Six-pack abs, nice skin, full head of hair? How men fret about their looks too


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In the past decade, the body positivity movement has been a talking point in the style industry. It is believed that fashion and beauty can play a huge role in influencing how people view themselves – and thus, brands are expected to try harder to not negatively impact a person’s self-worth.

However, efforts to foster a healthier perception of body image remains largely focused on women. While men are susceptible to such destructive perception too, the problem is not really talked about.

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