The Single Most Important Fact About Men: Learn It and Your Sex and Love Life Will Soar
I wrote an article, “The One Thing Men Want More Than Sex Is The One Thing Women Find It Hard to Give,” that has been read now by more than 3 million men and women. “How many times have we heard the phrase, ‘All men want is sex?’ I asked in the article. “When I was 17... CONTINUE READING→
Talking About “Toxic Masculinity” – When Is It Okay to Be a Bigot?
Dear Mr. Dad: Have you seen that new television commercial that aims to get men to treat women better? I think it’s great and even recorded it and am playing it for my husband and son. What do you think? A: For those who missed it, the ad in question is from Gillette—a Procter & Gamble... CONTINUE READING→
Want to be Fertile? Be the Best Man You Can
We’ve known for a while now that, pound for pound, as a group, infertile men aren’t as healthy as fertile men. It started with research showing that infertile men have higher rates of cancer after infertility than fertile men. Then, it became clear that infertile men harbor more disease than fertile men. The latest data suggests... CONTINUE READING→
12 Surprising Facts About Males That Explain Why Men Are the Way They Are
How to Live Fully, Love Deeply, and Make a Difference in the World, I hope to mentor men and help women better understand what’s great about men. I shared some of these important facts in my article, “The Single Most Important Fact About Men.” Here are 12 more facts about men that will help you improve your... CONTINUE READING→
The Importance of Roughhousing
Dear Mr. Dad: My husband and our boy-girl twins love to wrestle, but I’m worried that all that physical activity and getting revved up will make them—especially our son—see violence as acceptable. Should I be concerned? A: Not at all. In fact, the evidence supports the exact opposite conclusion. In their book, The Art of Roughhousing, Anthony... CONTINUE READING→
Is “Saving it Up” a Myth?
She tells you that “it’s that time of the month,” which means that it’s baby-making time. You’ve been waiting for this and have duly refrained from sex or masturbation to stockpile the biggest quantity of sperm you can during her time of need. Is “saving up” sperm like retirement money a good idea? 401k Fund... CONTINUE READING→
What’s the Big Deal About Self-Care?
You hear about self-care every day. It means different things to different people, and it could mean a hundred different things for you. We could go on and on about how to practice self-care in your life by giving you an endless list of things to do for your own care, but let’s stick to... CONTINUE READING→
Do You Have Testicular Cancer? The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force Doesn’t Want You to Know
I am a 22-year-old man, and I have some questions for men of whom I am concerned. Gentlemen, have you had any action down there lately? No, I meant have you self-checked your testicles for any abnormalities – bumps, lumps, or humps? Regardless of your activity or lack thereof down south, you should. According to... CONTINUE READING→
Joint Custody—Even for Toddlers—Is the Best Option
Dear Mr. Dad: My wife and I are getting divorced. She has filed for sole custody of our two children, ages 2 and 4. I’ve always been avery involved dad and my wife knows how important my kids are to me. I asked why she’s asking for sole custody and she says that her lawyers... CONTINUE READING→
Sorry Guys, Your Sperm Ages Too
For centuries, older fathers have been admired for their fertility. The oldest father documented in medical literature is George Isaac Hughes, who in the 1930s fathered a son at age 94. More recent examples of male virility include Mick Jagger, whose youngest child was born when he was 73; George Clooney, who fathered twins at... CONTINUE READING→