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0 / 29 Fotos
Hurt themselves while grooming (down there)
- A significant number of men follow a regular routine for grooming their pubic hair, often choosing to do it themselves. And their preferred method? Shaving.
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Hurt themselves while grooming (down there)
- Men often experience pain when engaging in manscaping, with the scrotum being the most susceptible area to lacerations during hair removal.
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2 / 29 Fotos
Eat more when they’re with a woman
- A research study conducted in Italy observed that heterosexual men dining with women at an all-you-can-eat buffet consumed 93% more pizza than men eating with other men.
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3 / 29 Fotos
Groom their eyebrows
- Men no longer sport monobrows or caterpillar eyebrows. Whether or not they openly confess to grooming their eyebrows to avoid these styles remains undisclosed.
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Groom their eyebrows
- On the other hand, it is also possible for men to have thin eyebrows and turn to products in order to achieve a thicker appearance.
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5 / 29 Fotos
Get aroused while passing a stool
- This topic is considered sensitive by some men. The process of having an erection while having a bowel movement might seem taboo. However, the explanation is straightforward: the act of defecating stimulates the prostate, leading to sexual arousal and the subsequent occurrence of an erection.
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6 / 29 Fotos
Only fall asleep after their partners have
- In the absence of sex, women are more likely to fall asleep before men do. There are several theories for why this happens, one of them being men’s "mate guarding" instinct that they inherited from their caveman days.
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7 / 29 Fotos
Cry
- Men cry too, which is a positive thing. However, most men don't openly admit to it. From a biological perspective, men have lower levels of prolactin, a hormone found in emotional tears, in comparison to women.
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8 / 29 Fotos
Cry
- Generally, men tend to cry less than women, but societal stigma also plays a role. Psychologist Georgia Ray explains, "Men are discouraged from showing emotional tears due to societal stereotypes and expectations."
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9 / 29 Fotos
Cry
- Men tend to avoid shedding tears in front of others, leading to a decreased likelihood of crying. However, when a man claims he never cries, it is likely that he is being dishonest.
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10 / 29 Fotos
Get aroused while asleep
- Men often experience multiple erections while they sleep, yet not all are linked to sexual arousal. However, on certain occasions, it is indeed possible.
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11 / 29 Fotos
Get aroused while asleep
- Men may experience wet dreams, a phenomenon in which they become sexually aroused and ejaculate while sleeping. It is commonly known that many men hesitate to admit the occurrence of awakening in the middle of the night and needing to replace their undergarments.
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12 / 29 Fotos
Cyberstalk their partners and exes
- Sure, many women do it too. And to be fair, most of us have probably done it at some point. Still, men seem to take the lead on this one. "Men do not like to come across as too inquisitive or overprotective, so often they resort to acquiring their information elsewhere," says dating expert Emily Morse.
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13 / 29 Fotos
Touch their private parts often
- Men often feel the need to readjust their private parts due to comfort reasons. This natural phenomenon may appear as if they have a magnetic attraction to their groin area, but it simply serves the purpose of maintaining comfort.
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14 / 29 Fotos
Touch their private parts often
- Occasionally, there's an itch, a need to conceal an erection, or simply a desire for a more comfortable position. Apart from these instances, it's primarily a habitual action.
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15 / 29 Fotos
Spit
- Fortunately, the sight of men spitting on the street has significantly decreased over the years. Nevertheless, it used to be a common cultural practice for men to demonstrate their manliness. Certain cultures, particularly those that use smokeless tobacco, still uphold this tradition.
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16 / 29 Fotos
Avoid washing their faces regularly
- According to a survey by Dove, a toiletries brand, almost half of the participants (all male) in the US admitted to not washing their faces on a daily basis.
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17 / 29 Fotos
Ignore their feet
- Many men limit their foot care to clipping their toenails. However, it wouldn't hurt to also exfoliate and moisturize for better foot health.
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18 / 29 Fotos
Ignore their feet
- Men have a higher chance of developing fungus infections on their feet. According to podiatric surgeon Krista Archer, this may be due to their reluctance to wear flip flops in public showers or their habit of using the same sweaty gym shoes every day.
