Identity
A label
Whilst not necessary
Has a certain power that comes with it
A way to search for similar lived experiences
Shared by other people
Who understand what you are going through
Pressure to be masculine and muscular
Can make it difficult to show affection
Unrealistic body image expectations
Increase the risk of a disorder developing
Living with the feeling of being unsafe
And a fear of speaking to strangers
An absence of sexual attraction
A desire for romantic intimacy
A truth not accepted
Any discussion of sex invites discomfort
And awkwardness
Denied access to employment
And forced onto the streets
A stigma often leading to rejection
A change in attitude long overdue
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