Guys Have Body Issues Too

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Summary of “Guys have Body Issues, Too”
Associated Press

Oftentimes, it seems only women are the ones portrayed as being self-conscious. They’re seen as victims of unrealistic ideals in the media mainstream, assaulted with images of perfectly sculpted bodies, hair, and clothes. However, men can be just as self aware, just as harsh, and just as extreme. Right next to that so-called perfect woman, is a so-called perfect man, and men of all ages are wondering, is that what I should be? In this article, found on NBC news’ men’s health page, the pros and cons of medias influence of men’s body image are explored.

So what are the issues men focus on, and where is it coming from? Deborah Schooler, who has done research on the subject, say’s men not only worry about their body, and weight, but also “real-body” factors, like sweat, body hair and body odor.” I guess AX deodorant figured this one out. Furthermore, Schooler goes on to explain that in a study done at San Francisco State University, college males who watched more TV, along with music videos, seemed more susceptible to negative feelings about their physical selves.

Feeling bad about their bodies hasn’t just left men and boys self-conscious, it seems it has also affected their sexual being. The articles states’ that negative self-image, “in some cases [leads] to more aggressive and risky sexual behavior.” Maybe this is what really motivated the sexual escapades, lifestyle, and body images of people such as, uh, the