Society puts impossible standards on everyone. Men are set to a standard where one is supposed to be the picture of masculinity at all times. This masculinity is stressed from childhood, creating space for insecurity from a young age. Everyone is insecure about something, men are just encouraged to keep their insecurities tucked away inside. Here are men’s Biggest Insecurities Revealed and how you can overcome them.

Men’s Biggest Insecurities

Five: Intelligence

Many men wonder if they are intelligent enough. They constantly compare themselves with other people which can make this an impossible standard to reach. but the reality is that there are different types of intelligence. We’ve all heard of street smarts and book smarts, there is also emotional intelligence and men are encouraged to steer away from and show no emotion. This leads to the next on our list for men’s Biggest Insecurities.

Four: Expressing Emotions

Men usually want to express emotion, but usually just need someone to bring the emotional side out of them. When men talk to their friends, they often don’t want to reveal their inner secrets and feelings. Everyone (who isn’t a sociopath) craves emotional intimacy. They want someone who they feel comfortable sharing all of their most intimate details with. This is an insecurity because there is an unfortunate standard that men expressing themselves shows weakness. While it’s hard for everyone to be vulnerable, men are trained from childhood to avoid this feeling.

Three:  Body

Being insecure about body image is not just for women. Men see photographs of models and actors on magazine covers and compare themselves too. Not everyone looks like the men on the covers of these magazines and who are plastered on TV commercials, but the good part is, not everyone is looking for someone like that. Hair is another big source of insecurity for men. Balding can cause one to feel bad about himself but it’s just another part of life for some people.

If you have a physical setback such as bad knees, this can really affect your confidence. It often reminds us that we are getting older and that our bodies are not the same as before. Embrace this, and find things that you enjoy doing with your changing bodies. Remember the men on the covers of these magazines will age too and feel the same way about their body. If you are insecure about your body and want to change it there is nothing wrong with that you can reclaim your youth and your body.

Two: Sexual Prowess

Sexual prowess is a huge source of insecurity, as a man, having pride in this feature can make you feel very confident. Men may insecurities lie in the idea of pleasuring others. So this can be lacking confidence, in your size, how long you last, and your overall performance. Remember that each person different and while one person does not like what you are doing, there is someone that does. A lot of women feel most pleasured when they have a mental connection as well as a  physical connection. There is much more that does into your sexual prowess than size and endurance. You can always increase your testosterone and libido through male enhancement pills.

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One: Finances

Finances can be a huge insecurity for men because, again, they are trained from the time that they are young that one has to be successful financially to be seen as a “real man”. Men are supposed to be the head of the house and this also means that they have to be in charge of finances. Many men find their purpose in providing for their family and if this is taken away or unstable then they feel as if they are lesser.

How to Deal with Insecurities

To get through these insecurities it’s important to remember that they do not define your worth. What does define your worth, is how you deal with your insecurities. Embrace them and deal with them as they come, but don’t give them the power to take over your life and mental state. Remember that you are not the only person dealing with these things and no matter how “embarrassing” it may feel, the best remedy is talking to someone about it.

Remember that men’s biggest insecurities come from comparing ourselves to other people. Talking to someone will make you realize that ALL people have difficult times and even if they can’t relate exactly to you, they have their own insecurities that they are dealing with.

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