“There is a push for women to be their most genuine selves, and yet now there is makeup for men!?”

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This is a comment by Cameron Brown on the post “Makeup for Men? Why?”

“It’s not that men are afraid of strong women, or fear of a person’s strength. It’s fear of the strength disparity.”

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This is a comment by John Anderson on the post “Are Some Men Intimidated by Strong Women?”

Dear John: Will Boyfriend’s Solitary Pleasures Lead To Pain?

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Masturbation getting in the way of their sex life, a kissy aunt with cold sores, and parents trying to fight princess culture.

“Declarations like these are why guys who do have self-esteem issues are told they don’t matter.”

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This is a comment by Danny on the comment of the day: “If a man KNOWS he is physically unattractive we focus other qualities instead of beating up our self-esteem.”

“If a man KNOWS he is physically unattractive we focus other qualities instead of beating up our self-esteem.”

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This is a comment by Keith Kappel on the post “The Biggest Bulges of 2012: Packing a Double Standard”.

Keith asks, “Is the casual sex marketplace heavily biased against men?”

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This is a comment by Keith, John, and John D on the post “On Women and Casual Sex – Part II: Flings, One Night Stands and Same Night Lays”.

Pissing My Pants: Betraying My Manliness at the Sight of Needles

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Jamie Reidy’s fear of needles is getting better, but he’s still taking it a step at a time.

Dear John: His Low Libido Is Bringing Her Down

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This week Dear John addresses a low libido, a son’s discovery of porn, and a self-conscious, protective partner.

Dear John: Happy Birthday to Whom, Exactly?

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This week, Dear John addresses surprise implants, nanny crushes, and collegiate cheating.

“Severe objectification is when you see someone as a collection of parts that only exist for your pleasure.”

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This is a comment by wellokaythen on the Comment of the Day: “Society wants dads to ‘step up’, but they are literally stomped down when they do.”

“When I see male Olympians, I see that hard work does pay off. It’s refreshing and triumphant.”

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These are comments by A. Buchert and Mike L on the post “Open Thread: Does Watching the Olympics Make You Feel Bad About Your Body?”

“The women seemed reduced aesthetically by men’s clothing. The ‘story’ men’s clothing told was mere utility, expedience. They might as well have been wearing animal skins.”

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This comment was by Mike on the post “Switcheroo: A Confrontational Gender-Bending Experiment”

Saying Her Ass Is Fat Won’t Help

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Tips from a feminist and her husband.

I Don’t Want to Look Like Ted Danson

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I sat staring at myself in the bathroom mirror today. More specifically, I was looking at all the grey hairs that have been springing up all over my head with as much gusto as you’d find emanating out of a High School Cheerleader. “Yep—-they’re multiplying.” I thought.

‘Saturday Night Fever’ and the Social Construct of Masculinity

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Maria Pawlowska thinks more men should try to take after John Travolta’s character from the 70′s hit.

Living With Chin Envy

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Eric Henney doesn’t like his chin, and he wants to talk about it.