Gay Mens Unique Relationship with ... The Gym
It\u2019s no secret that many gay men work out frequently and watch their weight carefully. Why is that? Where does that pressure derive from? \n\nDoes it stem from an over-sexualisation of the body? In other words, is it because the body is seen as something to be consumed, rather than being the vessel of a human being with a heart?\n\nIn this episode, Jeevan (@lgbt.abdnaware) and I discuss where the obsession with the gym and that perfect, ripped body comes from. \nYou\u2019ll hear him arguing really fascinating points, such as the \u201clean physique\u201d being a means to escape from discrimination - because who\u2019s going to disrespect you if you\u2019re big and bulky, right?\n\nWe\u2019ll briefly be touching on the ideas of the feminine and masculine archetype. However, the episode after this one will dive into that subject matter deeper (categorisation of gay men, how the patriarchy plays into gay culture).\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runasruminations/support