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Between 1982-1986 I was a nervous gay teenager who felt uncomfortable changing in the high school gym locker-room. While other boys seemed confident and enjoyed being nearly nude, I did everything I could to hide and avoid the mirrors. I always felt unattractive, and some of the boys made sure I felt that way too.

Even when I was out after high school, I wouldn’t get naked with a romantic partner with the lights on. I always had to be covered up as much as possible. I rarely got full...