“While I do identify as a girl, I feel like there are expectations about how I'm supposed to dress and act, and I don't like it.”
—Miranda, 18, IL
Slut! Ho! Girls Speak Out on Slut-Bashing in School
Jenn, a 17-year-old high-school student from Mulvane, KS, was repeatedly called “slut” during band practice. She says the boys just wanted to be mean. Jenn eventually stopped playing tuba in band because of the name-calling, which really ticked her off.
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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?
Do you think it’s more acceptable for guys to talk about masturbation than girls?
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