editor’s letter As a 42-year-old I have to admit that when it comes to looking after myself, I fall into the “hardly ever” category. Rarely do I visit a doctor, it’s been at least six years since my last body check and as for the dentist…let’s not go there. It’s not that I don’t take this stuff seriously, or have any particular objection to the medical profession, it’s just something I hardly ever think about. I’m fine, it’s all good, she’ll be right, I’ll get over it… Even as I write this I realise how ridiculous it sounds. Unfortunately, I’m not alone here. Men have a long tradition of being overly stubborn when it comes to their health and wellbeing. Growing up in Australia, the idea of masculinity didn’t exactly include talking about your health, let alone the state of your mental health. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This month we are proud to present five key figures changing the conversation about men’s health in Hong Kong. And what a month to get the conversation started. From early detection and intervention, to mental strength, dealing with anxiety and the allimportant issues surrounding personal grooming, these five fellas have seen the best and worst of how men deal with health. Their stories are well worth reading. It’s been hard enough living under restrictions in 2020, clinging on to these outdated notions of masculinity are not only dangerous, but completely unnecessary.
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HONG KONG Cheers to the Mo
Why not spoil yourself
Fans of Feather & Bone listen up. For the month of November, our favourite butcher will hereby be known as Feather & Mo’ to support all the fathers, brothers, sons and mates as well as raise some cash for Movember. For the sale of every Coopers Pale Ale, $5 will be donated. There’s never been a better time to feel good about buying beer.
If you’re planning to grow a mo for the month of November, we here at Southside salute you. If you don’t already have plans for a post-Movember clean shave, why not take yourself down to Gentlemen’s Tonic. After all, maintaining a healthy grooming regime is as crucial as looking after your general health.
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