Posts tagged male issues
Tackling Low Self Confidence As A Man

As a man and a dad, there is a lot of pressure to fit a certain mold, a specific stereotype that has been drummed in from a really young age. However, much of this is toxic and has led to an increase in depression and suicide among men of all ages. The pressure to give up something people expect or that they feel is expected of them can often be too much, and compounded with a "boys don't cry" or "don't show emotion" attitude, can ultimately wreak havoc on a person's psyche. To put this into perspective, in 2021, white males accounted for over 69% of suicides in the U.S

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Domestic Violence From A Man’s Perspective

Most people’s minds go directly to the man as the perpetrator of violence in domestic disputes, but the statistics tell a much different story.  What you “hear” is not always the truth of the matter.  The truth of the matter is that it is estimated that nearly half of all domestic violence assaults involve a male as the victim.  Sadly, both men and women violate the sacred pact of personal space, and it’s time that people begin to understand this fact.  Take a moment to read a bit of information regarding the prevalence of male victims in domestic violence cases, and expand your outlook on the topic.  


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Male-Specific Plastic Surgery Addresses The Problem of Gynecomastia

While facelifts, breast augmentation, and tummy tucks get a lot of recognition, there is a lot more to plastic surgery. St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University, for instance, frequently sees men interested in surgically addressing gynecomastia—a condition better known as the development of male breasts.

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Masculinity: How to Find Yours in This Crazy Modern World

Being a man in the modern world is not easy, and there are certain accepted stereotypes of exactly what a man should be like. After decades of gender stereotypes, we are finally getting to a point where men and women are allowed to be who they want to be, and HOW they want to be. What constitutes a man and masculinity is changing or the time, and it’s important to remember that this isn’t about being alpha or macho.

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