Delaney talks sobriety, why he’s a feminist, honesty, and the finer points of his social network of choice.
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My Wife is a Fighter: A Husband’s Perspective on Woman’s Boxing
Gary Lai is married to Jill Morley of Fight Like a Girl fame. And the question he gets asked all the time is, “What do you think when your wife gets hit in the face.”
Wealthy, Handsome, Strong, And Always Ready for Sex: The Impossible Ideals Men Are Expected to Meet
There’s no such thing as a real man. And that’s OK.
Social Change, Gender Roles, and Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever
Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever has changed from its initial publication in 1963 to reflect changing gender roles. Here’s how.
I Let My Son Fall and Fail
A playground encounter forces a dad to assert his right to parent.
The First Myth of Patriarchy: The Acorn on the Pillow
Tad Hargrave explains how patriarchy and masculinity are not the same thing, and privilege is not good for anyone.
Men Were Once Measured by a Different Ruler
S. Grady Barrett has dug trenches three-feet deep and been propped up in a titty bar on Sunset Strip. He still wonders what it means to be a man.
Mission Soccer
Ballad of the Barrette Boy
I feel beautiful dressed as a woman. Sadly, these days I rarely go all out. But for a time, I dabbled in cross-dressing—and that’s how I met my wife.
My Son, Teddy
Bill Girouard’s son Teddy introduces him to Barack Obama and teaches him enduring lessons of patience.
The Profound Strength of an Unclenched Fist
What Renner Larson’s grandfather, uncle and Dick Van Dyke taught him about masculinity.
Learning to Fail
Robert Barsanti gives a rallying call for failure. Why? Victory reinforces; failure teaches.
Eligible, Black, Male, and Hopelessly Single
Contrary to popular belief, there are a slew of black guys between 21 and 35 who want a relationship but can’t find the right match.
Reading Between the Silences
As Gabi Coatsworth’s son’s bipolar disorder gave way to full-blown manic episodes, she watched her husband slip deeper into drink and detachment.
Eat Like a (Good) Man
A big part of being a Good Man in this weird, wild century involves not eating like an asshole. Josh Tyson tells you how.
America Anonymous
Why do we fail so spectacularly at treating addiction? Maybe because we’ve never been able to agree on what it is.