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fromQueerty
17 hours ago

Quin May on modeling, catering the Met Gala & gay gym etiquette - Queerty

Quin May is a versatile bartender and model thriving in New York City's LGBTQ+ scene, balancing fitness, fashion, and high-profile events.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Hairy chests are making a comeback & shaved gays feel attacked - Queerty

The LGBTQ+ community's relationship with body hair has evolved from hyper-masculine aesthetics to embracing natural hairiness in recent years.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
17 hours ago

Quin May on modeling, catering the Met Gala & gay gym etiquette - Queerty

Quin May is a versatile bartender and model thriving in New York City's LGBTQ+ scene, balancing fitness, fashion, and high-profile events.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Hairy chests are making a comeback & shaved gays feel attacked - Queerty

The LGBTQ+ community's relationship with body hair has evolved from hyper-masculine aesthetics to embracing natural hairiness in recent years.
#body-image
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Mental health

There is a particular loneliness in being a man whose body never matched the archetype he was taught to aspire to. Not because anyone was cruel about it, but because the world built its furniture, its expectations, and its respect around a size he would never reach. - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Body Image Is Often About Belonging, Not Just How We Look

Body image concerns stem primarily from belonging and social acceptance rather than appearance alone, rooted in how bodies are culturally read and judged within broader social contexts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Behind the rise of Clavicular and looksmaxxing' there are insecure young men who feel they don't measure up | Jason Okundaye

Wellness
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The return of extreme thinness disguised as health: They used to tell you you were fat; now they tell you you have inflammation'

Extreme thinness is re-emerging as a beauty ideal, disguised as health and well-being, driven by social media and modern interventions.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

An 8-Year-Old Had a Meltdown Because Her Jeans Didn't Fit. Her Mom Responded in the Best Way

Bodies naturally change through growth, puberty, and perimenopause; different body shapes are normal and parents should reassure children about those changes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Men and Body Image: The Hidden Struggle

Many men experience body image issues silently due to cultural expectations and stigma, leading to dissatisfaction and unhealthy behaviors.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

There is a particular loneliness in being a man whose body never matched the archetype he was taught to aspire to. Not because anyone was cruel about it, but because the world built its furniture, its expectations, and its respect around a size he would never reach. - Silicon Canals

Body image issues in men stem from societal expectations and architectural norms, leading to a profound, often unacknowledged loneliness.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Body Image Is Often About Belonging, Not Just How We Look

Body image concerns stem primarily from belonging and social acceptance rather than appearance alone, rooted in how bodies are culturally read and judged within broader social contexts.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Behind the rise of Clavicular and looksmaxxing' there are insecure young men who feel they don't measure up | Jason Okundaye

Online abuse affects mental health, leading to insecurities about appearance, especially for men and adolescents.
Wellness
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The return of extreme thinness disguised as health: They used to tell you you were fat; now they tell you you have inflammation'

Extreme thinness is re-emerging as a beauty ideal, disguised as health and well-being, driven by social media and modern interventions.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

An 8-Year-Old Had a Meltdown Because Her Jeans Didn't Fit. Her Mom Responded in the Best Way

#exercise
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Exercise Becomes a Compulsion

Exercise can be beneficial but may also stem from anxiety and control, leading to rigidity and compulsive behaviors.
fromBig Think
2 months ago
Exercise

Why modern fitness culture misunderstands human bodies

Exercise is discretionary physical activity for health and fitness, distinct from everyday movement and often misunderstood or resisted despite evolutionary influences.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Exercise Becomes a Compulsion

Exercise can be beneficial but may also stem from anxiety and control, leading to rigidity and compulsive behaviors.
#looksmaxxing
Social media marketing
fromBustle
2 days ago

The Men Optimizing Their Faces - And Judging Yours

Looksmaxxing promotes extreme body image ideals, leading to toxic behaviors and attitudes towards self-worth and attraction.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

As looksmaxxing rises, its biggest influencer lands in the hospital

Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a livestream.
Health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What Is "Looksmaxxing"? The Dangerous Trend Affecting Teen Boys, Explained

Looksmaxxing, a trend originating from incel forums and popularized on TikTok, encourages teens to maximize physical attractiveness through extreme measures, raising health and psychological concerns among medical professionals.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Beyond Vanity: Feeling Attractive in Midlife

Midlife changes prompt self-reflection, leading to a desire for self-care and alignment with true self rather than mere vanity.
#body-hair
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'It's empowering to show my birthmark in public'

Displaying her birthmark publicly empowers Helen Stroud to reduce stigma around visible skin differences and promote self-acceptance.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
#body-autonomy
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Ask Allison: I'm recently married and I'm an average weight - but I keep getting asked publicly about my size and if I'm pregnant. Help!

