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Heterosexual men have been found to report higher levels of body appreciation than gay and bisexual menSome research suggests that sexual minority men may be more likely to internalise an appearance ideal that is centred around looking athletic and that there may be a greater emphasis on physical appearance in the gay community, which can negatively affect body image through pressure to match this ideal.

One review of the research found that gay men are more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to experience a desire to be thin, which can sometimes manifest in higher levels of eating disorder symptoms. As in the wider research, studies focused on gay, and imágenes men have found a connection between higher levels of body dissatisfaction, an increased likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms and increased sexual anxiety and poorer sexual self-efficacy Some research suggests that lesbian women have a similar level of concern around their body image as heterosexual women, though research is mixed on this point.

One study suggested a small difference, finding that lesbian women may be slightly more satisfied with their bodies than heterosexual women A similar pattern was found for women who identify as bisexual In our survey, a higher proportion of individuals who identified as gay, lesbian or bisexual reported feelings of anxiety and depression because of their body image.

Transgender people may experience distress due to the incongruity between their biological sex and gender identity. This can affect their body image, and research suggests that levels of body dissatisfaction in transgender people tend to be higher imágenes undergoing gender confirmation treatments It should be noted that transitioning does not just refer to medical intervention, which is something that not all transgender people want or can have.

It refers to the steps a person takes to live in the gender with which they identify, which could include things like telling friends and family or dressing differently. There is a much larger body of literature around gender dysphoria and the psychological and physical effects of transitioning that are beyond the scope of the current report.

For young men who have sex with men, one study found that internalised negative attitudes towards homosexuality and sexual orientation predicted overall body dissatisfaction, muscularity, and body fat Another recent study looking at the body image of non-binary and binary transgender people found that harassment or rejection was associated with lower levels of body appreciation by reducing self-esteem and satisfaction with life Arch Sex Behav.

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