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Lena Dirscherl, who is known online as BoPoLena, is an artist and body acceptance activist, and they can perfectly blend the two together.

Recently, BoPoLena has been working on an illustration series dedicated to the male body. More specifically, the struggles that come with it—both internal and external.

"It seems I've struck a nerve with this message: body positivity is not only for women," BoPoLena said. "No, it's for all genders! Men also suffer [from] diet culture and the pressure to look as 'attractive' as possible. But you all are already beautiful! You are great the way you are! You don't need diets or gyms to be worthy! You are already worthy and loved!"

More info: bopolena.com | Instagram | Patreon

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    Daria B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one. The "real man" is a concept, it's not real.

    Jessica Shookhoff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's right. There's no one right way to be a woman and there's no one right way to be a man!

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Real men have... Uh... a y chromosome, and... that's it, I guess.

    Karin Kramer-ten Velde
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not even. You can be born with xx chromosomes but still identify as a man and that in my eyes also makes you just that: a real man.

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    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not if your fat, sorry, get bloody healthy, l suffer health problems too😒

    Ash Trash
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    REAL MEN can act however they f*****g want

    BoPoLena started drawing and posting body positive messages every week on Instagram in August 2016. "I realized very quickly that most people assume that body issues, eating disorders and the struggle for acceptance are 'women's issues,'" BoPoLena told Bored Panda.

    "[But that] is not true at all! However, that might be the reason why the body positive community online is dominated by white able-bodied heterosexual cis women. Which I think is ironic since the whole movement has its origins in the Fat Acceptance Movement which was led by black women and people of color."

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    TheLazyPoki
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES. Men crying is deemed too feminine, and that seriously needs to stop. Crying is just a natural thing that people do, and it isn't okay to just bottle up your emotions to seem more like a man. If anything, people should be more feminine if this is what comes of being masculine.

    ChinmayGhule
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rather than saying feminine, it would be better to say that crying has been related to 'weakness'. Even in today's world, a man is supposed to be strong who takes care of his family. (Metropolitan cities != The Entire World) He's the emotional pillar of the group, so he cannot show weakness.

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Society says a man cannot crying because their feelings do not matter. "Real" men are expected to suffer in silence until they kill themselves.

    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes yes yes! when u cry, you're not being weak nor being less of a man. to me actually crying in front of others is a strength and not many people can do that

    W McDonald
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes it is! You can cry I don’t care just don’t bottle your feelings

    Iggy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If men weren't supposed to cry, they wouldn't be physically able to. Crying is a necessary part of life for everybody.

    Helen Haley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is preferable that men can cry. I hate the idea of being with a man that never cries.

    Bettie-Jean Neal
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate crying - doesn't matter who or what you are (that's why I don't have kids). I find it weak in everyone, especially myself. Grew up with "I'll give you something to cry about." Blame my mother.

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    denzoren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't wear clothes apparently...just drape some tarpaulin and we're good to go.

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are not attractive, so our existence is supposed to remain a secret.

    Mare Freed
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes you ARE attractive! My plus-sized boyfriend is the love of my life.

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    Gary Geracci
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out Some of the T.V. ads for Duluth products!

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry again its not healthy to be fat, dibeates, high blood pressure etc,

    Ray Carrillo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are being ignored and/or never shown.

    Josh Tall
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in the plus size catalogs...

    soni w
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    4 years ago

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    The same place the plus size women's magazines aren't. Most men don't want to look at fat chicks and just want to shame them when they do. Did you think it would be any different for men?

    Ben Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um...everywhere. It's called Dad bod. Watch a TV commercial. Overweight/average men are the norm.

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    BoPoLena isn't the only soldier on the front. In recent years, male celebrities, including Chris Pratt, Ed Sheeran, and Robert Pattinson have been increasingly vocal when it comes to insecurities about their looks.

    And it's been long overdue. Research by psychiatrists at UCLA shows that overall, people nowadays feel worse about the way they look than they did in the 1970s.

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    The problem concerns not just college guys hitting the gym to try to get a date: around 90 percent of boys in middle and high school exercise at least occasionally with the specific goal of bulking up. It's about time we start speaking about it more.

