Man's two-minute explanation of menopause goes viral, wins praise from women

A short educational video by David Maher is gaining widespread attention for its unique approach to explaining menopause, specifically targeting men. The video, which begins with Maher stating, "I'm about to mansplain menopause... Not because women don’t get it. Because the men in their lives don’t have a clue what’s happening to the woman they love," has resonated with many.

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I’m about to mansplain menopause… Not because women don’t get it. Because the men in their lives don’t have a clue what’s happening to the woman they love.

Maher, who identifies as a menopause and hormonal health educator, uses a compelling analogy to illustrate the complex hormonal shifts. He compares the female body to a large company where three crucial directors, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, suddenly resign. Estrogen, described as the CEO, oversees numerous bodily functions including skin, hair, bones, brain, heart, mood, memory, and libido. Progesterone is likened to a director ensuring safety and peace, while testosterone is the chief engineer responsible for building muscle, bone, and energy.

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Imagine your body is a company where three directors have been running the whole system for 40 years. And then one day, without warning, all three leave. No handover, no replacement. That's menopause.

"When she leaves, the whole system starts to fall apart," Maher explains regarding estrogen's departure. He further elaborates on progesterone's absence, stating, "When she leaves, alarms go off every night at three in the morning." The departure of testosterone, the engineer, means "nothing is renewed anymore." This vivid comparison aims to demystify the experience for men, highlighting that their partners are not being difficult but are undergoing significant physiological changes due to drastically reduced hormone levels.

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Estrogen is the CEO. She takes care of skin, hair, bones, brain, heart, mood, memory, libido, and sleep. When she leaves, the whole system starts to fall apart.

Women have widely praised the video in the comments, with many suggesting it should be shown to every partner. The educator's direct address to men, acknowledging their potential lack of understanding, has been particularly appreciated. Maher's approach offers a clear, relatable explanation that moves beyond common misconceptions, emphasizing the need for medical support and understanding rather than simple comfort.

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Progesterone is described as the director in charge of safety and peace. When she leaves, alarms go off every night at three in the morning.