Like mattresses and houseplants, sperm donation has been disrupted by the Internet. The market demanded it: Supply at sperm banks is at a historic low, in part because average sperm counts have steadily declined for more than four decades—probably due to environmental factors—and now many men no longer meet the banks' strict standards. And nonwhite donors have always been underrepresented. As an alternative, many people are turning to social media for direct-to-consumer sperm via Facebook groups like USA Sperm Donation, Real Sperm Donors, and Miracle Baby. Their members include potential donors as well as people who want to get pregnant but don't have ready access to viable sperm: infertile couples, queer couples, trans men, single mothers by choice. Compared with sperm banks, which keep donors anonymous, the men on Facebook are much more open: A donor might show a potential recipient pictures of other children he's conceived, chat with her via DM to see if they vibe, and invite her to join a private Facebook group for the parents of the children he's fathered. |
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| Take a Tour of Daniel Craig's Impressive Omega Watch Collection |
Daniel Craig may well be most familiar to you and I for his run in the role of Bond, James Bond. But he has also juggled a broad-ranging acting career between stage and screen, with several blockbusters a world apart from Bond. Most recently he logged two stints as Benoit Blanc, the southern drawling sleuth in the Knives Out franchise. Drawing inspiration from that work as well as his own life, Craig has also amassed a fascinating collection of watches. Here, in a special edition of Dialed In, Daniel takes Esquire through his Omega collection and explain why watches matter so much to him. As an Omega ambassador for years, it's hardly surprising that the brand—and the Seamaster, specifically—features heavy in his collection. But its not all about Bond. Most recently, Craig wore a Constellation and an anniversary-edition Seamaster 1948 for his appearances in Knives Outand Glass Onion, two dressier watches that stand a world apart from the muscular designs usually favored by James Bond. When it comes to Craig and watches, there's much to explore. So join us as we dive in. |
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The Best Black Friday Deals on Amazon 2023 |
When it comes to holiday shopping, time is truly of the essence. Even though we tell ourselves every single year to not fall behind, somehow the week of festivities always creeps up and we're scrambling to find something. Well, let this be the year that you don't get caught up in last-minute shopping. This year, Bezos decided to throw us a bone by starting Amazon's Black Friday deals a whole week ahead of schedule, on Friday, November 17. You can save money and get a head start? Thanks, Jeff! This way you can plan to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving from the comfort of your couch instead of scrolling or shopping IRL to find the best sale. |
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The Mainstreaming of Historical Fiction |
Historical fiction is suddenly everywhere. It's on the bestseller list, in college classrooms, and probably on the lap of the woman sitting next to you on the train. A genre that at one point felt maligned and boring—neither serious nor sought after—has undergone a full-on transformation. In just the past few months, some of the most anticipated new releases by contemporary literature's most beloved authors have been historical, including Lauren Groff's The Vaster Wilds, Zadie Smith's The Fraud, James McBride's The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, and Jesmyn Ward's Let Us Descend. Evidence of historical fiction's resurgence is everywhere: three out of five works of fiction nominated for this year's National Book Award are historical. Hernan Diaz's Trust won the Pulitzer Prize. New and anticipated film and TV adaptations like Lessons in Chemistry, Pachinko, All the Light We Cannot See, and Daisy Jones and the Six (alongside the enduring popularity of period dramas like Bridgerton) show an ever-widening interest in the genre, taking the form of everything from serious literary study to guilty pleasure. |
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14 Watches With Staying Power |
With watches, it pays to take the long view. The mechanical timepieces you see here are standouts in 2023. But if you care for them properly, they'll still be ticking—and looking damn good doing it—decades from now. Looking for something that'll stand the test of time? Start here, featuring watches from Hublot, Patek Philippe, Bell & Ross, Hermès, TAG Heuer, Breitling, and more. |
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The 75 Best Gifts for Your Wife That She'll Actually, Truly Like |
Your wife. You know, that woman who puts up with you? I will be so bold to assume that she is an awesome human full of wisdom, laughter, beauty, and emotional complexity. You love her a whole hell of a lot, so yes, she is a woman who deserves more than just a Starbucks gift card; getting her the perfect gift, no matter the occasion, is paramount. So, this holiday season, buy her a gift that's somewhere in the realm of "so romantic she'll brag about her partner's superior gift-giving prowess." Hey, dream big. I can help make that dream reality. Well, not reality reality, but damn near close. Just think about the kind of stuff she likes and what she enjoys doing—I hope you know that by now. You can always go for the simple, yet foolproof robe and slippers, or dive into the more splurge-worthy territory with luxe designer pieces or even—dare I say it?—some diamonds. Either way you go, I found the 75 best gifts for your wife on her birthday, anniversary, and of course for the looming holiday season. From smart gadgets to trendy home décor and cool foodie gifts, shop our ultimate guide right here. |
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