RESET: A Conversation of Boy's Body Image - The Stories

A new platform for the discussion and stories of the pressures on young men to diet and workout, and a place for body acceptance.

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[SERENASHMORE]

So glad SOMEONE is finally talking about this. You guys know what you're doing

[isaacgr]

Once puberty hit a few years ago, I have personally struggled more with body hair and body odor more than body weight. As boys we usually have more hair and a stronger odor, a I feel very insecure when people mention this, or even when they use this to make fun of me or other boys

[LakituKoopa]

So... did I get that right? You want to point out that the body image of boys is kind of biased and that young men are pressured to work out since muscles are perceived as a sign of being manly etc etc?
I don´t know if this is wrong at all, I mean having a body where you put effort in it and where you try to keep it healthy is a good thing, right? I am slightly chubby and have at best just a little bit muscles and I see others with muscles etc as inspiration and motivation. Nothing wrong about that body image (at least how I understand it)