The concept of toxic masculinity is an oxymoron because masculinity is a positive social construct that should be defined by providing, protecting, and procreating.

“I don't think there is such a thing as toxic masculinity. There's cruelty. There's abuse of power. There's violence. But toxic and masculinity are oxymorons.”

Traditional masculine societal norms discourage men from communicating their vulnerabilities, which leads to unresolved emotional struggles.

“the challenge is most men have not been taught how to effectively communicate their shame their guilt their insecurities”