What is Movember?

MOVEMBER: MORE THAN A MUSTACHE

Every November, men across the country put down their razor, grow out their mustache, and start real conversations around men’s health. Yes, the time has come for Movember to once again make its mark! It's part movement, part mission, and it’s redefining what it means to take care of yourself and the men around you.

Movember is about much more than facial hair. It’s a call to action. A reminder that being strong also means being proactive, about your body, your mind, and your wellbeing. It’s about showing up, checking in, and breaking the silence that’s kept too many men from getting the help they need.

The mustache? That’s the spark. It’s a visible badge of commitment, a simple statement that says, I’m part of something bigger. Every “mo” helps raise awareness, funds, and conversations that fuel early detection, mental health support, and lifesaving research.

A BRIEF HISTORY

It started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, where a few friends were joking about bringing back the mustache while at the same time doing some good. That small idea became a global movement. By 2004, Movember had taken off across Australia and New Zealand, and it kept moving from continent to continent.

Today, Movember is the leading global charity for men’s health, inspiring millions of men to grow, talk, and act. The focus:

• Prostate Cancer
• Testicular Cancer
• Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

WHY IT MATTERS

Prostate Cancer
One of the most common cancers in men, yet too many skip checkups or delay talking to their doctor. Early detection can save lives.

Testicular Cancer
It’s the most common cancer in young men. Knowing your body and speaking up if something feels off can make all the difference.

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Men are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges and suicide, often because of stigma or the belief that “real men don’t talk about it.” It’s time to change that.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Grow a mustache. Start a conversation. When someone asks, “What’s with the mustache?”, you’ve got your opening. Awareness leads to action, and action saves lives.

At Gage for Men, we believe that how you look is connected to how you live. Grooming is self-care, confidence, and strength and Movember embodies that. By sharing knowledge, encouraging checkups, and standing behind the movement, we help redefine what modern masculinity looks like.

We support more than great style. We support men showing up for their health, their families, and themselves.

THE TAKEAWAY

Movember may have started as a fun mustache challenge, but it’s become something powerful: a movement changing the way men approach health. Its message is simple: grow a mustache, start a conversation, and take action.

So, this November, join in. Grow your “mo.” Support someone who does. Talk about men’s health, all year long.

Looking good matters. Feeling good, living well, and being here, well - that’s what matters most.