Andrew Smiler says flexibility is the key to minimizing the influence of gender on first dates.
Male Sexuality is Threatening Because We Don’t Understand It
Andrew Smiler identifies 7 things we can do today to change ideas about male sexuality
Masculinity Is Dead. Long Live Masculinity.
Andrew Smiler says that reports of manhood’s demise are premature. It’s as healthy, dynamic, and contradictory as ever.
Men Are Changing: Let’s Understand Why
Some people say men can't change. Yet men have changed repeatedly, adapting to the culture around them.
Andrew Smiler argues that masculinity is changing and most guys don’t really understand why.
Are We Wrong About Male Sexuality?
Is male sexuality inherently predatory and threatening? Are Donald Trump's comments and Brock Turner's behavior typical?
Is male sexuality inherently predatory and threatening? Are Donald Trump’s comments and Brock Turner’s behavior typical?
How to Make a Mass Shooter
— Dr. Andrew Smiler lists some of the factors that mass shooters have in common. — Another week, another mass killing. Or two, or three. Here in the US, we’ve had shootings in churches, movie theatres, at all types of schools (elementary, high school, colleges), and even military bases. Back in the 1980s, it was disgruntled…
Why Are Most Violent People Male?
Andrew Smiler considers several reasons why violent people are more likely to be male than female.
6 Ways Jokes about Violence Against Men Harms Male Victims
Andrew Smiler, on why we should stop laughing at male victims of violence.
Andrew Smiler, on why we should stop laughing at male victims of violence.
19 Terms for Relationships that Dehumanize Women
Words say a lot about how we think. These 19 expressions say we don't value women in relationships.
Words say a lot about how we think. These 19 expressions say we don’t value women in relationships.
Creating Sexually Healthy Young Men: A Cultural Failure
Dr. Andrew Smiler discusses why we think so little of male sexuality. — When it comes to dating and sex, American don’t think highly of young men. Perhaps it’s all those politicians tweeting di** pics, all the male celebrities cheating on their partners, the perpetual stories of male undergrads assaulting their female peers, or the…
7 Areas of Coupled Life You Must Discuss
Andrew P. Smiler, PhD, says you can have a satisfying long term relationship by discussing these 7 areas of coupled life with your partner. Staying with someone for the long term – married, cohabiting, or some other status – is complicated. Anyone can tell you that. Disagreements are inevitable. The key to happiness is talking…
Pope Francis: A New Masculinity
What are Pope Francis’ beliefs about masculinity?
Why Guys Really Talk About Sports
Sports talk is more than just a way to break the ice. It helps guys stay connected to each other.
Yes, Men’s Studies. You Got a Problem with That?
Dr. Andrew Smiler argues that Men’s Studies is necessary and the logical complement to Women’s and LGBTQ Studies. A few weeks ago, the New York Times pondered “A Master’s Degree in…Masculinity?” The headline itself suggests the NYT is not convinced this is a good idea. Placing the article, written by Jessica Bennett, in the Fashion…
Male Promiscuity by the Numbers: 25-15-5
Dr. Andrew Smiler checks the numbers and finds that most guys aren’t promiscuous.
The Healing Power of Compassion
Dr. Edward Adams talks about how to elicit men’s compassion towards themselves and others. — Ben was a wounded man. His wife divorced him to marry her lover and moved far away making it inaccessible and expensive for Ben to father his three children in a meaningful way. He defined himself as “a man reduced…