Daily Foundations

Good Morning Gentlemen, For a week I’ve discussed the “internal man”… Now it’s time to discuss the external. It has long been stated that clothes make the man. Lets take a moment to discuss foundational things we all should be doing

Fitness: While I’m not a gym rat, I understand the inherent need for good health.. You can certainly spend thousands of dollars getting “in shape” but the reality is most things you can do in a gym you can do at home for free. My recommendation is to work on your cardio.  Fact is, to maintain an erection you need Oxygen and good blood flow. Cardio will not only increase your stamina sexually but will make you feel better overall.

Skin Care: A good hot shower will clear your pores. However find a quality bath gel. I’m not a big fan of bar soap, as such I’ve used an array of mens bath gels. My favorites are the Bvlgari Aqva Marine Gel  $40 @ Macys or Nordstrom’s and the Dial Ocean Breeze $4 at Wal-Mart.. My son uses AXE.. different strokes, but use what works for you... I also take multiple showers daily so skin drying is a problem. There are now a range of mens lotions and skin care products to moisturize.  Shaving is an issue for a lot of men, and whether you use depilatory’s, or shaving cream/razor or electric…. It’s important to soften the hair w/ HOT water prior to shaving..

Grooming: A good haircut can set off your look. Whether you are a barbershop dude or if you’re like me and cut your own hair, try to keep your hair groomed and styled. Second, don’t forget to trim that stray ear and nasal hair. Mustache and Beard/Go-tee’s and eyebrows should be trimmed and groomed regularly w/ your haircut. Also, find out if your lady likes a hairy man or not, She may not be a fan of dating a wolf or monkey boy!!!.. Thus trimming arm pit hair, pubic hair, and other body hair may be necessary… you can be a man and not look like you just walked out of the jungle

Spa Days: Gentelmen, no matter what your homophobic friends say, GET A REGULAR DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE from a licensed massage therapist. There are way too many stresses on a man to not get the tension in his muscles massaged out. Gentlemen you need that time to relax and have someone do something for you. Second, Get a regular manicure. LONG NAILS ON A MAN IS NOT CUTE… I’ve seen to many men with nails longer than women?  SN: if you’re going to be putting your fingers up in a woman, manicured nails will prevent you from cutting/scarring her vaginal wall…  the point is gentlemen spend some time on grooming

In the end, Caring for your skin is as important as your regular work out, spiritual health, and mental health… if you don’t sacrifice on the other aspects of your health why sacrifice your skin..

Gentlemen, even if it means stepping away from some paradigms that we as men have been socialized to believe about men… Believe this… Gentlemen are refined!!!  You may call it metro-sexual if you like… Perhaps a change of perspective would do you some good…. Believe me when I say your table manners, Etiquette, mental, spiritual, physical health is as important as the foundational things you do daily to prepare for the world

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