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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It’s been hard enough living under restrictions in 2020, clinging on to these outdated notions of masculinity are not only dangerous, but completely unnecessary.

Things we love Cheers to the Mo

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.

It pays to pay attention, not just in your body, but in your head.

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Why not spoil yourself

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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Thank you to our contributors

Karin Bremer

Dutch-Australian photographer Karin runs Karin Bremer Photography offering a range of photography services including family portraits, events and commercial product services. See all her snaps from this month on our peoples page.

karinbremer.com

Aaron Stadlin-Robbie

After experiencing severe panic attacks and anxiety seven years ago, Aaron Stadlin-Robbie founded a digital content platform, Talking Mental to share his experiences with others. He aims to encourage men to talk about mental health like they would physical health. Learn more about his platform in our cover story.

David Welsh

As managing director of Venture Studios, David knows the importance of capturing a memory. This month he headed over to Gentlemen’s Tonic to capture our wonderful cover photo in support of

Movember. Find out more about Venture Studios at

venturephotography.com

Rory Mackay

Avid hiker and thrill-seeker, Rory owns adventure company Wild Hong Kong. This month he ventured over to Hong Kong’s most remote island, Tung Ping Chau. Read all about his adventure in our big day out.

wildhongkong.com

Paul Zimmerman

Paul Zimmerman is the CEO of Designing Hong Kong, the co-convenor of Save Our Country Parks and Southern District Councillor of Pok Fu Lam. In his column this month, Zimmerman takes a look back at Murray

MacLehose’s national parks scheme.

Mary Justice Thomasson

After a two-decade sojourn in Hong Kong as a broadcast journalist, travel writer and PR maven, Mary Justice Thomasson moved to Bali to create heirloom quality furniture that combines her love of decorative arts and her first-hand experience voyaging through Indonesia. Learn more about her in our five minutes with interview.