man.” Two words that sum up the modern Indian male experience.
“Oh man”, when the rent hits.
“Oh man”, when the Wi-Fi drops during a work call.
“Oh man”, when the gym trainer casually announces “legs day.”
“Oh man”, when the credit card bill looks like it belongs to another person entirely.
But behind the everyday “oh man”, there’s another one.
The internal one. The one man doesn't say out loud.
The one that comes when they feel the pressure to keep everything together while pretending they are gliding through life effortlessly.
And that is exactly why International Men’s Day 2025 deserves attention.
Not to celebrate men with balloons and cupcakes, but to acknowledge the reality they rarely talk about.
However, let’s talk about it.
What Is International Men’s Day and Why It’s Celebrated
International Men’s Day, observed on 19 November, exists for a simple reason:
To recognise that men are human beings first, job titles later. For decades, Indian boys were trained with a standard script.
- Don’t cry.
- Don’t complain.
- Sort it out.
- Repeat.
Now in 2025, the script has expanded but not necessarily improved.
- Men are expected to be emotionally aware but not “too sensitive.”
- Financially stable but also “chill.”
- Fit but not vain.
- Ambitious but family-oriented.
- Strong, but soft, confident, but humble.
It’s basically a never-ending personality update with no manual included. International Men’s Day isn’t about glorifying this circus. It’s about acknowledging it exists.
Why International Men’s Day Is Important in 2025
The world has sped up. Expectations have multiplied. Support systems? Not so much. Here is the real 2025 landscape for Indian men:
- Workloads are higher, boundaries blur, and burnout is normalised.
- Living costs rise faster than incomes.
- Social media turns every achievement into a comparison.
- Relationships require emotional skills that many men never learned (no one actually taught them).
- Mental health is discussed everywhere except where men actually feel comfortable talking about it.
Men are navigating more complexity than ever, yet still expected to project stability at all times. That is why International Men’s Day matters.
Men need appreciation. Men need space to be human, not bulletproof. Let’s talk about what we can do about it.
How to Celebrate International Men’s Day at Home and Workplace
Men don’t require elaborate celebrations. They (we) want something far simpler: sincerity and ease.
At Home
Give him a morning that is not a sprint. Let him slow down. Breathe a little. Get ready without rushing. A grooming routine makes a bigger difference than people think.
For example, the Shaveco EDGE 3 Bamboo Razor, or the Shaveco Bamboo Husk Razor, paired with the Shaveco Aloe Vera Shaving Gel, can turn a regular shave into a calming ritual.
Follow it up with his favourite breakfast. A real conversation. And a day when he doesn’t feel like the house manager.
At the Workplace
Work is where men wear the thickest armour. On Men’s Day, lighten it. Share personalised appreciation notes instead of corporate templates.
Or you can simply gift something from IMECO Bamboo and Stainless Steel Drinkware. Tiny gestures. But they make the day feel different.
Sustainable and Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate Men’s Day
2025 gifting is about practicality, not theatrics. Men appreciate things that fit into their routines and make life easier.
Smart choices include:
- Shaveco grooming tools for smoother mornings.
- Dencrus Bamboo Toothbrushes for cleaner, eco-conscious habits.
- IMECO Drinkware that works for home, office or gym.
These are not “Men’s Day items.” They’re everyday upgrades. Useful, sustainable and simple. Also, try to ask a genuine “how are you, really?” and let the conversation run without judgment.
That sometimes means more than any box with a ribbon.
