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"I Thought I Was Disgusting And Wanted to Die" - Brooke's Story
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Inhalt bereitgestellt von Stephanie Boye and Cheralyn Leeby, Stephanie Boye, and Dr. Chez Leeby. Alle Podcast-Inhalte, einschließlich Episoden, Grafiken und Podcast-Beschreibungen, werden direkt von Stephanie Boye and Cheralyn Leeby, Stephanie Boye, and Dr. Chez Leeby oder seinem Podcast-Plattformpartner hochgeladen und bereitgestellt. Wenn Sie glauben, dass jemand Ihr urheberrechtlich geschütztes Werk ohne Ihre Erlaubnis nutzt, können Sie dem hier beschriebenen Verfahren folgen https://de.player.fm/legal.
In this 7 On Sundays episode, Dr. Chez and Stephanie to to Brooke, a college student who bravely shares her struggles with genital dysmorphia, a form of body dysmorphia. Genital dysmorphia involves a constant concern about the genitalia. Body dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is diagnosed when an individual has a preoccupation with an imagined defect in their appearance or an exaggerated concern with minor aspects of their physical appearance. This preoccupation causes significant disruption in social, occupational, sexual and other areas of functioning. Like our guest today, these individuals often report social isolation, anxiety, increased depression, and even suicidal thoughts (Bjornsson et al, 2010, Himanshu, 2020). Two thirds of individuals with BDD develop the disorder before age 18 (Bjornsson et al., 2010).
There is an increase in young people seeking plastic surgery, as our guest Brooke did. A relatively new phenomenon called, “Snapchat Dysmorphia” describes a preoccupation with wanting to look like a filtered self image from social media and seeking surgical consult for this. Increased social media screen time contributes to dissatisfied body image, particularly for young girls. Research indicates that BDD affects 2.4% of the population, however, it is likely that this number is lower due to undiagnosed and unknown individuals who struggle but do not reach out for help.
Our guest, Brooke, shares how damaging comments from peers, societal pressures, and cultural stigmas shaped her self-worth, genital dysmorphia, and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). We also discuss “the orgasm gap,” the impact of societal norms on sexual satisfaction, and the importance of open dialogue about sexual health and body image. This episode emphasizes the need to stop shaming others' bodies and to embrace self-love and acceptance over the pursuit for “perfection” (which does not exist).
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Emily Nagoski “Come As You Are”
https://www.instagram.com/the.vulva.gallery/
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning
01:17 Brooke's Story: Struggles with Genital Dysmorphia
07:41 What Triggered All This?
11:48 Cultural Critique: The Pursuit of Perfection
21:45 The History of Shaming Vaginas
24:23 The Orgasm Gap and Female Pleasure
29:30 The Importance of Open Conversations
37:42 The Impact of OCD on Body Image
39:29 Healing Through Relationships and Self-Acceptance
42:23 The Power of Positive Affirmations
43:51 Challenging Genital Shaming
48:08 Therapy and Self-Reflection
54:42 Wrap up: Stop Talking About Others Bodies
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