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    ScarlettofHydraIsland
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And neither are the pictures you see on Instagram. Lighting and angles matter, and also, people (like me) tend to suck in their stomachs.

    Elizabeth Molloy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I HATE muscle-y men; it really does nothing for me. My SO is skinny.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But not over weight, otherwise you can end up with health issues 😁

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of the time you do, unhealthy is not good, it leads to bad health problems

    Ariel the panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People have heard enough of the overweight thing. If you do it to yourself then I get it but if your not a doctor and you are born that way I personally don't want to starve my self to have the boy \ girl lood

    Ash Trash
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once Chris Hemsworth (I think) had to dehydrate himself for 1 1/2 days just to have the "look" that outlined his muscles. You die after 3 days of no water.

    ChinmayGhule
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But why stay average instead of journeying towards the apex?

    Elliott Rogers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, you're part of the problem. A lot of us struggle to stay motivated to work out constantly to maintain that kind of body. a lot of us just don't have the genetics to lose that much weight and be healthy.

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago

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    But everybody else in the street does!

    Iggy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't, Ryan. There's a lot smoke and mirrors going on. Lots of filters etc.

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely :) We need to encourage men to not be ashamed of bolding. It is a natural process and one that its nobody's fault.

    Vorknkx
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bolding is okay, but some people prefer Italic or Underlined :P

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    denzoren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one bothers me a lot. I've had a widows peak since my early 20s...talk about a hit to my self-esteem.

    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must have been hard. But you are great with it :)

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    Anne Mitchell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most women, at least those that count, don't care if you are bald.

    Daniel Gilroy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I'd lose all my hair. Instead, I have this growing bald patch at the crown!

    Iggy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with going bald.

    Sergio Bicerra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many of my friends decided to shave their heads than trying to hide their baldness. Some look cool, some don't, but that's life, not every style suits everyone.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, its. In your makeup, l got lucky

    Ariel the panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its like a period. It happens! Nothing to be ashamed of

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not for me, lam lucky 😁🍀

    Wendy Lam
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at Rob Halford, Devin Townsend and Scott Ian metal a f!

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    As you can see, BoPoLena features a very diverse set of characters in their work. "In each of my series, I focus on a different group that hasn't been represented very well in the BoPo community yet. I did an illustration series on men, on non-binary folx, on intersex people and my next series will be on trans people of all genders."

    The artist also plans to tackle disabilities and chronic illnesses in the future but they still need to do more research on these topics. "I'm always in close contact with people of the groups that I try to represent in my art in order to amplify their voices."

    BoPoLena says it's their goal to spread body positivity for all people, in all bodies, so that everyone can feel represented in the movement, and if you ask me, they're doing one heck of a job.

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    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    your health > what others think of you

    Ash Trash
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anorexia in men is so overlooked

    Keith Wollenberg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure they're talking about something else, but I have found intermittent fasting to be a useful weight maintenance tool.

    Janus Sanders
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they're talking about eating disorders, as in when i person will literally sometimes starve themselves just to be skinny. while i understand where you're coming from, i'm not sure if your comment really has anything to do with the post.

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    Xottel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I have always been skinny (not on purpose, I hated it) and this looks like my best school buddy and me

    Elizabeth Molloy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My SO recently had a problem which could so easily have become anorexia. It was scary, but we for through it. I'm so proud of him!

    Ash Trash
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell yeah! Support your bros!

    Steve
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    4 years ago

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    Bad eating habits are not an eating disorder

    Sarah
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct. They didn't say bad eating habits though. They said easting disorders.

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    Sleazy Weaver
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    But also don't encourage them by making """inspirational""" drawings that say s**t like "You can never be too skinny!" or whatever the earlier one said.

    -Stitch-
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But also don’t encourage your self with all that hate and sh1t.

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? I'm 5'6 / 171cm tall, so why does everybody hate / reject / despise me because of that?

