It is true: psychologists can talk about Kenergy as well. It is more than simply bleaching your hair and rollerblading, although those are both tell-tale signs of Kenergy. Kenergy is about being secure in yourself and being okay with not always being the center of attention. According to psychologist Mark Travers on Forbes, “In a world where Barbie can be anything she wants to be and Ken can only be Ken, he’s happy to be along for the ride.” Men who are in relationships with women are often put down or ridiculed for letting a woman take the lead, but a major factor in having Kenergy is having no shame in standing back while a woman shines. Furthermore, Kenergy is being comfortable with tapping into your more feminine side. Travers claims that a man who cares this deeply about his appearance and who is so unabashed about his unconventional fashion choices may invite ridicule due to society’s strict rules for masculinity. However, Ken’s effortless Kenergy seems to circumvent this stigma. In our society, men often experience anxiety when expressing stereotypically feminine traits, but Ken embraces it with gusto. Okay. Now we have covered what Kenergy is, but how does one find their own Kenergy?

There are some basic signs of Kenergy that can be spotted in the wild. Neon clothes, rollerblading, bleached blonde hair, and matching couple outfits to name a few. How can one spot Kenergy without the obvious brightly colored fashion choices? There are small habits such as respect and kindness, but it can also go further than that. Maybe it is having clear and healthy communication with others, stepping back when someone else deserves the limelight and being there to support others. More signs of Kenergy are showing up on time, listening and giving appropriate responses, and respecting boundaries. A much larger sign of Kenergy is breaking gender norms, although that one is not as common. The more of these signs someone shows, the higher their Kenergy level is.