Reducing inequality:

Appearance pressures on men

Men's appearance pressures are not often discussed, even though many experience insecurity about their bodies and external pressure to look a certain way to be considered manly. How do men's appearance pressures affect relationships or sex? What can we do to help people feel less pressured about their looks?

Interviewee Sami-Petteri Asikainen, psychiatric nurse, mental health influencer & cognitive behavioural therapist in training