natalunasans reblogged
Body positivity and mental health for men, by Lena Dirscherl (BoPoLena on IG). More under the cut!
attempted Image Description: the images consist of various guys' bodies in a representative variety of masc/fem presentations, ethnic appearances, facial hair or not, body shapes, ages, skin-tones, top surgery scars or not, hairstyles, etc. the art style is friendly and pleasant to look at even when the characters are sad. the color schemes and backgrounds are a variety of natural and fantasy colors. the following texts are in the images, in large, friendly, varied hand lettering.
- Boys, you don't have to achieve anything with your body. (guy curled up)
- Healthy is not a body type. (large guy doing sport)
- Small men are beautiful too.
- Whether or not you can participate in reproduction, you are great!
- Appreciate your body (large guy looking in mirror) : Your Brain - capable of so much! it gives you your personality, processes the world around you, and helps you to achieve the goals you set. Your Eyes - not only beautiful themselves but also able to make you see the wonders of the world and to let you cry away any pain. Your Hands - your main tool to create and work. you can cook with them, write, draw, and help others. Your Feet - probably taking you everywhere you need to go. support your body every day. plus, they help you to do fun stuff like ball games.
- You don't need abs to be fab (smallish guy w tummy)
- It's just as hard to be Ken as it is to be Barbie (plastic guy)
- Boys need emotional support and positivity (adult guy hugging boy child, or taller friend comforting shorter friend)
- It's ok to gain weight during a lockdown (person pulling at clothes)
- Beach Body Ready! (flabby fella with trunks, mat and umbrella)
- There is no such thing as being "too skinny for a guy"
- Men don't need muscles to be sexy.
- Worried you're not going to perform in bed? Lots of men feel that way. Communication is key!
- The size of your penis doesn't define you (guy blushing near a banana)
- /dear intersex people/ Your voice is beautiful! (androgynous looking person, singing)
- Even if you struggle with your body image, You Are Really Great!
- Don't let the fear of looking "unmanly" hold you back
- Your struggles are Valid (guy crying)
- Drop all weight goals and Just Live! (guy looking free)
- Male body issues are Important (large hairy guy getting up? from hands and knees, blushing)
- Your body isn't the only thing that makes you attractive; it's all of you! (guy in a staring contest with his own soul/innerself)
- Be patient with your body, it's patient with you, too (guy whose head is dissociated from his body)
- Work towards a healthy relationship with your body (large hairy guy hugging himself, smiling)
- Eating disorders have nothing to do with your sexuality (thin tired guy)
- The amount of facial hair doesn't define your "manliness" (trans guy feeling for beard stubble)
- You don't need to be tall to be a "real man"
- Drop the concept of "Real Men"; you are already REAL (larger guy sitting, smiling)
- No matter how much you ate yesterday you still deserve to eat today (thin person worrying about a sandwich)
- It's ok for men to cry (smallish guy melting as if falling through water)
- You have a wonderful body deserving respect (guy in a dress, but not played for a joke)
