Menoporsch: what "menopause" and "Porsche" have in common

 The topic at hand pertains to an intriguing and often overlooked phenomenon known as Menoporsche. This is a term that has been introduced into the Russian language, thanks to the American periodical Esquire, and it is a combination of two distinct concepts: menopause and Porsche. While these two concepts may appear to be unrelated, they are in fact quite similar in many ways.

At its core, Menoporsche is a reaction that many men experience as they grow older and begin to confront the reality of their own mortality. In an effort to stave off the effects of aging and maintain a sense of vitality, many men turn to the purchase of expensive cars, such as the Porsche, and engage in relationships with younger women. This behavior has been the subject of much analysis and scrutiny, with experts from various fields of medicine and psychology weighing in on the matter.

Sigmund Freud, the famous Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, was one of the first to explore the phenomenon of Menoporsche in his 1936 work "The Ego and Defense Mechanisms". He observed that men often resort to sublimation and other defense mechanisms in order to cope with the psychological and emotional challenges of aging.

Over the years, the cult of youth that has come to dominate modern society has only served to exacerbate the problem of Menoporsche. This has led to a growing body of research from gerontologists, psychologists, and other experts in the field of medicine, all seeking to better understand the root causes and potential solutions to this complex issue.

One such researcher is Martha Ketro, an Israeli writer and psychologist who has written extensively on the topic of aging. In her publications, she debunks the myth that men have an easier time with old age than women do. She cites classic standards and common behavior patterns among men of a certain age, such as divorcing their wives, purchasing expensive cars, and engaging in relationships with younger women. However, Ketro argues that these behaviors are often misguided and ultimately ineffective, leading to bitterness, aggression, and other negative outcomes that only serve to accelerate the aging process.

J. Coleman, a criminologist psychologist, has also conducted research on Menoporsche, focusing specifically on the defensive mechanisms that men use to cope with the challenges of aging. He has identified a number of defense mechanisms, such as denial of reality, introjection, compensation, and sublimation, which often lead to external expressions of aggression and sometimes even criminal behavior.

Meanwhile, G. B. Karaichikova, a member of the professional community "All Psychologists", has differentiated five basic personality traits that are common among elderly patients. These include the constructive or dependent type, which is relatively easy to treat and adapt to age changes, as well as the defensive, aggressive-accusatory, and accusatory types, which often require more comprehensive and long-term intervention.

Despite the challenges posed by Menoporsche, there are ways to cope with aging that can help individuals maintain a sense of vitality and enjoy every stage of their lives without falling into pathology. One such way is the approach taken by Academician Nikolai Amosov, who conducted an experiment on himself to stop the aging process. He found that by engaging in measured physical and mental activity, individuals can not only slow down the aging process but also learn to accept and enjoy every stage of their lives.