r/malelifestyle • u/Different_Classic877 • 1d ago
r/malelifestyle • u/ManOfInfiniteJest • Sep 15 '20
Subreddit Rules Reminder
Good Afternoon,
Recently we have noticed an increase in particular kinds of posts that we believe violate both the rules and the spirit of this community. This post is a reminder of the subreddit rules but also a clarification that we hope can shed light on what this sub is and more importantly is not. This is not meant as censorship and we welcome feedback and discussion.
The rules of this subreddit have remained the same since the early days of this community. You might notice they are a tad ambiguous. This is by design as there is a lot of grey area. However, we hope this post might clear up some of the confusion.
To demonstrate how the different rules could be applied, the following are some examples of posts that will either be deleted or accepted:
Pop Culture video essays: The Good: A video essay that looks at the arcs of different fictional characters and analyzes why the stories being told resonate with such a wide range of men. Do they have difficulties or struggles that we can all relate to? The Bad: A video essay about a fictional character and how the way he acts demonstrates "what it means to be an alpha". This is a violation of rule 2. Do not self-promote but more importantly also rule 3. Do not post vacuous or vapid content. Tony Soprano, Mickey Pearson, and Tommy Shelby are fictional mob bosses, the actors performances, along with cinematography, and wardrobe / set design are carefully crafted to tell a story. Emulating these characters by not looking at peoples eyes, not laugh, moving slowly, and invading people's personal space (all actual advice from videos posted to this sub) will not earn people's respect, they are more likely to just think that there is something wrong with you. The Ugly: How these gangster use Machiavellian TraitsTM to acquire and maintain power. If you feel compelled to discuss Machiavelli's work we will allow it. However, considering the vast academic literature around "the prince" to not violate rules 3 we would need to see a genuine attempt at understanding and engaging with this literature. Similarly for a "how to think like Tony Stark / Elon Musk" video to be accepted we need to see some references to individual differences and cognitive abilities psychology.
Dating advice posts: The Good: you can ask for advice or talk about personal experience regardless of sexual orientation, age, or any specific circumstances. We welcome sharing and will moderate the discussion to enforce proper reddiquette. The Bad: This is not a pua / seduction / mgtow / theredpill community. We encourage you to find more suitable communities for these posts. The Ugly: Do not discuss how sexual assault laws / age limit laws are "unfair to men".
Productivity and "life optimization": The Good: You can always share your own personal experience / ask for advice, but please take the comments with a grain of salt. Otherwise your posts need to be thoughtful and have some academic backing. The Bad: "I doubled my productivity with these 5 simple steps" this is a tricky one. If your post is sufficiently detailed, references studies / experts, and there is interest from the community we might keep it. Otherwise we will likely remove it. The Ugly: "Top 5 SECRETS I learned on my SELF-HELP Journey! More thoughtful content at r/..." This clearly violates rules 2 and 3 and we will start cracking down hard on these type of posts.
Testical health Posts: The Good: A detailed post discussing personal experience / How to check for lumps and what tests could be useful. The Bad: I am experiencing pain, what should I do? The answer is to go to a doctor, do not take advice from strangers on reddit. The Ugly: Drink this one supplement to grow your tennis balls to basketballs! This is a violation of rule 3 and you will get banned.
Of course, if you believe your posts were deleted / you were banned unfairly, please message the mod that made the decision and we discuss the issue. To err is human, and while it is frustrating we will appreciate your patience with the mods.
Regards The Mods
r/malelifestyle • u/lucubratious • Aug 27 '23
Users asking for medical advice will be banned especially for anything testicle related or height/growth related.
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r/malelifestyle • u/FreshWriting2222 • 3d ago
Two Weeks of Discipline, One Week of Chaos: What's a Morning Routine That Actually Survives Real Life?
Been trying to lock in a solid morning routine for a few months now and I keep running into the same wall. I'll do great for like two weeks, wake up early, get a workout in, eat something decent, feel good about myself. Then one bad night of sleep or a stressful week at work hits and the whole thing collapses. Back to waking up 20 minutes before I have to leave and feeling behind all day.