    RoseTheMad
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    because society and it's standards of beauty etc is absolutely toxic and people lack the ability to mind their own business. My fiance is a women well over 6'ft and she is often belittled (ironic pun not intended) for it, especially when I (5ft'4) are together, people often make remarks when they think you don't realize or hear it. Society sucks, but there are good eggs out there. I think height doesn't matter whatsoever. :)

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    Manu
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is horseturd. If you're below certain height, you're basically invisible to 99% of women

    Wombatred26
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband is 5'6" and not conventionally "pretty". He's my height and treats me like a queen. I love him for how he treats me, his appearance and height mean nothing to me. I've dated taller men and shorter men. I find being able to look him in the eyes without craning my neck in either direction very intimate.

    J
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband is 5'4 and I am taller than him. I love him just the way he is ☺️

    Scott Rackley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most real "man" I've ever know was 5'8" 160# marine veteran, rock solid man, good father, brother, etc. Married this very cute girl who's almost 6'. Very good friend of mine, I asked him why he went for the tall girl. "Want my boys to be tall", is all he said.

    Ray Carrillo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not tall, there is no height, weight , skin color or any other metric to be a man. Just be a person and worry less about that person that judges you based on height.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different attitudes happens unfortunately

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    Iggy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that you exist makes you valid.

    Pandana
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The happiness I feel from this.

    Ash Trash
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men look beautiful with flowers. Not at all Un-masculine.

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    The word "Valid" does not apply here (check Merriam's), making this 2 unconnected statements with no conclusions possible. Not sure what they actually meant

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    Daria B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A moderate amount of femininity is attractive, to be honest. But tastes vary by individuals anyway, so just try to be comfortable with who you are. If you keep your aesthetics and mannerisms for others, there's always going to be someone who doesn't like you, so not worthy bothering for that.

    Acatin Rose
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feminine guys are such a vibe,, anyone who disagrees be ready to catch these hands

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending if your a same sex person l will disagree here 😒

    Carpeton
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    Only for a small bunch of women. Many will say other things, but being effeminate never works

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    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everyone needs emotional support, men need it as much as women!

    Ryan Deschanel
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    Emotional support is important, but positivity is toxic.

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always been more attracted to men considered short. As a short woman it just makes more sense.

    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly a lot of men online call you a liar if you say that

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    The Chosen One
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    short men are cuter! I prefer small men!

    Sergio Bicerra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only would like to be taller when i go (or went) to concerts. I'm 1.68cm or 5'5

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, and can be very pretty too 😁

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Small men, syndrome, l get told that about smaller men, its seems something they hate

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear it all the time, Small men syndrome

    L - E - Y, (V.1.O)
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanna be taller then everyone so that would be a good match for me

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    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Health issues, its a real problem 😒

    Steve
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They sell Soylent green by kg, so gotta disagree there

    Ryan Deschanel
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    The taller you are, the more respected, liked, loved and paid you are, so... you are wrong.

    Jessica Shookhoff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But that's other people defining your worth. It can be tough to overcome the feelings of shame when you don't live up to the unrealistic standards set by society, but it is possible. Therapy can help you get on that path if you're having trouble finding it. Also, fyi, shorter people tend to live longer than taller people, on average, so, at least we have that!

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    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    struggles to me are ok and help you grow. having family issues and need to cry that's ok! having money issues and need to cry that's ok! need to vent that's fine!

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    The Cheshire Cat
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why crying is considered feminine, boys can cry too

    Tabby_Sohee
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y E S. Yes! My good friend and I once had a sleepover, he’s normally very happy and funny and something very bad was happening at his home - it was enough to make me cry just hearing about it but he refused to shed one tear and when I finally convinced him that, it was okay to show your grief, boy did he cry. We cried all night long. Let the damn boys cry!

    W McDonald
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is okay you know Arcadia they cry don’t worry

    Penelope Torres
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's honestly more attractive when y'all cry rather than suck it up :d

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    Valisbourne Spiritforge
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just genetics, not whatever standard of "manliness" applies to having a beard.

    Josh Tall
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 91 yr old grandfather thinks beards are for dirty hippies!

