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Certified Male is a journal of men's issues, published in Australia as a 40 page magazine. Topics covered include men's stories, men's rights, masculism, men and feminism, the men's movement, men's groups, fathers and fathering, parenting, boy's education, men's health, domestic violence, gender, relationships, family law, divorce, child support and custody, sexuality, discrimination, sex roles, gender politics and many other issues examined from a male perspective.

Editor: Peter Vogel

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Abuse and recovery

Remembering John Saunders begins on the road to recovery from childhood school abuse
New possibilities Rod Burke kept his history of childhood sexual abuse a secret for thirty painful years.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Circumcision The debate continues.
Editorial Backbone and heart- guest editorial by Steve Biddulph
Men on the Line A survey of telephone referral and counselling services for men.
Breaking the silence It's time to acknowledge that there are men who are targets of women's violence.
It can happen to anyone An "ordinary bloke's" life is turned upside down.
To hell and back Unwanted sex and violence in marriage.
The last generation A man breaks the cycle of family violence.
Our lady of perpetual leather Abuse by the Christian Brothers was not only sexual.
Why do fools fall in love? Growing up with an abusive mother, living with an abusive lover.

Boys' education

Machismo An innovative program to open up the world of performing arts to boys
Whose deficit? Dr Michael Gliksman takes a critical look at the epidemic of Ritalin use.
The Cotswold experiment Steve Biddulph looks at the benefits of single-sex classes for subjects where boys are doing poorly.
Why a boy's school? A headmaster who believes "boys are beaut".
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Girl-friendly/Boy-friendly The push for a boys' education strategy in N.S.W. schools
The O'Doherty Report Highlights of the proposed boys' education strategy.
Boys' education strategy stalls What is Labor doing with the boys' education strategy?
Boys' education: is equity enough? The growing gap between boys' and girls' academic performance calls for affirmative action.
Gender menders FLUNK The recently-launched "Gender Equity Strategy" for NSW schools attracts much criticism.

Emotions

The wakeup call Martin Wolterding was not surprised when his friend ended his life of isolation and rejection by driving into a tree.
A touching story Peter Whitcombe talks about the barriers to and benefits of men being tender and affectionate with each other.
M.E.N. (Male empty nest syndrome) When the fledglings leave the nest, fathers grieve too, writes Warren Gray.
A father's grief Although psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg specialises in loss and grief, he was shocked to discover how little support was available to him when he experienced the loss of a child.
Our "political difficulty" Peter Vogel asks why we are so reluctant to confront the epidemic of male suicide, and suggests some ways we could better meet men's needs.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
To the men who cry When big boys do cry.
I Need a Man In times of crisis, heterosexual men need men like themselves to turn to for support.
Book Review: Manhood A book about setting men free
Back to normal Why do some circumcised men want their foreskins back?

Family law

Divorce through a child's eyes Marc Rosove writes about his experience after his parents divorced.
Children need mummy and daddy, even after divorce Making shared parenting work.
The great pretender Men's grief afer separation needs to be acknowledged, writes psychotherapist Lorraine West.
Ho bloody Ho Michael Lynch had an interesting Christmas.
Court out Family law specialist Max Meyer discusses some of the ways the courts appear to treat men and women differently.
More than a simple judgement Phil Dye explains how the Courts fail to recognise the parent-child relationship as paramount.
Family law: fact and fiction Peter Vogel examines some of the popular beliefs about family breakdown.
Forgiveness Gleb Gladwin tells how he discovered the value of forgiving his ex-wife.
A sample parenting plan A template for a co-parenting plan.
Surviving separation Geoff Price desribes some of the common traps men fall into on separation, and how to avoid them.
Mediation and shared parenting Mediators should actively promote shared parenting, says Edward Kruk.
Wrong way, go back Mike Franklin believes that once the Family Court gets involved, everybody loses.
Child support or spousal maintenance? Child support is often spousal maintenance in disguise, says Terry Quinane .
Letting go Adam Evenson talks about his long process of emotional separation.
Once bitten, twice shy Having had his child taken from him, Steve Collins is reluctant to risk another broken heart.
Shared Parenting Bruce Young explains the many benefits of shared parenting.
The mediation myth How Family Court mediators bully men into becoming an absent father.
Parentectomy Bruce Young discussed some of the arguments used to cut fathers out of their children's lives.
Bang the drum slowly Dean Hughson contrasts the inner-world focus of the mythopoetic men's movement with the real world of many divorced men.

Fathers

Mr. Glass-half-full Peter Vogel's father has died, but his soul lives on through his deeds
Goodbye Dad Ross Hartley's time was running out.
Is it natural to nurture? Adam Katz-Stone does some soul-searching about becoming a father.
An unusual family outing Gary Hodson's changing family circumstances.
When you were king Grant Macpherson explains the genesis of his songs which explore fatherhood and the role of men in the lives of children.
Last day of a respondent husband A day off work to meet the "primary care giver" in court.
Big changes When Neal Baudinette and his wife decided to separate, the welfare of their sons was their first concern.
Death and Children Adopting his first child at 40, Lee Goldberg wonders what sort of a world she will be inheriting from him.
Doing things by halves Amanda Reid-Young sings the praises of shared parenting.
A letter from one dad to another Being a step-father is no bed of roses, says John Kanowski.
Forgive and forget? An "access dad" explains why it's impossible for him to have a good relationship with his children's stepfather.
What do YOU do? Martin Wolterding grapples with the transition from breadwinner to full-time father.
M.E.N. (Male empty nest syndrome) When the fledglings leave the nest, fathers grieve too, writes Warren Gray.
Magic moments Men talk about the magic children bring to their lives..
The Father Lode Phillip Dye explains why he is writing a book about becoming a father.
A father's grief Although psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg specialises in loss and grief, he was shocked to discover how little support was available to him when he experienced the loss of a child.
Doing the deal Richard Storch tells how homebirth contributed to the joy of welcoming his son to the world.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
More than a meal ticket The 20th century phenomenon of the "absent father" has devalued fatherhood.
Group Dad | Lost & Found Dad | Dead Dad 1 | Dead Dad 2 | Two dead dads Five men write about their dads.
Book review Fathers are like Elephants, because they're the biggest ones around...

Health

Whose deficit? Dr Michael Gliksman takes a critical look at the epidemic of Ritalin use.
A father's grief Although psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg specialises in loss and grief, he was shocked to discover how little support was available to him when he experienced the loss of a child.
Our "political difficulty" Peter Vogel asks why we are so reluctant to confront the epidemic of male suicide, and suggests some ways we could better meet men's needs.
The task ahead Dr George Burkitt, President of the N.S.W. Men's Health and Wellbeing Assn. writes about his personal vision for the Association.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Taking the Lead The recent Men's Leadreship Gathering kicked off three new men's projects.
Circumcision The debate continues.
Health AND Wellbeing What are the key issues in men's health?
Men on the Line A survey of telephone referral and counselling services for men.
Back to normal Why do some circumcised men want their foreskins back?
Dying to be noticed It's taken a female Health Minister to do it, but men's health is finally on the official agenda
Also: Why we need to research men's health
In Support of Dr Alex "Galileo" Proudfoot Sex discrmination and the battle for Men's Health services

Media

Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
No news is good news A look at bias against men in newspaper reporting.

Men's movement

Masculinity and earth gods John Finn believes we need a mature masculinity grounded in a sense of connection to the Earth.
Standing up alive Mark Thomas records his feelings as this four-day bush gathering for men unfolds.
Towards a community of men Martin Wolterding offers some ideas for creating healthy men's communities.
Breaking out Peter Bini has served his time in jail, but something exciting keeps drawing him back...
A virtual community The Internet is breaking down men's isolation.
A mixed blessing Mike Lawrence joins 40,000 men at a Promise Keepers rally.
The men's movement: populate or perish Paul Williams believes it's time for the men's movement to make itself heard.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Taking the Lead The recent Men's Leadreship Gathering kicked off three new men's projects.
Book Review: Manhood A book about setting men free
Editorial Remodelling masculinity
Editorial Why we need an O.S.M.

Politics

Why must it be us? Gordon Johnson feels he has hit the glass ceiling. Peter Vogel asks why we are so reluctant to confront the epidemic of male suicide, and suggests some ways we could better meet men's needs.
The task ahead
Chairman of the Breadboard Sexist stereotypes die hard.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Taking the Lead The recent Men's Leadreship Gathering kicked off three new men's projects.
Boys behind bars Shocking facts about sex discrimination in the NSW Juvenile Justice system.
War "Political correctness" attempts to make war gender neutral.
Editorial Remodelling masculinity
Editorial Why we need an O.S.M.
What do you expect? A different perspective on the source of discrimination against fathers.
Of MIECE and Men A mothercraft nurse talks about men in early childhood education.
The best kept secret Early childhood is a growth industry that more men should consider.
IRON PIG! Movie review.
Nothing to celebrate Masculinity should not be celebrated, according to critics of a proposal for a men's officer at a Victorian university.
Book Review: Manhood A book about setting men free
What do you mean, you're a feminist? Do you support feminism? It depends...

