Psychology & Psychiatry
Size matters most in the locker room
(Medical Xpress)—Research on men's body self-image shows they are more concerned by what other men think of their bodies than what their sexual partners think.
Jun 12, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
8 ways to manage body image anxiety after lockdown
Being able to socialize again may bring enthusiasm and a sense of normalcy—but it may also increase anxiety over how your body might have changed.
Jun 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pep talks secret to better sporting performance
Giving oneself a pep talk may be key to improving female athletes' sporting performance and mental health, new University of Saskatchewan research shows.
Mar 26, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Restricted food intake a predictor of increased suicide attempts in Body Dysmorphic Disorder patients
Rhode Island Hospital and Auburn University researchers found a link between restrictive food intake, or excessive dieting, and an increase in suicide attempts in people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). The study focused ...
Jun 5, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-harm and social media: A knee-jerk ban on content could actually harm young people
Instagram has announced it will ban graphic self-harm images from the platform. The social media company has been under pressure from the UK government and health professionals – including Dame Sally Davies, England's chief ...
Feb 8, 2019
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Self-compassion key to positive body image and coping
Women who accept and tolerate their imperfections appear to have a more positive body image despite their body mass index (BMI) and are better able to handle personal disappointments and setbacks in their daily lives.
Sep 29, 2014
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Health
Why do women struggling with low sexual desire not seek treatment?
Low sexual desire is common among both pre- and post-menopausal women. It can cause personal distress, harm relationships, and have a negative impact on body image and self confidence. Yet few women seek medical care for ...
Oct 7, 2014
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Surgery
Sexual function improves significantly after hip or knee replacement surgery
Osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, affecting millions of Americans each year, is known to limit sexual activity. New research presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) ...
Mar 19, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adolescent self-harmers misjudge bodily sensations
Adolescents who self-harm experience heightened sensations across their skin and misjudge bodily cues such as hunger and headaches, University of Queensland-led research has found.
May 8, 2019
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Activewear angst: Why shopping for workout clothes can be harmful to women
Though it's just as likely to be worn while lounging on the couch as in the gym, a large driver of activewear's popularity among women is its association with a dynamic lifestyle, positive well-being and overall good health.
Jul 28, 2023
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