to anyone that has been consistently killing themselves in the gym, it turns out training to complete failure is not the best way to build muscle mass.

 

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Does training to failure maximize hypertrophic adaptations? As with most applied exercise topics, the answer is nuanced. This figure from our new review details some of the complexities on the topic; note that factors such as age, training experience, relative magnitude of the load, and type of exercise (single vs compound, free weight vs machine) all must be considered. Importantly, the use of failure training doesn’t have to be an either/or choice: you can periodize its implementation over the course of a training cycle. Google the title to read the full paper: “Does training to failure maximize muscle hypertrophy?”

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That’s not to say you should never do it (or that you should never come close to it); as with many things, the answer lies somewhere in the middle. As Brad puts it, “With most applied exercise topics, the answer is nuanced.” As for the findings themselves, this is what he had to say:

“Factors such as age, training experience, relative magnitude of the load, and type of exercise (single vs compound, free weight vs machine) all must be considered. Importantly, the use of failure training doesn’t have to be an either/or choice: you can periodize its implementation over the course of a training cycle.”

The ultimate conclusion, however, was no: there is no evidence to suggest training to failure increases hypertrophy (when compared to similar routines which stop a couple of reps short of complete failure). And as Brad points out on Twitter, his study is not the only one to show this.

Intriguing findings: Non-failure training elicited greater increases in hypertrophy compared to training to failure https://t.co/9r8M1HJQdA

— Brad Schoenfeld, PhD (@BradSchoenfeld) July 13, 2019

But don’t go drawing any lazy conclusions: Brad yesterday assured his 169k followers that this is not to say that you will build more muscle by working out light; it is to say that training consistently to complete failure is not smart either.

 

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There have been quite a few studies now published on the need to train to failure for maximizing muscle-building. The results have been conflicting with some showing a benefit, others showing no difference, and yet some others actually showing a negative effect. There are inherent issues with trying to draw evidence-based conclusions on the topic as it is confounded by other variables (volume, frequency, rest intervals, etc) as well as the fact that there are numerous ways that failure can be implemented in a program (on every set, on some sets, on only the last set, etc). ⁣ ⁣ However, one thing is very clear: Maximizing muscle development requires training with a high level of effort. If you are stopping all sets well short of failure, you simply aren’t going to provide a sufficient stimulus to promote an optimal adaptive response. This becomes increasingly important the more advanced you get as a lifter; if you don’t consistently train hard, you won’t reach your muscular potenial.

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As for how to get that goldilocks weight ratio that will see you smashing PB’s faster than a powerlifter drinks his pre-workout? Check out the following articles.

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We’d all like an upgrade for free, but – on most airlines – that is never going to happen. Enter: Qatar Airways’ A380, the world’s largest passenger jet (and the backbone of the Sydney-Doha route) which harbours a little known economy compartment at the back of the upper deck, which smart cattle-class passengers can pre-select for free.

This retreat-like economy section comprises of just eight rows, and is located directly behind the first and business class cabins on the A380’s upper deck, enabling you to escape the Great Cattle Class Crunch of the other 43 rows of economy downstairs.

Not only does it give you Pointy End feels for a hunched-knee price, but it is also perfect for couples who are sick of being split up by snoring armrest hogs.

Why’s that? Well this upper deck economy section has a different seating configuration to downstairs: up here you’ll be sitting pretty in a 2-4-2 layout (thanking your lucky stars you’re not sitting tight in the main deck’s 3-4-3), which means that – as long as you don’t book yourself into the middle section – you are guaranteed a seat next to your partner, with no armrest problems (other than ones of your own making).

Even better, the upper deck is a much quieter part of the plane, with just 23 rows of passengers in total, eight of which are economy, 14 of which are business and two of which are first, giving you the benefit of one of the most coveted aspects of a Pointy End ticket (peace and quiet) bundled in for free with your economy seat.

 

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The A380 being the world’s largest passenger jet, in our experience, while Oneworld or Privilege Club members may get first dibs on a true upgrade, non-priority passengers can almost-always pre-select one of these business-esque economy seats for free, providing they don’t choose an exit row.

Now that’s an upgrade.

While some passengers have expressed concerns that being at the back of the top deck means you have to wait slightly longer to get off on arrival, considering the marked difference in ambience (and flight attendant attentiveness) between the upper deck and the lower deck, we reckon it’s well worth the trade-off.

Oh and the jury is still out on the whole “getting off late” rumour too, with one Tripadvisor commenter posting the following (in response to said concern):

“I much prefer these seats. It’s a smaller, quieter cabin and the service is always good (perhaps there’s a better crew/passenger ratio). As for disembarking – on the Doha – London route upper-deck economy passengers disembark forward through business class so it’s usually quicker than economy below. For embarkation you board first as you must walk the length of the lower deck and up the stairs to access the economy upper deck cabin.”

If you’re looking to get your derriere into this compartment, book yourself a flight on one of Qatar Airways’ A380 jets, and get pre-selecting.

Doha (or for that matter, Europe, Russia, America, Africa, or any of the various other destinations Doha is a springboard to) is calling…

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Whether Friday’s vodka soda’s morphed into oily Margaritas (of the non-liquid variety) or whether you had a blow-out Sunday brunch, come Monday and many of us are feeling bloated as a dehydrated camel.

