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Article created by: Kotryna Br

In one of her pieces for The Guardian, writer Gaby Hinsliff argues that it's time for people to stop rolling their eyes whenever they hear someone say "modern male struggle".

To get a better understanding of what it entails, let's take a look at a Reddit thread that asked the platform's men what they want to stop being judged for.

From their physical features to how they behave in public, continue scrolling to check out some of their top-voted replies.

#1

Man in a burgundy suit and woman in a purple saree standing against a white textured wall, illustrating men’s annoying experiences. Being short. Literally no one has control over their height. Judge people for the things they *can* control.

Ourobius , jinto mathew Report

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    #2

    Man in a checkered shirt gently holding a toddler outdoors, illustrating everyday challenges men experience because of their gender. Interacting with kids. Especially younger kids, the majority of men arnt pedophiles.

    Cautious_Travel_4762 , Anna Shvets Report

    #3

    Man in a brown sweater sitting with head on arms, expressing frustration with annoying things men experience because of their gender Seeking support with mental health. I grew up in an environment where this wasn’t ok, but in adulthood I very much needed help working through things and didn’t have the tools or understanding to do it alone.

    wolf_talon , Alex Green Report

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    #4

    Man examining plant leaves indoors, illustrating common experiences men face related to their gender identity. Having hobbies people define as effeminate. Such as baking, gardening, textiles, stuff like that. Elaborating, I love gardening myself, I have a growing garden myself and it has helped immensely with anger issues I used to have, and I’ve had guests over who always assume it’s a product of my wife’s work, which is why I mentioned it.

    Foxtrot-Actual , Jamie Fenn Report

    #5

    A man sits alone at a wooden table, covering his face, illustrating frustration from annoying experiences men face due to gender. Showing emotion, or not showing emotion. We should get to choose how we feel.

    Crossfyre13 , Andrew Neel Report

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    #6

    Man with wet hair standing under a shower, illustrating common annoying experiences men face due to their gender. Taking long showers. I wish that I was able to take a long shower without everybody in the household thinking I'm having a wank. I just want to enjoy hot water, it's relaxing.

    Androtical , Victor Furtuna Report

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    #7

    Person wearing light blue socks standing on black and white tiled bathroom floor near a toilet, illustrating men’s everyday annoyances. not peeing standing up. sitting is so much more comfortable

    aleee_j0 , Miriam Alonso Report

    #8

    Man receiving shoulder massage, illustrating some annoying things men experience because of their gender. Getting physically taken care of, for instance massage, spa that kind of thing. Why should women be the only ones to get that stuff? Massages are the best thing.... especially if you do lots of heavy lifting, sports, you know "man" stuff

    Ginger-Beefcake , Emiliano Vittoriosi Report

    #9

    Man in brown boots stepping over a puddle on the street, illustrating common challenges men experience because of their gender. Taking the sudden wide step to free our balls from sticking to our thigh

    AJSK18 , Tom Sodoge Report

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    #10

    Two people sitting on a green couch having coffee and water, discussing annoying things men experience because of their gender. Having trust issues with women. We are suppose to accept women have trust issues with men, but guys are taken less seriously even when they have solid reasons.

    Acryllus , cottonbro studio Report

    #11

    Group of men and women sitting at a candlelit dinner table, discussing common annoying experiences related to their gender. Being close to their parents. Just because a man is close to his parents/ mother doesn’t mean he’s a “mamas boy.”

    Avocadofarmer32 , cottonbro studio Report

    #12

    Having a tea party with their daughter.

    demi1z Report

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    #13

    “Patriarchy” or being a sucessfull white man even though I was born in poverty.. It’s not my fault the world was how it was before I was born.. I don’t belittle women or think they are lesser..

    NonBinarySvinja Report

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    #14

    Being happy. Idc if we're wearing PPE and everyone on this jobsite is a depressed alcoholic, I'm gonna whistle once in a while and wear my SpongeBob socks.

    van_Beardenstein Report

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    #15

    Man sharing annoying experiences related to his gender while sitting at a table with a child using a laptop nearby. Not being comfortable around kids. It doesn't mean they can't handle kids or don't like kids. Most likely, it just means they're new to it.


    YeePepper , Mizuno K Report

    #16

    Two men wearing black jackets and gloves, sitting and having an animated conversation outdoors in winter. complimenting another man.

    Overall_Sandwich_671 , Anna Vander Stel Report

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    #17

    Man holding baby by the window, illustrating common annoying things men experience because of their gender. Taking their full paternity leave as permitted by their employer.

    gloebe10 , Kelli McClintock Report

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    #18

    Young man with tattoos covering eyes with hands, illustrating annoying things men experience because of their gender. Being shy

    RadiantHC , Anna Shvets Report

    #19

    Man in striped sweater looking down, appearing frustrated and reflective, highlighting annoying experiences men face. For not having a house, not having a car, or not being financially stable. I'm doing what I can, ok?

    Axolotl_SAM , Ahmet Polat Report

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    #20

    Man sitting on a brown leather couch, holding his forehead, expressing frustration with challenges men face because of their gender. Being lonely and depressed.

    AageKush , Nik Shuliahin Report