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Why Do So Many Gay and Bisexual Men Struggle With Body Image?

By Philip Ellis — 2019

What began as a proud assertion of identity has itself become a trope; the stereotype of a gay man now is one who goes to the gym and takes care of himself.

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Seimone Augustus Found Her Voice Long Before Coaching

Augustus, laden with championship rings and now an assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks, first realized her true strength fighting for L.G.B.T.Q. rights.

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Natalie Weiner
2021
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Copley Marine Corps Veteran, Amputee Makes History at Boston Marathon

When Peter Keating took off from the starting line at the Boston Marathon, it was the realization of a dream come true, but he never imagined just how unique his 26.2-mile trek would be.

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Bob Jones
2021
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After Not Feeling ‘Queer Enough’ Kept Him Closeted, Pro Wrestler Logan Black Found Camaraderie in Coming Out

Out pro wrestler Logan Black found the response to his coming out ‘overwhelming in the best way.’

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Brian C. Bell
2021
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Olympic Swimmer Nathan Adrian on Testicular Cancer Diagnosis: I ‘Felt Betrayed by My Own Body’

For the first time in forever, Nathan Adrian truly has no idea if he’ll have a strong swim Friday. And at this point, it doesn’t really matter to the five-time Olympic gold medalist. He’s simply elated to be back.

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Michelle R. Martinelli
2019
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I Was Betrayed by My Body

‘Skin cancer worked its way into my lymph nodes. I was devastated.’

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Tamara O’Brien
2018
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I Love My Mastectomy Scars, But My Relationship with My Body Is More Complicated

Paige More gets real about what it was like to be a body positivity advocate who didn’t love her own body, and how she’s repairing her relationship with it now.

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Paige More
2019
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Diversify Your Identity

Just like with financial diversification, you should also invest in several different areas of your identity.

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Mark Manson
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Mind, Body and Sport: How Being Injured Affects Mental Health

Injuries, while hopefully infrequent, are often an unavoidable part of sport participation. While most injuries can be managed with little to no disruption in sport participation and other activities of daily living, some impose a substantial physical and mental burden.

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Margot Putukian
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How Eating Disorders Develop in Athletes

Athletes tend to be highly competitive and disciplined individuals who go to great lengths to excel in their sports.

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Elizabeth Quinn
2021
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Underdiagnosed Male Eating Disorders Are Becoming Increasingly Identified

After his coaches replaced him as starter goalie with a newly-recruited player, Davis decided to get in peak physical condition: all muscle, no fat. He wanted to prove himself to coaches. He ate less and less; he worked out more and more. He lost almost 30 lbs and was eating 500 calories a day.

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Michel Martin, Amanda Morris
2019
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