anorexia
‘We Want to be Tougher’: Men With Eating Disorders Are Struggling for Help
“Unfortunately, there isn't enough space to talk about it. In the eyes of many people, a man has to be strong, both mentally and physically.”
'Bigorexia' Is the Body Dysmorphia Men Can't Talk About
Even the most seemingly healthy personal goals can often hide unhealthy or unrealistic aesthetic aspirations.
Your Lockdown Fat Jokes Have Hidden Victims
I've had an eating disorder, and this quarantine is hard enough for me without your fat-phobic attempts to be funny.
Health Risks of Eating Disorders Are Still Being Discovered—And Overlooked
A new study finds eating disorders are highly correlated with problems during pregnancies.
There's an Urgent Need For Better Anorexia Treatments
For more than half of those afflicted, the disorder can last several decades.
What It's Like Having Sex While in Recovery from an Eating Disorder
After Laura Hearn left a residential treatment facility for an eating disorder, she didn't just need to reset her relationship with food: she had to learn how to exist as a sexual being in the world.
This Is What it's Like to Have the World's Most Deadly Eating Disorder
For one teen, the turning point came when her heart stopped beating for half a minute.
People Share How They Overcame Their Eating Disorder
"I realised that my body was not – and never will be – a problem to be solved."
How to Be a Good Partner to Someone With an Eating Disorder
It can be hard to strike a balance between being helpful and being the food police.
Are the UK's New Obesity Guidelines Dangerous for Eating Disorder Sufferers?
Public Health England's new healthy eating campaign recommends a breakfast of 400 calories, and lunch and dinner of 600 calories each.
'A Twisted Comparison Game': How Fitness Apps Exacerbate Eating Disorders
Apps like step trackers and calorie counters are meant to help users stay healthy. But for those who suffer from eating disorders, these technologies are ripe for misuse.