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New York Post
13 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
It's ‘therapy bro summer': Why more men are getting mental health help — it's not just to get laid
You've certainly heard of 'hot girl summer.' You may be familiar with 'sardine girl summer.' But now it's the boys' turn: 2025 is officially 'therapy bro summer.' More men than ever are getting help for their mental health — and The Post spoke to several therapists to find out what's bringing them in. 4 The Post is declaring 2025 'therapy bro summer.' Malik/ – Therapy in 2025 — the hottest health craze? Therapy's undergone a bit of a rebranding in the past couple of decades, with celebrities and social media users being increasingly more open about their experiences with anxiety, depression and addiction — destigmatizing once super-taboo subjects and inspiring more and more people to seek out help. 'As the stigma associated with mental health treatment continues to lift, men are definitely more proactive about seeking help in a way that previous generations of men might not have been,' John Montagna, MHC-LP at Greenwich House's Center for Resiliency and Wellness, told The Post. But while women have always tended to be a bit more comfortable talking about their feelings, men have trailed a bit further behind. That's why it's been so notable that world-class athletes like Olympian Michael Phelps, NBA Star DeMar DeRozan and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins have spoken out about their struggles — and shows like 'Shrinking' on AppleTV+ spotlight mega-stars like Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in the field. 'The combination of social media, therapy becoming mainstream in TV and movies, evolving and exciting changes to gender roles, and the fierce courage of popular celebrities and athletes have created a perfect storm of onward momentum,' added Dr. Rachel Ginsberg, a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 'I often reference a scene from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' where one of the main characters resists therapy, and after a poignant expression of his feelings, he yells, 'You unzipped me!'' But it's not just that men are depressed — many are simply seeking a better understanding of themselves in an effort to be happier. 4 Therapy is becoming less taboo thanks to celebrities and social media. Viacheslav Yakobchuk – What women want Then, of course, there are the women in their lives — or ones they're hoping to attract. 'Women want to be with men who are self-aware, emotionally intelligent and good listeners, with the capacity to notice, feel, validate and step outside of themselves to really see and care for the other,' said Ginsberg. 'The more that men can become vulnerable and in touch with their emotions, the better their lives will be.' Dr. Kathryn Smerling 'They want to be with men who have both humility and confidence and are not afraid to reflect, grow, call themselves out and communicate.' She notes that dating apps now have prompts that reference therapy, including, 'My therapist would say I…' 'This is a testament to how therapy rhetoric is becoming a way of letting your guard down and building connection with others,' she explained. Psychotherapist Dr. Kathryn Smerling said a man in therapy is seen as a 'green flag' to many young women, showing that they want to undestand themselves more 'They are interested and curious about ways they can better themselves, which means they can then bring that emotional intelligence and care to a romantic relationship,' she went on. 'We also hear a lot more now about the importance of men embracing their emotions and not bottling things up — that it is necessary for men to be vulnerable if they want to have a healthy relationship.' 4 A lot of men are working on themselves to be better partners — and many women say they won't date men who aren't open to therapy. Prostock-studio – In fact, a survey released in May by the dating app Hilly found that 55% of Gen Z women refuse to date a man if he's not at least willing to go to therapy, and 45% find people who do therapy more attractive. That number bumps to 55% for millennial women. 'Self-actualization — emotional literacy, authentic confidence, humility and the ability to make healthy choices — will naturally make someone an attractive mate and a better partner in any relationship, romantic or otherwise,' Montagna added. Happy mood, happy dude But while it's a good way to boost your romantic prospects, that's a pretty big commitment — of time and money — just to get a date. According to all three of our experts, men are increasingly getting their heads shrunk for a bunch of reasons, from better family life to emotional regulation. 'People are now looking internally and intentionally trying to have a better work/life balance,' said Smerling, author of Learning to Play Again: Rediscovering Our Early Selves to Become Better Adults. 'Men are also becoming more involved with their children. Very often they seek therapy because they want a better relationship with their kids.' 4 Men are also looking to have better relationships with their families. Andrii Zastrozhnov – It's not just young guys, either. Smerling has a lot of patients in their 40s and 50s, and Montagna and Ginsberg both say that have patients of all ages — but how old they are might influence how they come to therapy. 'Younger men have been socialized differently,' said Ginsberg. 'While younger men are more active and willing to pursue therapy, older men will seek therapy too, particularly around life transitions, such as health events, change in roles or jobs, around loss or retirement, or at the elbowing of family/friends.' Ready for 'therapy bro summer'? Still not so psyched to see a psychologist? The pros say you've got nothing to lose — and everything to gain. 'The more that men can become vulnerable and in touch with their emotions, the better their lives will be, and the healthier all of their relationships will be — not just romantically,' said Smerling. To really get the most out of it, Ginsberg urges doing it for the 'right reasons' — and setting concrete goals to 'feel more tethered to a return on your investment.' And make sure your 'therapy bro summer' turns into an 'introspective autumn' and 'emotional vulnerable winter.' 'There is no shame in seeking help to cope with your emotions, just as there would be no shame in visiting an eye doctor if your vision was blurry!' said Montagna, the lead mental health counselor for the Resilient Men group therapy program at CRW. 'We are no doubt living in a time when masculinity is being redefined, and men are seeking guidance to navigate a rapidly changing social, political and economic landscape. But we can succeed and thrive if we aren't afraid to seek support.'
