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Toxic Masculinity Is Real: We Must Do Better

October 28, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Baby Sitting on Man's Shoulder

When it comes to thinking of my role as a man and a father, I know that it is impacted by the world around me, as well as the world that I grew up in.

The challenge?

Many men are growing up with traditional ideas about what it means to be a man that sometimes can be considered to be toxic masculinity.

What is toxic masculinity?

Toxic masculinity is defined as an adherence to traditional male gender roles that consequently stigmatize and limit the emotions boys and men may comfortably express while elevating other emotions such as anger.

When I see this definition it makes me sad, as I know that men in general can be so much more without being held back by traditional male gender roles.

As a guy that was a bit more emotional, I was teased and told by other guys to “be a man” when I was young.

When did being a man become being someone that could not show emotion. By hiding away our emotions we hide away a side of our selves that make it even harder to connect with others in our lives, making many only see one side of who we actually are.

Vault Health recently wrote a blog post that explored this issue even more in depth.

The thing that this article says is that Toxic Masculinity can affect men’s health because “it’s not manly to be going to the doctor regularly” or “talking about deficiencies as we age is weak” They are completely right. I mean, how many men talk about low testosterone levels and how this impacts us, not many that I have seen. Vault Health has a unique way of helping all men to take better control of their health. .

Filed Under: fatherhood Tagged With: dad, dads, fatherhood, man, masculinity, men, toxic masculinity

Get Ready To Be Pampered With The New Babble Boxx for Men

November 16, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Babble Boxx

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com

Sometimes when you are looking for the perfect gift you will look forever and sometimes you can find a company that will offer you or someone that you love the perfect array of items. Just recently I found Babble Boxx an amazing company that puts together a gift box that has a bit of everything for any guy.  The box that I received that was made for men included so many unique items, many of which I have never heard of before. Below are the unique items I found in my Babbleboxx made for Men.

ZENNI Glasses

ZENNI Glasses
Ready to revolutionize the way you buy glasses? Zenni,  provides you with high-quality eye wear at an affordable price. With prices starting at $6.95 for single-vision prescription glasses, and at that price you don’t have to limit yourself to just one pair. You can get a few pairs and express all facets of your personality with trendy glasses and sunglasses in every style, shape, and color imaginable. Once you’ve placed an order, your glasses are individually crafted and shipped directly to you.

These glasses offer affordable mens fashion and with the fact that they offer so many different types that vary greatly from one another, you can pick up a few and completely change your look and the way that you feel about yourself.  I also love that you can get these glasses as prescription glasses. As someone that wears glasses having a company that offers quality glasses at a reasonable price is something that I am always looking for!

Check out some of the styles that they have for men!

AfterShokz Trekz Air

AfterShokz Trekz Air
These headphones provide you with the next generation of bone conduction technology to give you amazing quality in a light and unique designed open ear headphone. These headphones use titanium everywhere possible to ensure the headphones not only fit more securely but sound better too. Trekz Air are inspired by athletes motivated by their music and their world.

As someone that runs I love to be able to have a headphone that offers great sound and that holds well to my head. The AfterShokz works so well and because it is based on bone conduction technology, you get to hear the sound through your eardrums and bones simultaneously. They’ve taken the concept to the next level to deliver unrivaled situational awareness and comfort. I have tried these out for myself and I am very impressed by the feel and fit as well as the sound quality of these headphones.

AfterShokz Trekz Air

They’re spreading cheer this holiday season with their #GiveGoodVibes campaign. This Black Friday, we’ll be offering a discount on Trekz Air, PLUS a BOGO offer (buy one, gift one). With every order of Trekz Air placed through aftershokz.com from November 23 to November 26, you’ll also receive
one free sample of Trekz Titanium Slate Gray (while supplies last) to gift.

Tie from Ties.com

Tie from Ties.com
Finding high-quality, wallet-friendly menswear shouldn’t be so difficult and that is why Ties.com exists. By working hand-in-hand with their manufacturers and engaging customers directly, they’re able to deliver superior quality products and explore creative ways to add value. They obsess over the details so you don’t have to.

The tie that I received goes well with so many of my shirts. As someone that wears ties quite a bit, I am always looking for ties that look great and go well with my outfits. The red floral tie is one that was manly even with floral patterns. I also loved the colors as it went well with the black and grey pants that I wear which was perfect! If you wear ties you will find so many unique ties at Ties.com.

Special Offer/Discount
Use code TIESXBB for 15% off from now until 12/31/18

Dr. Scholl’s NIKOLA Sneaker Dr. Scholl’s NIKOLA Sneaker
The NIKOLA sneaker provides you with the latest in comfort innovation. The sneaker takes inspiration from athletics and modern street style. On top of this it uses premium materials with glove-like softness and translucent soles and marble-print accents to make the shoe really stand out in a crowd.