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19 / 29 Fotos
Smell their private parts
- The main inquiry is why this phenomenon occurs. Some argue it could be related to a hygiene instinct, but currently, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
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20 / 29 Fotos
Smell their private parts
- Biopsychologist Nigel Barber holds a contrasting view, suggesting that it could be a form of self-referential behavior similar to observing oneself in a mirror. He believes that this perception of self could enhance one's mood and increase self-esteem.
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21 / 29 Fotos
Take risks when they’re stressed out
- Research generally indicates that men tend to engage in greater risk-taking compared to women; however, this propensity intensifies in men experiencing stress.
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Take risks when they’re stressed out
- On occasion, this may not have a negative connotation, but in other instances, it can result in poor financial choices, alcohol consumption, or engaging in risky activities.
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23 / 29 Fotos
Rate their health better than it is
- A study conducted in 2019 found that men tend to overestimate their own health compared to women, even if they have existing medical issues.
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24 / 29 Fotos
Feel chills when urinating
- "Post-micturition convulsion syndrome," commonly referred to as pee shivers, predominantly affect men. The cause of this phenomenon remains unknown in the field of science. One theory suggests that these shivers occur due to a decrease in blood pressure, body temperature, or mixed nerve signals during the act of urination.
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25 / 29 Fotos
Take a seat for pee
- Men typically urinate while standing, although there are instances when they choose to sit. The reasons for this can vary, such as feeling unwell after a sleepless night, experiencing a prostate-related ailment, or uncertain of a possible bowel movement.
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26 / 29 Fotos
Ignore poor health symptoms
- Men tend to frequently overlook symptoms of poor health more than women, often dismissing them as not sufficiently severe for a doctor visit.
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Ignore poor health symptoms
- Many men simply don’t admit they are unwell. This is one of the contributing factors for men’s lower life expectancy.
See also: Symptoms men should never ignore
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0 / 29 Fotos
Hurt themselves while grooming (down there)
- A significant number of men follow a regular routine for grooming their pubic hair, often choosing to do it themselves. And their preferred method? Shaving.
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
Hurt themselves while grooming (down there)
- Men often experience pain when engaging in manscaping, with the scrotum being the most susceptible area to lacerations during hair removal.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
Eat more when they’re with a woman
- A research study conducted in Italy observed that heterosexual men dining with women at an all-you-can-eat buffet consumed 93% more pizza than men eating with other men.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
Groom their eyebrows
- Men no longer sport monobrows or caterpillar eyebrows. Whether or not they openly confess to grooming their eyebrows to avoid these styles remains undisclosed.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
Groom their eyebrows
- On the other hand, it is also possible for men to have thin eyebrows and turn to products in order to achieve a thicker appearance.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
Get aroused while passing a stool
- This topic is considered sensitive by some men. The process of having an erection while having a bowel movement might seem taboo. However, the explanation is straightforward: the act of defecating stimulates the prostate, leading to sexual arousal and the subsequent occurrence of an erection.
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
Only fall asleep after their partners have
- In the absence of sex, women are more likely to fall asleep before men do. There are several theories for why this happens, one of them being men’s "mate guarding" instinct that they inherited from their caveman days.
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
Cry
- Men cry too, which is a positive thing. However, most men don't openly admit to it. From a biological perspective, men have lower levels of prolactin, a hormone found in emotional tears, in comparison to women.
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
Cry
- Generally, men tend to cry less than women, but societal stigma also plays a role. Psychologist Georgia Ray explains, "Men are discouraged from showing emotional tears due to societal stereotypes and expectations."
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
Cry
- Men tend to avoid shedding tears in front of others, leading to a decreased likelihood of crying. However, when a man claims he never cries, it is likely that he is being dishonest.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
Get aroused while asleep
- Men often experience multiple erections while they sleep, yet not all are linked to sexual arousal. However, on certain occasions, it is indeed possible.
