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    1

    How do I stop my face from basically breaking out after shaving?

    I hit puberty later than most people and only recently shaved my face for the first time and before I shaved I had only gotten maybe 5 pimples in 2 years but 3 days after shaving I have 6 or 7 so how do I stop this from happening every time? Also I wasn’t sure where to ask this so if there is a better place I should’ve asked this please let me know

    3 Comments
    2025/02/04
    08:57 UTC

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    What is the raunchiest stories you’ve had or heard in your life?

    I am 30F and I have tons of guy friends. JUST FRIENDS. And they gossip, A LOT. Its chaotically fun with those fools. Gather them in a bar, give them a pint of beer each and they’ll spill. Whether its about the weather, the granny across the street, daily routine at work and most of the time their conquests. Oh the good times! Its a breather to hear those amazing tales coming from a bunch of fart brains (chill, its our joke. Nothing against anyone. 😁)

    6 Comments
    2025/02/04
    08:23 UTC

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    Men, what’s the hottest thing someone has said to you in bed?

    38 Comments
    2025/02/04
    08:17 UTC

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    What's a small thing that instantly brightens your day?

    5 Comments
    2025/02/04
    08:10 UTC

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    Where to eat instead of fastfood

    I'm a student = i'm poor When I go out, I always go to mcdonald's cause it's not that expensive. I want an healthier alternative. Like a fast food but good for my health idk if it exists. I don't want it to be more expensive than a mcfirst lol. Please does it exist? Can you give me names?

    10 Comments
    2025/02/04
    08:09 UTC

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    Men between 20 and 30, how often do you tell your parents you love them (and them you) ?

    How often do you call or text them ?

    How long have you been without texting or calling naturally ? i.e not because of a fight/disagreement or being physically unable to call

    Dads of men in their 20s, if your boy(s) are like this, any input appreciated.

    13 Comments
    2025/02/04
    08:05 UTC

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    How big of a deal (if at all) would it be to you if someone you were interested in was renting space in their home to an opposite gender friend?

    Say it's a separate space on their property, like a cabin or suite, and the two of them have never been anything more than just friends.

    Would you ever consider doing this yourself with a female friend?

    7 Comments
    2025/02/04
    06:22 UTC

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    Why put a hand on a womans lower back when walking by?

    Every time I go to the bar, at least 3 men put their hand on my lower back to walk by. Usually its accompanied by an “excuse me” but why not just leave it at that? It’s always strangers too which is more confusing. Can anyone guys in their 20’s explain why this happens?

    62 Comments
    2025/02/04
    05:46 UTC

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    How do you guys get a clean trimmed beard? Tips, tricks, recommendations?

    I'm having trouble with achieving a nice even trim of my beard, the area under my chin and under my jawline/cheeks seem to always be longer then the rest of my face.

    I use a 'beard trimmer' with different settings so I can choose the length I like to keep, I usually go for 5mm to get a cleaner look, if I go to 7mm or longer I can't seem to get those hairs properly at my jawline and under my chin...

    13 Comments
    2025/02/04
    05:33 UTC

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    How should you cut off a friend as a man?

    Hi, I'm a 24M who genuinely wants to cut off his 25M friend. Ever since my friend has become a lead at our job for the last couple of years. He abuses his role by mistreating people and using his role towards superiority/power. I no longer work with him but acts the same outside of work. Just became a straight soft insecure dickhead.

    This guy has been a dick to everyone since then. I know he suffers with a lot of personal insecurities as he is a short individual where no one really takes him seriously. Since he became a lead. He felt that was the only way to be powerful and have people finally take him seriously but at the same time bully everyone to stroke his ego. Yet, when you call him out on his bad actions he just starts guilt tripping and flipping it onto you. I don’t react as I am not a confrontational person which I’d assume is the reason why he does what he does. The same thing happens even after I left the job a year ago and stilll hanging out with him. I’ve always wanted to keep my distance because we are 2 different people but we have a friend group where it’s mutual. So naturally if I cut him off then I’d lose those mutual friends also. Including, I’m close to his family. I know behind it all he is insecure and scared. Maybe it’s because I’ve became resentful overtime. But I want to approach this as a man. Idk if I should be bold/straight forward or just simply ghost. As a man, I am assuming it’s better to be bold and straight forward?

    As a man, should you ghost a friend or have balls and be bold and straight forward off wanting to cut ties?

    43 Comments
    2025/02/04
    05:13 UTC

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    Men who have lost weight, how did you deal with the dark skin between your thighs?

    I used to be 250 lbs. I’m now 200. The skin between my thighs is dark where they rubbed together. Any tips on how to lighten?

    4 Comments
    2025/02/04
    04:21 UTC

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    How Should a Man Relieve Stress?

    Life can be stressful, but how should a man go about relieving stress?

    92 Comments
    2025/02/04
    04:09 UTC

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    Out of all the video games that you have played, which was the most enjoyable or immersive?

    94 Comments
    2025/02/04
    02:43 UTC

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    What would you do if the girl you like discloses to have Herpes?

    Genital Herpes- HSV2. What is the best time to have it disclosed to you and how you want to start with a conversation like this?

    Would it make a difference if the condition is controlled with medication? Or does it matter?

    86 Comments
    2025/02/04
    02:37 UTC

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    Older men, how old were you when young adult women stopped appealing to you?

    I will never forget literally the day after I turrned 30. I was working at a restaurant that had just hired a new hostess. She was 19, blonde, slender and...cute. That's it. She was only cute to me. And by "cute" I don't mean "mmm cute" but rather as in "hi! so you're in school? Nice! Keep it up, study hard, and here's a pat on the head" cute. I met her, looked at her, and felt something I never felt before: I felt that an adult was too young for me in a sexual way, and I felt it on a deep, physical level.

