Traditional masculinity has long been defined by virtues like strength, honor, and courage. However, in recent years, the concept of toxic masculinity has gained significant attention, as it represents a distorted and harmful version of manhood. We men have only ourselves to blame for this, as it is we who have tolerated weakness in ourselves and other men for far too long.

The term 'toxic masculinity,' like other psychological terms such as 'narcissist' and 'sociopath,' has been used and misused so much in modern culture that it's hard to have a clear conversation about it.  In this article we will examine the startling origin of the term, its subsequent reinterpretation, it's modern misuse and finally, expose it for the challenge that it is.