Man News

How sperm gets a move on

In the male reproductive tract sperm cells have to rest easy, lest they wear themselves out prematurely and give up any chance of ever finding an egg.

Bad boys likely to die early

A history of juvenile delinquency raises a man's risk of dying or becoming disabled by the time he is 48 years old, according to UK researchers.

Circumcision complaints flood in

The Eastern Cape health department says it is being "inundated" with calls about illegal circumcisions.

UK men seeking smaller moobs

The number of British men undergoing surgery to reduce the size of their breasts has soared in the last five years, according to medical figures.

Being butch bad for mens health

Middle-aged men who strongly idealise masculinity are almost 50% less likely than other men to seek preventative healthcare services, according to a study.

Sexist jokes may spur violence

Sexist jokes favour the mental mechanisms that spur violence against women, especially in men with “macho attitudes”.

E Cape circumcision toll now 20

The death toll in the Eastern Cape's winter circumcision season has risen to 20, the provincial health department said on Monday.

Smart, stable men live longer

Emotionally stable, intelligent men may live longer than neurotic, less intelligent men, a new study hints.

8 die after circumcision: Mpuma

Eight initiates have died after being circumcised at an initiation school in Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, health officials said on Wednesday.

Hairy men back in fashion

Good news for hairy men: your time has come. According to an Australian sociologist, the recession has made beefy blokes more appealing than scented metrosexuals.