toxic masculinity is the notion that all men should be tough, aggressive, antifeminine, and dominant. these characteristics can be true of men, but they are not a requirement, which is why they have been termed as 'toxic.' however, in response, a new male prototype has been created – one that is highly sensitive, feminine, soft, and passive. this pendulum swing has been equally problematic. today's episode explores these concepts in greater detail while offering a different definition for masculinity: the authentic male is inherently masculine. loads of love, pahal & reeti <33