Exercise
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I Spent Years Sculpting My Ripped, Muscular Body. I Love It. My Husband Does Not.

Prioritize your body autonomy and communicate boundaries regarding weight changes for a partner's fetish.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ask Allison: I'm recently married and I'm an average weight - but I keep getting asked publicly about my size and if I'm pregnant. Help!

Unsolicited comments about weight and pregnancy are inappropriate regardless of someone's body size, and people have the right to establish boundaries against such intrusive remarks.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Charles Melton shows off his Beef in oiled up homoerotic spread - Queerty

Charles Melton showcases his physique in a homoerotic fashion spread while promoting his role in Netflix's series Beef.
Marketing
fromUnHerd
2 weeks ago

Cosmeticorexia is a symptom of social media replacing play

Children are increasingly engaging in skincare routines, leading to a projected $380 million market by 2028, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Looksmaxxing: Self-Improvement Can Turn Into Self-Rejection

Self-esteem linked to appearance leads to instability and mental health issues, while sustainable growth comes from self-acceptance rather than external ideals.
#beauty-standards
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Television

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There's nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection - just ask the contestants of The Swan

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Television

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There's nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection - just ask the contestants of The Swan

fromIndependent
1 week ago

Tanya Sweeney: I'll never be a size 8 again, and I don't care how I look naked - my desire to move more and eat well is now finally rooted in health, not looks

After a bumpy first couple of weeks, which shamefully involved a few tears on a rowing machine, I began to hit my stride.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

He can say he went to the gym': people are pumping themselves with fat from corpses to perk up their pecs, boobs and butts

Alloclae means that those who don't want to remove their own fat... can now receive a one-off set of injections from external, and crucially, deceased donor sources.
Medicine
#body-positivity
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: Influencers I relied on to feel OK about my body are now taking GLP-1s - the ugly truth is I want them to stay chubby

Monitoring other women's body shapes online can lead to feelings of shame and raises questions about health and self-image.
Wellness
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

What the GLP-1 era means for body positivity

Media trends are reverting to ultra-thinness, undermining body positivity efforts and creating societal divides in body image perception.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nicola Coughlan is right: body positivity' traps us in the same old conversations | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Nicola Coughlan rejects body positivity discourse, frustrated that her acting work is reduced to discussions of her appearance rather than her talent and craft.
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: Influencers I relied on to feel OK about my body are now taking GLP-1s - the ugly truth is I want them to stay chubby

Monitoring other women's body shapes online can lead to feelings of shame and raises questions about health and self-image.
Wellness
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

What the GLP-1 era means for body positivity

Media trends are reverting to ultra-thinness, undermining body positivity efforts and creating societal divides in body image perception.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nicola Coughlan is right: body positivity' traps us in the same old conversations | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Nicola Coughlan rejects body positivity discourse, frustrated that her acting work is reduced to discussions of her appearance rather than her talent and craft.
fromTiny Buddha
3 weeks ago

We Are Allowed to Age: Why I Don't Care That I Look Old - Tiny Buddha

"When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you." This African proverb encapsulates the essence of overcoming internal fears to achieve personal goals.
Mindfulness
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hollywood's idea of beauty once meant polished and slim, not altered and gaunt. This new look is unsettling | Brigid Delaney

Hollywood's beauty standard has shifted from aspirational optimization to concerning extremes, generating public alienation rather than admiration toward dramatically altered celebrities.
Social media marketing
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Not so "demure": Trans influencer behind viral catchphrase says fame "ruined my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Jools Lebron's viral fame from her 'very demure, very mindful' catchphrase led to substance abuse, alcoholism, and personal devastation despite initial success and celebrity connections.
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Etiquette for the Future Body - KALTBLUT Magazine

A fashion editorial reframes refinement as genderless by combining ceremonial dressing and classic portraiture to explore post-binary identity through curated body presentation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Manconomy Has a Body Image Problem Nobody Is Naming

Eating disorders in men are increasing through fitness optimization and looksmaxxing culture, with warning signs disguised as discipline rather than recognized as disordered eating patterns.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How Ozempic is impacting gay men's body image-and ability to bottom

Ozempic, a.k.a. semaglutide, is the most well-known medication in a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic the GLP-1 hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite.
Wellness
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Show us your dome! Hot, balding, confident men are bringing sexy back | Rebecca Shaw

Baldness should not diminish male attractiveness; society should embrace balding men as sexy, as exemplified by 75-year-old Ed Harris at the Oscars.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There is no shame in being vain': the relentless rise of impossible male beauty standards

Male political and cultural figures increasingly perform militaristic authority through carefully curated facial presentation and appearance, while men's faces face unprecedented public scrutiny previously reserved for women.
Digital life
fromMashable
1 month ago

