How Women Can Join the Movember Conversation

Men’s health isn’t just a men’s issue — it’s a family issue, a relationship issue, and ultimately, a human issue. Behind every man who gets checked, opens up, or asks for help, there’s often a woman who encouraged him to.

As Movember continues to shine a light on men’s mental and physical health, women have an equally vital role to play — not from the sidelines, but right in the conversation. Here’s how.

1. Start the Conversation (and Keep It Real)

Let’s face it: men don’t always open up easily. Sometimes, it takes a safe space and a genuine question like, “How have you really been feeling lately?” to break the silence.

Encouraging open dialogue around mental health or routine check-ups doesn’t have to be awkward or preachy — it can be as simple as checking in during dinner or while on a drive. Those small, consistent conversations can literally save lives.

2. Learn the Facts About Men’s Health

Knowledge is power — and compassion grows with understanding. Take time to learn about prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s mental health issues, which are the core focus of Movember.

Knowing the symptoms, risk factors, and early warning signs can help you encourage the men in your life to get screened, seek help, or open up without shame.

3. Participate in the Movement

Who says you need facial hair to join the cause? Women around the world are taking part in creative ways:

• Join fundraising events or host your own “Mo-ment.”
• Move for Movember: walk, run, or cycle 60 km to honour the 60 men lost to suicide every hour worldwide.
• Share awareness posts online — your voice might reach someone who needs it.

Your participation makes the movement more inclusive — a community effort instead of a men-only club.

4. Be the Nudge (Lovingly, of Course)

Let’s be real, sometimes, men skip check-ups like they’re optional. That’s where you come in. Encourage them to book that annual screening, see the therapist, or talk to their doctor.

It’s not nagging — it’s nurturing. Think of it as planting little seeds of care that eventually grow into habits.

5. Lead by Example

Talk openly about your own health. Model what it looks like to prioritise wellness — mental, emotional, and physical. When men see that vulnerability isn’t weakness, they’re more likely to mirror it.

Healthy conversations are contagious. Start one, and it spreads.

6. Amplify Male Voices and Stories

Support the men who are already speaking up. Share their content, engage with their work, or invite them to platforms where their message can reach more people. Movember thrives on storytelling — and your amplification gives those stories momentum.

7. Keep the Energy Beyond November

Yes, Movember is a month-long movement, but men’s health is a year-round commitment. Continue encouraging wellness checks, emotional openness, and healthy lifestyles long after the moustaches have been shaved off.

Men may grow the moustaches, but women help grow the movement. From encouraging check-ups to keeping the conversation alive, women are the unsung co-pilots of men’s wellness journeys.

So this November, don’t just cheer from the sidelines. Lean in, speak up, and remind the men in your life that taking care of themselves isn’t optional. It’s essential.