Is this you?
- You don't want the lights on
- You avoid certain positions because of how you look
- You've cut a partner short because you got self-conscious
What the research says
Male body dysmorphic disorder is rising. Sub-clinical body image distress is widespread.
How tantra approaches this
Embodiment practices help relocate self-evaluation from the visual to the felt-sense. Naked-eye-gazing and similar practices accelerate this.
Recommended practices
- Naked eye-gazing (intermediate, ~15 min) — Builds the capacity to be seen.
When to see a doctor instead
If body image distress meets criteria for body dysmorphic disorder, see a clinician.