Yoga is a practice that has been around for millennia, but its evolution and understanding have been shaped by the culture and society in which it is practiced. Historically, there was a period in Indian history where women were not allowed to practice yoga and schools were filled with men. This raises the question of whether yoga is inherently a feminine practice or if it is meant to be accessible to all individuals regardless of gender. In this article, we will delve into t

In mainstream media, and particularly the world of fashion, there is a trend towards what I initially viewed as the feminization of men: historically feminine features of fashion donned on men such as clothing with ruffles, bra tops, elaborate makeup, adorned with jewelry such as large necklaces and dangly, rhinestone earrings. Another example of this trend includes social media depictions of men performing makeup tutorials on themselves such as those popularized by makeup co

Getting punched in the face sucks. Having someone’s fist slam into your skull doesn’t feel awesome. Experiencing the pain of your lips grinding into your teeth is less than a good time. Fighting, in general, is pretty terrible. As much as we culturally love watching two greased-up, shirtless gladiators swap licks in the UFC ring, the rest of us could probably do without our half-assed Mortal Kombat moves. The feeling of your hands aching when connecting to another person’s bo

I live in a community consisting of almost entirely of men, each of whom is trying desperately to appear manlier and tougher than the next.

What is masculinity? In my opinion, it’s an outdated term for how men are expected to act in public and private.