These shoes are not what I would have expected as  shoes coming from Dr. Scholl’s. These shoes were ultra trendy and with no laces you do not have to worry about your shoes coming untied. The shoes are also very comfortable. Once I put the shoes on for myself I was very impressed with how well they fit but also how comfortable the shoes were even after wearing them for some time.

Dr. Scholl’s NIKOLA Sneaker

Special Offer
Exclusive promo code: Babblebox20FS
Offer: 20% off + Free Shipping

*Exclusions apply. May not be combined with other offers. Not valid on previous purchases. Free ground shipping applied automatically during checkout and is not valid in Alaska or Hawaii. Promo code and free shipping expires 11:59 p.m. CT November 30, 2018.

Beau Brummell: Charcoal Facial Mask

Beau Brummell: Charcoal Facial Mask
The Beau Brummell Charcoal Facial Mask treatment draws out impurities from your pores with Kaolin-rich clay and activated charcoal then softens with natural conditioning botanicals. The Charcoal Facial Mask promotes natural skin cell health to help improve smoothness. This invigorating mask will become an essential part of your weekly routine. The result is refreshing and a more vibrant complexion, so you can stay handsome.

As I have gotten older I have found that my skin has started to get oily and I have to do different things to make sure that I can remove the excess oil and dirt from my skin’s surface and from deep within my skin’s pores. In using this Mens face mask I found that it really works. The mash detoxifies using active charcoal to absorb 100x its weight in oil and toxins. It also tightens the skin, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The product works and does work to get rid of the oily spots as well as tightens skin as well. I wish I had found this when I was younger, but am glad that I have found this now!

Special Offer
Use coupon code ‘BEAU15BRUMMELL’ for 15% off your total purchase at beaubrummellformen.com. Offer valid through January 31st, 2019 at 11:59 pm EST.

Overall this was a VERY complete box with so much included within it. I would highly recommend this box to anyone that really wants to surprise a man in their life, but also, if you are a guy and want a box that will definitely pamper you a bit, this is definitely the box for you!

Babble Boxx Babble Boxx

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The Modern Man’s Guide to Fragrance Etiquette

October 5, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Modern Man's Guide to Fragrance Etiquette

When it comes to style and personal grooming, there are universal etiquette rules that need to be followed. And fragrances are no different. A lot of men who are unfamiliar with fragrances in general end up making a faux pas that not only prevents them from getting the most out of their cologne but can ends up coming off as distasteful. In this article, we’re going to give you some basic etiquette rules when wearing cologne.

How to Apply Fragrance the Right Way

Believe it or not, the goal of fragrance isn’t to attract attention or announce that you just entered the room. The goal is to complement your natural chemistry while being as subtle as possible without being subdued. Ideally, people around you shouldn’t be able to smell your fragrance past a one-foot radius, so that should give you an indication of how much you should apply.

If you still aren’t sure, you can always go by the “two sprays” rule. Two sprays of any fragrance should be enough for any circumstance. And also make sure that it isn’t concentrated in one area either. If you want your cologne to last, one trick is to apply one spray over your chest from about a 6-inch distance. Your shirt will end up trapping the fragrance which will allow it to last longer.

When You Should Avoid Fragrance

Even if some of us can’t live without it, there are times when fragrance should be avoided altogether. If you’re hitting the pool for instance, you should skip fragrances since they can end up reacting with the chlorine in the water. UV rays can also have an effect on your fragrance and alter its smell, so be mindful of that if you’re going to wear cologne on a sunny day.

When it comes to work, there are two approaches you can take. You can either take it down a notch or go for a more subtle fragrance. If you don’t want to apply too much, just stick to a few drops on your chest; this should be more than then enough. If you’re looking for a good selection of different fragrances, you can shop original fragrance for men at Maple Prime who have some great discounts on their colognes at the moment and look for one that works for you.

Never Spray Your Cologne Over Clothes

This is one of the most common mistakes people make when applying cologne. Fragrances are meant to interact with your body and will develop differently based on your chemistry. So, when you’re applying it to your clothes, you lose some of the fragrance’s subtleties. And not only that, but some fragrances could end up staining or even damaging your clothes, so if we were to give you one piece of advice, it would be to stick to skin and skin only.

Fragrance etiquette is essential if you don’t want to attract sneers from your colleagues or the people around you. These few tips should help you use fragrances the way they were meant to be while still allowing you to express your personal style.

Filed Under: fatherhood Tagged With: cologne, fragrance, man, manhood

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