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Bad news, lumber sexuals. Scientists have just made the startling discovery that beards carry more germs than the fur on dogs.

According to Professor Andreas Gutzeit of Switzerland’s Hirslanden Clinic who conducted the research, there was “a significantly higher bacterial load in specimens taken from the men’s beards compared with the dogs’ fur.”

This study had originally set out to determine whether or not dog-borne diseases could be contracted by humans via an MRI scanner that was used by vets in examinations. The researchers came to their conclusion by taking swabs from 18 men’s beards and the necks of 30 dogs before comparing them. The focus group itself consisted of bearded men aged between 18 and 76 years-old – and all of them returned high microbial counts.

This was a stark contrast to the dogs that were tested in which 23 out of 30 had high microbial counts and the rest just moderate. Afraid yet? You should be. The scientists also found that half the beards contained bugs that affected human health.

“On the basis of these findings, dogs can be considered as clean compared with bearded men,” Dr. Gutzeit explained. Of course just like those who believe that the Earth is flat despite the evidence presented, there are those who will defend the beard no matter what.

Keith Flett, founder of the Beard Liberation Front, told the Daily Mail that there was reasonable doubt on the legitimacy of this latest study.

“I think it’s possible to find all sorts of unpleasant things if you took swabs from people’s hair and hands and then tested them,” he said. “I don’t believe that beards in themselves are unhygienic. There seems to be a constant stream of negative stories about beards that suggest it’s more about pogonophobia than anything else.”

For those playing at home, ‘pogonophobia’ is the extreme and irrational fear of beards. Now whether or not you believe the latest findings is up to you, but there have been past studies on this supposedly filthy problem.

In an older study conducted for news site KOAT7, microbiologist John Golobic of Quest Diagnostics randomly swabbed the beards of his test subjects and found evidence of gut bacteria  commonly found in faeces. He added that whilst the beard bacteria wasn’t likely to cause illness, it was still “a little concerning”.

Other researchers dispute this finding, saying that there’s no grounding to Golobic’s sensationalist claim as most of the bacteria on the beard can also be found on our skin. Objecting research has even gone as far as claiming that men’s facial hair may even protect them against drug-resistant infections.

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When you find yourself typing “is it safe to inject botox into your scrotum” into Google, you know it’s been a long, droopy day.

But while gender stereotypes would have you assume women and highly-strung celebrities are the only ones getting cosmetic surgery, with Tinder increasing our competition for dates and Instagram dialling up our vanity to crazy levels, men are now getting in on the action too.

Although high rollers like Gianluca Vacchi can afford to (allegedly) buy themselves a new head of hair, there is now a more economical option to impress your date: ‘Scrotox’ injections.

Sure, men have flirted with this ‘Cinderella style’ operation in the past, but its popularity has recently spiked in Australian men who are either looking to improve their fertility, relax tight testicles or impress their dates.

As news.com.au reports, “a minority of men harbour such deep insecurities about their wrinkly scrotums they’re willing to invest substantially in their beautification.”

So, how does the $1,000 procedure work? According to Nicole Montgomery, a New South Wales-based cosmetic surgery nurse and founder of Trusted Surgeons, it’s simple.

Essentially, Botox is injected into the muscle under the skin of the ball sack (not all the way inside it), relaxing all the skin of the scrotum, which “creates a smooth-like appearance, making it appear larger and even making the testicles hang lower,” Montgomery told AusDoc.

While some men get Scrotoxed for cosmetic reasons, Dr Jayson Oates, medical director of CALIBRE Clinic, a specialty practice dedicated to medical male enhancement procedures, told news.com.au the bulk of his patients get it done because they have too-tight testicles.

“The relaxation of the scrotum helps the testes to hang a bit lower and offers some relief.”

Dr Jayson Oates

However, from as early as 2016, this has been a popular (if not widespread) vanity project, with even the most earnest ABC reporters urging Australian men to “give wrinkly scrotums the sack.”

The experience of a man called Sean*, however, although ostensibly positive, highlights why the trend has been slow to gain momentum.

Generously donating his time (and testicles) to news.com.au, Sean, whose name has been changed for fairly obvious reasons, got Scrotoxed for journalism.

This is how it went down.

“After having Sean apply some numbing cream to his jiggly bits,” news.com.au reports, “Dr Oates proceeded to inject Sean’s scrotum 55 times with the muscle relaxant.”

“I think I felt maybe two little pinches… Before I knew it, it was over.”

Sean

Afterwards, Sean felt a little numb “down there” for a couple of days—but overall, not too bad. Then, a week later, “it was less wrinkly and red… fuller and smoother.”

