Toxic Masculinity
No, Gillette Wasn't Talking About You--Unless You're A Sexual Predator, Mansplainer, Or Bully
Don't look now but a group of a-holes are busily destroying another retail product they've already purchased. You might recall the last time this happened when wizards in red hats were smashing their televisions, televisions they already paid for, in protest against ...read more
Gillette Ad Skewers Toxic Masculinity And Toxic Men Lose Their Sh*t
There are few things as inherently manly as shaving your face. The ritual of a father teaching their son how to shave is a rite of passage. It's when boys become men! Well, not really but it's still kind of a big deal for us guys. Accordingly, men's razor companies have always ...read more
A Letter to My Unborn Boy
My boy, As I write this, we'll be expecting you in roughly four months time. We're very excited to meet you and will do our best to give you the very best start in life. Don't worry too much about anything, we've got you covered for the first 18 years or so, and your job is to ...read more
MEMBERS ONLY: How "Mr. Mom" and My Lesbian Best Friend Saved Me From Toxic Masculinity
The Banter Long Read: I like knowing that whenever a dog barks at my kids, they stand behind me because they know that no matter how big the dog is, I'm a lot bigger. I like that being a man has allowed me to be the donor father for my best friend Maria and her partner Jenny... ...read more