Tag: Male body image

Research has consistently shown that homosexuality has been identified as a specific risk factor for eating disorders in men, with one study indicating that gay and bisexual men are at a significantly higher risk than their heterosexual counterparts. This elevated risk is linked to complex factors, including specific body image ideals and minority stress.

Approximately 40% of individuals with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) are male, a statistic that challenges the common misconception that eating disorders only affect women. So, what's the most common eating disorder in men? It is Binge Eating Disorder, and it is frequently overlooked due to societal stigma and male-specific symptom presentations.