ADVERTISEMENT

Modern society is gradually blurring the lines between things that used to be considered strictly "masculine" or "feminine", both in the professional and personal spheres. What was taken for granted half a century ago is now certainly being criticized and rethought.

We must say that men still remain more conservative in this regard: while enjoying something "typically masculine" for a modern woman is really cool and always worthy of support, many men still perceive "typically feminine" activities as guilty pleasures. But the situation is gradually improving.

One day a thread appeared in the AskReddit community, where the topic starter asked: "Men of reddit, what's something you enjoy that's considered unmasculine?" The thread collected nearly 1.2K upvotes and over 2K different comments, where men revealed their most diverse activities and hobbies. We have to admit that it turned out very interesting and really informative.

Bored Panda made a list of the most popular and original answers from this thread for you, so feel free to scroll to the end of this compilation. And if you are a man and you did not find your hobby in this list, perhaps you will share it with us as we highly appreciate this.

More info: Reddit

#1

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy My girlfriend regularly buys me a women's shower gel called "snow fairy", a pink product that smells *amazing*. She knows it's my guilty pleasure and I don't care that I'm a tall, burly guy in the army.

Nobody messes with my snow fairy.

You_Mean_Coitus_ , yosoynuts Report

Add photo comments
POST
kathrynbaylis avatar
Kathryn Baylis
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband, also a big burly manly man, has a similar “guilty pleasure”. He likes to soak in a hot bath, using the sweetest smelling bubble bath he can find. He. Does. NOT. Care. What. Anybody. Thinks. About. It. See, he injured his back when he was in his twenties, and in his forties it started to really ache if he overdid it. He soaks in the hot baths to soothe his aching back, so if he also wants to smell flowers/citrus/vanilla while doing it, that’s a privilege I wouldn’t dream of taking from a good, loving, hardworking man like him. Besides, it makes the bathroom smell good for me too!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#2

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Cats. Cats are the greatest things in the world because they're like tiny, stupid people.

avtomat_kosmonavta , .:I'm-a-kitty-cat!:. Report

#3

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Cooking, baking, gardening.

I'm a 33 year old punk rocker.

jawnlobotomy , Andrea Goh Report

#4

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Flowers. Flowers are f*****g pretty and if anyone has a problem with that then may god have mercy on their souls.

OsteroidFire915 , risingthermals Report

Add photo comments
POST
amybuck2005 avatar
Nathaniel
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have fresh flowers inside the house every week if I could afford it.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#5

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy *Cuddling*. That's what I like even though I look like a Mountain of Pure Testosterone and Anger. Sometimes the Meanest looking Men have the kindest of Hearts.

Degtyaryov7128 , Sue Tupling Report

#6

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy I cut down trees, I eat my lunch
I go to the lavatory
On Wednesdays I go shopping and have buttered scones for tea

ShoddyBiscotti1 , Jeremy Keith Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#7

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Crying when I'm sad.

WambaJumba , Laure Wayaffe Report

Add photo comments
POST
dannyeglen avatar
Danny Eglen
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad was the president of the local biker gang when I was a kid and it was him and his 'brothers' that taught me it was ok to cry. Big, Burly, ba dass bikers but they were sensible, well rounded dudes!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#8

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Baking, its science you can eat!

Stevio51 , Martin Monroe Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#9

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Just deeply caring for people. Men usually are portrayed as not caring at all but I definitely do.

cellofromsteam , AdriZ Report

Add photo comments
POST
emeraldocean avatar
Emerald Ocean
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is just sad that stereotypes portray men as how they can’t care about others

View more commentsArrow down menu
#10

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy I know how to sew and draft sewing patterns. But everything I make is badass. I work in a machine shop and the guys love seeing the stuff I make. Hoping I can make something for my GF soon.

Imissyourgirlfriend2 , Ivan Radic Report

#11

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy I like french braiding hair. It's unfortunate that I have no daughters. And it's a little creepy for a 39 year old guy to offer that to people, so I haven't do it in a long time.

Brakethecycle , Beatrice Murch Report

Add photo comments
POST
kirstin-peter avatar
Minath
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could teach other dads how to braid their daughter's hair, I bet a lot would like to learn as it's a great bonding thing.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#12

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy I let my wife fight my battles on the phone with insurance companies, medical billers, vendors, banks, credit cards, whatever. She does it for work as a biller herself and she relishes going into combat with those people.

