Learning about different body types helped a lot. When I was younger, I didn't realize it's not just the weight that makes us look different. I was looking at models thinking that if only I could lose enough weight that I will look like them - taller, lean, longer legs etc. - and I was very frustrated when it didn't happen. When I learned that there were different body types, I realized it wasn't possible to make my hips smaller by dieting, and somehow this really changed my view of myself, and I was wondering why no one ever told me.

-Female, 33

"As i grew up shy abs obsessed with my hobby which then was what i did in college and now work - i always prioritized that and now at 41 having had not really gone through a crazy phase at all. pretty much willing to try anything and all honestly (minus extreme pain, violence, bathroom/ blood). actual wants: bondage (tying and bring tied), group sex (including wife having sex without me), pegging, denial (again both giving/receiving)."

-Male, 41