South Africa: Queer men redefining beauty

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Published Mar 14, 2026

In queer circles, body pressure can be relentless. Labels like 'bear,' 'twink,' and 'wolf' sort men into rigid ideals, piling expectations onto already heavy identities. TJ Ngoma shares his battle with body dysmorphia.

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