Real Talk : Can Innuendos be uncomfortable to some Guys?

Innuendos can be awkward. It might surprise you, but not every guy loves the wink-wink, nudge-nudge jokes. Some men find them fun, sure, but others?

Not so much.

Let’s talk about why innuendos might not always land well and why some guys feel uncomfortable when things get too suggestive.

I’ve seen this with my own friends. Some laugh it off, but a few guys tense up or give a nervous chuckle.

So, why do some men feel weird when conversations get loaded with innuendo?

Here’s what I’ve noticed, and it might give you some fresh perspective.

Why Innuendos Can Be Awkward

It Feels Like Pressure

Imagine this: you’re joking around, and someone drops an innuendo.

For some guys, this can feel like instant pressure.

They might think they’re expected to react in a certain way — laugh it off, flirt back, or take it seriously.

For some men, this is no big deal.

But others? They feel uncomfortable.

“Not Every Guy Is Wired for That,” my friend Mike once said.

Mike’s more on the quiet side, and he admitted he’s not a…