Without men, we’d be nowhere. Primarily without penises we’d be nowhere.
So, the Book of Man Festival exists in a way, to showcase man and engage them in a changing world. It’s about opening eyes, learning skills, understanding things and communicating about vulnerabilities and fears with friends, family and each other.
Topic of one of the festival’s most outstanding events?
Dicks, of course. Scroll down for more.
For the festival; a series of events in London this March will be providing a chance to develop and enjoy new perspectives.
10TH MARCH – THE PENIS GALLERY X VAGINA MUSEUM
Location: The Book Club, 7-9pm
The Penis Gallery is returning after a highly successful night last year which showed penises in their (strictly flaccid) glory and featured a panel discussion about taboos and anxieties around the fellas.
This will be with panelist Dr Chris Morriss-Roberts, who has studied and written about the role of penises in the locker room, and male body perceptions in general.
We also have a further coup in welcoming artist Jamie McCartney, the man behind The Great Wall of Vagina, as well as his Penis Flags, is a man very much au fait with all genitalia matters.
16TH MARCH – HOW TO HAVE MORE AND BETTER SEX!
Location: Rotate, 7-9pm
In this interactive session we will tackle the new world of sex and dating. With the format of audience Q&A a top panel will discuss people’s bedroom issues, dating worries and generally give advice for better sex and happier relationships. For couples, singles, plenty of chance to mingle.
Featuring BOM columnist Anouszka Tate, along with Killing Kittens‘ Emma Sayle and Nat Rich from I Am Sound Academy.
17TH MARCH – THE KINDNESS REVOLUTION
Location: The Book Club, 7-9pm
As recent news has shown us, we need an overhaul of values and support structures to ensure a kinder society. Everyone is talking about mental health but what is actually being done to support young people in education and adults at work? And what are some of the deeper root causes that need to be looked at to achieve more prevention. This panel discussion will look at the heart of modern society – including celebrity, social media culture and trolling – to understand the pressures affecting us and what can be done to reduce them.
Featuring Alex Holmes (The Diana Award, Anti-Bullying Ambassadors) and Ben West (Project WalkToTalk, Save Our Students)
30TH MARCH – BETTER COMMUNICATION FOR MEN
Location: Rotate, 7-9pm
An exclusive collaboration with the brilliant MENtality Live team who are putting together one of their legendary workshops for us. Communication is probably THE key area which modern men have to work on, and which ties everything together, from dealing with mental health issues, forming better relationships and succeeding in a digital first age when personal connection is of utmost importance. And this isn’t about faking it either, this is about speaking from the heart. This session is not to be missed. Featuring Mark Whittle (Take Flight) and Euan Plater (XY podcast)
MARCH 31ST – GETTING THE SPORTSMEN MENTALITY
Location: Movember offices, 7-9pm
With the help of some very special guests from the world of sport we’re going to be holding this special event in the Movember offices to see how sport is being used to tackle mental health issues, and how an athletes approach to their body and mind can transform your life. Not to be missed.
For more, head to the Book of Man website.