Dr. Andrew Smiler discusses the oddity of a pop song that describes a man refusing a hookup.
The Day Rock Hudson Got AIDS: A Turning Point in American Culture
ndrew Smiler reflects on the cultural changes that followed the announcement that Rock Hudson had AIDS.
Postpartum Depression: A Tough Reality for Fathers
Anthony Isacco identifies the symptoms of male depression related to childbirth and why health professionals don’t notice those symptoms.
Police Officers or Peace Officers?: The Limitations of Traditional Masculinity for Law Enforcement
Retired Police Officer and current Clinical Psychologist Ive Eicken describes how old notions of masculinity may prevent police officers from being peace officers. Most of us depend on law enforcement officers to keep us safe. We call the police when something has already gone very wrong. We want the officer who shows up to be…
Male Abusers: Damned and Desired
Andrew Smiler is stunned by how quickly we can go from expressing concern about domestic violence at the Grammy’s to idealizing it in 50 Shades.
How to Buy a Gift for the Man in Your Life
Andrew Smiler describes how to choose a gift that will say “I Love You” in a language he’ll understand.
Shia LaBeouf Says He Was Raped. Will Anyone Listen?
Andrew Smiler discusses ways in which male stereotypes make it hard to care that LaBeouf was raped.
Online Videos Causing IRL Erectile Problems? These Three Steps Can Help
Andrew Smiler discusses a straightforward and often effective solution to adult video-induced erectile difficulties.
Teen Fathers: Trying and Barely Hanging On
Dr. Andrew Irvin Smiler continues to unpack the lives of teenage dads, identifying the struggles, the emotions, and feeling locked out of your own life.
Teen Fathers: A Typical Day
Dr. Andrew Irwin-Smiler looks at a day in the life of a teen father: confusion, sadness, and love.
Jim Carrey, Sex Educator
Clint Greagen explains how Jim Carrey helped him start the sex ed conversation with his 8-year old son.
3 Important Ways Men’s Sexuality Changes as They Age
Andrew Smiler says changes in male sexuality in mid-life aren’t just about things going downhill.
When Hooking Up with Her is All About Impressing the Other Guys
Andrew Smiler explores the ways that hookups get used to strengthen male-male friendships and argues they’re all wrong.
Why Are We Indifferent to Male Rape Victims?
Andrew Smiler wonders why we give so little public attention to boys and men who have been sexually assaulted or raped.
5 Things To Do Instead of Hitting Your Partner
Hitting your partner is a choice, but it’s not the only one. Here are 5 other options.
To Watch or Not To Watch: Morality, TV, and Sunday Football
If a man tries to promote better treatment of men (and women), can he ethically watch professional football?