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Podcast: Gay Men Going Deeper
Episode: How to Thrive in the Culture of Body Perfection
Description: From the gym to social media, gay men are constantly surrounded by images of the “ideal” body. But what does all this perfection chasing actually cost us?
In this episode, we explore how body perfection culture impacts gay men on a deeper level: from belonging and self-worth to intimacy and identity.
We open up about our own journeys with body image— how we’ve moved from obsession to acceptance, where it still sneaks in today, and what we’ve learned along the way.
You’ll hear us unpack:
Why body image matters more for gay...