Franki CookneyThoughts on being a freelance working parent; or, How I am catastrophically failing to handle FOMOI need to say some things about freelancing and parenting. They have to do primarily with childcare and money. They also have a lot to do…Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineWhy Men Talk Dirty to SiriIf you’re hot for your virtual assistant, you’re not aloneMay 24, 2017May 24, 2017
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineShort Dudes: We’re Honestly Not Mad About ItDon’t believe the stereotype — most diminutive dudes aren’t angrier than anyone elseJan 20, 20171Jan 20, 20171
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineWhy It’s Good to Stay PissedFeeling lousy is no fun, but it can be a catalyst for changeDec 20, 20163Dec 20, 20163
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineAre All Fat Dudes Funny?Not every fat guy can be Chris Farley or Danny DeVito, but many feel the pressure to tryDec 15, 2016Dec 15, 2016
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineWhat It’s Like to Be the Shy Guy in a Loud WorldIn an era of overconfidence, what’s a shy man to do?Dec 7, 2016Dec 7, 2016
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineMeet the Guys Who Built a Skate Park in the Middle of a South African TownshipThe Indigo Youth Movement helps protect kids from violence and crime—with skateboardsNov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineCan Pop-Up Men’s Centers Help Curb Male Aggression Among Syrian Refugees?The nonprofit Concern is trying to stop domestic violence by starting at the source: refugee men who’ve lost everythingOct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2016
Franki CookneyinMEL MagazineLooking for a Third? These Guys Are DownFeeld encourages users to ‘explore love beyond society’s norms.’ So why is the app full of straight dudes?Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016
Franki CookneyJennifer Lawrence, the “slutty power lesbian”, and how lesbian stereotypes became fashion inspo for…Last week, during a conversation about workwear, a friend of mine described her outfit as “lesbian chic”. At the time I didn’t say…Aug 31, 2016Aug 31, 2016