In the world of Instagram models, TikTok fitness videos and the lads on Love Island with abs that appear to made out of marble, there's a lot of pressure being placed on young men to aspire towards a certain aesthetic. The result can lead to men struggling with their body image, often taking their search for perfection to extremes whether that's through diet or exercise.

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A lot has been written and discussed around body positivity for women and girls, but in those conversations, men can be forgotten.

One person who is hoping to buck that trend and open the discussion around body positivity in men is Ben James.

 

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Ben who is, by industry standards, defined as a plus size model, has been speaking out through his social media channels about the importance of embracing the body away from the aesthetics.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Ben explained why it's important for more men to speak about their experiences and why Love Island has missed the boat in terms of putting mid-sized men on our screens.

You can catch the chat by clicking play above.