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When James Becomes Janice: What Not to Ask a Transgender Friend

By Steven Petrow — 2013

Steven Petrow addresses questions about gay and straight etiquette for a boomer-age audience.

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Decentering the Narrative: Trans Folks, Body Image, and EDs

Conversations surrounding eating disorders, body image, and beauty standards are generally centered on the narratives of straight, cisgender* women. However, these conversations often exclude the experiences of many LGBT people who also struggle with body image concerns and disordered eating.

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Aaryn Clerk
2019
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Eating Disorders in Transgender People

Eating disorders have historically been believed to primarily afflict heterosexual, affluent, cisgender, thin, white women.

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Lauren Muhlheim
2021
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Why Do So Many Gay and Bisexual Men Struggle With Body Image?

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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Philip Ellis
2019
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Discussing Body Image in the Context of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Body image is particularly important to discuss in the context of the LGBTQIA+ community, due to the prevalence of eating disorders and similar issues that disproportionately impact those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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Meghan Shaw
2021
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9 Ways to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder

Lend your support without adding more stress.

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Sarah Klein
2021
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How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder

If you’re here, it's because you want to better support someone in your life who has an eating disorder—and that's an amazing first step. Very likely, you are feeling worried about your loved one and you are confused about what you should and should not do.

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Lauren Muhlheim
2021
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