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Frank is 'The Golden Bachelor' in 'It's Always Sunny' Season 17
1 of 5 | Danny DeVito, seen at the 2023 Breakthrough Prize Awards in Los Angeles, returns in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Season 17. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- FX released the trailer for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 on Wednesday. The new season premieres on July 9 at 9 p.m. EDT on FXX and streams Thursdays on Hulu. One new episode has Frank (Danny DeVito) compete on The Golden Bachelor. He chooses a woman named Cock Chewa and host Jesse Palmer plays himself. Other episodes show another crossover with Abbott Elementary. The Sunny gang volunteered at the school in an episode of the ABC sitcom, but saved some raunchier activity for a Sunny episode. Another spoof's FX's own The Bear as Dee (Katilin Olson) and Charlie (Charlie Day) scream in an ambulance as Charlie demands she call him Chef. Regulars Glenn Howerton and Rob McElhenney and guest stars Mary Elizabeth Ellis and David Hornsby also appear. FX renewed It's Always Sunny for four seasons in 2020. That guaranteed seasons 15-18.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Laughs We Needed
The Laughs We Needed originally appeared on L.A. Mag. I remember the first time I fell in love with comedy—not just the laughs, but the making of a kid, I went with my family to see The Cannonball Run in the theaters. I remember enjoying it, though at 8 years old, a lot of the jokes went over my head. What stuck with me most came after the movie: the end credits.A blooper reel of Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise cracking each other up. Missed cues, slapstick stumbles, muffled giggles that exploded into uncontrollable laughing was the moment I knew I wanted to be part of whatever that was. There's something uniquely powerful about comedy—especially from an ensemble cast. It doesn't just entertain us; it becomes a reliable shows and movies fill dorm rooms and hospital waiting rooms, light up bar TVs on first dates, and play during midnight reruns when you can't sleep. They meet us in breakups, boredom, and burnout... and they make us feel it's Arrested Development, Anchorman, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, or Ted Lasso, the best ensemble comedies create a kind of gravity. They pull us in. They make us feel like part of the group—like we're hanging on the couch at Central Perk or grabbing a drink at often, what we remember most isn't the plot, but the feeling—that rhythm when the cast clicks. The scene where someone breaks character and everyone else tries not to lose it. Saturday Night Live is never funnier than when the cast themselves start to crack. There's a phrase people always say after a great comedy:"They must've had so much fun making that."We never say that about thrillers or dramas. We say it when the joy on set seeps through the screen. When the chemistry is real, and the camaraderie is contagious. When it feels like the cast is having just as much fun as we Ghostbusters to Superbad, MASH* to Parks and Rec, there's a kind of magic when the process becomes part of the product. Even if it's messy, even if it's rough around the edges, you feel the joy. You want to stay in that world just a little The Office's Andy Bernard once put it: 'I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them.' Nostalgia has a way of making everything feel like the good times are all behind us—forever locked away in re-runs and start to wonder: Do they still make them like that anymore? Every so often, something new comes along that gives you that old feeling. Not because it's copying what came before... but because it shares its spirit. A little chaotic. A lot joyful. And full of people who genuinely seem to enjoy making each other summer, a YouTube series called Shanked quietly fits that at a barely-functional L.A. country club teetering on the edge of hosting a major PGA event, the show feels like a cousin of Caddyshack and Eastbound & Down—but with a modern, creator-led has the feeling of a camera, a golf course, and a group of comedians and creators trying to make something weird and isn't that how the best ones always start? You never know where the biggest laughs will come C. Reilly and Will Ferrell destroying each other in Step infamous bridal boutique blowout in if you've ever seen it, you'll never forget Chuckles the Clown's funeral on The Mary Tyler Moore finds us when we need it. It doesn't promise to fix everything. But it reminds us we're not alone. That someone else saw the absurdity—and loved it just as much. A good comedy, made by a cast with the right intentions, is one of the most generous things you can share. You laugh, and then you want others to laugh with you. That's the power of don't have to be on the set to be part of the experience—you just have to be becomes your own little own inside own that's the magic we need to keep be told, I had nothing to do with the making of Shanked.I just thought I'd share the laughs... and lend a hand to a group that's in it for the right reasons and armed with the best intentions. ShankedPremiering June 13 on YouTube, Shanked is a new ensemble comedy set in an unhinged Los Angeles country club on the brink of hosting a PGA Tour by and starring digital-native comedians including James Lynch, Patrick Farley, Mikey Smith, Laura Clery, Blake Webber, Mitsy Sanderson, and Dylan Adler, the series is directed by Adam Newacheck (Workaholics) and Christian Breslauer (Industry Baby), and produced by London Alley. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘You killed America's sweetheart!' Kaitlyn Dever teased for offing Pedro Pascal by ‘Last of Us' cast, creators as bigger role looms in Season 3
