Great stuff here, men! Most of us haven’t been taught how to be adult men (aka “good husbands”). Thankfully, there’s now help for that. Coaches, therapists, workshops.
“As you boil it all down, the traits that matter most aren’t about being a perfect, flawless hero. They’re about being a present, reliable, & kind human being. More than anything, wives value traits that foster a deep, secure emotional connection…”

#menshealth #menswork #husbandry #marriage #sex https://www.fodmapeveryday.com/top-15-qualities-of-a-great-husband/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=FODMAPeveryday/magazine/FODMAP+Everyday

I host an informal men’s group chat on Signal. This week's topic: Precept 1, from John Wineland's 11 Precepts for Men.
Several years ago I did a lot of training with John Wineland. I have a lot of respect for what he does for men, and for men and women. I like to use his 11 Precepts as a good place to start conversations about what it means to be a "man" today. Here's number 1:
"The Conscious Warrior is ruthlessly honest with himself while being kind to others."
I look forward to hearing your thoughts - What comes to mind? What does it mean for you, if anything? Does this fit for you? Or not?

Add your thoughts here, on Signal: https://signal.group/#CjQKIOjunZkykzgZa28NTrjVjzEjb7EMOCXF8H9bs4fExO8vEhCEy7xvVHqXaj1YtTftjA3q

#menswork #menshealth #honesty #integrity #masculinity #masculine #men

@Alison And some of us men still don’t get it, why a woman won’t date us, marry us, have sex with us. Until we are our brothers’ keepers (ie. taking responsibility for ourselves, our actions, AND the actions of our brothers I’m not sure the situation is going to get better for us. This is #menswork.

A very good read. Men, are you ready to “lose like man,” to become the man you could be?

#menswork #menshealth #masculinity https://www.levelman.com/learning-how-to-lose-may-be-the-only-way-american-men-can-win/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fjimmycarter

MEN! I curate a collection of articles on men's health on the @Flipboard app. Lots of things from sex and penis stuff to masculinity and dating and marriage.
https://flipboard.com/@hanspetermeyer/menshealth-j2j5av3lz?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share

PLEASE send broadly-defined men's health articles my way so I can review and add to the mix.

#menshealth #menswork #sex #dating #masculinity #men

Men, if & when she says these things, how do you respond? From a place of deep masculine respect? Or from a place of fear & insecurity? Her, being honest & true to herself, invites you (& me too, bro) to be a better man.

#menswork #menshealth #masculinity https://www.yourtango.com/self/phrases-women-say-after-stop-caring-about-being-nice-start-being-honest?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fmarriage

Men’s work on International Women’s Day: learn about women’s experiences in this culture.
If you’re a sports fan out: Skating on Thin Ice.
Hard reading. But as a hockey fan, I’m big enough to tough it out. Big enough to learn some uncomfortable things. Big enough & tough enough to hear what women have to say.
By Montreal Gazette’s Stu Cowan & sociologists Walter S. DeKeseredy, Martin D. Schwartz

#internationalwomensday #menswork #menshealth #hockey #nhl #hnom @hnom @hockey

It’s International Women’s Day. My question, to myself & other men: How am I supporting women in my life? Mother, sister, daughters, granddaughters, daughter-in-laws, colleagues, friends -how am I being the man they can count on? This is one thing I can do to make my life better as the world has become so much scarier. For American women, for sure. & Canadian women are feeling it too.
As a man, I *need* to make a difference. Men, encourage you to join me.
#menswork #internationalwomensday

Men,
It’s International Women’s Day.
An excellent opportunity for us to show our support for the sisters, mothers, daughters, girlfriends, wives, friends, and colleagues who give so much of themselves to make our lives rich, beautiful, worth living.
Let’s be the men they deserve!

#IWD #internationalwomensday
#men #women #menshealth #menswork

@chris I agree Chris. It’s why I do the work I do. On myself, as a man who wants to be better. And with other men, most of whom are struggling. Good men, who know their families, their marriages, their communities, and the world need us to step up in a new way.

