Movember: the serious issues right under our noses

It’s clear that facial hair can’t solve any real health problems. But the Movember movement is about much more than that. And every year, we look forward to this month for two reasons.

1. The idea behind men growing a moustache or beard is to raise awareness of health issues affecting men.
2. The truth is that every man has, at some point, imagined what it would be like to grow a moustache. Well, every November you have a perfectly legitimate reason to do just that and feel good about it.

As for the moustache or beard itself – the more extravagant, the better. After all, the idea here is to get noticed.

What is Movember?

This is an international movement that aims to draw attention to serious men’s health issues. Movember is a combination of the Australian-English diminutive for „moustache“, „mo”, and the month of November. It is an annual event involving growing a moustache throughout November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, stress and suicide. The Movember Foundation organises charity events on every continent and has raised $769 million to date. In their own words, the aim is, both literally and figuratively, „to change the face of men’s health“.

The serious facts behind this fun initiative

1. One in 36 men die from prostate cancer, accounting for around 22% of all cancer deaths.
2. One in seven men is diagnosed with testicular cancer; it is the most common form of cancer among men aged 15–35.
3. One in five men has mental health problems.
4. The average life expectancy for men is 4–5 years shorter than that for women.
5. 74% of premature deaths are preventable if measures are taken in good time.

The truth is that, thanks to the efforts of the foundations and all the men taking part in the campaign, the funds raised have led to real medical innovations, particularly in prostate cancer research. In Canada, for example, a genetic test has been developed that can predict the recurrence of cancer in patients who have been cured.

What are the rules for taking part in traffic?

1. You start from scratch – at the beginning of the month, every participant must be clean-shaven.
   2. The moustache must be carefully maintained in accordance with the chosen style.
   3. The moustache must not touch the sideburns.
   4. The moustache must not touch the beard.
   5. Every member of the Mo Brotherhood is obliged to conduct themselves like a true gentleman during this period.

We at Body Aesthetics want to help promote this idea, and throughout November we’ll be paying special attention to our male clients. Keep an eye on our website and social media for special offers to help you feel happy to be a man.

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