    It is so weird, but at some point I think most men get to where women that young just start registering in the brain as "little girls", even though you know they aren't.

    Oh, but don't get me wrong, I'm now 41 and I'm still eyeing women from 26ish and up, but 18-21 year olds? Eewww. I mean, I can say they're pretty, just as I can say the same thing about a genet, and I wouldn't want to have intercourse with one of those, either.

    How old where you when age became something more significant than a number?

    393 Comments
    2025/02/04
    02:22 UTC

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    How do you show polite indication you’re not interested in a woman?

    Ok for most of my life I never had this issue as I was skinny, unhealthy and didn’t care how I dressed.

    But I’ve reentered the singles world recently, and went to an over 30’s singles event and my oh my how the tables have turned…. For the first time in my life it was the women who seemed more thirsty than the men… and I’ve just never, not even once, not a single time ever, been in a situation where more than one woman is overtly hitting on me… to the point they’re competing in an almost urgent and notable way … I’ve never developed the social acuity to navigate this dynamic before, it’s like there’s an ok girl offering to buy me a drink here and then a much hotter woman interrupting me on my way to the toilet to get my number and “get out of here for a drink elsewhere”… I’ve seen women naturally navigate such a dynamic as it’s there daily life…

    I’m trying to think back on how brutally good women were at rejecting me all these years but it feels so difficult and mean to mirror that behaviour in reverse… not least of which women tend to take rejection more emotionally… where as a guy we just swallow it whole and bury it into our chamber of trauma and internal pain :D

    I had one woman I spoke to briefly, see me walk out with a younger woman, and under her breath but loud enough to hear say “oh of course he goes for the tanned younger woman”… before trudging off… my friend who I went with heard it too and has basically been laughing about it for a week… I don’t really want that kind of drama, so I think I have to change my entire reception and converse to be less encouraging or something to set expectations when entering into a conversation…

    Any other guys had to become more choosy and assertive later in life?

    43 Comments
    2025/02/04
    01:56 UTC

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    What is the best word to use to compliment a mans looks?

    61 Comments
    2025/02/04
    01:46 UTC

    219

    What do you honestly think about chatbot companion and the future of it?

    share!

    45 Comments
    2025/02/04
    01:34 UTC

    0

    What is something that a gay/queer man in your life has shown/taught you that has made you a better man?

    As a

    37 Comments
    2025/02/04
    01:29 UTC

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    Wallets, what kind do you have? What do you keep in it?

    My Father’s Day wallet is starting to come apart due to years of sitting on it and overloading it (I know better now). Currently in the market for a new wallet and am very overwhelmed. Also, I realize I carry way too much in it.

    Fellas, what kind of wallet do you have?
    What do you keep in it besides your ID/Credit Card?
    How long have you had it?

    39 Comments
    2025/02/04
    01:22 UTC

    251

    To those that have tried them, what are your experiences with so called "super pheromone" colognes?

    140 Comments
    2025/02/04
    01:01 UTC

    0

    What are the signs that he doesn’t envision a future with you?

    8 Comments
    2025/02/04
    00:27 UTC

    0

    Men, a woman tells you she thinks about you to pleasure herself. How do you feel about this?

    72 Comments
    2025/02/04
    00:13 UTC

    0

    What’s your type? Do you ever stray from that type?

    Do you have a specific type — as in pale blondes, curvy tan brunettes, etc.? Would you be less attracted to a girl that was different from your type? Has your type ever changed/evolved?

    Anything you’d like to add about “your type”. I’m curious to hear how strict men are on their types. My man’s type is pale curvy blondes. I’m a pale curvy brunette. Do you think I fit his “type” even without the hair color, or would I be even more ideal as a blonde? That kind of thing… I’d like to hear honest thoughts!

    46 Comments
    2025/02/04
    00:06 UTC

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    what do you think would make the current dating experience better for everyone?

    i've read a lot of threads on here & other places that describe the modern dating scene as a hellscape, to put it mildly. i'm just wondering what you think might help the situation, if anything. not putting the onus on men btw, just asking for opinions here since this sub seems to be somewhat less censored.

    22 Comments
    2025/02/03
    23:42 UTC

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    Who are the farters? I fart all damn day long.

    9 Comments
    2025/02/04
    00:03 UTC

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    How young were you when you started going grey, and did you notice a change in the way people treat you?

    I've had a few greys coming in on the sides for a while but I'm now 28 and starting to go full salt and pepper. It's noticeable even from the front.

    I'm not too worried, my ex used to say grey hair would really suit me and I often get told I look young so I don't think it'll be a bad thing.

    But I was just wondering about the experiences of other dudes that went grey at a young age.

    20 Comments
    2025/02/03
    23:32 UTC

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    What’s the general experience like at a place like Marilyn’s, especially in private settings?

    I’ve been curious about what the experience is like at a high-end strip club ( Marilyns in Budapest) , particularly when it comes to private booths. I’m not looking for anything inappropriate, just wondering what the vibe tends to be like. Is it more about socializing and conversation, or do people usually expect something different? What should someone be aware of in terms of etiquette and pricing in those private rooms? Any general advice or insights would be appreciated!

    3 Comments
    2025/02/03
    22:54 UTC

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    Men who were hooking up with lots of women, what age did you (or are planning to) settle with one?

    167 Comments
    2025/02/03
    22:29 UTC

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