'You killed America's sweetheart.' Those were the charges leveled at Kaitlyn Dever by moderator Rob McElhenney Monday night as the cast and creatives of The Last of Us convened for a panel discussion about the dramatic events of Season 2 and hinted at what's to come for Season 3. More from GoldDerby Dan Fogelman and team on the making of 'Paradise': 'It only works if you have talented people who you trust' 'Thank you for dying': 'Squid Game' creator, cast share deeper meanings of hit Netflix series, reveal on-set flower ceremonies for 'killed' actors 'It's church with butt jokes': Kevin Smith looks back as 'Dogma' turns 25 Self-proclaimed megafan McElhenney (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) got straight into it by addressing the Pedro Pascal-shaped elephant in the room and the decision to kill off his character, Joel. 'The first game, when I was working on it, I'm so insecure I didn't think it would succeed. … I thought, 'Oh this will be one and done. They'll never let me do this again,' and then it became very successful and there was a chance to do it again,' said cocreator and writer Neil Druckmann, who helmed both the first and second video game, which the series is based on. 'For a long time no story felt right. They were very plot-oriented about Ellie (Bella Ramsey) trying to find someone else who was immune like her, and then I realized it was missing this kind of thematic core that the first [game] had. … We finally landed on this idea of this continuation conversation around love, which is someone that you love so much, if somebody else hurt them, how far are you willing to go to exact revenge or justice or however you want to put it? Then everything kind of fell into place, and I could leverage how much these two characters love each other, how much they care about each other, and then break that.' Ramsey loved how complicated the relationship between Joel and Ellie became, which made the former's death hit even harder. 'I think she was someone who already struggled to trust,' they said. 'To have that taken away from her by the person she loves the most, I think that really altered her brain chemistry a bit. So she comes into this season, particularly after [his death], and she has a single-minded focus of, like, this person she loved so much who hurt her so much, she just has to do anything to try and heal from the grief of all of that. I think if she just loved him so much and didn't also hate him so much for what he did, I think it'd almost be simpler for her, but I think because of how complex that relationship has become she's so driven for justice to be done, sort of beyond justice, and it gets into dangerous territory with her.' Dever, who joined the panel via Zoom from Australia (and was visible on a peculiar rectangular video screen situated beside the cast), was hilariously berated by McElhenney for dealing the final blow to Pascal's Joel as revenge-seeking Abby. 'You killed America's sweetheart,' he exclaimed amid audience laughter. 'How could you do something like that?' Dever sighed in reply. 'I don't know,' she said. 'I don't know what came over me.' Dever's portrayal of Abby, the Last of Us Part II game's main antagonist, became the focus of much online fan debate this season over how faithfully the material was being adapted. Dever, for her part, wasn't phased by the chatter. 'The controversy surrounding Abby was never really a concern for me just given my first meeting with Craig [Mazin, cocreator and writer] and Neal and how wonderful they are and how talented they are,' she said. 'I've never felt so carried on a set in my life, especially doing that scene in the chalet [where Joel dies]. I was going through a lot personally, but it is one of the greatest experiences I've ever had as an actor just because it really, really felt like such a team effort. … I've never experienced anything like that before. The reaction and my own personal experience has just been incredibly special.' The reason for the series being so faithful to the games is HBO's support, according to Druckmann. 'I've been involved with several failed adaptations, both for Uncharted and The Last of Us and I think it was good to go on that journey to end up at HBO,' he said, 'and end up at a place that leans into those controversial decisions, I guess, but those decisions are what the story required. Even now, I can't believe that they let us structure the series in this way, meaning that we just ended Season 2 [how we did] and Season 3 is going to be starring — spoiler alert — Kaitlyn.' Druckmann's first time confirming Season 3's narrative shift prompted Dever to pretend to be shocked, exclaiming, 'What? No way!' as she clutched her face. 'Have you closed your deal yet?' McElhenney piped up. 'Because you just got a ton of leverage.' Dever wasn't the only new addition to the show's second season. Isabela Merced, who plays Ellie's love interest Dina, told us how important Ramsey was to making her feel comfortable on the set of the HBO hit. 'Bella gave me everything I needed in every single scene to be able to do what I did,' she said on the carpet. 'It wouldn't have been half as successful or complete had it not been for our work together. There were just moments where I felt like I was losing it and Bella was the only person I had to support me because Bella was the only one who really understood, so there was solidarity and support in every take. Our performances relied so heavily on the other person.' Ramsey shared a message for the fans who felt seen in the relationship between Ellie and Dina. 