While the whole “calories don’t count on the weekend” philosophy might have consoled you yesterday (whilst you were four mimosas deep), in the cold hard light of Monday, with several presentations and two Tinder dates coming up, you are probably starting to regret your laissez-eat attitude.

But before you bin that doughnut and start a liquid diet of the verdant variety, hang on a second; Max Lugavere, author of Genius Foods, New York Times journalist and prominent nutrition coach, says the key to getting over your junk food binge rests on continuing to eat like an unsupervised five-year-old – at least, in terms of quantity.

Not convinced? Hear us out.

According to Max, by attempting to “make up for” your binge by consuming fewer calories than normal, you are just setting yourself up for another binge.

 

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Uh oh! You ate too much. Now what do you do? . First step is to forgive yourself! Whether it was a day, an unplanned meal or a weekend, don’t beat yourself up over it. We’re all human, we make mistakes, and hey, it’s perfectly ok to enjoy yourself. As I always say, you’re only one meal away from turning it ALL around. . Remember: no single meal will get you fit and healthy, and no single meal (or day of meals) will make you fat and sick. The worst you can do is adopt a “f*ck it” mentality and throw all your hard work out the window! . After forgiveness, get back to your normal clean eating and workout routine! No need to do endless amounts of cardio or a juice cleanse to “make up for it”. Rather, be kind to your body, fuel it and approach yourself with kindness. Check your language (which is something I discuss in my latest podcast) since it can actually color your reality. . Left: some moss that I borrowed from one of my new houseplants and gravel that I got from my street. I hope there’s no dog pee on it. . Right side: incredibly nourishing greens and cruciferous veggies (in this case, cabbage). Plus an equally nourishing grass fed beef patty for that creatine, vitamin E, carotenoids, and protein, plus a poached egg. . This post was very much inspired by the great @meowmeix! . . . #cleaneating #healthyeating #nutrition #cleaneats #mealprep #foodprep #fitfood #protein #weightloss #mealplan #paleo #healthychoices #mealprepsunday #healthyfood #mealprepping #macros #mealprepmonday #flexibledieting #iifym #instahealth #glutenfree #getfit #gains #meals #healthyliving #healthylifestyle

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Instead, though it may appear to be counterintuitive, you should resist the urge to punish yourself, simply getting back on track by eating what you would eat on any normal ‘non binge’ day of the week (which ought to be wholesome, filling, healthy-calorie high foods).

 

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This includes properly raised animal products, low sugar plants and – if you’ve been working out – starchy carbs like sweet potato, oats or even a cheeky banana.

According to Max, focussing on this is better than focussing on a negative (i.e. not eating junk), because if you eat these healthy foods then you will be satiated and won’t crave junk (so much) in the first place.

And, if all else fails, remember: “You’re always only one meal away from getting right back on track.” Oh and you’re also far from alone in your doomed quest for perfection…

 

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You’re always only one meal away from getting right back on track. Type YES if you feel me . Foods like are not designed to be consumed in moderation. That’s why manufacturers invest in trademarking slogans like “once you pop you can’t stop!” Such a saying is instantly relatable, and now it is a truism with scientific backing. . Don’t ever feel guilt about your food choices. Instead, be informed. So that when you do decide to indulge you have made informed consent. You are aware that the pint of ice cream, or the bag of cheesy popcorn is likely going to want to be consumed in entirety. And if that fits within your goals, then go for it! But if it doesn’t, maybe it’s better to avoid those foods entirely lest you need rely entirely on willpower which is a finite resource. . I personally experience this all the time: when I break the seal with my favorite junk foods, it’s impossible to put on the breaks! I’m going all in! I don’t feel guilty about it… But I also don’t often buy these foods or keep them in my house where they are too easy to reach for. . Can you relate? Let me know. Love you guys. Max • • • • • #iifym #weightloss #sugarfree #flexibledieting #weightlossjourney #lchf #glutenfree #dairyfree #keto #lowcarb #paleo #atkins #ketosis #lavkarbo #macros #lowcarbhighfat #ketogenic #nosugar #grainfree #ketodiet #girlswholift #iifymgirls #cleaneating #sockerfritt #primal #nutrition #glutenfritt #jerf #lchftjejer #transformation

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Capische? Your sweet potato fries await.

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OBJ isn’t one to be a wallflower when it comes to style and flashing cash. That’s why it should come as no surprise that when he stepped onto the field today against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium he was rocking a Richard Mille watch.

Now, this is not the first time a superstar sportsman has done so. The Richard Mille brand is built on high-performance athletes playing hard and fast sports so the watches are made to withstand anything these guys throw at them. Rafael Nadal is just one of these athletes who is always seen on centre court wearing his signature RM27-03.

Tennis, however, is not exactly a contact sport like NFL (I can’t see one of the Tennessee Titans opting not to tackle OBJ because of his expensive watch).

In fact, I would probably want to sink him that much faster for showboating the RM-11 03 Manual Winding Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph McLaren F1 edition, which happens to be the same orange as the Clevland Browns (a match made in expensive heaven).

How much you ask? Jomashop has it for a cool $314,000.

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