Behind the Masculine Mystique: 6 Men Reveal Their Favorite Perk

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The debate over which gender has it better, men or women, is an ongoing one. While there’s no clear winner, men certainly have their own set of reasons to appreciate being male. In a lively online discussion, many men enthusiastically opened up about what they love most about their gender.

From unique privileges to simple joys, they shared their perspectives on the best parts of being a man.

“My oldest daughter just started getting her period,” reveals one father. “Man, I just feel so bad for her.

Not Having a Menstrual Cycle

If there’s one fantastic thing about being a man that both men and women can agree on, it’s the fact that men always have more pockets at their disposal. From overcoats to jeans and every piece of clothing in between, it’s unfair that women don’t have access to the number of pockets that men do.

An Abundance of Pocket

Most men thank their lucky stars they are men whenever they go to the bathroom during big public events. “How short and quick-moving the bathroom lines at most public events are is amazing,” reports one man.

Never Worrying About Long Restroom Line

Speaking of going to the bathroom, men are essentially primates, which means many of them love that they don’t have to sit down when they use the bathroom. I get it, but you would think the lazier gender would jump at the opportunity to sit down any chance they get.

Going to the Bathroom Standing Up

Men love their facial hair. The option to be clean-shaven or fully bearded (and everything in between) is something men love about themselves. .

Facial Hair

Many women express feelings of trepidation whenever they are walking alone at night. Conversely, men admit they don’t share the same sentiment.

The Feeling of Safety When Walking Alone

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