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Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: Sugar Gel Triggers Robust Regrowth
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this post was submitted on 29 Jul 2024
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Drugs for male vanity are “under-researched”?
That seems unlikely.
I used to feel we waste a lot of effort on these vanity type research; baldness, erectile dysfunction, etc. But now that I’m older, and dealing with other mental health issues, I can appreciate the value that these medicines may have for a lot of men (and women) for their mental health wellness.
Ive had male pattern baldness since I was in my early twenties. I got ahead of it by shaving my head. It’s worked well for me as a good look. And I love not having to deal with the hassle of “bad hair days”. But, I’ll be honest, if I had an opportunity to grow my hair back, I probably would. It’s a confidence thing. Confidence can also help boost self-esteem and positive self-image. I’m sure the same thing can be said for ED. Men deserve some positive self-image. 💙
I don’t know how anyone can consider erectile dysfunction a vanity ailment. I hear extremo feminists talk about viagra as an evil medicine for rich white men to rape more with, and it’s incredibly offensive to me. It’s right up there with saying that abortion is for wanton sluts who want to fuck without consequences. Come on folks. It’s not that hard to just agree that proper sexual function is one aspect of health, and that everyone has a right to it.
To be fair, I was referring to an older way that I used to think. I’ve grown up a lot since then and made certain realizations that while these treatments are not medically necessary to one’s physical health, they are medically necessary for one’s mental health. So yes, you and I are in agreement.
For sure - that was clear. I was talking about others who still think this way. Cheers
Same story exactly, if it looked like it'd work and not be just fake hair, and not super costly, I'd like my hair back.
I hear ya. But men get all the research anyway. Hey if this turns out to be a thing, great. I just have to think in the country with Hair Club For Men there’s been more than a little money thrown at pattern baldness so the comment that it was “under-researched” seemed pretty far-fetched.
I believe the commenter was being sarcastic, which is why “under-researched” was in quotes. They also followed it up with how they felt it was unlikely.
No the quotes were mine. The actual quote from the article was
Women face baldness as well, it's less common but hair is seen as such a feminine trait I bet it's devastating to go through that.
Indeed. It’s worse for them. A man can walk around bald if he wants to. Maybe he won’t be so attractive, but he can do it. Women who lose all their hair have to resort to head wraps and wigs. They can’t just scalp it like they don’t care.
That's how it was for men at first too though. Men had to hang into their hair and just have a bald spot, or wear a wig, or do the comb over. It wasn't until I'd say the nineties that shaving the head for men has been a positive look. We should start the trend of shaved head women.
Agreed, if it actually comes to fruition, great.
Ever see a men's makeup department?
Makeup is a topical drug that makes women feel better about themselves.
Weirdly worded, but when I repeated this to myself with a positive tone - it's kinda true. Makeup can make you feel better about yourself. Feelings are valid. Everyone deserves to feel better about themselves.
And we have a celebrity role model with a major presidential candidate rocking foundation, with his VP candidate showing off some guy-liner!
What the fuck
Your question piqued my interest so I did a quick search and found both Nordstrom and Walmart sell men's makeup. So yes there are men's makeup departments.
Are you referring to how some woman treat makeup as an addiction, similar to how there are people addicted to playing the lottery?
Or do you mean it in a way to suggest that makeup contains chemicals like narcotics that alter the person’s perception of reality (and I’m not referring to covering up blemishes for smoother skin)?