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'Kenergy' is the male mental-health movement of the moment. How 'Barbie' is challenging what being a ‘real man’ means.
"Kenergy symbolizes a more fluid, less restrictive expression of masculinity," says mental health experts.
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Barbie Debuts New Ken Dolls With Dad-Bods and Man-Buns
Leonardo DiCaprio, and all those in possession of “dad-bods,” now have a little bit of representation in the doll world. The nation’s largest toymaker Mattel announced on Tuesday that they will be producing new versions of Ken — Barbie’s lifelong companion — and these new Kens will have a slightly different look. The new models come in two different body types dubbed “slim” and “broad.” Mattel will also diversify Ken’s look with six new molded hairstyles (including cornrows and an on-trend man
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There’s a Guy Trying to Look Like a Ken Doll — and It’s Not Going Well
The quest for imagined perfection can be cruel.
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Curvy Barbie Needs Dadbod Ken
Wouldn’t Ken look great with a little more meat on his bones? There are three new Barbie body types — curvy, tall, and petite — to make room for in the Dream House, and their addition to the plastic world has been celebrated. So while Barbie and Ken have been together for decades and show no signs of splitting, perhaps it’s time her other half had some updates as well. For years, women and girls have been advocating for additional Barbies that more closely resemble women and girls.
