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
128
No
80
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
80
No
4
19
jordanowen
not directly but this can absolutely be implied and may resonate with viewers who experience body dysphoria
TV Show • 2021 Report
Yes
40
No
20
1
SANSTELLATE
S2
E2
Hyun-ju, a major character in seasons 2 and 3, is a trans woman. Body dysphoria isn’t discussed in super great detail, but she does talk about the struggles she faced when she came out - being kicked out of the military, losing her job, losing support from her friends, and accumulating major debt.
There is also one point during the games that she asks everyone to look away while she kicks something. It can be inferred this is because of dysphoria.
In my opinion, she is written tastefully. If you’re worried about poor representation, I wouldn’t be concerned regarding her.
There is also one point during the games that she asks everyone to look away while she kicks something. It can be inferred this is because of dysphoria.
In my opinion, she is written tastefully. If you’re worried about poor representation, I wouldn’t be concerned regarding her.
YouTube • 2023 Report
Yes
38
No
1
10
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.
Movie • 2022 Report
Yes
32
No
3
15
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.
Video Game Report
Yes
31
No
1
10
There are mentions of the main player character, a human, once wearing fake horns in order to resemble the rest of their monster family.
Movie • 1975 Report
Yes
29
No
6
8
ErinHollow
Presumably. A character sings about crying because of not being able to dress like a girl
TV Show • 2019 Report
Yes
29
No
0
-2
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
Podcast Report
Yes
28
No
0
1
Decapodia
the episode Body Builder focuses heavily on dysphoria and dysmorphia
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
TV Show • 2011 Report
Yes
27
No
6
Movie • 2004 Report
Yes
26
No
6
Movie • 1991 Report
Yes
25
No
2
0
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
Video Game • 2019 Report
Yes
25
No
1
6
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.
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.
Video Game • 2015 Report
Yes
23
No
0
8
fandomsandmusicals
Optional content reveals two ghost characters feel dysphoria about their incorporeal form.
TV Show • 2014 Report
Yes
23
No
5
TV Show • 2020 Report
Yes
23
No
3
TV Show • 2004 Report
Yes
22
No
9
3
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.”
TV Show • 2012 Report
Yes
21
No
3
6
vaporcaat
all of dipper vs manliness is dipper being dysphoric about how he isnt "manly" enough
TV Show • 2022 Report
Yes
21
No
18
2
cherry
not in terms of gender dysphoria, but claudia is very uncomfortable with how her body has stopped aging
TV Show • 1997 Report
Yes
21
No
5
-2
stickysweet_hunny
Cartman thinks he's skinny
TV Show • 2021 Report
Yes
21
No
2
Movie Report
Yes
21
No
6
Movie • 2025 Report
Yes
20
No
7
3
Pantalones
A character hates the "patterns" that appear on her skin, as they mark her as half demon. They are a source of guilt and shame to her.
Movie • 1999 Report
Yes
20
No
4
1
oscennn
Body *dysmorphia* - two characters have EDs and one is preoccupied with her weight, but no dysphoria
TV Show • 2013 Report
Yes
19
No
4
4
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 • 2022 Report
Yes
18
No
5
3
Cotton
why are people saying no? marina can suffer from dysphoria as a party member
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
17
No
8
Movie • 1989 Report
Yes
16
No
8
3
A Heather is mentioned to have bulemia and makes herself puke to lose weight.