Body Image

We all worry about our looks. The trick is accepting what we don't like and focusing on what we do like about ourselves. Check out ways to improve the way you feel about yourself.

We're All Men Here

By Michael Schwab, 18, Staff Writer

When the topic of teens and body image comes up, people usually think of girls feeling pressure from the media to live up to “beauty standards.” But most guys have those moments when they look at some heartthrob on TV and say, “What is it about him that girls go crazy for? Why can’t I look like him?”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my body image change? What can I do for a friend with a negative body image? Are girls the only ones who worry about their body image? What are eating disorders? My penis looks smaller compared to other guys I've seen in the locker room. Am I normal?
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Resources
Here are some of the best Web sites, hotlines and books about body image issues.