A male posted on another thread that there are not enough conversations on subjects to attract men, and suggested that a good thread, if there were to be more male posters, would be "Why are men reluctant to seek medical advise when they feel they may have problems developing?"
He was reluctant to start one himself as he doesn't have much time and fears he would not be able to give enough attention to it. So I am starting off a thread.
I suspect it could be at least partly for the same reason that animals will conceal illness or injury as long as they can - it is a harsh natural world out there and a predator will seize upon the weakest member of a herd if it falters. Also the herd leader, in particular, is also under the eye of potential rivals, who will step in and usurp his place if they see a chance.
It is engrained into the idea of human "masculinity" that they must not show weakness or it will be exploited. Men see themselves as the leader and protector of their "herd", who must always be the strongest element, even when machines and technology mean that physical size and strength are no longer essential.
What do the men on Gransnet feel is the reason for this widespread aversion to admitting that they are not well and getting an appointment with a GP?
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