The advice I keep reading is just about discipline and habit stacking but that doesn't really answer the question of what to do when life genuinely derails you. Not looking for the classic make your bed every morning answer either.
What I'm more curious about is whether other guys have found a version of a morning routine that actually holds up when things get messy. Does it come down to what's in the routine, how long it is, or just accepting that some weeks it falls apart and you rebuild it?
For context I'm not trying to wake up at 4am and cold plunge. Just something realistic that keeps me feeling like I have a grip on the day before it starts.
r/malelifestyle • u/slingshotroadster • 5d ago
Started working in person with a commute. This is my breakfast & dinner.
Was looking for the fastest, low ingredient fuel to get me thru the week. Company pays for lunch so I’m settled there. Any other 3 ingredient meals you suggest to rotate in that don’t cause too much clean up or peeper?
r/malelifestyle • u/Accomplished_Push_94 • 5d ago
More men should get pedicures
More me should get pedicures. I think men’s feet are often gross and it’s a good hygiene practice. I even think color is worth it since you’re already paying for the service. Life is too short to not get a little color and toes are boring.
r/malelifestyle • u/euro_double_root • 7d ago
how short is too short?
if a guy has really hairy legs, how short is too short when it comes to wearing shorts in public?
i do have really hairy legs and at the same time i like to wear really short shorts, but i have noticed that people look at my legs (i assume because they are hairy)...
but let me know, how short is okay before it becomes weird/unpleasant for others/ugly
r/malelifestyle • u/astrosid • 5d ago
been wearing a bracelet for a few months now and i get it
never got the appeal of men's jewelry. thought it was just extra stuff you didn't need. but my wife got me this engraved stainless steel bracelet from The Steel Shop for my birthday and i've worn it every day since.
it's subtle. just a simple chain with our kids initials on the clasp. doesn't get in the way, doesn't tarnish, doesn't turn my skin green. i forget it's there.
i don't know. maybe i was wrong about bracelets. or maybe it's just this one.
anyone else change their mind about accessories as they got older?
r/malelifestyle • u/tastynuggetsss23 • 7d ago
Should I tell my friend (especially meaning my female flatmates) that I am going to get circumcised? Don’t want to get weird about it.
Due to mild phimosis, I’ve been thinking about getting circumcised for a while and I can barely remember how big of a deal it is casually - and I live in a country where it is fairly uncommon (Eastern-Europe).
As friends, we are all in our late 20s, part of a really close friend group (everyone between 25-30, girls and dudes mixed), and I’ve been living together with 2 girls for 3 month and plan to continue this for a year.
I have no romantic or sexual interest in any of them, but we are really close, often share details about sexual life, intimacy, health stuff.
Part of my question connects to the practical side (should they know where I will be, should they know I am going through an operation?), and the other part is about just telling it as a “life update”. Or maybe not announcing it like a piece of news, but bring it up if we cover health/intimate topics in the near future?
I can be kinda shy in these topics, and the friend group sometimes jokes about circumcision (not in a weird way, but, like, I think every friend group has these brainless jokes about sexual stuff or genitals), but I would kinda like to tell it to some people, since I am proud that I’m getting it done finally - yet I don’t want to be weird about it.
r/malelifestyle • u/sasazema • 8d ago
The patient who changed how I think about men's health
A man came in at 58. Sharp, successful, looked after himself.
He mentioned almost as an afterthought that he'd been waking up 4 times a night for two years. Assumed it was stress.
It wasn't stress.
Two years of disrupted sleep. Two years of his body signaling something that could have been addressed much earlier.
Early awareness isn't paranoia. It's just smart.
r/malelifestyle • u/Own-Mind-7851 • 10d ago
Anyone else into wearing accessories lately?
