Category: Boys

Testosterone Therapy May Boost Gains in the Gym, but is Crushing Your Fertility

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Testosterone therapy has become a popular topic in men’s health media, promoted for benefits like increased muscle mass, energy, mood, and sexual performance, but it carries serious risks, especially to male fertility. While it may improve short-term gains, testosterone use can cause testicle shrinkage, drastically lower sperm production, and even lead to azoospermia within months. Recovery after stopping therapy can take months to years, and in some cases may never return to normal, complicating family planning, especially when partnered with a woman facing age-related fertility decline. Unsafely using testosterone without medical supervision also raises risks of heart disease and other health complications. For men concerned about fertility, lifestyle changes and supervised treatments that stimulate natural testosterone production offer safer alternatives.Continue reading

Simple and Effective Ways Fathers Can Support Healthy Habits in Kids

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Fathers play a powerful role in shaping their kids’ lifelong health. By modeling good habits—like eating balanced meals, staying active, keeping a sleep routine, managing emotions, and building positive relationships—dads can make healthy living natural, fun, and lasting.Continue reading

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Prevention, Action, and Community Support

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Men’s Health Network marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025 by stressing prevention, early detection, and community support. With over 299,000 men expected to be diagnosed this year, awareness saves lives. MHN offers a free toolkit, encourages families to promote screenings, and invites readers to subscribe, donate, and become Ambassadors to spread the message nationwide.Continue reading

Man Therapy® – You Can’t Fix Your Mental Health With Duct Tape.

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This blog highlights Man Therapy®, a groundbreaking men’s mental health initiative that uses humor, education, and stigma-smashing strategies to engage men upstream of crisis. By reframing mental health as a sign of strength and providing practical tools, resources, and research-backed approaches, Man Therapy helps men take action, build resilience, and reduce suicide risk in their communities.Continue reading

Rethinking Masculinity: Insights from “The Masculine Self” (7th Ed.)

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Rethinking Masculinity: Insights from The Masculine Self highlights how cultural norms shape men’s health, relationships, and well-being. Drawing from the 7th edition of The Masculine Self by Andrew Smiler, PhD, and Christopher Kilmartin, PhD, the blog explores how ideas of toughness and stoicism influence men’s willingness to seek care, their mental health, and even life expectancy. It examines links between masculinity, violence, suicide, media influence, and physical health, while emphasizing empathy and the importance of supportive spaces. Men’s Health Network underscores that redefining masculinity can improve outcomes and create healthier, more connected lives for men and boys.Continue reading

Why I Care About Men’s Health… And Why You Should Too

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In "Speaking Up for the Silent Majority," Shelby Leventhal, a college senior at the University of Kentucky, shares a powerful perspective on why women should care about men’s health. Drawing from her own experiences and observations, she explores the stigma that keeps many men from seeking care and urges women to play a more active role in encouraging the men in their lives to prioritize both physical and mental health. Through personal stories, cultural reflection, and a call to action, Shelby makes a compelling case for empathy, awareness, and support in the men’s health movement.Continue reading

Shattering the silence: A fresh story for men’s mental health

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In Shattering the Silence: A Fresh Story for Men's Mental Health, guest contributor Aaradhana Aiyyar explores how cultural norms around masculinity prevent many men from seeking mental health support. The piece highlights the hidden signs of male depression, the physical toll of emotional suppression, and the urgent need to redefine strength as vulnerability. With practical steps for individuals, families, and communities, this blog is a call to action to destigmatize men’s mental health and build a culture where emotional honesty is seen as courage—not weakness.Continue reading

Prostate Cancer Needs More Than a Global Initiative: Ground-Level Action Needed

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Men’s Health Network responds to Global Action on Men’s Health’s new report on prostate cancer with a call for urgent, ground-level action. While supporting a WHO-led global initiative, MHN stresses that real impact requires community outreach, empathy-driven education, and trusted local engagement. Prostate cancer is rising fast, especially among underserved men, yet too many go without screening or support. This Men’s Health Month, MHN urges policymakers and the public to bridge the empathy gap and take action now. Learn more, get involved, and help bring life-saving care to where men live, work, play, and pray.Continue reading

International Men’s Health Week 2025: Lead with Empathy, Act with Purpose

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As we celebrate International Men’s Health Week, it’s important to recognize where it all began. Men’s Health Network not only launched Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month—they laid the groundwork for a global movement. Their advocacy helped pass the original Congressional resolution in 1994, signed into law by President Bill Clinton, establishing Men’s Health Week as a national observance. From there, they created the infrastructure, messaging, and coalition-building that gave rise to what is now an international health campaign.Continue reading

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