Testosterone, Non-Binary Identity and Bigorexia
Testosterone, Non-Binary Identity and Bigorexia By Rick Collins, Esq. A: There are various names for this subcategory of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD): muscle dysmorphia, “the Adonis Complex,” and, yes, bigorexia. 1 The criteria for BDD include, “preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in appearance that are not observable or appear slight to others.” In muscle dysmorphia, the perceived defect is inadequate muscularity – thinking you’re puny no matter how jacked you get. The American Psychiatric Association recognizes the disorder in its current Diagno...
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