Playboy Magazine, May-June 2018

Playboy Magazine, May-June 2018

The May-June 2018 edition of Playboy Magazine captures the pulse of contemporary culture with articles on music, politics, travel, and sensuality. Here's what's inside:

Departments:

LET'S PLAY: Exploring the swift rise of Jorja Smith from online obscurity to a hit Black Panther song.
DRINKS: A guide to four beer-booze mash-ups perfect for spring celebrations.
TRAVEL: A do-it-like-a-local guide to Nashville's honky-tonk scene.
SEX: A master class on achieving orgasm, designed to enlighten and please.
TV: An appreciation of the wordsmith and performer Anna Deavere Smith.
POLITICS: A thought-provoking piece on how bean counters might shield democracy from Russian influence.

Features:

INTERVIEW with Cecile Richards: Insights from the outgoing president of Planned Parenthood.
THE ACCIDENTAL POP STARS: A behind-the-scenes look at Portugal. The Man and their unexpected success.
THE STATE OF JAZZ: An exploration of America's quintessential art form and its evolving landscape.
20Q with Jim Jefferies: The comedian shares his strong feelings on bananas and The Last Jedi.
ON THE ROAD WITH G-EAZY: A backstage glimpse of the tireless rapper and producer.
FICTION - "Unlawful Entry" by Chuck Palahniuk: A heart-stealing story infused with love and larceny.
PROFILE: An encounter with Beats 1 guru Zane Lowe, away from his mixing board.
SURVIVING THE DARIÉN GAP: A gripping tale of man versus jungle in one of the world's most treacherous locales.
BETTER MAN: A springtime style feature with singer Leon Bridges.
HELLBOY: An exclusive Hellboy comic from creators Mike Mignola and Ben Stenbeck.
FICTION - "Between the Records" by Julian Tepper: A story set in Hollywood, 1987, exploring family harmony and the search for the perfect tune.
HERITAGE: Celebrating Jazz Fest at 40 and revisiting Hef's 1963 arrest and iconic Playmates.

Pictorials:

PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR: Honoring Nina Daniele and her evocation of the iconic Femlin.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL: May Playmate Shauna Sexton challenges readers in a fitness-focused pictorial.
MEDITERRANEAN MORNING: A sun-kissed glimpse of Sicily with Elisa Meliani.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING: June Playmate Cassandra Dawn brings the Cali vibe.
UNDER THE MANGROVES: An exotic Indonesian excursion with Raluca Cojocaru.

The May-June 2018 issue combines stimulating conversations, eye-opening features, and captivating visual art. Whether it's the unique insights into Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards, a reflective look at jazz, or the enticing pictorials, Playboy continues to be an emblem of culture, intelligence, and sensuality.