Eating Disorders In The LGBTQIA+ Community
Eating Disorders In the LGBTQIA+ Community Sexuality is a spectrum, and everyone who is figuring themselves out is welcomed and loved. However, research has shown that individuals in the LGBTQIA+ […]
Pride Means Love – And That Goes For My Body, Too
Pride Means Love, And That Goes For My Body Too Sunny June means the start of summer, the freedom of a break from school, and the bright celebrations of Pride […]
Gender Identity and Its Relationship to Eating Disorders
Gender Identity and Its Relationship To Eating Disorders Research says transgender men and women, gender dysphoric individuals, and those who identify as non-binary are more susceptible to eating disorders. get […]
The Prevalence Of Eating Disorders In LGBTQ+ Youth
Eating disorders can affect any individual, no matter their background or age. Young adolescents who identify themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder. There is a significant prevalence amongst these individuals, and more attention must be drawn to this population.
Weight Bias in the LGBTQ+ Community
Coming to terms with your LGBTQ+ identity can leave you grappling for footing in a world full of heteronormative ideals. Finding community is an integral part of avoiding the isolating feelings that come with it. However, the unfortunate reality is that fatphobia and weight bias exist within the LGBTQ+ community just as in any other community, and facing them has various harmful implications for these individuals.
The Tie Between Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders
