We don’t mean to be crude, but men should be \u201cconscious cocks.\u201d Emphasis on the \u201cbe,\u201d not have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because this isn\u2019t about your penis (not entirely). Rather, it\u2019s about true masculinity and how the traditional perception of it has failed you in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reality is, being a true man isn’t about being a perfect man. It’s about being a perfectly conscious man<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So what\u2019s it take to be a \u201cconscious cock\u201d \u2014 one who wins in bed and the world? It takes a man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Men are often told to \u201cMan up!\u201d <\/em>or \u201cStop crying!\u201d<\/em> or \u201cYou\u2019re such a chicken!\u201d<\/em> You name it, they\u2019ve heard it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can imagine, this societal programming has little to do with being a man. On top of that, it\u2019s detrimental to men\u2019s mental and overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Scientists<\/a> explain that men who adhere to these patriarchal beliefs are more prone to experiencing depression, stress, substance abuse, and even anger issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why? Because masculinity (or its perception) interplays with men\u2019s social connections, which are paramount for your well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, it\u2019s NOT manly to seek and mobilize social support when you need it. No wonder why lots of men maintain a desire to be independent, rejecting any help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since they make up half the world’s population, it\u2019s time to redefine what it means to \u201cbe a man.\u201d To do so, let\u2019s look at the prevalent reality and ideal situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who doesn’t want to be a tough, anti-feminine, and powerful macho<\/em>? They look hot, but they are only bearable in the Hollywood blockbusters \u2014 just like a Mexican hot sauce is only good on a burrito. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In real life, machismo is called toxic masculinity<\/strong>. What\u2019s more, it\u2019s detrimental to men in the first place. According to Kristen Springer<\/a>, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology at Rutgers University, men with toxic masculinity avoid seeking preventative health care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes a man’s life “a constant performance,” as Justin Baldoni, actor and author of Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinit<\/em>y, puts it. In his interview on The Mindvalley Podcast, he explains, “Without even realizing it, you’re doing all these mental gymnastics to try to figure out if these actions will make you look like this or that.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Call it modern stoicism or traditional competitive dominance. Still, scientists have finally tossed out the idea that traditional masculinity norms are in any way healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Listen to the full podcast episode here:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be \u201ca man\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Toxic masculinity vs. true masculinity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n