Is there body dysphoria?
Browse movies, tv shows, books and more with body dysphoria.
Depictions of a mismatch between a person's physical sex and their gender identity, otr otherwise feeling dissatisfied with their own bodies.
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Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
124
No
79
21
I wouldn't say there is *dysphoria*, because I feel as though that term is intrinsically linked to gender, but there is definitely *dysmorphia*
Movie • 2024 Report
Yes
73
No
4
19
jordanowen
not directly but this can absolutely be implied and may resonate with viewers who experience body dysphoria
Movie • 2022 Report
Yes
33
No
3
14
cosmonaut
One of the main characters is a shapeshifter and there is a brief conversation about shapeshifting that can be interpreted as an allegory for body dysphoria.
YouTube • 2023 Report
Yes
28
No
1
8
KamiSteele
Zooble is a player with an avatar based around a pull apart/put back together mix and match toy. They are also gender ambiguous, with 'they' being what's most often used to address them. Episode 3 has a subplot where Zooble, once again sitting out on an adventure, is drafted into 'therapy' by Caine. It's revealed that Zooble hates their digital body and keeps trying to change it with an endless supply of parts that Caine gave them, but has never been able to find something they liked. While there is applicability towards general body image issues, perfectionism, and self-loathing, the fact that Zooble is gender ambiguous lends further credence for a trans-specific reading.
TV Show • 2019 Report
Yes
27
No
1
2
AliB
S4
E4
Cal experiences a lot of dysphoria in season 4. It's made worse as they get their period while taking testosterone
Movie Report
Yes
27
No
4
7
gluggen
yes, a trans woman dont want people looking at her during a game bc she hasnt had bottom surgery yet
Movie • 1975 Report
Yes
26
No
5
8
ErinHollow
Presumably. A character sings about crying because of not being able to dress like a girl
TV Show • 2019 Report
Yes
26
No
0
-1
dekusfreckle
There are 3 characters who present it; one for being trans, another for not being "manly" enough and a third one for being fat (I wouldn't describe them as overweight but just plus sized or thicc). The third one is shown to have overcome it after puberty
TV Show • 2011 Report
Yes
26
No
6
Podcast Report
Yes
25
No
0
1
Decapodia
the episode Body Builder focuses heavily on dysphoria and dysmorphia
Movie • 1991 Report
Yes
24
No
1
1
Buffalo Bill is shown experimenting with tucking, and is also shown using the skins of victims to make garments with breasts and female genitalia on them
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
23
No
7
11
AlmightyKingPrawn
There isn't in the transgender sense, which I believe this is mostly referring to, but The Spot is shown to be unhappy with the holes in his body and wants revenge on Miles as a result.
TV Show • 2020 Report
Yes
23
No
3
Movie • 2004 Report
Yes
22
No
6
TV Show • 2014 Report
Yes
22
No
5
Movie Report
Yes
21
No
6
TV Show • 1997 Report
Yes
20
No
4
Video Game • 2019 Report
Yes
19
No
1
5
lilpig
Yes. The main character regularly insults and is horrified by his own body. Some of it is needlessly harsh, and some of it is well-informed, as years of alcohol/drug use have done considerable damage.
There is no body dysphoria relating to gender identity presented in the game.
There is no body dysphoria relating to gender identity presented in the game.
TV Show • 2022 Report
Yes
19
No
16
2
cherry
not in terms of gender dysphoria, but claudia is very uncomfortable with how her body has stopped aging
Movie • 1999 Report
Yes
19
No
2
0
gigi34
Yes. A character is shown to be anorexic and is called "fatso" by another character, and another character is shown to be a laxative addict and not want to eat anything else but one food that she only eats in private. Lisa also says that a character is "fattening up like a prized heffer" which could be triggering to people with body dysmorphia.
TV Show • 2012 Report
Yes
18
No
3
6
vaporcaat
all of dipper vs manliness is dipper being dysphoric about how he isnt "manly" enough
TV Show • 2004 Report
Yes
18
No
9
1
mysistersscaredofsick
S5
E5
A patient is born with both XX and XY chromosomes. His parents choose his gender and hide it from him. He notices that he feels different and isn’t sure whether he’s male or female, and thinks he’s a “freak.”
Video Game • 2022 Report
Yes
16
No
5
3
Cotton
why are people saying no? marina can suffer from dysphoria as a party member
Movie • 1989 Report
Yes
16
No
6
3
A Heather is mentioned to have bulemia and makes herself puke to lose weight.
TV Show • 2021 Report
Yes
16
No
2
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
16
No
6
Movie • 2016 Report
Yes
15
No
2
2
Melody0660
Deadpool is insecure about what his body mutated into
Video Game • 2015 Report
Yes
15
No
0
7
fandomsandmusicals
Optional content reveals two ghost characters feel dysphoria about their incorporeal form.
TV Show • 2013 Report
Yes
15
No
3
3
Anonymous
S5
E5
Kind of. [SPOILERS]
Steven experiences a lot of his mothers memories and sometimes this is expressed with him not knowing if he is fully himself or not. A lot of homeworld gems also make fun of stevens appearance because they still think he's Rose/Pink in a disguise. He is dressed in feminine clothes when he’s captured by the diamonds
Steven experiences a lot of his mothers memories and sometimes this is expressed with him not knowing if he is fully himself or not. A lot of homeworld gems also make fun of stevens appearance because they still think he's Rose/Pink in a disguise. He is dressed in feminine clothes when he’s captured by the diamonds
Video Game • 2023 Report
Yes
15
No
0
3
mooper
Somewhat explicit discussions of it during one of the main character’s Act 3 friendquests.