For Men Only (FMO): Being a Man
This is my first post in a series I will call “For Men Only” and abbreviated as ‘FMO’. This series will cover topics and ideas that revolve around the male life style.
Some of you may have issues with gender roles or have differing ideas about how a man should conduct his life; if you do, please voice your opinions in the comments section. These are only my opinions and thoughts that come from my life experience.
Manning Up
Man up. Be a man about it. Don’t be a little girl. Man handled. Macho Man Randy Savage.
Depending on who you ask, being ‘The Man’ can mean very different things.
I do not have all the traits of the ideal Man. In fact, I am far from it. However, I do have an idea of the man I’d like to be.
Can the quality of a man be measured quantitatively? Maybe. Testosterone, the male sex hormone, regulates functions and influences emotions that make a man act like a ‘Man’. Does the level of Testosterone in your body dictate or limit your ability to be manly?
Testosterone plays a vital role in muscle development. It increases sex drive. On an emotional level, it facilitates dominance and aggression. It promotes facial hair growth and other defining sex characteristics. This is the short list of the positive effects of testosterone on the male body.
Testosterone levels can be influenced. Through natural ways: diet, strength training, sexual activity, and participation in competition. There are also various unnatural ways to increase its presence in the body, generally with dubious side effects.
Are these the only traits that matter? Read more…