The third Mighty Men Conference is scheduled to take place in Mossel Bay from 8 to 10 May this year, and South African men from all corners of the country are encouraged to mark their calendars and register for a gathering that promises to once again offer a life-changing experience. Important to note is that
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I have not always cared about men’s mental health. I grew up and live in a world shaped by patriarchy. A world where power, violence, entitlement and history tilt overwhelmingly toward men. As a gay woman and feminist, I’ve often seen masculinity as something to resist, critique or dismantle, not something to nurture. But life
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As the world observes Men’s Health Awareness Month, new findings from the recent 1Life Insurance Movember poll reveals a concerning reality: only 14% of South African men surveyed undergo regular health screenings. Worryingly, 33% of men reported they only seek medical screening when experiencing health concerns – highlighting a critical gap in preventative healthcare practices.
86% of South African men don’t go for regular health checkups! Read More »
The question of what it means to be a man, and how much ‘maleness’ comes from our physiological makeup or from how we are raised, has been debated and researched by academics, using masculinity theories to understand historical and contemporary dynamics around the psychology of men. In November (or Movember), when we traditionally celebrate strength
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Despite significant legal protections, gender-based violence (GBV) is a persistent, harrowing reality for many girls and women in South Africa. This month, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released and handed over to the government the First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022. Gathering data from both victims and perpetrators, the study provides significant
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Dr Judey Pretorius – a leading biomedical expert whose innovative contributions in aesthetic and wound care have revolutionised skin rejuvenation and repair – is highlighting a frequently overlooked grooming concern: ingrown hairs and razor bumps. These issues, while often dismissed as minor, can escalate into severe skin conditions including keloid scarring, which is challenging to
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South Africa is not alone in its crisis of male mental health. Around the world, traditional and toxic models of masculinity contribute to serious mental health challenges among men, often preventing these issues from being brought into the light. Male mental health is frequently underreported and misunderstood, but our country’s suicide statistics reveal a stark
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Movember is here, a month dedicated to raising awareness around men’s health issues from mental well-being to physical health. While the focus is often on things like prostate and testicular cancer, there’s another health factor men may overlook: skincare and personal care. Many common products contain toxic ingredients that may increase health risks including cancer,
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