ThisMeansWarm , Jodimichelle Report

Add photo comments
POST
caberkley0701 avatar
Chris berkley
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband is the same way lol he will start the call and if it goes pleasant, then awesome, the second anyone starts being rude his exact quote is" well I was trying to be pleasant, but now you have to deal with my husband...I am truly sorry" and then I take over haha

View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#13

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Actually loving things, embracing physical contact, and treating everything with care and respect.

anon , Vincent Diamante Report

Add photo comments
POST
emeraldocean avatar
Emerald Ocean
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be normalized! I hate our world sometimes and how stereotypical we’ve made it that a gender can’t show care!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy It's been a while, but I used to really like to crochet.

anon , Aine Report

#15

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Taking a long hot bath. Especially in the winter after going to the gym, coming home and just relaxing in it is honestly one of the best feelings in the world.

gt35r , Tino Rossini Report

#16

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy I wear makeup sometimes. I understand now why women say they wear it for themselves and not for other people.

EdgyGoose , Emily Cox Report

#17

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Fancy, "girly" cocktail drinks. Tastes amazing.

Stuf404 , Jérôme Decq Report

Add photo comments
POST
lisah255 avatar
LH25
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm(F) a beer or Gin & Tonic drinker for the most part. Hubby loves the fancy drinks. So often, they put the wrong one in front of us, even if they took to order.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#18

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Flowers, cleaning my entire apartment and lighting candles, singing and dancing, and outwardly showing love and concern for people around me. Everyone says they want to be known that they're loved before they die, then act so weird when a guy says they do.

SpurnDonor , Katy Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#19

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy i like using those little puff ball things to shower and like the flowery pretty smelling soaps over the typical ones sold to man. I like vanilla lilac and almost breeze over diesel bear engine, tornado fist explosion, and bulsa wood smells/flavors

demonardvark , soapylovedeb Report

#20

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Women's hair. I can layer/texture and blend. I can do 2 tone/free hand color however you want/however you want/across a spectrum of ombre to balyage.

highhorse617 , Amy Report

Add photo comments
POST
j23blondie avatar
Jennifer Norton
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband cuts my hair and the hair of our daughters. He even does their hair sometimes, especially our oldest who is special needs. He really loves the bonding time with the girls.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#21

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy I don't know exactly what it is but my SO has bath stuff that makes the water kind of milky and smooth. I used it once. Would definitely use it again if the mood struck. Made my beard crazy soft, like a super conditioner.

XxVerdantFlamesxX , Dennis Wong Report

#22

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy First of, thanks for this question. I feel like it's an important one for men to read the answers to.

Now for my own answers:

I love when people play with my hair. It was one of the reasons I grew it out back when.

I'm very keen on physical contact (with permission of course), like hugging, people touching my shoulder while talking to me or vice versa...

Crying during emotional scenes in movies

Castle-Fist , julian correa Report

Add photo comments
POST
mireetta avatar
Remi (He/Him)
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this one is very deep in our biology. My bf loves getting scrithes and so do I until I reach my sensory input limit, but sometimes I think we're just two old monkeys sitting on a sofa and scratching each other's backs

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#23

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Disney Pixar/Dreamworks/WAG productions

Poops_McClanahan , Mike Mozart Report

Add photo comments
POST
max198326 avatar
Max M
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have and will always watch cartoons and animated movies.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#24

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Jewelry, hair care, poetry, and I can't see a puppy without making a scene.

WastaSpace , Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos Report

Add photo comments
POST
emeraldocean avatar
Emerald Ocean
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love jewelry too! Hygiene is important and shouldn’t be ridiculed. And you’d be just cruel to see a puppy and not fall in lone instantly!

View more commentsArrow down menu
#25

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Being the little spoon

Ivegottheblacklung , noahbloom Report

Add photo comments
POST
juli_june avatar
June
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My bf calls me koala because of the way I big spoon him 😂 Because that's the only way for him to feel "surrounded" (he is a bit larger than me)

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#26

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Looking after my skin, my favourite part of the day is cleaning my face- exfoliating and then moisturising.

SamCrossyy , Alexandra Keremes Report

Add photo comments
POST
alanwatkiss_1 avatar
Alan Watkiss
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I make sure to look after my hands, I've had ex girlfriends say it's very "gay" of me to do so. What's wrong with having nice skin......

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#27

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Having stuffed animals. They're so cute. I also use them instead of pillows and they are much more conforming to your head and neck than a block of fluff. I also decorate my place with them as pets are not allowed where I'm staying.

