Straight Edge, SXE, or edge, is a subculture that started in the hardcore / punk scene and then swept into many other subcultures over time. While there is no specific look to follow to be straight edge, there is a distinctive way of life - this article will tell you how to live the SXE life.
Steps
Step 1. Avoid illicit substances, such as alcohol, illegal drugs and tobacco
Straight edges reject the lifestyle that includes drugs and alcohol and, rather, choose not to contaminate their body.
Step 2. Respect your body
Contrary to popular belief in hardcore punk, the straight-edge lifestyle in no way promotes self-harm of any kind. This means that it is against cutting, burning or harming yourself.
Step 3. Avoid promiscuity
This means that you shouldn't have the occasional one-night stand, etc.
Step 4. Listen to the straight edge bands
Is critical. If you are a straight edge then you will need to listen and enjoy this music. Start with Minor Threat, and then look for similar bands if you like them.
Step 5. Know the history of the straight-edge
Do research on music, people, etc.
Advice
- Being straight edge is a lasting choice. There is no specific way to dress or pose. Just be yourself, dress the way you want, and respect your health and body.
- Don't do this if you just want to follow a trend. For example, fashion scenes. Many true straight edges may think that you are doing it just for fashion, that you don't know what it really means, and that it's just a passing moment in your life.
- Don't hurt yourself.
- Follow straight edge celebrities. There are also some among wrestlers, for example.
Warnings
- If you say you are straight edge, but then drink or smoke, then you really won't be and you will be called sold or "tate edge".
- This could cause you problems. Don't use straight edge as a way to be cool or trendy. It's a lifestyle, and a very demanding one. If you are hypocritical about all this and / or sell off this subculture, you will be criticized by the true straight edges, who think these are the worst offenses that can be done to this movement.
