Muscle dysmorphia: a 'reverse anorexia' that mostly affects men

16/10/2026

Science unscripted

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Ripped. Jacked. Swole. And... limp? When does wanting bigger muscles turn toxic? And how's that linked to unhappiness in the bedroom?

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Muscle dysmorphia: a 'reverse anorexia' that mostly affects men

Science unscripted

Otros episodios de "Science unscripted"

Underwear & pregnancy

How bad is the mental load gap?

Smart women get punished at the workplace

Muscle dysmorphia: a 'reverse anorexia' that mostly affects men

The politics of disgust

Have you seen my wallet?

Is AI going to kill us?

Is your life meaningful? (pt. 2)

Pathological cringe & a pill to 'delete' trauma

Can a dog understand these facial expressions?