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