During my freshman year of college, my partner hated my facial hair. Hate may be a strong word; she didn’t actively despise my growing a beard, but it wasn’t something she was used to or that she was ...

Beards are undeniably a part of today’s cultural zeitgeist. From dating apps for beard lovers to No-Shave November — yes, an entire month dedicated to growing facial hair — beards seem to be ...

Beards have long attracted suspicion, sometimes seen as stylish, sometimes as unsanitary. But how dirty are they, really? Human skin is home to billions of microorganisms – mainly bacteria, but also ...