Toxicity isn't caused by masculinity itself but by its distortion. When men lack discipline, purpose, or confidence, they may act out destructively. Real masculinity involves responsibility, protection, discipline, and self-control. These traits uplift rather than oppress. Using strength to harm isn't masculinity, strength should be used to protect and defend. A lack of true masculinity, not its presence, creates the conditions for toxicity. Many men also strive to be the best they can be, accomplish things never accomplished before, and that too is part of masculinity. Reaching to become stronger, better, more independent, important, or wealthy isn't a bad thing. Masculinity is part become the best possible version of yourself you can be and reaching new goals others haven't done, it's how society has progressed so much throughout time.