Rappers are the New Wusses

50 Cent to launch his own skin care line

The Candy Shop singer - who already has a G Unit clothing range - has reportedly put his music career on hold to focus on the new products, designed for men who like to be "pampered". The line will include a moisturiser and night creams.

My last husband didn't have pierced ears or even wear any jewelry except his wedding band. In fact, I can't imagine any of my deceased husbands in bras, stay-ups or wearing moisturiser. I admit I am conservative - I still haven't adjusted to tattoos being manifestations of modern pop culture and find the sight of them rather jarring. I expect it's the whole 'mark of the dead thing', which is, psychologically speaking, rather off-putting for me.

I'm trying to see the upside in this 'new man' thingy for my daughter's sake – but its hard. Bras, nylons, garters, now make-up - at the rate things are going I am going to be a whole lot more 'manly' than any potential sons-in-law.

Blurring the lines and bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase 'men's undies

Early Saturday morning water burst from my kitchen and living room ceilings. Apparently, my upstairs neighbor got a portable washing machine and was still working out the kinks on how to use it - such as turning off the machine when the kitchen sink overflows. This is the second time my flat has been flooded in a week.

Subsequently, I have been without all kinds of modern conveniences waiting for the wiring to dry out in the walls but imagine my surprise when I realized just how far out of touch I have been…first it was a Japanese company producing a line of bras for men. Now, I discover there is an American company producing nylons, stay ups and garter belts just for men. Comfilon:

Versatility in summertime! Our trademark Microfabric™ material is ideal for warmer weather. With 5 colors from which to choose, you can’t go wrong! Order them in a skin-matching color for an invisible cool barefoot or bare leg look or in a contrasting color for a sheer socks look. This silky style of male stockings provides a medium level of compression, effectively massaging and energizing your legs all day. The fabric of these men's thigh highs is soft and luxurious, providing superb comfort and great durability.

Will there ever be another generation of young women who will not cringe when someone asks – what does a Scotsman wear under his kilt?

I suppose that is just another rule to add to my dating rules series – thou shall not date men a) who have longer hair than you, b) who wear the same bra-size, or c) who wear the same sized stay-ups.

New Dating Rules

When I was younger I really didn't have any hard and fast rules for dating men in which I articulated much beyond 'never date a Cohen' (to keep my grandfather happy) and I wouldn't date men whose hair was longer then mine. Last weekend my daughter came home from university seeking dating wisdom, and thanks to Japanese innovation, I just discovered a new rule to add to her list. Reuters:

TOKYO (Reuters) - Who said bras are only for women? A Japanese online lingerie retailer is selling bras for cross-dressing men and they've quickly become one of its most popular items.

Since launching two weeks ago on Rakuten, a major Japanese web shopping mall, the Wishroom shop has sold over 300 men's bras for 2,800 yen ($30) each. The shop also stocks men's panties, as well as lingerie for women.

"I like this tight feeling. It feels good," Wishroom representative Masayuki Tsuchiya told Reuters as he modeled the bra, which can be worn discreetly under men's clothing. Wishroom Executive Director Akiko Okunomiya said she was surprised at the number of men who were looking for their inner woman.

"I think more and more men are becoming interested in bras. Since we launched the men's bra, we've been getting feedback from customers saying 'wow, we'd been waiting for this for such a long time'," she said. But the bra, available in black, pink and white, is not an easy sell for all men.

New Rule: Never date a man whose bra size is bigger than yours.

x/p: Dust my Broom