Movember's Message & Beyond

November is not only the month that serves as a warm-up for the festivities. If you’re a man, then you have probably heard about Movember, which is an event that lasts throughout the whole month of November, during which men grow mustache in order to raise awareness of men’s health issues such as anxiety, depression and even cancer and deadly diseases. This month might not be the only month during which it is important to protect yourself and care about your health, but it is definitely the month when you will tell others about it and raise awareness in your own community. But what have we learned so far? How to make this an easier task and what are the things that we should have in mind?

Mental Health Crisis

Mental health is always one of the most important factors that we need to take into account. Sure, some sicknesses might be more important than others, but that doesn’t mean that they should overshadow certain mental issues that we might be having but do not know. Most importantly, it is also important to know and recognize mental health problems in our friends, just because this can save lives. Of all suicides in 2017 and 2018, 70% of them were committed by men. The pressure that some guys are under is simply so strong that they very often try to find an easier way out. So, what do we do in this case? We need to incorporate interventions for all our friends and family members who we think need help. On top of that, it would be very helpful to see a psychologist and actually see if you are OK or you need some sessions after all. Moreover, surrounding ourselves with positive people who will make us feel worthy and comfortable is also something that we should have in mind.

Sex can help us out

Yes, let’s talk about how sex is good. It really is. Not only does it feel good, but it is also very healthy in the physical sense as well as in the mental one. Apart from that all, it burns calories, so that’s another plus. However, what happens when you do now have anyone to have sex with? Masturbation has always been one of the favorite activities of guys, and even though it doesn’t qualify as sex per se, it is a very healthy activity that every guy should practice. We know our bodies the best, so sometimes masturbation can make us feel even better. But, in order to make your sex or masturbation life much more interesting, it would be a great idea to incorporate adult toys that will make us shine a new light on sex or masturbation. This is an activity that keeps our bodies younger and healthier, so it is definitely something that you shouldn’t run away from. It might be that you think sex toys are perhaps too much, or quite embarrassing, but do yourself a favor and try it out at least once. Then judge.

Take precautions

Taking precautions is perhaps one of the most critical things, not just for any guy, but for girls as well. Being safe rather than sorry is the motto that you should always go by, but then again, what does it mean to take precautions? There are several things that you should do in order to make sure that you are completely healthy, and all of these are better to treat as soon as possible. For example, make sure that you always protect your back and knees. Age can be a bitch, true, and soon enough, you will experience problems with your knees and your back which not only will make you feel uncomfortable, but also feel quite old. Also, pay attention to your teeth, as this is a body part that can decay quite quickly over time. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly and going to regular checkups at the dentist is something you should always practice.

Welcoming Space

Our love is genuine at Elite Male Massage. We are making a difference, by helping to alleviate some of that stress and creating an environment where all men will feel comfortable, welcomed and nurtured. Massage Therapy can help counteract the bias and discrimination faced by LGBTQ people.

The LGBTQ community have been discriminated against both in society and when seeking health care for a very long time. Members of the LGBTQ community suffer from stress at a rate of two to four times that of heterosexual people. Some of the reasons for this include family issues related to coming out, the stress of not coming out, and the stress and discrimination that comes from being in a minority group.

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Train and mind your diet

Finally, it is also very important to mention the importance of staying active and working out. Exercising does not always have to be very difficult or physically challenging, as you can find activities that you actually quite enjoy doing. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you will be able to find a good exercise routine for you. Apart from that, bear in mind that the diet that you eat is of the utmost importance, as once you’re older, you will not be able to eat a lot of unhealthy food like you did before. Try to find a good diet, and if it is necessary, talk to your doctor or nutritionist.

It might be Movember, but this is not the only month during which you should worry about your health. This should be happening all year round, but use this month to teach others about it and spread the word.

Peter is a health writer at Essential Men's Clinic blog. Follow Peter on Twitter for more tips.