The word “macho” stirs up all kinds of emotions, but what does it truly mean?
“Violence is an exclamation mark on a long sentence which starts during childhood and the suppression of boys’ emotions.”
May 2, 2013 By 2 Comments
These are comments by Kris Huson and Dan Bulf on the post “Dear Mr. President, Our Nation’s Boys Need Your Attention”.
Drink Like a Union Man
April 8, 2013 By 1 Comment
Jesse Kornbluth learns to suck it up like the big boys.
On Manliness: I’m the Worst Basketball Player in the World
March 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
When it came to sports, Valentine Brkich had never been the worst player on the team. Until now.
“The idea that men have lost our way because we are a much more diverse group is disgusting.”
February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tom says that the way into the future is not for men to retreat into a homogeneous bubble, but to keep growing in diversity and to keep having the difficult—but very necessary—conversations about manhood in the 21st century.
Where Have All The Good Men Gone?
February 27, 2013 By 197 Comments
Harris O’Malley challenges the notion that there is an epidemic of man-children in society today.
I Need to Talk to a Man
January 5, 2013 By 3 Comments
Sometimes the best way to get rid of shame is to talk to someone who has been there.
This May Be the Most Insecure Product Name We’ve Ever Heard of
November 20, 2012 By 12 Comments
Guess who wants to secure your manliness with MANscara?
“Boys are taught that toughness, violence, winning and being at the top is the most important aspect of proving their masculinity.”
October 28, 2012 By 7 Comments
This is a comment byJames on the post “Do Guys Fight For Their Friendships? (Hint: NYT says “No”; I say “Hell, Yes”!)”.
Paid to Stay out of the Way
October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Most boys learn to be a “real man” from their dad. Mine paid me to stay out of his way.
Joe Biden and Paul Ryan Outline Differences on Abortion in VP Debate
October 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Vice President and Congressman talked about fatherhood, life, and abortion in the debate in Danville, Kentucky.
“Men like strip clubs because they aren’t being told how to behave, or being shamed for their sexuality.”
October 9, 2012 By 54 Comments
This is a comment by KKZ on the post “Lap Dance Anxiety”.
Measuring My Manhood: Faith and Machismo
September 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
The Registered Runaway compares himself to the “macho Christian” image some pastors espouse, and finds neither he nor Jesus Christ measure up.
“Don’t worry: women will be attracted to your manliness if you exert the right attitude.”
September 24, 2012 By 5 Comments
This is a comment by Matt on the post “The Male Body: Repulsive or Beautiful?”
“We’ve forgotten that being heroic doesn’t mean being strong all the time; it can be heroic to cry.”
September 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by J.G. te Molder and Lori Ann on the post “Confronting the Superhero Myth”.
“It’s a woman’s job to make her man feel safe — a safe place that doesn’t expect him to do brave things just because he’s a man.”
This is a comment by Kat on the post “A Husband’s Job Is To Create Emotional Safety”.