Even though they weren’t particularly interested in having sex, fear of ridicule and insecurities tugged at many of the young men the author spoke with.
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Research shows men and women interpret violence and bullying differently.
Throughout history, metaphors based around the testes and semen brought out very different sides of masculinity.
Infertility is not just an issue for women.
Two plays about the way men and women talk about each other with their own are both illuminating and disappointing
Research laboratories are dominated by men, and that’s not only bad for lab culture, it can be dangerous for science.
Conflict and poverty further deepen the impacts of climate change, resulting widening income inequality between women and men.
The struggles of being a female sports fan.
Women also sexually abuse children, but their reasons are often different to men’s.
Wives sometimes chide their husbands for being cold or distant toward their sons. But men express their love in subtle ways that deserve to be honored rather than belittled.
Doctors should examine more than just sperm count in infertile men.
Over the past 30 years, capitalism has redefined the labour market – and with it, men.
Young interviewees speak of the pressure to conform to certain ideals of masculinity.
Most revenge isn’t violent or dramatic, but instead involves petty acts against coworkers or lovers. And some types work better than others.
Men are struggling to cope with the pressures of modern life – but they alone cannot solve the problem.
An MP’s attempt to block a bill to address violence against women was utterly misguided – here’s why.
Could gay guys be the ultimate wing men for their straight, male friends?
Hold up: mindfulness training as a complementary therapy in cancer treatment might not work for everyone.
Too much research focuses on “fixing women”, so let’s hear the male line on what needs to be done.
Breast reduction surgery is popular now, but skin reduction may be the next big thing.
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