The Health Issues Your Man Shouldn't Be Facing Alone

As a woman, you might have more than your own share of health issues and changes to worry about as time goes on. However, if you have a man in your life who you love and want to see sticking around for a while longer yet, it might pay to encourage him to open up about his health, as well. Men, due to a variety of social factors, are less likely to talk about their health and less likely to go to the doctor, which can leave them open to all manner of health issues. Here, we’re going to look at some of the topics that might be worth broaching once in a while.

Physical health

Many men seem to have it in their heads that they have to perform a show of indestructibility, to pretend that they are above petty health concerns. However, often that masks anxiety around taking a closer look at their physical health. Encouraging your man to see the doctor for an annual physical is important, but you can also find ways to incorporate healthier habits into his life in a way that engages the masculine desire for self-improvement by, for instance, getting him something like a Fitbit or other wearable fitness gear as a present. Making healthy changes alongside him can help you both stay accountable and improve your motivation to take better care of yourselves as a duo, too.

Sexual health

While it is a part of physical health, the intimate health of the men in our lives is a subject that can be a little more sensitive, and more touchy than others. Men are socialized to equate their ability to perform with their masculinity and sense of agency, so issues such as ED can be a very touchy subject. However, if your intimacy is suffering, it can pay to approach the topic from a place of understanding and empathy, especially with options like Male Excel out there that can address many of the underlying issues that can cause problems with a man’s intimate health in the first place. Just be sure that you don’t come at it from a place of judgment or frustration, as this can make a man only more likely to clam up further about the topic.

Mental health

If there’s an aspect of health that men seem to talk about even less than what’s going on downstairs, it’s what’s going on up in their mind  Being aware of when your man is experiencing chronic stress or showing signs of stress or anxiety can be crucial, and encouraging him to invest in more self-care can remind him that it’s okay to slow down once in a while to ensure that he’s doing okay. Encourage him to talk about his feelings and to open up, and to be ready to listen without judging when he does.

Getting men to open up about their health isn’t easy at the best of times. However, it can be important to have these conversations just to ensure that he’s not suffering alone or in silence.