Pressures I Felt Growing Up as a Teenage Boy, by Teddy C., 19.
During middle school and high school, I felt a constant pressure to act a certain way, to be “manly”. I would think, What exactly does being “manly” mean? From the books I read, the shows and movie...
The Term Toxic Masculinity and What it Means Today, by Teddy C., 19
There is a very hazy picture when talking about “masculinity.” The movie industry and social media have really blurred gender expectations, making people think they have to act a specific way base...
My Battle With Mental Health Throughout Quarantine
When I am going through a difficult period in my life or just having a bad day, I often struggle to find outlets for my feelings. Before the pandemic lockdown, I did not understand how internal pai...
One of the most fascinating revolutions of the last two years has been TikTok’s rapid rise to the forefront of American teen culture. While there are influencers that rose to prominence on the app...
The most significant experience I had in middle school was talking with a therapist. He played the role of the friend I knew I could talk to and acted as one of the “guys” in our sessions. During m...
Sports, Male Eating Disorders, Emotional Issues
While Wrestling is a fantastic form of physical activity and can make men feel that they are a part of a team, there are many body and emotional issues that usually arise as a result of being on a ...
Throughout Middle School, puberty was the most complex and uncomfortable topic to talk about with my friends; I had friends who were well below five feet and others who towered over me at a whoppin...
When I am scrolling through Instagram or Tik Tok, men with fantastic physiques show up on my feed and “for you” page. While images and videos of men who are in great shape can be motivating, they c...