'If you saw yourself in that, then it really was for you,' they told us. 'Even though that relationship gets sort of dark, I hope that it was a light and a joyful kind of touch to The Last of Us and I think that the way it was so masterfully woven into the story didn't feel like a checkbox exercise or representation for the sake of it. It was actually just two people in the apocalypse falling in love and they both happened to be women, and I love the way that story is represented. So yeah, if you saw yourself in that, I'm really happy.' McElhenney hit the cast with some final superlatives to conclude the night. 'Who in the cast has the hardest time shaking it off at the end of a heavy day and which of you has the ability to just drop it the second you leave, thereby making you either a great actor or a complete and total sociopath?' he asked. Ramsey singled out Young Mazino, who plays reliable, devastating protector figure Jesse. 'Young, I feel like you live in it,' they said. 'You sort of really feel it deeply, so you're the one who doesn't just shake it off.' Young quickly chimed in with a wry, 'I would love to be able to shake it off.' Gabriel Luna, who plays Joel's younger brother, Tommy, cited Ramsey as the cast member who doesn't let work get to them. 'Bella, by far, is the one who will shake it off,' he shared. 'We had to go back to the aquarium to reshoot the last scene of the show and I'm sitting there at the monitor with Craig, and Craig's calling out a few notes from outside, and Bella's there being asked to perform an emergency C-section. Everyone's crying. There's blood everywhere. Then Craig called 'cut' and Bella's just like…' He then lowered his microphone and stuck his tongue out. 'It was just immediate.' The Last of Us is streaming now on Max. Best of GoldDerby Gary Oldman on 'Slow Horses' being 'an extraordinary show to work on' and 'one of the highlights of my career' Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate on playing best friends in 'Dying for Sex': 'It was love at first sight' Dan Fogelman and team on the making of 'Paradise': 'It only works if you have talented people who you trust' Click here to read the full article.
Cosmopolitan
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Words for penis: a ranking of the 30 weirdest (and funniest)
Wiener? Willy? Weenie? These are just a few nicknames used to affectionately (we hope) refer to the more anatomically correct 'penis.' But while many prefer to use the p-word when describing the external sex organ, others like to get a little more creative. Seriously, have you ever heard of baloney pony? Us neither. And thanks to the internet, it means that access to weird and wonderful words has never been easier. So, whether you're searching for something new to call your package, or you're looking for a cute, private pet name for your boyf's 'thing,' we've got you covered. Here are 30 different words for penis... Of course we start with this one. It's the most common informal word, after all. Also, why not begin with one that everybody knows, just to ease us in a bit? Did you know the term 'phallus' actually originates from the Ancient Greeks? Back then, it was a symbol of strength and power... Dual meaning, here. While 'dick' is another common nickname for penis, it can also be used as an insult. Although, in British humour, if someone calls you a 'dick,' it probably means you're funny and they like you. When it's hidden beneath clothes, it's called a package. Simple as that. Well, if it gets the job done, as Chappell Roan would say, it's a fair description. The same as dick, including the affectionate insult. " (that's shorthand for, 'same as above.') OK, this one's actually quite cute. It can stay. This is more American, we reckon. But in Germany and Austria, a wiener is a sausage. So again, kind of makes sense. It also seamlessly brings us to our next word... Slang, innuendo, whatever you want to call it. It's basically due to the physical resemblance between the two. Who doesn't remember the lads in school casually throwing this word around every two minutes? Oh, the nostalgia. Or, if you put the word 'Magnum' in front of it, you're suddenly transported to the iconic It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia scene, where Danny DeVito, aka Frank Reynolds, drops his "monster condom" that he uses for his "magnum dong." Maybe because it rhymes with slang? Who knows? Bit vulgar, but not completely offensive because it is true. Not really what we'd want an adult calling their penis, but not the end of the world. Because sometimes you just forget words... This one's more of an offensive euphemism, we'd say. Maybe best to avoid. Yep, the internet is home to some creative brains. Bit smutty. Bit funny. Not suitable for vegetarians. We'll never understand why these typically middle-aged men's names are always used as innuendos. Maybe it's because they feel quite approachable? We don't even need to explain this one. This just does not sound nice AT ALL. Cock... rooster... You get the association. Any food item that has a remote phallic resemblance will not escape a penis nickname. See? Not wrong. Anatomically speaking, a penis is a sexual organ. In the words of Lady Gaga's "LoveGame"... If anybody ever referred to their penis seriously as a 'love gun', there would never be a second date. Stand up to attention and all that. Also incredibly cringe. Best left in the past. Yes, it's very childish, we know. Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice's NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.