Icefire641 , Francisco Anzola Report

Add photo comments
POST
camlynn1234 avatar
Miss Frankfurter
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My best friend’s husband is such a big guy his nickname is Magilla (as in old cartoon Magilla Gorilla). When they were a thing, he loved Bernie Babies. Went out of his way to get collectible ones. Had them on the dashboard of his truck.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#28

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy I enjoy chick flicks. Not all the time but they're usually worth the watch. I've probably watched The Ugly Truth five times haha

DamnJumperCables , cloudzilla Report

Add photo comments
POST
amybuck2005 avatar
Nathaniel
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not into chick flicks as such but my guilty pleasure is The Other Woman, 2014. To make me feel more manly I say I watch it for Kate Upton's chest, but really I am in it for the girl power! Yeah!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#29

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Talking articulately about feelings. Also, related, talking with people where the point is to get to know someone and develop a bond with them, rather than to exchange factual information to get a task done. And yes, I'm aware that the latter does create real bonds between people, and can be an awesome solution for men who are not comfortable talking about their feelings. But I prefer to skip this "pretend we're actually only getting together to do stuff" part and cut right to the getting personal part.

hononononoh , Michael Coghlan Report

Add photo comments
POST
kirstin-peter avatar
Minath
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there would be less male suicide if more men were able to open up to their friends more. It's ok to say you're not ok.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#30

If i see a cute animal when others are around, i try my hardest not to have my usual reaction... I feel like people would laugh... I brows both r/aww and r/eyebleach

Im also knitting a scarf

LitheoTheDerg Report

Add photo comments
POST
emeraldocean avatar
Emerald Ocean
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who doesn’t love a cute animal? Feel free to show your emotion!

View more commentsArrow down menu
#31

Talking about my feelings, It took a bit to be able to do it but now I can have conversations with my friends a majority of them being girls about how I feel about things or how I am doing mentally. So many guys don't understand the benefit of just venting away frustrations, ever since my bros and I have been having deep psychological discussions about how we feel we have changed so much. we are more responsible and level headed and we know that our plans our big and that it is taxing mentally and that sometimes all you need is a hug and a good talk.

ibizare Report

Add photo comments
POST
emeraldocean avatar
Emerald Ocean
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get it! I’m a gal, but I’m super shy so it took awhile for me to vent to others. It’s helped a ton!

View more commentsArrow down menu
#32

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Leggings. Not only are they comfortable as a mother f****r, but they come in awesome colors and patterns. Plus, different durability quality. Hiking in a good pair of leggings is a God send compared to heavier cargo pants.

firespoidanceparty , Becky Stern Report

#34

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Fancy coffee drinks with little hearts drawn using the foam.

tokenerd , David Goehring Report

Add photo comments
POST
emeraldocean avatar
whisky-lady avatar
KM
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't and I'm a girl) The stereotype that women like sweet things and men prefer bitter and sour drinks is wild, isn't it?

Load More Replies...
dkool_guru avatar
Dave Kool
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"rEaL mEn dRinK tHeir coFfEe BLACK." No, real men drink their coffee any damn way they please. Don't project your messed up insecurities on the rest of us just because you think drinking anything with foam makes you "gay."

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#35

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy It's not considered feminine anymore but was for a long time... cooking!

I love cooking, basically anything to experiment with new foods.

anon , Brian Evans Report

Add photo comments
POST
lisah255 avatar
LH25
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's funny, cooking has been thought of as "women's work" traditionally, but many chefs are and have been men.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#36

Growing my hair long. Although I will look like Gandalf the next time I decide to do it.

anon Report

Add photo comments
POST
mireetta avatar
Remi (He/Him)
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so weird that long hair was such a normal thing on the 90s guys and now it's almost like we've gone backwards

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#37

Apparently listening to, singing along with older Katy Perry and Taylor Swift songs is Unmasculine. Still love to do it.

jcfan4u Report

Add photo comments
POST
harrisonholbrook avatar
Segovax the Pict
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this, i was in the Marines when Teenage Dream was released. My MG crew would sing that and California girl all the time! Sang a lot of Lady Gaga in the field as well.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#38

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Princess movies (e.g. Disney), magical girl shows (e.g. Sailor Moon, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, etc.), & the color pink.

Times_Hunger , Kanesue Report

See Also on Bored Panda
#39

Not unmasculine per se but I can’t get enough of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Entertainment, bitchiness, drama, humour...what’s not to like!

IAmTheLurKing Report

#40

i kinda liked gilmore girls

Tb__ Report

Add photo comments
POST
bellamayart avatar
Bella
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesss, what’s not to like? It’s sweet, touching, romantic, and shows character growth

View more commentsArrow down menu
#41

Cosmo's. They are f*****g delicious.

JackieWaste Report

#42

I enjoy romance anime and I refuse to be shameful of it

yep_sure_am_human Report

#43

The movie 'To all the boys I loved before'. Watched it with my sister and I think I enjoyed it more than she did

Jamesbond22222 Report

#44

45 Men Admit Which Things Usually Considered To Be "Unmasculine" They Really Enjoy Listening to Lana Del Rey.

anon , aphrodite-in-nyc Report

Add photo comments
POST
robert-thornburrow avatar
Robert T
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked her first album, but I'm afraid I'd gone off her somewhat.

View more commentsArrow down menu