Also I fundamentally think that when we’re talking masculinity and masks you absolutely HAVE to bring up condoms as a comparison. Because it’s not just about “looking weak,” it’s also about *not wanting to sacrifice your own physical comfort*.

Why else would all these right wing types be tweeting shit out about how masks are making them suffocate and cutting off their oxygen? They don’t like the physical sensation of a mask, and exaggerate that. It’s the same as dudes not liking the physical sensation of a condom.

People keep framing this as being about risk taking and strength, but it truly is about prioritizing your own pleasure over other people’s safety as well. JUST LIKE CONDOMS.