summer 2021
Thank God Summer Is Over
Time to give up, eat soup, and ride out the rest of the year watching a perfectly middling TV show about murder.
What to Do if Re-Entry Fun Is Bleeding You Dry Financially
Hunt for deals, splurge thoughtfully, and be upfront with your friends (and honest with yourself!) about money stuff.
The Argument for Everyone Taking This Entire Summer Off
We're living through a pandemic, we're all knackered and we need six weeks of time off. Here's how we do that.
An STI Testing Guide for Your Summer of Hooking Up With Everyone
Whether you’re newly single, newly monogamous, or somewhere in the big, fun middle, we’ve got you covered.
Going Out a Lot These Days? Beware the ‘Social Hangover’
We want to say yes to every invite, but you can feel drained from more than drinking several DIY Faux Lokos.
Making Only Two Plans for the Weekend Is the Key to a Perfect Summer
Resist the urge to fill every idle hour with pre-planned “fun” and leave some room for a little spontaneity.
This Summer, Invite Yourself to Stuff
Risking a smidgen of cool-guy reputation is worth it to be with friends at the cool new disco dance spot, or whatever’s going on on Instagram these days.
The Dating Scene Report, Summer 2021 Edition
VICE ran a Dating Vibe Check to see which apps people are on, what corny pickup lines to be aware of, and whether anyone's looking for more than hookups.
Hot Girl Walks Are the Ideal Way to Prepare for Summer
The new exercise sensation is not really about exercising at all.
Will My Pandemic Weight Gain Hurt My Health?
There is always a lot of handwringing about "weight," but now it's reached an all-time high.
How to Meet Up with Online Friends From Quarantine Without Making It Weird
If we met new people this year, it was probably on the internet. Here’s how to take your online friendship into real life.