A Man's Drive for Muscularity and His Views about Women

The drive for muscularity reflects a man's desire to fit the cultural ideal of men as strong and dominant. New research shows that the men most dissatisfied with their body images are also most likely to feel negatively toward women. Whatever your gender, you can benefit from rethinking your views about male-female roles, and in the process more fully accept your own body.read more
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Tags: Gender Happiness Health Sex adherence ambivalent sexism anguish attitudes toward women beautiful people body builder body dysmorphic disorder Body image depression diagnostic criteria diet dissatisfaction drive for muscular Source Type: news