An Exercise in Restraint: Practicing the Art of Shibari

Suspended in air, we explore the line between pleasure and therapy in this ancient Japanese technique
Win Airfare for Two to Spain from Cafe Sevilla!

Didn’t get what you wanted from Santa this year? How about a chance to win airfare for 2 to Spain or gift cards just for dining with us this January! Here are 2 ways that Cafe Sevilla is sharing the culture of Spain with you in 2024!
12 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: January 11-14

Reserve a spot for Petco Park’s first-ever rodeo, get a PR at the Carlsbad marathon, & see The Wiz at the Civic Theatre
Q&A With Eat, Pray, Love’s Elizabeth Gilbert

The journalist and author joins PLNU’s Writer Symposium by the Sea series taking place February 20-23, 2024
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 9–15)

Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
4 Ways to Work Toward Emotional Healing Via Hiking

Local author Sydney Williams shares advice from her newest book on how to find self-love while on the trails
mSpy Reviews 2024: Is This Parental Control App Good For You?

Scouring the internet for a good parental control app? Read on to learn all about mSpy and whether it can be a fitting choice for you as a parental control app or not.
White Borneo Kratom: Effects, Benefits, Strains & Dosage

White Borneo Kratom will replace your morning coffee! Discover benefits & get 100% pure kratom from the top 5 brands of White Borneo Kratom.
7 Best Online Gambling Sites Ranked By Bonuses & Payouts In 2024

Find the best online gambling sites for real money games, bonuses, and promotions in 2023. Sign up today and start playing!
Essay: Embracing My Nipple Hair

Contributor Mara Altman reflects on the stigma around women’s body hair
Mountain Biking Cuyamaca’s Singletrack Trails

How to double your mileage via Cold Stream and Cold Spring Trails in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Photos: The Most Regrettable Tattoos in San Diego

We asked readers for their most questionable ink, here are 13 of our favorite submissions
Essay: The Beautiful Lightness of Being

Contributor Alessandra Moctezuma reflects on losing her husband, mourning, and overcoming grief
3 San Diego Things We’re Loving This January

Give your body some TLC with silicone-free shampoo, a spiritual massage, and a habit-breaking mani this month
Best Reverse Mortgage Lenders of 2024

Are you considering a reverse mortgage? Explore our comprehensive guide to find the best reverse mortgage lenders of 2024. Discover what a reverse mortgage is, how it works, potential usage and more!
Keeping it Positive

Omid Sabet founded The Positive Movement Foundation to help serve disadvantaged San Diego classrooms
Is the Pursuit of Wellness Just Another Beauty Routine?

Wellness influencers promote tips for a better you—but their advice may be more about becoming hotter than getting healthier
Artist Kelly Akashi Debuts First Major Solo Exhibition

The LA-born craftswoman chases familial and human histories in new project on view at MCASD
5 of the Best Barrio Logan Dishes to Try Right Now

From Tijuana street fare to a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Award winner, this Chicano neighborhood is full of must-try food
The Best San Diego Bars Dedicated to Your Favorite Liquor

Vodka, whiskey, rum, absinthe—check out these local hot spots specializing in a single spirit
15 of the Best San Diego Food & Drinks to Try This January

Each month, the SDM staff eats their way through the city—here are all of our favorite sips and bites
Secrets of the LaFayette Hotel

In an SDM exclusive, owner Arsalun Tafazoli walks us through the design decisions behind the $31 million facelift of the El Cajon Boulevard institution
Essay: The Weight of Poverty

Contributor Katy Stegall reflects on the overlooked costs of plus-sized fashion today
Volunteer Diaries: Lucky Duck Foundation

The local philanthropist making an impact an impact on the lives of San Diego’s homeless population
San Diego Mag’s Ultimate Spa Guide, 2024

Our annual spa spectacular rounds up the city’s top spots to work out all the knots
Biohacking or Bust

Little changes can make a big difference