For some peculiar reason, whenever I address a health issue and my male friends are present, the discussion is quickly redirected to another subject as they try to avoid the discussion. I recently encountered the same phenomenon and one of my friends responded that men are feeling guilty of making mistakes when it comes to their health. From forgetting to eat their daily fruit and veggies indulging in a hamburger of French fries, to scheduling an appointment with the doctor only when the symptoms they have been experiencing for weeks intensify, men feel guilty for not taking care of their health and try to avoid any type of discussion that reminds them of that fact.
If you are familiar with the old story that men do not need to ask for street advice, as they can always find their way, they also generally tend not to seek out help when it comes to their health as they are always capable of surpassing the problem they have been facing and heal themselves. In fact, statistics reveal that women worry more about their health status than men do, and they take more preventative measures to protect it. After conducting my own focus group with some of my male friends, I discovered that this is totally true. Most of them avoid going for their regular check-ups, especially younger men, and decide to pay a visit to the doctor’s office only when something is broken, usually because a woman is present and insists that this is serious and should not be left to chance. Then it is only logical that men have, on average, a shorter life expectancy than women by six years.
But although this can be partly explained due to societal standards that portray men to be strong and touch, this potentially life-threatening health negligence cannot be justified. Enduring pain and being able to overcome any type of problem they face does not seem as an adequate explanation for this type of problematic behavior. The truth is that men tend to view doctor’s visits as uncomfortable and involving potentially painful procedures and in general men are not capable of handling or enduring pain. While women are biologically capable of handling the pains of a pregnancy they are also more open to discuss health issues and educated themselves regarding the threats associated with their health.
If one only considers the fact that the magazine’s and website’s focus is not on men’s health compared to the women’s health issues discussed, it is only logical to conclude that men’s health does not seem to be a priority either for men or for society. It is not that men do not get sick or are not experiencing signs of weakness from time to time; it is rather that their social role does not permit them to look or express that weakness.
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October 1st, 2011 at 6:39 pm
because they think they know everything!lol
October 1st, 2011 at 7:06 pm
I bet they're just a bunch of 15 year olds giggleing to our problems.
You know, they are snooping to see what we have problems with and then laugh at it.
Dude, I find it creepy too…it's the MENS section.
October 1st, 2011 at 10:31 pm
I post in both Men's Health and Women's Health and I get a lot of best answers in both. You don't need to be male to know the facts of stuff like penis size, you can just quote the average with a link to a study or something, same with facts about sperm, you don't need to ejaculate it to know how long it lives outside the body. If somebody asked you how often girls get a period, or how long pregnancy goes for, would you know? Most probably, it's common knowledge. Even more, I am not going to be biased by my own body/experiences, like a man might be. Women have sexual experiences with a lot of guys so they see more penises function than most straight guys who would only see their own. And I know a lot more about stuff like the foreskin than many circumcised guys do. Plus, a lot of questions here are asking for female opinions and views on size, shaving, etc. and I can answer those too. True there are some more specific/personal questions which only men can answer, but as far as I've noticed it seems most women do stay away from those. Hope that helped explain why women hang out here.
October 2nd, 2011 at 4:58 pm
But that invasion was hilarious! mmk i'll be on messenger in a bit
October 2nd, 2011 at 5:42 pm
the women's health are girls asking if they are pregnant.and the men's health?!all they talk is about their PENISES all they long!
here's one:why do my balls smell like cheese doodles?
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:06 am
Is having Holy Crap a health issue???
October 4th, 2011 at 2:33 am
What is the foreskin? The foreskin is the fold of skin that covers the glans. The glans is the rounded tip of your penis. The foreskin protects the glans from getting irritated by urine and from rubbing against clothes. When your foreskin sticks to the glans and cannot be pulled back. By about three years of age, the foreskin can be pulled back already. Some may need a longer time for their foreskin to separate from the glans.
What problems can occur with the foreskin?
Infection: Your foreskin may look swollen, red, and is painful to the touch. This may be caused by forcefully pulling back the foreskin. Infection may also occur when you do not clean the foreskin of smegma. Smegma is a whitish substance made of dead skin cells. Smegma is harmless, and found between the glans and the foreskin. Sometimes, too much smegma may be trapped under the foreskin for too long. If the foreskin is not washed, infection may occur. You may need antibiotic medicine for your infection.
Phimosis: Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin is tight and cannot be pulled back over the tip of the penis. A very bad infection may scar the tip of the foreskin. These scars block the opening of the foreskin. As a result, you may have trouble urinating, or may have more infections. You may have to undergo circumcision when this happens. Ask your dad or mom for more information about circumcision.
Trauma: The foreskin may be pulled back too hard as you bathe or masturbate. This can cause pain, cracking, and bleeding. In time, a scar may form at the tip of the foreskin. These scars cause the foreskin to stick to the glans.
What problems can occur if the foreskin is removed? A circumcision is a procedure that removes the foreskin. It is a safe and common procedure, but has certain risks. A circumcision may cause bleeding, infection, or injury to your penis. Some may or may not want their penis to be circumcised because of cultural or religious reasons.
How do you care for your foreskin?
Use only gentle soaps to clean the foreskin and glans. Do not use harsh soaps or laundry detergents.
Wash the outside of your penis with soap and water everyday.
Do not forcefully pull back the foreskin. You may feel pain when the foreskin is still sticking to the glans. When the time is right, it can be easily pulled back to show the glans.
When the foreskin can be pushed back, gently pull back your foreskin to show the glans. Wash this area with soap and water.
Make sure to wash away all the smegma under the foreskin.
After rinsing away all the soap, gently push back your foreskin to cover the glans.
October 4th, 2011 at 9:16 am
If people would use the proper terms for body parts and sex acts, the words wouldn't be 'censored.' I've actually seen someone ask, "My pee pee gets…" And he said he was 17!!
October 4th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
i agree with you, when you ask something about penis size they like always give an answer.