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,…

Quick-Start: Replicate the “Study” Pick Tuesday (mid-morning). Ambient light, room temp, hydration: yes. Background: light jazz or silence—no sports highlights. Use the same tape measure each time (consistency matters… ish). Log the result. Add a note: “For Science.” A shocking…

In Brief Experts judge body image studies by definitions, tools, sampling, statistics, biology, and culture. Use this lens to read research with clarity and avoid misleading headlines. The Unseen Architecture of Body Image Science For most men, the term body image sounds like something…

In Brief: Six European case studies show that Islamic-Western coexistence fails when religious law, parallel societies, or honor codes override secular norms. Men react first—through vigilance, voting, or relocation. Men who travel, work abroad, or simply follow the news have noticed the…

The Birth of an Ideal Before mirrors and muscle magazines, men saw themselves reflected in myth. In ancient Greece, the male form was not merely a vessel of strength — it was an expression of harmony, proportion, and restraint. The statues of gods like Apollo and athletes like Doryphoros…