Take part in Movember with LOVE AND VIBES!

Movember was created in 2003 by two Australians who wanted to bring moustaches back into style. Noticing that moustaches could be a real conversation starter, and that men tend to take less care of their health than women, they decided to raise money to donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Movember is a worldwide charity event that lasts the entire month of November. Movember participants let their moustaches grow throughout the month of November to raise awareness and funds for research focusing on men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide prevention.

Twenty years after its creation, Movember is now celebrated in 22 countries by 5 million participants. It has raised about £750 million and has funded over 1,250 men's health initiatives.

It's easy to take part in Movember with LOVE AND VIBES! For every prostate massager purchased in our shop, we pledge to donate £2 to the fight against prostate and testicular cancer.

Of course, you can also donate directly to the Movember Foundation.

The month of November and the Movember movement make this the perfect occasion to discuss men's health issues with those around you:

1. Prostate cancer is the #1 male cancer in the UK.
2. Men are more likely to develop cancer than women.
3. Male suicide rates are three times as high as female rates.

While you should have a prostate exam done by a medical professional every year from 50 years old on, you can also perform a self-exam of your testicles at home. Here is the LOVE AND VIBES guide to examining your testicles:

Check for any bumps, swelling, or pain. Your testicles should be smooth, firm and sensitive, but not painful. If something doesn't seem right, consult a doctor.

On top of supporting male cancer research, Movember is a time to discuss men's health, which is often a neglected subject!