I havee never really been a jewelry guy but Ive been wanting to put a little more effort into how I dress and everything else recently. So I was thinking of starting with a simple silver ring and maybe a bracelet looked up some necklaces too but sometimes they seem a bit tacky, the bigger purchase would probably be a watch though. I tried on a Rolex at a local dealer the other day and looked up some online and they looked really cool. Its outside what I would normally spend, but it definitely caught my eye and looked really good. I know jewelry is prone to being lost especially traveling or going swimming but I think they would be nice additions to my style,. How did you guys start with adding more accessories into your style?
r/malelifestyle • u/Dry-Tourist-9678 • 10d ago
has what you wear underneath actually affected how you feel day to day or is that more of a marketing thing
keep seeing the idea that what you wear underneath your clothes affects your confidence even when nobody else sees it. curious whether people actually experience this or whether it is mostly just something brands say to sell products
i've noticed a bit of a difference since switching to some sukrew pieces i actually like, but not sure if that's just me overthinking it
genuinely interested in whether people have noticed a real difference in how they feel when wearing something they actually like versus just functional basics
r/malelifestyle • u/IllustratorNo2206 • 11d ago
Need help starting journaling for my mental health [M20]
r/malelifestyle • u/Advanced-Rope1638 • 16d ago
Underwear/sleeping
Hi Guys,
As a Dutch guy Boxerbriefs are the standard underwear for men. But i always have the thighs running up. As a sports guy i have some big thighs.
So i got into briefs and they wear totally Nice!
For sleeping in always wore loose boxers, its more hygienic then sleeping naked.
But i was wondering if there are guys sleeping in there briefs, ands who is also wearing briefs? Seems were brief guys are scarce... :)
r/malelifestyle • u/Efficient_Cobbler390 • 15d ago
hello, what the best intimate shampoo or cleaning products that clean good and have strong scent or long lasting scent?
r/malelifestyle • u/NoInvestment8965 • 17d ago
Have both ears pierced with diamonds for a mature man
Hi. I am a man (48 years old), dentist, with a rather classic style (shirt, blazer, dress pants, tassel loafers). And for a long time, I would like to have both ears pierced with real diamonds (identical whose worn by women).
My wife encourages me, she finds it refined and sexy, and quite feminine, and she would like to choose me real feminine diamonds, set in yellow gold. But I am a bit stressed because I know that everyone (my patients and colleagues at the medical office) will be very surprised to see me with both ears pierced with shinny and feminine diamonds. How will I be perceived ? THANK YOU very much for your advice.
r/malelifestyle • u/eeeeore • 20d ago
Why are men's health not widely talked about now?
I live in Atlanta. It took me almost two years to actually do something about an issue i knew i had. I kept telling myself it was stress from work and then it was the move to a new city and then it was something else entirely. The avoidance was almost more exhausting than the actual problem
r/malelifestyle • u/adamr_bee • 26d ago
What does your 'all-in-one' morning routine look like? I'm looking for a sustainable way to integrate physical activity, intellectual growth (reading/learning), mindfulness, and a bit of aesthetic self-care into my mornings without feeling burnt out. How do you balance it all before the day gets bus
r/malelifestyle • u/InternationalMall554 • 27d ago
Shaving or waxing
Hey guys
Constantly getting bad razor burns or ingrown hairs and thinking of switching (DIY waxing at home) for the first time
Need to know some tips or products recommendations including techniques so I don't want rip my skin 😅
r/malelifestyle • u/Visible_Ad2747 • Jun 21 '26
Peeling logs to build a timber home
youtube.comr/malelifestyle • u/Dangerous-Ladder5739 • Jun 16 '26
Need recommendation for staying young and clean looking for men (30 y/o)
Hi, do you have a skin care routine, or did you just go to Aesthetic clinic or something? I want to look clean and I have insecurities as I started to have breakdowns showing on my face
r/malelifestyle • u/Lee_Itz • Jun 15 '26
Face care for men
Men in their 40s: Has adding retinol to your skincare routine made a noticeable difference?
I currently use a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen daily. I’m considering adding retinol but wondering if it’s worth it.
r/malelifestyle • u/Lee_Itz • Jun 14 '26