More importantly, when Sean took his shiny new scrotum “out on the town,” he reportedly received “very positive feedback” from a female acquaintance, leading him to make the following comments.

“Going forward, I’m hoping the word will spread far and wide throughout the land and my phone will start buzzing from adventurous females who want to see.”

Sean

But although Sean dealt with the ordeal experience like a champion (and got a bunch of positive feedback), we doubt many guys will sign up to get needled 55 times in the scrotum, especially when you consider that the positive effects are only temporary.

There is a reason the surgery is ‘Cinderella-esque’; when the clock strikes 12 – or when the Scrotox wears off (at around the nine-month mark) – Sean’s plump pumpkins will turn back into dried prunes.

Also: anyone considering the procedure should understand the safety implications of what they’re getting themselves into.

As Gotham Plastic Surgery surgeon Dr Douglas S. Steinbrech told Metro last year, these types of procedures rarely go wrong. But if they do, the Botox could travel throughout your body, potentially leading to difficulty swallowing, a change in your voice, drooping of the eyelids and even respiratory problems.

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If you’ve been living under a rock this weekend then you would have missed the news that Tiger Woods just won the Masters Tournament after a historic 11 year comeback. It’s a story worthy of a biographic film…but we’re not here to talk about that.

The real winner of one of the world’s biggest golfing tournaments? Woods’ high-performance Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Sea-Dweller created to honour the deep sea documentary work of James Cameron. Now the first question that comes to our mind is: “What the…?”

Golf is a prestigious sport which watchmakers like Rolex have long been associated with, but to see a bonafide diver’s watch alongside a green jacket is surprising even for us. As an ambassador for Rolex one would think Woods would have opted for something a little more…aesthetically fitting – a Rolex Daytona, Datejust or GMT, perhaps? But no.

The star of the show was a robust and chunky diver’s watch from the Crown which you can actually buy for AU$16,800. Not a bad proposition at all considering the hype surrounding all the other Rolex pieces these days. So let’s take a closer look at this marvellous diving timepiece which ironically captured the hearts of golfers today.

The Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Sea-Dweller first debuted back in 2014 but has since seen an update in 2018 along with other Sea-Dweller pieces. The most prominent feature of the watch is a blue-black gradient dial which mimics the deep sea as one descends. Following closely behind is the 3,900m water-resistant rating – not as hardcore as Cameron’s submarine which boasts a 12,000 metre depth rating but still sufficient nonetheless.

The third point worth mentioning is the fact that it’s a big watch. At 17.7mm thick, 44mm wide and 5mm of sapphire crystal over the dial, one would wonder how well it sits under the jacket cuff. Whilst the body and Oyster-style bracelet is 904L stainless steel, the titanium caseback should help with keeping off some mass.

But hey, the guy just won what’s arguably the biggest game of his career so he can wear what he damn feels. You do you Tiger, you do you.

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From Timex to Seiko to Victorinox, these badass military watches are just as committed to survival as you are, making them your ideal accessory when the outbreak of flesh-hungry former humans hits.

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Sure, Brisbane may be famous for its youthful zeal, year-round sun and smokin’ hot… pavements, but where’s a bloke to get a haircut? Fortunately, with a new crop of top barbers making waves (and fades) in Queensland’s metropolitan mecca, you no longer need to fly to Sydney or Melbourne to get a world-class cut.

Although we suffered a 1990’s follicular-hangover well into the 2000s, a glance around your local watering hole proves we’ve finally snapped out of it. It’s 2019 and, as long as you don’t go full hipster, there’s never been a more exciting time to own a scalp.

Here are the best places to kill the fuzzies and fizz your follicles in Brisbane.

Pure Man

Address:

121 Albert St, Brisbane, 4000

Phone:

07 3012 7990

Opening Hours:

Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday: 10am – 7pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

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Widely regarded as one of the, if not the, best barbershop in Brisbane, Pure Men offers as close to a luxurious feeling for guys without them feeling weird about it. The team are well-versed in traditional barbering techniques, but being the 21st century, put their own modern spin on them.

Not only can you walk out with a fresh new trim, but you can also put yourself through a full grooming regime to leave your skin looking great too.

The Emporium Barber

Address:

4/1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, 4006

Phone:

04 7850 0055

Opening Hours:

Monday – Tuesday: 7am – 6pm
Wednesday – Friday: 7am – 8pm
Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 4pm

Book Online

The Emporium Barber flung open its doors in 2012 in response to the severe lack of genuinely good barbershops in Australia. Fortitude Valley is where that first shop could be found, and the company has seen enough custom to warrant opening two more locations in Brisbane and one in Bondi Beach, Sydney.