© Shutterstock
11 / 29 Fotos
Get aroused while asleep
- Men may experience wet dreams, a phenomenon in which they become sexually aroused and ejaculate while sleeping. It is commonly known that many men hesitate to admit the occurrence of awakening in the middle of the night and needing to replace their undergarments.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
Cyberstalk their partners and exes
- Sure, many women do it too. And to be fair, most of us have probably done it at some point. Still, men seem to take the lead on this one. "Men do not like to come across as too inquisitive or overprotective, so often they resort to acquiring their information elsewhere," says dating expert Emily Morse.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Touch their private parts often
- Men often feel the need to readjust their private parts due to comfort reasons. This natural phenomenon may appear as if they have a magnetic attraction to their groin area, but it simply serves the purpose of maintaining comfort.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Touch their private parts often
- Occasionally, there's an itch, a need to conceal an erection, or simply a desire for a more comfortable position. Apart from these instances, it's primarily a habitual action.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
Spit
- Fortunately, the sight of men spitting on the street has significantly decreased over the years. Nevertheless, it used to be a common cultural practice for men to demonstrate their manliness. Certain cultures, particularly those that use smokeless tobacco, still uphold this tradition.
© Shutterstock
16 / 29 Fotos
Avoid washing their faces regularly
- According to a survey by Dove, a toiletries brand, almost half of the participants (all male) in the US admitted to not washing their faces on a daily basis.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Ignore their feet
- Many men limit their foot care to clipping their toenails. However, it wouldn't hurt to also exfoliate and moisturize for better foot health.
© Shutterstock
18 / 29 Fotos
Ignore their feet
- Men have a higher chance of developing fungus infections on their feet. According to podiatric surgeon Krista Archer, this may be due to their reluctance to wear flip flops in public showers or their habit of using the same sweaty gym shoes every day.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Smell their private parts
- The main inquiry is why this phenomenon occurs. Some argue it could be related to a hygiene instinct, but currently, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
Smell their private parts
- Biopsychologist Nigel Barber holds a contrasting view, suggesting that it could be a form of self-referential behavior similar to observing oneself in a mirror. He believes that this perception of self could enhance one's mood and increase self-esteem.
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
Take risks when they’re stressed out
- Research generally indicates that men tend to engage in greater risk-taking compared to women; however, this propensity intensifies in men experiencing stress.
© Shutterstock
22 / 29 Fotos
Take risks when they’re stressed out
- On occasion, this may not have a negative connotation, but in other instances, it can result in poor financial choices, alcohol consumption, or engaging in risky activities.
© Shutterstock
23 / 29 Fotos
Rate their health better than it is
- A study conducted in 2019 found that men tend to overestimate their own health compared to women, even if they have existing medical issues.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Feel chills when urinating
- "Post-micturition convulsion syndrome," commonly referred to as pee shivers, predominantly affect men. The cause of this phenomenon remains unknown in the field of science. One theory suggests that these shivers occur due to a decrease in blood pressure, body temperature, or mixed nerve signals during the act of urination.
© Shutterstock
25 / 29 Fotos
Take a seat for pee
- Men typically urinate while standing, although there are instances when they choose to sit. The reasons for this can vary, such as feeling unwell after a sleepless night, experiencing a prostate-related ailment, or uncertain of a possible bowel movement.
© Shutterstock
26 / 29 Fotos
Ignore poor health symptoms
- Men tend to frequently overlook symptoms of poor health more than women, often dismissing them as not sufficiently severe for a doctor visit.
© Shutterstock
27 / 29 Fotos
Ignore poor health symptoms
- Many men simply don’t admit they are unwell. This is one of the contributing factors for men’s lower life expectancy.
See also: Symptoms men should never ignore
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Discover men's secret behaviors (that they'll never admit to)
Some are clear, but others are intriguingly peculiar!
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All individuals engage in private activities that remain unknown to others, and there is no inherent wrongdoing associated with this. However, while some of these actions are kept confidential, others are not. Have you ever pondered the reasons behind why men cry less frequently than women?
Beyond societal judgment, this gallery examines the realm of male behavior and presents a compilation of undisclosed actions that most men does, yet never openly admit it.
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