#men #menshealth #menswork

We men, and especially young men, are vulnerable to this kind of manipulation. The answer lies in doing “the work,” to make ourselves better husbands, fathers, uncles, grandfathers, boyfriends, sons, brothers, friends, colleagues. This is not on women. This is on us. And especially on us as fathers & uncles who’ve failed to mentor younger men to be their best, who’ve failed to create an economy where young men can thrive.
#menshealth #menswork #men https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/mind-and-brain/manosphere-misogynistic-reinforcement/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fscience

MEN, IT’S WAY PAST TIME FOR US TO STEP & BE THE BETTER MEN WE CAN BE
“.. I think since many guys in past generations were not raised to be emotionally intelligent and respectful, when they have sons they just continue the toxic cycle, and it shows. However, I think the guys in my generation still have hope because the majority of them, outside of relationships, are actually pretty good people."”

#menshealth #menswork #men #sex #family #marriage https://www.buzzfeed.com/scarymouse/young-gen-z-women-girls-young-men-acting-todays-culture?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/Buzzfeed

Hey #men -- including #trans and #nonbinary men -- I am co-hosting a community gathering for my online men's group tonight at 9:00 p.m. Eastern and all are welcome!

Come hang with us and learn how we are exploring #masculinity together. I would be thrilled for you, yes you, to be there whether we are mutuals or complete strangers. Boosts appreciated too!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mens-community-gathering-registration-1093560200999

#MensWork

What hashtags should I use to post about the particular emotional challenges faced by Anglo-American #men? (I assume Canadian men have somewhat similar socialization to USian).
#MensWork #Masculinity #NonToxicMasculinity

Dear fellow #men: We need community.

I used to think I had enough friends, that having a fedi server to shitpost on or some gaming buddies to shoot the shit with was enough of an outlet for my social and emotional needs. Most days it felt like I didn't have much in the way of social or emotional needs to begin with.

But #MensWork taught me I was so, so wrong.

Men are often trained not to notice our own depths, our own need for connection. Let's break that cycle.

https://wholeheartedmasculine.com

Men, when you’re dating -or married to- a woman, consider that she is trusting you not only with her heart, but possibly her mental health as well. Our sacred purpose is to create & hold safe space for her to blossom.

“The big two groups that suffer the most PTSD… are women who've been victimised sexually and veterans”.

#mentalhealth #dating #marriage #sexuality #sexualhealth #sex #love #menswork #masculinity https://www.euronews.com/health/2024/12/07/inside-the-nordic-paradox-why-the-worlds-best-country-for-women-struggles-with-sexual-viol?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=euronews/magazine/Sci-Tech

#Men of the fediverse: Do you feel lonely or isolated? Are you going through things that you just can't (or rarely get the chance to) talk about with your friends or family? Do you wish people understood how hard it actually can be to be a man in this messed up world?

You probably need a therapist! But ALSO it might help to join a men's group. I'm leading one tomorrow night!

Register (it's free!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mens-community-gathering-registration-1093559709529?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

More info:
https://wholeheartedmasculine.com/groups/online

#masculinity #MensGroup #MensWork

📖 Chapter 347, Apprenticeship to Love, goes live in two hours.
If you'd like to be on the (no-charge) "1000 early readers" list send your email to rev.hans@sacredbodies.ca
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#love #sex #marriage #menswork #menshealth #writersofmastodon #books

★ NOV 25: MEN & WOMEN TALKING ABOUT SEX & LOVE
In our next conversation I’ll be talking with men’s sex coach Melissa Bloxham about the 4B movement among women, and the incel movement among men.
Join us by registering (no charge) via the event at http://sacredbodies.ca/forintimacy

#intimacy #trust #men #women #sex #love #dating #marriage #divorce #4b #incel #masculinity #menswork

★ BLACK FRIDAY PRICING = 34% DISCOUNT
The Spring Sacred Intimacy Intensive retreat in beautiful Golden, BC
FMI see the event at http://sacredbodies.ca/forintimacy
Questions? Please email me rev.hans@sacredbodies.ca
ps. Only four couples tickets with accommodations left

#intimacy #couples #retreat #marriage #relationships #sexuality #trust #tantra #kundalini #yoga #menswork #masculinity #husbandry