Dehydrated men refuse to drink water because its not manly

Dehydrated men refuse to drink water because its not manlyDehydrated men refuse to drink water because its not manlyOdell Beckham Jr.hates water so much that the New York Giants wide receiver insists on getting his fluids intravenously, just to avoidmuscle cramps. But hes not alone. Many men refuse to drink water because it doesnt feel masculine to do so. Of course,dehydrated menwont admit this directly (and tend to make excuses, claiming that they dont like the taste of water- which is essentially without flavor anyway) but experts claim many of men unconsciously mistake healthy choices for feminine ones. Water is a frequent victim.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreSome say they dont like the taste of water but, when you dig deeper, you quickly learn there is a caustic tape playing in their mind that says, real men dont need water, psychologist John Moore toldFatherly. There are some guys who have a superman complex who think they dont need water because to be a real man means being able to do it all.Not only is this belief system inaccurate, its also unhealthy.Even men who arent taking IVs to avoid water seem to dodge it with some pride. In2015 Peter Filak, a former nurse turned porn actor turned YouTuber, claimed to have survived for several years without any liquids altogether. No word on how hes doing, but hiswebsiteandYouTubepage are no longer active. And a number of self-described hydro-haters discussed their aversion to water withMEL Magazine. Among them, food blogger Chris Riley said Id rather quench my thirst with castor oil than have to take a sip of water.Its also possible that men avoid drinking to water to show off their ability to tolerate discomfort. From muscle cramps to headaches, to dry skin and dizziness, dehydration provides plenty of discomfort for men who want to strut their pain resistant stuff.Moore suspects, however, that the male a version to water is tied to a similar phenomenon wherein men avoid vegetables,which are not seen as masculine. As with water, most men genuinely believe they dont enjoy the taste of vegetables, but suspiciously make exceptions for manly vegetables, such as spinach (H/T Popeye) and sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are becoming dude-friendly because they help to pack on muscle, Moore says. Ask any guy at the gym.If masculinity is the root of why some men wont drink water, the solution is often as simple as reframing water with examples of manly men drinking it. In the military, for instance, men are expected to hydrate on a specific schedule, on command. Plus, properly hydrating can sometimes reduce mens risk oferectile dysfunction, a condition that can feel more emasculating than any food or beverage. And, when everything else fails to get men to drink water, Moore appeals to their sense of vanity, because perpetual dehydration only fuels premature aging.Ill ask them Do you want to be 30 and look 50?, he says.Youd be surprised how many of them come to the next session with a bottle of Evian.This article originally appeared on Fatherly.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people