Justin B Smith, 28, is a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland but presently resides in Baltimore.Justin is a Gay Activist. Since 1999 he has worked with various gay organizations including the National Black Justice Coalition, Human Rights Campaign, Equality Maryland, Us Helping Us, and People Into Living Incorporated.
Justin is currently enrolled in school pursuing his degree in Communication and Journalism.
Being Gay has pressures all its own. Well think back to when you were in adolescence. Think of all the pressure that you had to face. Whether it was thinking that someone would suspect you're gay or that you were openly gay, you still had pressure on you. Well again I say think back to all those insecurities and add 50 pounds.
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A new study It turns out more and more boys are falling victim to eating disorders, whether it is Binge Eating, Bulimia, or Anorexia. Boys are dieting purging and exercising more than ever. But also there
Men account for 25 percent of adults with anorexia or bulimia and 40 percent of binge eaters, according to a 2007 Harvard University study
The Gender Public Advocacy Coalition executive director Riki Wilchins had this to say in a public statement "We used to associate eating disorders and body issues with young girls," . "But now, boys are getting similar messages that you have to be perfect - buff, sculpted and muscular - to be attractive. And the result is boys are dieting, purging and becoming depressed about their bodies."
Of the men who have eating disorders, a substantial number identify themselves as gay or bisexual. It has been estimated that around 5 percent of the male population considers themselves to be homosexual, and yet some estimates say that up to 15 percent of these males have suffered from an eating disorder or symptoms of it at some time in their life, according to the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
This is not just a women's disease. Men are in more and more danger because men are less likely to go the doctor for treatment for anything. If you need it seek help.
Being Gay has pressures all its own. Well think back to when you were in adolescence. Think of all the pressure that you had to face. Whether it was thinking that someone would suspect you're gay or that you were openly gay, you still had pressure on you. Well again I say think back to all those insecurities and add 50 pounds.
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A new study It turns out more and more boys are falling victim to eating disorders, whether it is Binge Eating, Bulimia, or Anorexia. Boys are dieting purging and exercising more than ever. But also there
Men account for 25 percent of adults with anorexia or bulimia and 40 percent of binge eaters, according to a 2007 Harvard University study
The Gender Public Advocacy Coalition executive director Riki Wilchins had this to say in a public statement "We used to associate eating disorders and body issues with young girls," . "But now, boys are getting similar messages that you have to be perfect - buff, sculpted and muscular - to be attractive. And the result is boys are dieting, purging and becoming depressed about their bodies."
Of the men who have eating disorders, a substantial number identify themselves as gay or bisexual. It has been estimated that around 5 percent of the male population considers themselves to be homosexual, and yet some estimates say that up to 15 percent of these males have suffered from an eating disorder or symptoms of it at some time in their life, according to the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
This is not just a women's disease. Men are in more and more danger because men are less likely to go the doctor for treatment for anything. If you need it seek help.