Metro Sex Mania

                               






"METROSEXUAL" 

If you haven't already seen this word plastered half to death in your local newspaper or in your favorite men's magazine, believe you will soon. The media are literally tripping over themselves these days to present the definitive view of this new global men's movement- even though they don't quite understand what that movement is or where it comes from. But I must say they have a buzzword.

The media loves buzzwords. Buzzwords sound important and command attention. Of course they're essentially meaningless,but they're great hooks to hang a story on. "Metro sexual" is a truly outstanding buzzword. It sounds deviant, the sort of thing that makes people gasp when someone says it,explosive- like right into the middle of a polite conversation. It smacks a subversive culture,perhaps even of fetishes and bum paddles and leather masks with zippers over the mouth. Quentin Taratino is probably making a film about it right now. To be truthful,"Metrosexual" describes individuals who I am pretty sure you're already familiar with.

New York Times says he's a straight urban male who's willing even eager,to embrace his feminine side. He's not afraid to be complimented on his clothing or mistaken for being gay. He stocks his medicine cabinet with prestigious grooming products,maintains an impressive up to date wardrobe, and visits chic salons for a variety of men's esthetic services that include hairstyling,facials,manicures and of course body hair removal. If you're like me,it's mildly offensive  to think we have to invent a new gender to explain why today's man concerns himself with such things. People have speculated that money and sex make the metrosexual. I find that very strange. I doubt anyone will know for sure why today's male chooses moisturizer over say sand blasting equipment.

In an era when so much around us is going wrong, perhaps its the small affordable luxuries that keep us sane. If these include a $50 haircut,custom tailored clothing,or peppermint shampoo with wheat protein and a massage so what!! These things don't define who you are as a man. But they do tell you what you can afford. I find it quite sexy to see a well kept,clean cut,good smelling man wearing some fabulous shoes. Can you say "Smoking". Men if the traditional male role is to provide,then choose to provide for yourself as well as your family "Hello"!