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July 19, 2023 Issue

Andrew McCarthy and his son
Family & Fatherhood
Andrew McCarthy’s Kids Think His ’80s Movies Are Cringey
How the Brat Pack icon overcame his anxiety, bonded with his son and made peace with his dying dad
By Rob Tannenbaum
, July 10, 2023
3 Min Read
Black, biracial couple, slow dancing in living room
Sex & Relationships
How to Create the Perfect Sex Playlist
Emily Flake answers your questions about plastic surgeries, happy (fictional) marriages and Walter White cosplay
By Emily Flake
, July 10, 2023
3 Min Read
Beef ribs being basted with bbq sauce on a grill with a basting brush
Eating & Drinking
4 Flavor Secrets for Amateur Grillmasters
Here's how to take any grilling recipe to the next level
By Bob Blumer
, July 10, 2023
3 Min Read
Three girls sitting on rear seat of car on road trip looking at a map
Health & Fitness
Ditch the GPS and Find Your Own Damn Way Home
We’ve come to depend too much on navigating robots — and it could be hurting our brains
By Kevin Cook
, July 10, 2023
3 Min Read
Piggy bank riding a remote control through the air with coins dropping below
Money & Career
How You Could Stop Paying So Much for Streaming
Get the shows you want for less
By Brendan Baber
, July 10, 2023
3 Min Read
Quotations from the article drawn into an illustration
Inside Dope
The World According to Gen X in 40 Quotes
Our generation just sees the world differently — here’s how
By The Arrow Editors
, July 10, 2023
4 Min Read