There is a specific kind of silence that settles over a group of men when the conversation shifts toward the measurable. Whether it’s the number on a barbell, the figure on a paycheck, or the inches on a measuring tape, we live in a world governed by metrics. We are a sex built for competition and…

There was a time, not so long ago, when the Swedish man was the global archetype of balanced strength. He was the Viking who had traded his broadsword for a blueprint, a master of design, engineering, and the quiet dignity of the friluftsliv—the open-air life.

We live in an era where we are constantly bombarded by "the numbers." You’ve seen the headlines: “Survey finds 70% of men prefer X,” or “New data suggests your lifestyle is killing your testosterone.” In the digital age, data is the new ammunition. It is used to win arguments, sell subscriptions,…

The definition of being a man has always been a moving target, but the last decade felt less like a shift and more like a demolition derby. We’ve been told what not to be, how not to speak, and which traditional instincts to bury in the backyard. But as the dust settles in 2026, a funny thing is…

There is an old, weathered saying that "manhood is not a destination, but a state of being." To the modern guy sitting in a cubicle in Chicago or London, manhood might feel like a series of checkboxes: career success, physical fitness, providing for a family.

There was a time, not long ago, when "men’s health" was a narrow corridor. On one end, you had the sterile, white-tiled doctor’s office where you went only when something was already broken. On the other, you had the glossy, airbrushed fitness magazines promising six-pack abs in six minutes.

A German company now sells high-waisted “anti-rape shorts” with a combination lock at the waist and plastic-reinforced seams that supposedly resist knives. In Sweden, SafeShorts have sold out repeatedly since 2017. In Canada, a crowdfunded pair of locked underwear equipped with a 130-decibel siren…

In Brief Nations pause on November 11 to honor the fallen. This feature explains who observes Remembrance Day, how traditions vary, why meaning can fade, and how to restore sincerity through silence, gratitude, and teaching real history. Remembrance Day, marked each November, honors the men and…

When Every Headline Promises a New You There’s a moment most men can relate to: scrolling through social media late at night, seeing an ad for a supplement that promises energy, confidence, and muscle—all in a pill. You pause. You wonder, could this be the one that finally works? The truth is,…