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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November 7th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
a lot of men could say the same thing but change the word to "women"
it's not just men, you know :/
November 7th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
AND Women/Girls DON'T Complain…….GIVE ME A BREAK!!
Just LQQK at the long list of "WHINING Questions", on here!
Am I too fat, Am I PRETTY, Whaaaaa, WHY Does't he like me, How can I make him like me, What do you Guys like in a Girl, Could I Model, What color eye shadow should I wear, My B/F cheated, My Yeast Infection, My Headache, My multi- colored Discharges, Why do Men ALWAYS want Sex, Watch too much Porn….c'mon…..AND the BEST of all, "AM I PREGNANT"…. HOW THE F**K do I know!!
Let's NOT talk about 'Getting Attention'..Pleeeease!
Let's FACE IT…..You LOVE it and LOVE to Complain about 'us' also! Take 'us' or Leave 'us'…..,<Evil GRIN>
November 8th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Yes, I have dealt with men like this. Quite a few. They give regular, nice men a horrible reputation.
Usually, these men have been raised to believe that they are special, and better than everyone else, or they feel inadequate, and need to convince themselves that they are sexually powerful by acting in this way.
If you encounter men like this, no not encourage them in any way. Ignore them, or tell them to stop it. If they don't, go to your boss (if it's someone you work with) or go to the police. If you let it go on, the behaviour will be harder to stop.
Same goes for men who are in this position. I've actually met a few women who behave like this towards men. People treat it like a joke, as they can't imagine a man recieving sexual attention which is unwanted, but the fact of the matter is, men can also be sexually abused in this manner, and it happens often. Don't feel like you can't report it because she is a woman and you are a man. Your claims of sexual harassment should be taken just as seriously as those of a woman.
November 7th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Are there any attornies representing all us former marines in a class action lawsuit? My dad and myself where there during the time period.
November 7th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
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November 7th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Mike, Robert is still fighting to prove that his Non Hodgkins Lymphoma is also connected to Camp lejeune water…
November 7th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
my dad just got call about this tongiht.. he experienced all these symptoms… and almost died 2001.
so is there like any possible money involved then????
November 8th, 2010 at 4:08 am
As a woman, all i can do is deal with it, and prove them wrong. Women have to work harder in this world, but that makes us stronger
November 8th, 2010 at 4:24 am
MISS-LEADING ! — and this one is typical !
MISS-informed ho ho ho ho
MISALIGNED — LOLOLOLOL this one is brilliant !
MISS-QUOTER(?)
misdemeaner LOLOL
MISS-placed ha ha ha
the list goes on and on….
everything that's criminal or illegal seems to start with 'miss'
November 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Gerson Institute will cure your cancer
November 8th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Of course you are exactly right – sexuality should certainly not be forced, or even pressured in any way. Girls and women should be able to choose whatever sexual activities they want, and their limits should be respected.
But as for why it's a turn on, there are a couple of major factors IMHO.
First, and most obvious, is the fact that heterosexual guys like women! Two women is twice as attractive – two (or four, as the case may be…) of all the bits and pieces that we find sexually attractive and stimulating. That's without even getting into the whole "variety" aspect of sexuality that both men and women sometimes find stimulating – two different minds and bodies with different features, attitudes, and outlooks are easier to find in two people of the opposite sex than in one.
Second is the fantasy factor that many guys have (but few will admit!). The ogling guy at some level thinks that he and he alone would be the one able to sexually stimulate not just one, but two women who are aren't generally attracted to men. This also avoids the complication of male competition and its resulting insecurity that would be present if a male were in the picture. Am I as well endowed as the other guy? as goodlooking? etc. Latent homophobia also plays a part – "Oooh, I might accidentally touch something I don't want to" can put a damper on anything but a two women / one male fantasy.
In all honesty, women are much more attractive figures than men, and I can certainly understand why both men and women would be more attracted to them.
November 8th, 2010 at 4:01 am
@zackam1306
November 8th, 2010 at 9:29 am
My freind died of Cancer at 40 years old. He was also there. Now it makes me wonder.
November 9th, 2010 at 1:35 am
Someone who loves me for me. In other words, I want someone who see me for who I am and not take one look at my skin color and panic. I want them to fall in love with me, have my back (as I will have their's) Someone to do things with whether it's the movies, bowling, or going out to dinner. I want someone who I can buy flowers for, and she has to be simple minded not someone who wants a lot of expensive gifts but easy going.
November 9th, 2010 at 2:49 am
I was at CLNC and we used industrial solvents, one called dry cleaning solvent, which was provided to us without any special instruction or protective gear.
Taking into consideration Mike’s story, and the many thousands of others including my own leukemia, the title of my big screen movie would be:
The Making of a Liar: How the Marine Corps Trains Base Commanders & Future Commandants.
Semper Toxic
November 9th, 2010 at 9:59 am
well, it's up to the WOMAN to teach the Man what makes her feel good – every woman is different and We Men are not mindreaders and there are no courses we can take to learn these things. I've even asked women in the past and some didn;t even know where their own clitoris was
November 9th, 2010 at 4:48 am
I lived in Jacksonville in the early to late 80s when my father was stationed at Camp Lejeune. I developed Osteo Sarcoma in 1981 and lost my left leg at the age of 12. The cancer came back in 2004 and I went on to lose my right knee, left shoulderblade and right lung, …I am still fighting the cancer. After hearing about this, it seems that this clearly was the cause.
I really wonder if anyone is ever going to be held accountable for this.
Mike, my heart goes out to you, buddy.
November 10th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
It is shown that in American history black men are more likely to be family oriented thus decreases the chances of sexism. This is because in slavery one of the things that white men did to keep blacks from rebelling was to threaten his family. A black man didn't rebel against his "master" because the master would threaten to kill his wife and children. This developed much more strong bonds within the black community than in the white community.
November 11th, 2010 at 12:04 am
I think they must be drinking plenty of milk.