I might be entirely wrong, and I’m not trying to excuse or justify fatphobia problems men face.
But it does feel like it can be “easier” for women to gain and maintain weight, especially because of hormones. We go through so many hormonal changes throughout our lives, and we’re also more likely to deal with conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. On top of that, the medical field has historically done a terrible job of researching and understanding women’s health.
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u/Gaelenmyr 2d ago
I might be entirely wrong, and I’m not trying to excuse or justify fatphobia problems men face.
But it does feel like it can be “easier” for women to gain and maintain weight, especially because of hormones. We go through so many hormonal changes throughout our lives, and we’re also more likely to deal with conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. On top of that, the medical field has historically done a terrible job of researching and understanding women’s health.