The Looksmaxxing Glossary: Understanding the Internet's most unhinged subculture

Incel terminology, including 'looksmaxxing,' has migrated from underground forums into mainstream social media, spreading dangerous practices and ideologies through viral influencers.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Jay Jurden's six-pack has a message for RFK Jr. & other fragile meat bros - Queerty

Instead of saying, 'Hey, make sure you have enough protein and enough fiber and enough vegetables, but also, you might need a little more protein if you're trying to work out, because you're undergoing muscular synthesis. Maybe you need a bit more protein if you're going through all of this micro-trauma when you work out.' Instead of saying that, instead of being specific and nuanced, he just goes, 'Flip this pyramid upside down! Eat more meat! Swim in raw sewage!'
LGBT
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

If a woman who always wore makeup suddenly stops - not on a bad day, not when she's ill, but permanently - most people assume she's let herself go. What's actually happening is almost always one of these 7 shifts, and the last one is the one her family should pay attention to. - Silicon Canals

According to Mary Duh, a Physician Assistant in Dermatology at Mayo Clinic Health System, 'Makeup can be infected with bacteria after only one use.' Every time we reapply that favorite lipstick or dip back into our foundation, we're potentially spreading bacteria all over our faces. By avoiding foundation and blush, the skin is allowed to return to its natural oil balance and hydration.
Health
Exercise
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Everyone's talking about: The 'Shy girl workout' - what is it and does it work?

A new fitness trend addresses gym anxiety by offering alternatives to traditional intimidating gym environments that are often male-oriented and unwelcoming to many people.
Running
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Social media often shows athletes as the leanest version of themselves, but that's not always the best'

Emma Moore, a Galway 800m runner, overcame RED syndrome caused by unintentional under-fuelling during her first year at DCU and is now rebuilding her competitive form.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Obsession With Weight

Oprah Winfrey's public weight scrutiny reflects broader cultural obsession with women's bodies, diet culture, and weight stigma that normalizes harmful commentary affecting mental health and self-esteem.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

I'm Trying to Lose Weight. What Does Mean for My Kids?

Children internalize parental health behaviors and attitudes toward food; family environment and emotional safety matter more than specific diets for developing healthy eating habits.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Do So Many Gay Men Hate Their Bodies?

Gay men experience significantly higher eating disorder rates than heterosexual men due to internalized shame, minority stress, and exposure to narrow beauty standards within their community.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why You're Considered Attractive

Perceived attractiveness depends on age-related cues: being attractive at one life stage often signals looking younger or older, not universal or enduring appeal.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Please Don't Compliment Me on My Weight Loss

Weight loss comments reinforce harmful cultural beliefs and can trigger eating disorder relapse, as praising appearance during illness normalizes disordered behaviors.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Hammers to the face and amphetamines: hypermasculine looksmaxxing invades the internet

Two years ago, we were asking ourselves here at EL PAIS if the normal man would make a comeback meaning, whether we weren't seeing the return to glory of the guy lacking in chiseled abs, generous biceps and a square jaw, represented in today's cinema by Hovik Keuchkerian and Josh O'Connor and, classically, by legends like Humphrey Bogart and Marcello Mastroianni.
Social justice
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

London Fashion Week featured renewed body diversity as designers cast models across UK sizes 8–22, pushing back against a broader industry trend toward ultra-thinness.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Does Positive Body Image Alone Improve One's Sex Life?

Many people who struggle with sexual connection, low desire, or relationship satisfaction may not be struggling with the love they feel for a partner or the level of commitment they have to their romantic relationship(s). What they may secretly be challenged by is the lack of comfort and safety they have in their own skin.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

At the gym? In the office? Where do you like wearing a jockstrap & why? - Queerty

With Super Bowl 60 coming up Sunday, hunky football jocks are taking center stage. With players urged to "pound the end zone" and "penetrate the defense," the tradition of homoeroticism runs deep on the gridiron. And we're not even talking about the congratulatory bum slapping, or what these modern day gladiators are wearing under their gear. Previously reserved for sports, jockstraps entered the gay conscious in the mid-20th century. They first appeared in Tom of Finland drawings and adult magazines.
LGBT
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Are health influencers making us sick?

Internet and social-media platforms are reshaping health information, often prioritizing engagement and commerce over reliable, evidence-based medical guidance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It took time to love my soft, larger shape': the body-positive writer who recovered from an eating disorder

My before' was trying to make myself as small as possible in every conceivable way: my body, voice, emotions, opinions, she says. My after' is allowing myself to be my biggest self, however that looks.
Mental health
Health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A woman accidentally gained 20 pounds taking diet advice from influencers. She learned 3 lessons about sustainable weight loss.

