Man Cave
From The D Archives
A man cave (also sometimes mantuary) is a male sanctuary, such as a specially equipped garage, spare bedroom, media room, den, or basement.
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Design
Man caves can be equipped with accessories such as refrigerators,vending machines,putting greens, giant TVs, musical instruments, pool tables, and entertainment centers. A man cave may also be fitted out with a bar, and may display sports memorabilia. Upscale sports-themed furnishings are also available to outfit a man cave. These rooms are also often decorated by the male, with little-to-no female influence.
Purpose
A man cave is loosely a male-only space to retreat to, watch sports matches, or play video games. According to psychiatrist and author Scott Haltzman, it is important for a man to have a place to call his own, referring to a male area to retreat to. Some psychologists claim that a man cave can provide refuge from stressful surroundings and be beneficial to marriage.
Personal observations
Well, let me tell you what. This whole goddamn apartment is a man cave, and it has been one for just about as long as I can remember. Aside from that, though - the term "man cave" sounds like some sort of a prehistoric gay bar.
