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How many articles do you think there are that advise men on how best to attract the fairer sex? And how many of those recommend the total sanitisation of your place, removing anything that may offend a delicate nature? Shit, if we’re honest, there are quite a few of them on this blog! But where are the articles for the man who has no intention of receiving female visitors? The man who, when it comes to the game of love, only plays away from home? Not all males succumbed to the feminist backlash that blighted the Noughties, and many still refuse to let any cushion through their front door unless it’s of the ‘Whoopee’ variety. For these stalwarts, here’s a list of products guaranteed to turn any pad into a chick repellent: Read the rest of this entry »

Unless you are an unfortunate who happens to be allergic to alcohol, the chances are you’ve drunk to excess at some point. We all have stories to tell, often involving phrases like “…then I woke up in an alley”, “…no idea where my keys were”, and “…turns out she had a cock”. Therefore, with your well-being in mind, Mantality supplies the following gadgets to ensure you make it home with all your bones intact. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, we still can’t find one that determines whether your date is carrying a little extra downstairs! Read the rest of this entry »

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If you followed our advice in the last blog post, then you should be fully prepared for the start of the Rugby World Cup. While the watching of sport can indeed be a solo activity, it’s much more fun to get the beers in and invite some friends to join you. It’s even better to have something other than national pride riding on the outcome of the matches. And so, we give you the Mantality Rugby World Cup drinking game. At this point that we are supposed to suggest playing the game with soft drinks, not alcohol… but where’s the enjoyment in that? No, this game is meant to be played with beer, so arm yourself with a beer keg, a cooler, and/or a bottle opener and the following rules: Read the rest of this entry »

Unbelievably, it’s already four whole years since the South African rugby team held aloft the Webb Ellis Cup in the Stade de France. This time around, although the Springboks aren’t expected to defend their title successfully - the All Blacks are clear tournament favourites - that won’t stop millions of fans tuning in to support their team. For the majority of these spectators, match viewing will be a simple - and boring - television/armchair combo. For you, though, Mantality has sourced these five amazing products to make your Rugby World Cup 2011 a memorable experience. Read the rest of this entry »

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For anyone who has seen The Bucket List, starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, we’re sorry. That’s two hours you aren’t getting back. However, should you find out that your life is coming to a premature end, what to do with the time remaining? Many people take the well-trodden path to the Pyramids or Grand Canyon, but what’s the point when the views are only a mouse-click away? It’s true that pictures cannot capture the full might of these wonders, but the brain adapts to the real thing within five minutes anyway. When time is so precious, you’re missing nothing.

Instead, why not lead the Grim Reaper a merry dance through these five activities? They involve sex, adrenaline, alcohol, food and sport; everything that is dear to a man’s heart, in doses large enough to make it explode. Far from fearing the Reaper, anyone who manages this lot will be praying He catches up!

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In a recent article article, Mantality exposed one or two lesser known home truths about the fairer sex. To keep the balance, this post lists four lies that men tell on a regular basis in the mistaken belief that they’ll get away with it. Guess what, we don’t. Almost all women know they’re lies, but just can’t be bothered making a fuss. Unfortunately, the average male, having as much empathy as a garden fence, then feels emboldened enough to go onto the next whopper. Meanwhile, the girl just thinks he’s a prick.

So, unless you’re talking to someone who ought to be locked up for their own protection, stay away from the following pearls of bullshit. Read the rest of this entry »

By Krista Weger for Mantality.co.za

We’ve all seen (and envied) those men who draw crowds by the virtue of their speaking finesse alone.  They may not be particularly attractive or wealthy, but one thing is for certain - they’ve got the magic of fine conversation to get people focused on their every word.  Although some men might have an innate charm or suave demeanor, learning how to hold a conversation is just as much a skill as it is an art.  And as for any skill, practice can make perfect.  Use the five keys below to enhance your confidence, cultivate savvy dialog, and improve your ability to speak to anyone about anything.

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By Ryan Lee Hancocks for Mantality.co.za

At some point in every man’s life he has contemplated making his own beer. Well that day has come, as an increasing number of SA guys begin to enjoy the art of beer-making. The cost and space requirements are amazingly low for such an intriguing hobby; all it really demands is time, patience and passion to start making your own premium brews. Read the rest of this entry »

Being a quintessential city boy and also being quite fond of electricity and running water, it’s hard to think why one (living in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg) would ever need to go on a Basics of Bush Survival Course.

The course spans 1.5 days with 2 nights camping out under the stars in hammocks. You wouldn’t think it, but these hammocks are surprisingly comfortable to sleep in and the overhead fly sheet provides shelter from the elements. Elements which we experienced in all their glory when the heavens opened up and the wind howled through the trees as it bucketed down – the likes of which were mighty impressive.  Now supposedly we’re all in a survival situation here. But none of us remembered our training, so instead of fashioning containers from the everyday items at the ready to collect all this valuable rainwater, for the gruelling “days” ahead – all that could be seen (and heard) was frenzied hysteria followed by some high pitched shrieking from the men stampeding to the shelter of their cars desperately clutching at their last bit of dry bedding. Read the rest of this entry »

While the place may just be a tad unconventional, the gym is actually a good place to expand your social network and get lucky with women. Why is that, you ask. There is a plethora of reasons: first, the women are working out, and a woman who is health-conscious and keeps herself in fighting shape is a keeper. Second, the ladies are usually clad in sports bras, which leave very little for imagination. And third, you have just had an intense workout, and your bulging muscles and poppy veins consummate a very masculine image. Knowing you look pretty good, you exude great confidence and this ups your chance of scoring with the ladies.

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