Raising boys

The rite way George Burkitt explains why our boys desperately need appropriate, contemporary rites of passage
Angry young men Aaron Kipnis tells how his life as a "bad boy" was turned around
Real boys Today's gender expectations are toxic to boys, says Michael Gliksman
Lost Boys James Garbarino explains why our sons turn violent and how we can save them
My goofy brother Michael Pollard's inside story of being a Little Brother
The power of friendship When Robbie McPherson volunteered to be a Big Brother he embarked on a journey to a new career
Trick or treat? Joseph Furolo believes we are too quick to criminalise youth
Whose deficit? Dr Michael Gliksman takes a critical look at the epidemic of Ritalin use.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Taking the Lead The recent Men's Leadreship Gathering kicked off three new men's projects.
Responding to the cry and A night out with the boys When dads encourage their boys to go wild.
Book Review: Manhood A book about setting men free

Relationships

Letting go Adam Evenson talks about his long process of emotional separation.
Once bitten, twice shy Having had his child taken from him, Steve Collins is reluctant to risk another broken heart.
Forgiveness Gleb Gladwin tells how he discovered the value of forgiving his ex-wife.
Ancient person of my heart Observations on marriages and relationships between older men and younger women by Mike James.
The wakeup call Martin Wolterding was not surprised when his friend ended his life of isolation and rejection by driving into a tree.
Big changes When Neal Baudinette and his wife decided to separate, the welfare of their sons was their first concern.
Doing things by halves Amanda Reid-Young sings the praises of shared parenting.
Chairman of the Breadboard Sexist stereotypes die hard.
At last An old man assumes the posture of 'the sleeping lion'.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
The last generation A man breaks the cycle of family violence.
Why do fools fall in love? Growing up with an abusive mother, living with an abusive lover.
A personal journey Marriage, children, and "the other woman".
The marriage partnership The good times and the tough times.
Service with a smile A sure-fire way to eliminate power struggles in relationships.
Some things have changed How far has equality (for men) come in the last 20 years?
In praise of marriage Confessions of a happy husband.
In lust with life Getting past the sexual stalemate.
Husband as hero The "knight in shining armour" role dies hard.
I Need a Man In times of crisis, heterosexual men need men like themselves to turn to for support.

Separation and divorce

The wife, the police, and the ombudsman George Bowman recounts the day his wife left, and its aftermath.
A letter from one dad to another Being a step-father is no bed of roses, says John Kanowski.
Forgive and forget? An "access dad" explains why it's impossible for him to have a good relationship with his children's stepfather. When Neal Baudinette and his wife decided to separate, the welfare of their sons was their first concern.
Death and Children
Last day of a respondent husband A day off work to meet the "primary care giver" in court.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Accidental Hero Bettina Arndt talks about her expose� of mothers who deny fathers contact with their children
What do you expect? A different perspective on the source of discrimination against fathers.

Sex and sexuality

An unusual family outing Gary Hodson's changing family circumstances.
Wanking: the last taboo A Christian minister asks: was Jesus a wanker?
Crossing Boundaries Richard Prosapio confronts his sexual shame.
Sexual healing for men Steve Biddulph beleives men need to rediscover their full potential for bodily pleasure.
Sexuality and Creativity Merle Thompson's journey through compulsive masturbation and pornography .
The child that never was George Westminster's child would be 27 years old now...
The making of a pro-life man Following the loss of his child, Dennis Wolterding joins the anti-abortion campaign.
Pregnant pause Simon Anderson recounts the day that changed his life.
Choice of a lifetime Pro-choice is pro-child, writes father-to-be Benjamin Pennings.
Rivers of Sexuality, Islands of Masculinity Jerry Brayton's struggle with sexuality, shame and intimate relationships.
Faking it Fascinating findings from Certified Male's survey of men' sexperience of orgasm.
Continuous male orgasm David Nikesitch shares some interesting discoveries about his body's sexual functioning.
How I discovered multiple male orgasm Jack Johnson had the feeling that the belief that men can only have one orgasm was eroneous.
Another man's child Fathers write about having children by donor insemination.
Sexual harassment: a victim's story A fabricated claim of harassment has forever damaged Lionel Kohn's ability to trust the female staff he manages.
Sexual harassment - the postscript Lionel Kohn does not regret standing up to his false accuser
Men and sex: the medical angle Men's health physician Dr Michael Lowy summarises the latest developments in men's sexual health.
Fear of the dark A gay view of male sexuality by Tony Mansfield
Shane Portrait of a gay mentor by Graham Reed.

Violence

When did you last beat your wife? Erin Pizzey, founder of the world's first women's refuge, sees domestic violence as a two-way street.
The last time I hit a woman Adam Mitchell learned early in life that in certain curious circumstances society makes special allowances for women.
Alone with the Beast Tim Tipene finds beauty in his beast.

Work

He was a good provider All work and no play? No way!
The last two weeks of my childhood Culture shock at the workplace.
Before it's too late Getting out of the full-time rat-race can be tricky.
Soft where? A corporate climber steps down from the ladder of success.
Dead Men Health care and prisons - a troubling combination.
No worries - they're warriors Time to review our attitudes to "cannon fodder".

Good news

ManKind Jennifer Campbell writes about men's special brand of kindness.
Manhood On Line A major Australian initiative has put a wide range of men's issues on the Internet.
Song of hope The Sounds of the Street program gives street kids opportunities to develop self esteem.

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