gender

A No-Frills History of Lingerie for Men

How silk and lace help these men get in touch with their feminine side

Why Do Some Men Only Become Friends After They Fight?

The trope of two dudes slugging it out, only to become best buds afterwards, is an ancient one. But how does it work?

‘Fellas, Is It Gay to Use a Step Stool?’

Men often carry out tasks in complicated, dangerous ways — all because other methods seem ‘too feminine’ for them

The Idea That Men Should Be the Sole Breadwinner Is Surprisingly Recent

The arrangement isn’t making anyone happy, so why do so many still cling to it?