Jun 4, 2021 | Health Equity, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity, Maternity Leave, Policy
Dear Healthy Men: I just read that the United States is one of the only industrialized countries in the world without a paid maternity leave program. Where do you stand on that issue? A: We support it—and we’re glad to see that President Joe Biden and others in his...
Sep 18, 2020 | Depression, Eating Disorders, Fitness, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity
Dear Healthy Men: Settle a bet. My buddy says men and boys sometimes get eating disorders. I say only females can. Who’s right? A: Sadly, your buddy is, but you’re far from alone. In fact, I think most believe that women and girls are the only ones affected by...
Aug 8, 2020 | General Male Health, Healthy Men Inc., Male Infertility, Masculinity, Men’s Health
Dear HealthyMen: My wife and I have been trying for a year and have been unable to get pregnant. I want to be there to support her, but I’m suffering too and feeling something less than manly. Is there something wrong with me? Masculinity is a complicated thing. And...
Jul 11, 2020 | COVID, Health Disparities, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity, Men’s Health
Dear Healthy Men: I’ve really had it with COVID and the non-stop pressure to wear a mask. I’m a 35-year old, very fit man and doubt I’m going to get sick. Plus, the things look positively goofy. And anyway, if the President of the United States won’t wear a mask, why...
