Mary Frances "Francky" Knapp
Senior Affiliate Writer
maryfrances.knapp@vice.comMary Frances “Francky” Knapp is a writer, translator, and researcher based in New York City. Her work has appeared in King Kong Magazine, Barneys New York, Refinery29, VICE, and others. Her favorite color is Baja Blast.
The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Friends, ‘Cause They Were Here First
The Beavis to your Butt-Head deserves adult friendship bracelets, cocktail tools, custom BFF thongs, and other Valentine’s Day gifts for friends.
What VICE Readers Bought This Month: Dumb Phones and Smart Sex Toys
Winter called, and y'all answered with chic puffer pants, versatile Carhartt gloves, and cashmere jawns for your dog.
The Best Gifts for Your Wife or Girlfriend (That Feel Thoughtful)
Stop Googling "best gift for girlfriend" and get her a milk frother, ultra-cozy blanket, or some plush puffer slippers.
The Best Oral Sex Toys That Feel Like Getting (Really Good) Head
The best oral sex toys include penis sleeves and clitoral vibes that feel like someone's going down on you—and they really know what they're doing.
The Best Personalized Valentine's Day Gifts, From Earbuds to Engraved Steak
Show your boo you’ve been paying attention with personalized albums, donuts, board games, sex toys, and more for Valentine’s Day.
The Best Gifts for Women, According to 19 Hot Girls
Not sure what gifts women actually want? Listen to Hot Alice and co., and go with high-tech turntables, fancy hotel slippers, and accordions.
This Mindfulness Subscription Box Says It's the 'Netflix of Crystals’
Don’t know what gift to buy your crunchy aunt or neopagan crush? Mindful Souls offers a delivery of feel-good crystals and essential oils.
The Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers, ’Cause the Grind Never Stops
The coffee lover in your life deserves a Baratza grinder, the ultimate travel mug, and an AeroPress to send their cerebellum into space.
Horny? Good! Lovehoney's V-Day Sale Is Here, and Already 50% Off
The best things about wildly early V-Day sales? You get a bunch of expensive sex toys for cheap.
Dick? Tired. Richard, the High-Tech Cock Ring? Wired
Prepare to fall in lust with “Richard,” the new app-controlled cock ring from Vibes Only.
The Best Gifts for Men, According to the Real Guys Who Received Them
The best gifts for men include declared couples’ kayaks, Le Creuset cookware, and unbreakable flasks.
Puffer Pants Are the Ultimate Stay-Warm Winter Hack
Still wearing layering long johns and jeans in the winter? Sad. Cop a pair of the best lightweight, insulated puffer pants instead.