    Helen Haley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is with the current beard obsession? All I see is rugburn waiting to happen. I just don't get it.

    Sheri Colbert
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for this one and for including everyone in your definition of a man

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    Helen Haley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer a bit of body. More to snuggle. I realize it is a personal preference.

    AlmightyOne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! My dad is sorta plus size and I love him to bits. It's not the appearance that matters. It's the kindness.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

    Simon Smith
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    Again watch out for health issues 🤔

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also most women don't really want a big penis, or at leas the ones I asked about this. We need forplay not a big c**k.

    Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot overstate the importance of fingering and oral sex. I also really don't like the word foreplay, because that makes it sound like an unimportant preliminary, when in fact that's the phase where most women orgasm (if they orgasm during sex). A too big penis (highly subjective, since tastes and vaginas are individual) can definitely hurt, especially when "foreplay" was short. If the bigger the merrier, giving birth would not be so damn painful.

    Carolina Fernández González
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not about size, It's about what you do with what you have. We're not lookig for big penises.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending in your relationships 😁

    Ingrid O.
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    I agree that it doesn't define the worth of a men, but also I've never heard a woman say "I love his small penis" 🤷

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    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he rocks that dress and looks great!

    Ash Trash
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    REPEAT WITH ME, CLOTHES DON'T HAVE GENDER

    Daniel Gilroy
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    Sadly, the variety of "acceptable" styles of menswear is very limited.

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    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct but not fat, health issues will come in 😁

    Ariel the panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you stop please. It doesn't help people. Im sorry. But some people can't so anything about it. And are you? If not I'm sorry but please 😶

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    Daniel Gilroy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 6 pack is generally the result of dehydration. Better to aim for strength than looks. (Please don't take this as body shaming. A strong core is important for all kinds of health reasons.)

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    I couldn't agree more, but I also won't date someone with a beer belly.

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    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well we all don't want to be overweight???,, Think of health related problems 🤔

    Penelope Torres
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. For all genders, your body type does not depend on whether or not you're healthy. We will love you for whoever you are <3

    John L
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are plenty of people, who have a high BMI, but are medically healthy. Fat doesn't automatically mean, unhealthy.

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should only do it if its to make yourself happier.

    Helen Haley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe not looks, but definitely pay attention to hygiene.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of time you do, over weight is not healthy, it leads to dibeates, high blood pressure, l still fighting with medication

    Ariel the panda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you please so this for women its amazing for men thought you are so sweet

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But your health, you do, unfortunately 😁

    Keith Wollenberg
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved? Maybe not; your dog will love you no matter what you look like. Find a romantic partner? If you're having trouble, this might be a good strategy if you can execute it.

    Ryan Deschanel
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    I disagree with this one. Love is only a matter of physical attractiveness. It is extremely unfair, but ugly /fat/short people cannot be loved. Speaking from experience.

    MyCatsTheRealPanda
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sincerely hope that you learn this is not true and can learn to love and/or be loved. Love is not the same for everyone but anyone is capable of being loved.

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    Fun Size Gay Kid ️‍🦈
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I have been wanting to work out to get "buff" because it would look good. 😋

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😍😍😍😍😍😒😒😉

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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this is specifically referring to intersex people, as explicitly stated within the picture. However, I'd really like to point out how someone's voice - whether it's talking or singing - can really be an amazing charming point that can do wonders to a woman/man's psyche. When talking about attraction, the topics tend to put so much focus on the visual parts of the body, and the voice is often overlooked, but it can be such a strong point sometimes.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending who you hang out with🤔

    Steve
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    About 95% of people who think they can sing sound about as pleasant as a chihuahua in a blender, as proved by American Idol auditions

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    Daria B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's also hard to be Ryu ♡

    kitty_cnady
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And Chun-Li , but we can be our own Ryu and Chun li right ?

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    Steve
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ripley, (my doll) doesn't feel anything because she's plastic" - Newt

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep working on it ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️👍😁

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    This one I don't like. It just makes it into a competition between sexes again, which is totally unnecessary.

