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Dean Stephens Founder & Chief Editor
Dean founded The Adult Man in 2016 with the simple idea to help men navigate adulthood with more confidence via science and expert-backed content that entertains while it informs. Originally one of the site’s primary content writers, Dean’s day-to-day now lies in leading our talented team on that same collective mission.
Qualifications:

Bachelor of Laws

Alumni Of:

University of Queensland

All of Dean's 75 Articles for The Adult Man
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17 Best lululemon Gifts That Any Fit Guy Would Love to Get

If you’re on the lookout for a tailored gift for that active guy in your life, my hand-picked list of the top lululemon gifts for men has you covered.

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19 Best Gifts for 18 Year Old Boys: Zoom Right In

Here’s my list of hand-picked gifts that any 18 year old boy (now man, can you believe it?) would love to get his newly independent hands on.

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31 Best Gifts for Guy Friends (From a Guy’s Perspective)

These picks have all been carefully curated as the types of things us guys would love to get from any of our gal-pals. There’s a gift here for every budget.

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17 Clothes to Get Your Boyfriend: As Picked by Dudes

We know we’re not the easiest to shop for. But we’re guys ourselves and we’re here to help. Your boyfriend is guaranteed to love all of these clothing picks.

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21 Best Gifts for Dad from Daughter: Guaranteed Winners

Whether it’s for Christmas, his Birthday, or simply just because—check out these dad-approved gifts that any father would love to get from his daughter.

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The Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Men in 2023: Includes Deals You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Gents, now is the best time of the year to invest in your style. These are the very best early access Black Friday deals for men. Make your money go further.

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What Does OOTD Mean? The Most Popular Instagram Style Hashtags Explained

What is #OOTD on Instagram? Find out all about this popular style hashtag and 6 others so you’ll be squinting in confusion a whole lot less on social media.

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6 Best Watch Winders That Will Keep Your Watch Ticking

Discover the best watch winders for your budget. Includes cheap watch winders, expensive watch winders and in between. We also answer the all important questions—do you even need a watch winder?

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Manscaped Review: Should You Trust It With Your Precious Cargo?

Long-time manscaper puts Manscaped’s products to the test. Are they worthy of your precious cargo? Click to find out.

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The 39 Best Subscription Boxes for Men on the Market

Automate your lifestyle like a pro with our picks of the very best subscription boxes for men. Your Birthday really can come every month.

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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Men in 2023

Gents, it’s time to reflect on what you got, what you don’t got, and what you want. Amazon Prime Day is here, and these are the very best deals for men.

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19 Best Father’s Day Gifts That Your Dad Is Sure to Love

Dad taught us everything we know: how to shave, how to curse…the finer things in life. Give back to him with these amazing Father’s Day gifts.

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The 3 Best Online Watch Stores: Your Go-To Guide To Buying Watches Online

You can safely buy authentic watches online in 2023. And you can get them at a great price. But you need to know how and where to look. Let us help.

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5 Best Bed Sheets for Men and How to Choose the Right Sheets For You

Gentlemen, no other fabric spends as much time on your body like your bed sheets. So picking the right one is important. These are our top 5 sheets in 2019.

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Mott & Bow Review for Men: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

Is Mott & Bow as good as they seem or are their jeans cheap and worn out? We tried several of their most popular styles to find out.

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Watch Gang Platinum Review: Higher Cost But Is It Higher Reward?

Sometimes in life, you get what you pay for. But is that the case with Watch Gang Platinum Tier? We signed up to find out. Here’s our in-depth review.

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Carhartt Review: The Iconic Workwear That’s Not Just For Work

We took six pieces of Carhartt outdoor apparel on a rugged road trip across the West Coast and put them to the test against the elements. How well did they hold up?

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TW Steel Watch Review: Down To Business With The CEO Tech

We got down to business with a review of the limited edition CEO Tech from oversized men’s watch aficionados, TW Steel. Here are our honest thoughts.

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