Are gay men starving themselves?
» Mélange
You never know where they get these statistics from. But is the gay male concern about body image causing some gay men to damage themselves by undereating?
Recent studies suggest that 10% of all eating disorder cases are males. It also appears that up to 80% of these cases are gay men. The statistics may be even higher since for men, reaching out for help may be even harder. The shame associated with an eating disorder is compounded by the fact that eating disorders are viewed as a woman’s issue. It is important to note that eating disorders can strike any gender without discrimination.
Eating Disorders in Gay Men - Eating Healthy
