It’s That Time of Year Again…

Movember is back – and the forecast is calling for moustaches all month long. Men worldwide are taking to the streets with unshaved faces and huge grins about all the awesome work they’re doing for a good cause.

The purpose of Movember is not only to annoy women, but to raise awareness for men’s health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer. Men start clean shaven on November 1st, and then continue on to grow serious ‘staches until November 30th.

Okay…so we’re going to see more handlebars than usual when we hit the town. Are they sexy? Depends on who you ask. But they’re an awesome way to raise awareness — a true conversation starter! We haven’t seen this many awesome moustaches walking around since the ‘70’s, so we’re hoping people are inclined to ask about the reasoning behind it. After all, that’s the idea.

In addition to sporting a ‘stache, men raise funds for their moustache-growing efforts by joining teams and garnering supporters to make donations. In the end, the money raised is donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG to fund education and research, among other things.

Click here for more information on how to get involved yourself. Women can join the cause too… as Mo Sistas. Mo Sistas can register for events, recruit more people to get involved, raise funds and more. Moustache optional.

Friendly reminder: Trimming is allowed. Men – please don’t forget this important step. You know, for the sake of society.

No Shave November, Movember Mustaches… This is a Thing


Warning ladies… you may be wondering why your man has tossed out his razor. Well, a liquor company has launched a movement called “No Shave November.” Contestants submit their manliest beards in order to win. The prize?  Bragging rights and the party of a lifetime with friends. Oh the things men will do for some free beer…

We’ve seen athletes keep the beard during the playoffs in hopes of swaying the sports gods in their favor. One particular athlete garnered lots of attention for his grizzly beard: Brian Wilson of the San Francisco Giants. The Giants went on to win the World Series in 2010… was it the beard? We’ll never know…

AND THAT’S NOT ALL that’s happening this month. Maybe it’s not a full on grizzly bear face your man is growing… perhaps it’s just a creepy looking Fu Manchu on his upper lip? The explanation for that is that this is also Movember. This time for charity – men are growing out their ‘staches for prostate cancer research and other causes.

The good news: it’s only a month. Hmm… wonder what our man would say if we didn’t shave for a month? Or if we skipped our lip-threading appointment this month? That’s right boys – be afraid… be very afraid!

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