    Fun Size Gay Kid ️‍🦈
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's saying that they are equal, not one over the other.

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    Iggy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please don't do that. If you want to go, great. If you don't, great.

    Simon Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

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    April Pickett
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it amazing how men have a lot of the same insecurities as women? I wish we would pay more attention to both sexes ' presumptions about themselves, other men, and women. I know it will happen, I hope it will happen soon.

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    Terry Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really wrestling with this one lately - trying to eat better. Gotta remember it's about being fully nourished rather than controlling facets of my appearance.

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    Dark Pearl
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Communication, affection, trying your best.

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    TheLazyPoki
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Stretch marks are natural, and I like to think of them as battle scars that show your journey through life. And so is acne and acne scars. Everyone in their life is going to have acne, and some of us have it for longer than others. These are just things that the human body does, and they should always be normalized.

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    Dark Pearl
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have 2 scars on each knee, and about 9 on my forehead

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    Karl Baxter
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now in my 50s I have come to terms with never being able to grow a full beard. Flip side of that is I tend to look a bit younger than my more hirsute peers.

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would rephrase this as 'there aren't inherently feminine or masculine things'.

    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one teacher in 3rd grade said this "there are no such things as boy thing and girl things"

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    ejfs
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DON'T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN! :D

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    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    your arent alive just to lose weight, pay bills and get girls!

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    4 years ago

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    No, we are not, and everyone reminds us of that fact every f*****g day.

    Blue of the yams
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've been tricked by society. You can feel beautiful, and you deserve to.

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    Ambar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the looks are often the only things people see but it's how you act, personality, venting, and empathy that matters to me. you don't need abs, muscles, nor be strong.

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong. Unfortunately, attractivity, success, popularity, happiness and love are just a matter of looks.

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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm sorry I... well... exist."

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    Sleazy Weaver
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But sometimes it's important to take advice from friends & family if they notice you're not quite yourself. Maybe you're overworking & your loved ones can see how stressed you are. Maybe they were trying to say, "I think it would be better for you if you'd relax this weekend instead of working on that project that's been stressing you out." Don't completely disregard what others have to say, especially those close to you.

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    Zebwe
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we, women have a great role in making this a reality too. Don't laugh (let alone ridicule) when you see a man cry. For example in movies they often make it into a joke, like as if that were to be the funny thing, man crying, hahaha. No need to support that by laughing along...

    Betuna
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For real. And it's good for everyone involved! My husband is having major back issues and all the anxiety that comes with it (can't do normal physical things, possible surgery, the list goes in) and he asked me the other night to just hold him in bed. We've never done that before. He cried. It felt so freaking good for both of us that the next night, I ask if we could do it again. What helps him helps us both, it should be that way when you love someone. Let them cry.

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    August
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG YES!!! THIS IS SO YES.

    Bow, I’m a Slytherin
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! So many people think a guy having a eating disorder is ‘gay’.

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago

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    Don't give us orders. Are we supposed to remain lonely, rejected, hated and miserable forever? Well, some people need surgery to get out of this pit.

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure about this one. There isn't a thing as 'not being muscular enough for a man'. But being underweight is a health problem. Anorexia in men is often ignored.

    Sleazy Weaver
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I completely agree. About 10-15% of anorexics are male, & they're never talked about or represented when eating disorders are discussed. When people think of eating disorders, they think of teenage girls. Pair this with the fact that men are often extremely reluctant to get help thanks to toxic masculinity, & the number is probably larger due to men who never got diagnosed. If your weight is negatively impacting your physical or mental health, there's a problem & you need to talk to a professional. Screw the toxic masculinity for saying you can't be vulnerable & screw feel-good articles that say you're perfect at every possible size. If you need help, get help.

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    Zebwe
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think here they mean that it's okay if that's your body type, like you were always skinny. Not becoming skinny by starving yourself (or other methods...)

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless it is dangerous for your health.

    L - E - Y, (V.1.O)
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know about anorexia but what I do know is that being underweight like him is a problem and maybe a eating disorder

    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Being underweight is a health problem even if it just happens naturally. Same as overweight.

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