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FAQs about Body Image
- What is body image?
- Can my body image change?
- What's the difference between a healthy and unhealthy body image?
- How do I know if I have a good or bad body image?
- What does body acceptance mean?
- What can I do for a friend with a negative body image?
- I feel bad about my body and the way I look. What can I do?
- What are eating disorders?
- What are the dangers of eating disorders?
- Does the Pill make you gain weight?
- What are steroids and what do they do?
- What are DHEA and Andro? Are they safe to use?
- When I see actors, musicians, or other celebrity's on TV or in magazines I always wonder, how do they look so good?
- My penis looks smaller compared to other guys I've seen in the locker room. Am I normal?
- Are girls the only ones who worry about their body image?
- I like some things about being female, and some things about being male. So, is this normal?
- I think I'm the only person who feels like I'm a boy but not really a boy. Is there anyone else out there?
- My friend showed me these scars on her arms and legs and says she cuts herself. Why does she do this, and how can I stop her?
- I feel depressed all the time, and it's getting worse. Sometimes, I cut myself, and I've even thought about suicide. Can you help me?
- I'm a little under average size. Will my penis be too small to please a partner?
- I'm not circumcised, and I'm afraid that when I have sex, my partner will be grossed out. What can I do?
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