10 Insecurities Most Men Have But Don’t Talk About

Patriarchy- a condition that not only subordinates women but also puts immense pressure on men to be “Man” enough. Masculinity puts immense pressure on men to be a certain way, to look like a certain way to behave like a certain way and this pressure often culminates into insecurities among men that we often overlook. So let’s talk about 10 insecurities most men have but don’t talk about.

1. Body Image Issues

In the recent times, there has been a huge discussion regarding body positivity wherein women of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to embrace their true self. However, the issue of men’s body positivity is often overlooked. Men are often scared that they might be too skinny, or too short or too flabby for a woman’s taste and this insecurity often develops into an inferiority complex.

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2. Face and Body Hair

It may come as a surprise but men struggle with their body and facial hair too. Many guys go through similar hair removal efforts as women do in order to minimize their body hair and feel more attractive. Other guys are obsessed with their lack of ability to grow full facial hair, and are therefore insecure that they look young or less “manly.”

3. Finances 

The society puts an unreal amount of pressure on men to be the breadwinner of the family. It is no wonder that the most commonly asked question in an arranges marriage setting, a man’s worth is mainly measured by how much he earns. Even in his early days the popular media often instils the notion into him that he has to pay for the dates, he has to buy expensive gifts for his girlfriend. And hence, when he is unable to fulfil this unreasonable societal expectation, he sees himself to be less manly.

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4. His smile and oral hygiene

Believe it or not, guys can be insecure about their smile and their teeth just as much as women are. Whether they have super small teeth, gaps, overbites, or crooked teeth, they all worry that they look unattractive or come across as having poor hygiene. Many men think twice before smiling properly as they fear their smile may put women off.

5. His car

Popular media has imbibed the stupidest notion in men that women often go for men having the fanciest car.  Having a nice car is often seen as part of the package of a confident guy. and hence men who are not driving the fanciest car feel inferior to those driving better ones.

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6. His hair

This is no secret that most guys are absolutely obsessed with their hair and take immense pride in it. Therefore as Ayushman Khuranna portrayed in the movie Bala, any sign of hair loss often incites a sense of panic in them and can also lead to a loss of confidence. Check this out to get remedy for your hair fall problem

7. Being in control

Don’t cry, don’t have emotions, and be in charge. These things are what society expects men to do. However, men are still human. Controlling these normal reactions and maintaining a strong and stoic image is impossible to do all the time.

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8. How he measures down there

When it comes to a guy’s pleasure pistol, he will wonder incessantly about how he measures up to other guys his age. Guys will watch porn just to compare their member to other guys in order to feel like they aren’t abnormal or lacking in some way.

9. His sexual performance

 All guys want to believe that they are the best you’ve ever had in bed. However, unless they’re incredibly conceited, they will generally feel insecure about one thing or another especially when it comes to having sex with a new girl for the first time.

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10. The fear of not being good enough

Like every human being, men also have moments where they feel they aren’t good enough. It may be moments when they feel they aren’t being a good son, a good husband or a good boyfriend.

It is only human to have insecurities. But let us take a moment to tell the men in our lives that their insecurities don’t define them. They are much more than their body, hair or car and they are amazing the way they are.

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