Until recently, male motivation for looking good or strong was often born from an inherent desire for us to feel and appear more successful, competitive, virile and powerful – what some now refer to as toxic masculinity.
Yes, the phrase ‘man up’ creates a negative stigma and can often lead to individuals not seeking help as they don’t want to be seen as weak or break the masculine stereotype. The Mental Health Foundation also suggests that men who can’t speak openly about their emotions