It looks like medieval torture, from the metal rods inserted into sawn bones to the months of agonising recovery. But to some, travelling to Turkey to gain a few inches is a (very high) price worth paying
sorry to go back to this topic, but even if it’s they social pressure or romance related it still disphoria, as long as you’re uncomfortable in your own body.
the previous snippet conversation was overly snippy, I’m asking if you’re ok?
Claiming it’s (just) body dysmorphia implies that the problems those people experience are just in their heads or at least exaggerated.
But as the article states this is not the case. Being a short man leads to lots of disadvantages and probably the most important one being having far fewer chances finding a partner. So there may be different ways of coping with the problem like acceptance but trying to change your appearance is not irrational - even though I wouldn’t opt for that. But then again I don’t have that problem - fortunately…
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sorry to go back to this topic, but even if it’s they social pressure or romance related it still disphoria, as long as you’re uncomfortable in your own body.
the previous snippet conversation was overly snippy, I’m asking if you’re ok?
you’re just explaining the causes of body dysmorphia in men.
Claiming it’s (just) body dysmorphia implies that the problems those people experience are just in their heads or at least exaggerated.
But as the article states this is not the case. Being a short man leads to lots of disadvantages and probably the most important one being having far fewer chances finding a partner. So there may be different ways of coping with the problem like acceptance but trying to change your appearance is not irrational - even though I wouldn’t opt for that. But then again I don’t have that problem - fortunately…