Eating Disorders and Body Image in the LGBTQ Community
Body image and eating disorders are tough issues on their own, and they are often misunderstood. Yet, within the LGBTQ community, and particularly among gay youth and gay men, they are both common and deeply tied to issues of identity, belonging, and self-worth. Research consistently shows that gay and bisexual males experience higher rates of body dissatisfaction, restrictive eating, and compulsive exercise than their heterosexual peers. These struggles are not simply about food or...
