Reframing Masculinity For The Male With Sickle Cell

Masculinity is a construct that has long been defined by the hyper and toxically-masculine men that often ostracizes those whose view of what it means to be “masculine,” may not align. The type of rhetoric that often follows this line of thought are descriptions of men as being emotionally unwavering, always tough, and never showing any type of weakness or vulnerability. This completely erases the male as human and has the potential to incite a slew of mental and emotional issues as a result of that. Men with sickle cell should be aware of the following tips to ensure their holistic wellbeing.