The TikTok Channel Telling Male Athletes to Love Each Other

The podcast explores the intersection of masculinity, mental health, and sex education through the lens of a TikTok account called "Sex Ed for Guys," created by Colby College students. Mitch and Jack, two student-athletes, discuss their efforts to provide a healthy perspective on topics often distorted by social media, such as mental health and body image. Chris Maichin, another student-athlete, shares his experience as a gay man on a lacrosse team and the importance of creating a culture of vulnerability within hyper-masculine environments. Professor Adam Howard, the faculty mentor, recounts his personal journey and how it led him to mentor young men, aiming to address issues like sexual violence and entitlement within athletic programs by fostering open communication and mutual respect.