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The average bachelor’s kitchen is more likely to attract flies than fly-girls, often snatching defeat from the jaws of victory when bringing the latter home for the first time. It’s hard to fathom but, when it comes to cleanliness, women are fussy creatures who will make a sharp exit if there are new cultures evolving in the washing-up bowl. A regular cleaning regimen is essential and, for extra kudos, you can always scatter the following gadgets around the kitchen. They are cool enough to raise an eyebrow without screaming that you’re a fan of musical theatre: 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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So, your partner’s birthday is rapidly approaching, and you can no more think of a suitable present than you can account for Justin Bieber’s continuing success. It’s safe to say that every man who has ever been in a relationship has experienced this, but the rich ones just throw money at someone else to do the shopping. For the rest of us, here are a few tips that ought to prevent all the tears and hysteria. Well, hers anyway. Read the rest of this entry »

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From time immemorial, religious leaders and parents have been warning teenagers about the perils of self-pleasure. These tales of blindness and hairy palms do nothing to stop the average male expending enough energy to power Brazil, but it is several years before he is mature enough to see the nay-sayers for what they really are: fucking hypocrites. Ever since man evolved an opposable thumb, he’s been using it to make Jesus sad. As a tool-maker, he’s also been busy making the act more pleasurable for his own tool, in ways like these: Read the rest of this entry »

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Have you ever wondered why a seemingly innocent statement can turn your better half from a bundle of loveliness into a fire-breathing dragon? One moment you’re all over each other like a rash, the next she’s throwing plates. And, as you’re dodging lethal crockery, we guarantee the following words are flashing across your mind: Read the rest of this entry »

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There comes a time in nearly every man’s life when he realises that women are not going to be throwing themselves at him on a daily basis. For most of us, it’s a week after we start being interested in them in the first place. This means that anyone willing to go out with you should be treated as if they are the last woman on earth. Who knows, commit any of the following heinous dating crimes and, for you, she just might be! Read the rest of this entry »

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Not so long ago, if someone had called you a Metrosexual then you wouldn’t have known what they were talking about. These days, saying that a man “looks after himself” is a euphemism no more, and many women have come to expect a guy to be well-groomed. However, just like everything else in life, you can have too much of a good thing. Personal appearance is, well, personal, but if you follow this advice you won’t go far wrong. Read the rest of this entry »

From online to offline - you can now find us in the real world too - and may be pleased to know that we’ve recently moved into new premises here in Fourways: the heart of Jo’burg north. This means that you can now come pop in to collect your manly goodies the very same day they are ordered! Read the rest of this entry »

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If there’s one thing women find hard to understand about men, apart from why we grab our balls so much, it’s the unconditional love of gadgets. They don’t seem to realise that without the need to pick something up and find out what it does there would be no fire. There would also be no weaponry, no tools and, by logical extension, no shoes. Despite this, there’ll be no gratitude the next time you’re gently caressing a 3D-TV, so why not make life a little easier with one of these miracles? Read the rest of this entry »