8 LET’S PLAY: CHIDERA EGGERUE
The Slumflower blogger offers a radical take on empowerment
12 GUEST ADVISOR: ESTHER PEREL
The world-renowned therapist and author brings her singular insight to questions sent by you
16 PICTORIAL
Katie Nelson. Full time nurse, pet & portrait photographer. She also loves tattoos and outdoor adventures
24 WASTELAND WONDERLAND
Down and out at the surreal Bombay Beach Biennale on the polluted shores of the Salton Sea
32 DOWN TO EARTH
TV heartthrob Tyler Blackburn opens up about his decision to come out at the age of 32
36 PICTORIAL
Tricia Danieli. Internationally published model and independent artist, hobbyist, world traveler, and "dog mom"
44 STYLE: AVAN JOGIA
The Shaft actor has no time for reductive labels and lots of time for retro looks
52 COVER FEATURE
Tommie Jo. Describes herself as sassy, bubbly, soft spoken and does not shy away from hard work to achieve her modelling goals
60 SUNDAY SEDUCTION
A steamy desert afternoon, as dreamily imagined by Sarah Maxwell, will have you hollering hallelujah
66 GAME ON: THE BEST E3 EVER!
Ten incredible moments and jaw- dropping game reveals from the ultimate gaming convention.
Plus, 4 new games you’ll be itching to get your hands on!
70 PICTORIAL
Sarah Jessica. From collecting vintage Playboy features to making her dreams come true with her own Playboy feature
78 OUR COUNTRY, WHICH ART IN PANIC
US political in-fighting threatens attitudes toward sexual harassment, rational policymaking and more
84 PICTORIAL
Mimi Jade. Model, actress, chemist, football lover, foodie and dog mom living in the City of Angels
92 LIVE IT UP LAS VEGAS!
The city of lights is filled with wonder. Here we've put together a few great things to do next time you’re in fabulous Las Vegas
ON THE COVER
Tommie Jo
Photography by Mike Cohen No 8 September 2019