Following fitness influencers' calorie-dense food recommendations led to unintended weight gain; sustainable nutrition habits aligned with personal goals proved more effective than restrictive dieting or excessive exercise.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I don't want to micromanage my body': how the adjustable waistband became a way to regain control

Comfort-driven style choices led to ditching restrictive waistbands and embracing adjustable, comfortable trousers that accommodate bodily changes and fluctuating sizes.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Older gays debate the appropriate age to stop taking off your shirt in public - Queerty

A 38-year-old gay man feels self-conscious about being shirtless in public and wonders if aging makes it inappropriate; many respondents say never too old.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Body Love Isn't Required for Eating Disorder Recovery

Body compassion, not body love, is the healthier recovery goal for eating disorder patients, as bodies inevitably change and self-worth should not depend on appearance.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Ashton Kutcher says Tom Ford fired him because he looked "too fat" in a speedo: "I was 178 pounds" - Queerty

I started modeling when I was 19. I was hanging out with what I considered to be some of the most beautiful people in the world. What I realized really quickly was that everybody had an insecurity. Everybody. You look in the mirror long enough, you'll find something you don't like, or that you think could be better, or you think could be different.
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
2 months ago

What do you wear when you want to feel sexy & why? - Queerty

We've asked Queerty readers about their preferences when it comes to speedos, jockstraps, thongs and all sorts of scantily clad attire. So this week, in honor of Valentine's Day, we thought we would put it all together. It's time to dress to impress! For some, that means donning a sleek suit or formal wear (we love a man in a tie). Others may feel their most sultry when they're wearing itty-bitty swimwear or short shorts.
LGBT
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Underwear optional? The health pros and cons of going commando

Some people frequently forgo underwear; choice mostly affects comfort but can influence health outcomes and fertility, with cut and fabric playing important roles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australia's beach culture is very fatphobic': the summertime rise in body dissatisfaction

As a teenager, Davis was always striving to be thinner, obsessed with tracking calories and terrified to date or be intimate with anybody in case they commented on her body. Even going to the beach with friends was fraught. I'd wait for them to go into the ocean first, because I felt really insecure, she says. Some days I'd cancel and say I was sick.
Mental health
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 months ago

You can practically sniff Zane Phillips' hairy pits in his latest fashion shoot - Queerty

Zane Phillips' TAX magazine shoot spotlights his muscular physique and prominently exposed hairy armpits, generating strong fan reaction and highlighting his rising fashion presence.
Wellness
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

When healthy living becomes repression

Emerging male-focused retreats and influencer-driven fitness culture emphasize strict discipline, hypermasculine rituals, and regimented wellness that can reshape men's identities and relationships.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

The Funkification Of Activewear Is Here

A growing fitness trend encourages wearing colorful, mismatched, and personality-filled workout clothes instead of coordinated matching sets, promoting self-expression and fun during exercise.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Nice butts, boots & baby gender reveals: 10 things we're obsessed with this week - Queerty

LGBTQ+ culture, entertainment, and products are celebrated through fragrances, celebrity moments, provocative imagery, and playful merchandise.
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The psychological impact of diet culture: Navigating mindset for sustainable weight loss

Sustainable weight loss requires transforming mindset, challenging diet culture, embracing self-compassion and body diversity to avoid harmful behaviors and unrealistic expectations.
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

Why I Stopped Trying to Be Thin and Started Trying to Be Strong - Tiny Buddha

"The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character." ~Arnold Schwarzenegger The gym. Just saying the word makes some people break into a sweat-and not the good kind. Bright lights. Mirrors everywhere. What do I wear? That "everyone is staring at me" feeling (spoiler: they're not; they're staring at themselves).
Wellness
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

55 Loose-Fitting But Flattering Clothes That Have Near-Perfect Reviews

Roomy, oversized clothing can be stylish, polished, comfortable, and affordably accessible from Amazon while earning strong customer reviews.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

A Florida Mom Went Viral as a 'Naked Mom.' Now She Wants to Know How Others Feel About It

The term "naked mom" sounds like internet bait. In reality, it describes something far less dramatic: a mother moving through her own home without turning every day moments like showering or changing into a performance of modesty. Supporters see it as a way to strip shame from bodies and raise kids who aren't scandalized by anatomy. Critics, meanwhile, worry about boundaries, privacy and where comfort should - and shouldn't - begin inside a family.
Wellness
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are creating a new, pharmaceutical-driven form of troubled eating by suppressing appetite, commodifying thinness, and bypassing underlying causes.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it

Body Dysmorphic Disorder can severely disrupt daily life through obsessive preoccupation with perceived physical flaws, leading to isolation, compulsive behaviors, and significant emotional distress.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Is Filter Dysmorphia, and Why Is It Alarming?

Filter dysmorphia occurs when digitally edited facial images feel more familiar than one's real face, altering self-perception, self-worth, and collective standards of appearance.
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