Men

Study Finds - Men get sick just like everyone else, but a new poll finds the perception of being “less manly” keeps many from actually taking a day off. Over half of American men surveyed feel the need to “tough it out” when they don’t feel well. Moreover, this mindset is also affecting many men in the bedroom as well.The poll of 2,000 American men found that many feel uncomfortable discussing their current health due to privacy concerns (61%), embarrassment (39%), or fear of feeling “less manly” (17%). Four in 10 are even afraid to talk about potential health concerns they aren’t currently experiencing. More than six in 10 also feel either insecure (63%) or lonely (61%) at least occasionally.

Ahead of Men’s Health Week, the study conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Rugiet Health also found that men are least comfortable discussing erectile dysfunction (ED) (38%), obesity (10%), and depression (10%). Those who said they currently or have previously experienced ED saw a decreased sexual interest (62%), lowered self-confidence (61%), and increased rates of depression (40%).