Mikey Rox
The Frivolist: 5 Things You Need to Do If Someone You Love Is Deeply Depressed
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As someone who has experienced the devastation of suicide in mourning the loss of friends who have taken their own lives, it's important to me to recognize this annual awareness campaign. In addition, [...]
4 Scientific Reasons You Should Laugh More in Bed
This may sound odd to you, but I love laughing during sex. No, I'm not laughing _at_ my partner (well, maybe sometimes I am), but rather, we're usually laughing together. Maybe we missed each other's mouths while kissing in the dark, or perhaps a [...]
The Frivolist: 5 Pieces of Financial Advice for Living With a Roommate
Splitting rent with a roommate saves money – and it can be the ticket out of your parents' house (which means no more sneaking those Grindr tricks in through the basement window, much to his delight). But while living with a gay brother from another [...]
The Frivolist: 6 Tricks to Throwing the Gayest Pool Party Ever
Sit on your throne as the reigning prince of homemade homo pool parties with these tips on how to throw the dippiest, drippiest Sunday Funday this side of Fire Island. Build a thoughtful yet hard-bodied guest list If you and your friends are [...]
Summer Style Sheet: Shorts, Shades & Sunny Swag
Let color-blocked brightness, tropical prints and kaleidoscope statement accessories – plus a few spots of leather – help elevate your boardwalk swag this summer of '16. 'Pineappleade' Gold Leather Slip-Ons Unsuspecting hand grenades masquerading [...]
7 Hard Truths the LGBT Community Must Address in the Wake of the Orlando Massacre
For the past few years that I've penned this column, I've kept it light and fluffy. It's called The Frivolist after all, and my goal is to entertain with innocuous content that focuses on the fun stuff in life. I've written about movies, music, [...]
5 Reasons Why Being a Gay Extrovert Is Sometimes The Pits
Being gay and an extrovert seems to go hand-in-hand. Many of us have an innate ability to connect with others that makes being outgoing look effortless, but the truth is, sometimes we need a break just like the rest of the world. Take a breather [...]
The Frivolist: 5 Reasons You Need to Stop Treating Your Gym Like a Bathhouse
Visit a gym in any major city and you'll quickly pick up on the local "culture." You know what I'm talking about. New York and Los Angeles, specifically, are notorious for the goings-on in its gyms showers, steam rooms and saunas. It's become such [...]
7 Ways Social Media Has Made You a Sex Addict
Ten years ago, when Facebook was in its infancy and iPhones were but a glimmer in Steve Jobs' eyes, you had to work hard to be a perv. Now, fulfilling your friskiness is just a flick away, and that's not exactly a good thing. Social media has taken [...]
The Frivolist: Government Cheese: 9 Gay Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Getting a well-deserved kickback from the IRS this year? Spend your tax refund gay-ly with these fey ways to enjoy that new stash of cash. 1. Spend the weekend at a 'family'-style campground Your idea of gay camping is likely that one time you and [...]
The Frivolist: Spring Into These Calorie-Burning Activities to Shed Your Winter Padding
Hard time keeping your hands out of the cookie jar this winter? Polish off those last few Oreos then set your sights on spring with these easy-to-integrate activities that'll have you sweating and shedding in no time. Train for a foot race A few [...]
The Frivolist: Best Pitcher Showcase 2016: Oscar-Inspired Cocktails to Get the Party Started
Thirsty for Oscar? Watch the 88th Academy Awards go down in history – and hashtags (#becausesomebodyshadworkdone) – with these quenching cocktail recipes inspired by this year's nominees and Hollywood's biggest night. Red Carpet Ready 4 cups apple [...]