Science unscripted

Muscle dysmorphia: a 'reverse anorexia' that mostly affects men

Science unscripted

Show Notes

Ripped. Jacked. Swole. And... limp? When does wanting bigger muscles turn toxic? And how's that linked to unhappiness in the bedroom?

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