Is there a right way to be masculine?

Sydney Sweeney has sparked controversy for a provocative ad campaign that appears to show her naked. It’s for the sports betting company Novig. In the advert, Sweeney is seen covering parts of her body with footballs, basketballs, golf clubs and other sports equipment and is hear ...  Show more

Ever wondered why you might feel a bit unwell after a flight? There are lots of reasons for that - from dehydration, jet lag, cabin pressure and altitude. Last month, a French court recognised that cosmic radiation was a factor in a flight attendant’s breast cancer diagnosis. Stu ...  Show more

Performative males, hustle bros, sissies, and manfluencers. In episode 140 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss masculinity. What does it mean to be a man, and how has the concept of masculinity changed over time? They look at the male loneliness epidemic, the current influx of ...  Show more

Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media?Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250731SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://w ...  Show more

There's too much negativity in the world, and a big source of that negativity is "toxic masculinity." In this episode, Arnold discusses where men have lost their way, with help from bestselling author Brad Stulberg. He'll share why he "never felt the nee ...

"Modern Masculinity" is a podcast that explores the real-life challenges that men face today. Whether it's balancing work and family, figuring out how to be a good husband or father, or just trying to make sense of the world - this show is for guys looking for practical, down-to- ...  Show more