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The Tyranny of Buffness

The Tyranny of Buffness

Gay men face considerable pressure to conform to an impossible standard of physical flawlessness.  This pressure causes much anxiety and reduced self-esteem.  A recent article in The Atlantic called “The Tyranny of Buffness” explores the theme and is worth a read. It...
Gay men and our bodies

Gay men and our bodies

I’ve written before that gay men are prone to body image problems.  Many gay men seem to have the issues often associated with 16 year old girls:  imagined flaws not visible to others, hypervigilence about weight and muscle tone, snarkiness and judgmental attitudes...