Not only does each Emporium Barber location offer sublime cuts and fades, but they also make sure to serve you with a mouth-watering coffee as soon as you arrive.

Twin Palms Barbershop

Address:

60 James St, Fortitude Valley, 4006

Phone:

07 3254 3408

Opening Hours:

Monday: 9am – 7pm
Tuesday – Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
Thursday: 8am – 8pm
Friday: 7am – 8pm
Saturday: 7am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm

Twin Palms is an effortlessly cool barbershop with a strong focus on customer service and convenience. To that end, the shop has long working hours so you can always be sure you’ll find time to pay the team a visit. And you’re going to want to, because not only will you be subjected to an incredibly clean and razor-sharp cut, but you’ll even be treated to a complimentary whiskey or craft beer from local Green Beacon Brewing Co. Cheers to that.

Jimmy Rod’s

Address:

167 Albert Street, Brisbane, 4000

Phone:

07 3012 9106

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Jimmy Rod’s isn’t a singular shop in Brisbane, nor is it just one or two dotted about the city. What started in 2003 has become a fully-fledged chain of barbershops with no less than ten locations (we could only pick one to mention the address of) spread between Brisbane CBD and the wider Brisbane area, there’s even a shop in Melbourne, such is the demand.

Not only does each Jimmy Rod’s shop offer guys a slick and stylish haircut that’s worth every very competitively priced cent, but they are a place for guys to just hang out and be guys.

The Electric Chair

Address:

1/126 Adelaide St, Brisbane City, 4000

Phone:

07 3229 0330

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed

The Electric Chair proudly claims its team of master barbers are the best in the business and ever since 2013, have provided the gents of Brisbane with a one-stop-shop for all things male grooming, although naturally, haircuts take centre stage. Each cut comes with a free drink and a hot towel for that extra TLC touch, and each store provides a chilled out vibe for guys to kick back before being electrified (not literally) as soon as they sit in front of the mirror.

Blackwood Barbers

Address:

8/40 Blackwood St, Mitchelton, 4053

Phone:

07 3855 8855

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 7.30am – 2pm
Sunday: Closed

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Blackwood Barbers is one of Brisbane’s foremost follicular establishments, as it not just offers a first-class barbering service, but it has a comprehensive range of professional grooming products too, which the team are more than happy to recommend along with styling advice. For the more follicular-endowed gentleman, Blackwood even offer eyebrow, ear and nostril waxing, should you think you’re tough enough to withstand the pain.

Esquire Male Grooming

Address:

Shop 4, 19-23 Cribb St, Milton, 4064

Phone:

07 3369 3063

Opening Hours

Monday –  Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

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Esquire Male Grooming has been a mainstay in the Brisbane barbershop scene since 2004 when the Milton location started rescuing guys from dodgy hairdos. A second location can now be found in the CBD for those looking for a pre- or post-work trim. Esquire prides itself on the quality of service you receive, with services ranging from a simple buzz cut through to a full cut and beard trim.

Col Nayler

Address:

Queens Plaza Shopping Centre City, Shop TGL, 38 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, 4000

Phone:

07 3857 6064 (All General Enquiries)

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 4.30pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Col Nayler has been cutting the hair of the guys of Brisbane ever since the 1950s, so it’s fair to say it’s cemented itself a reputation. The company has even come as far as to open its own headquarters complete with a training room and warehouse to stock grooming and styling products, which are used and sold in-store and online.

It’s a no-fuss barbershop too, with all the traditional services offered, but if there’s something in particular you’re after, it’s best to call to find out which location is best suited to your needs. Otherwise, head into any store with ease, as there’s no need to book.

Tony’s Chop Shop

Address:

Shop 21 Coorparoo Square, 26 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo, 4151

Phone:

0413 617 845

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Tony’s Chop Shop is what you might call a breath of nostalgia in an era of man buns and ‘masculine’ face moisturisers. It’s run by a compassionate and enthusiastic barber named Tony, who is all about giving guys the haircut they want in an environment that is welcoming and full of banter. The rest of the team is just as devoted to the art of barbering and all will provide a service that’s worth paying for.

Tommy Two Blades

Address:

101 Commercial Road, Teneriffe, 4005

Phone:

043 4577 364

Opening Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 8am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed

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Tommy Two Blades is a barbershop with a team who are always up for a laugh and a beer, but one that also serves up haircuts that are fresher than fresh. If coloured hair is your bag then senior barber Sami is on-hand to oblige, or if you’re in need of some facial waxing then it’s also the perfect place to book in.

Bare Bones Barbershop

Address:

602 Wynnum Rd, Morningside, 4170

Phone:

07 3899 6995

Opening Hours:

Monday – Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday: 9am – 7pm
Thursday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 8am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

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