Gatekeeping, misogyny and sexism are prevalent within science-fiction communities and fanbases. Refusing to acknowledge a character’s power is just a symptom of these sexist behaviors.

The concept of himbos has become popularized because it is the antithesis of toxic masculinity — all the masculinity without the toxicity. Himbos show us that masculinity can be healthy, and is not intrinsically linked to aggressive traits. And that is exactly why himbos are so important.