Gay teen boys six times more likely to use steroids than their straight counterparts: Study

It’s funny how researchers can’t pin down the reason Gay teens use steroids.   I think the reason is obvious-to attact other Gays.  

National Post reports Gay and bisexual teen boys use illicit steroids at a rate almost six times higher than do straight kids, a “dramatic disparity” that points up a need to reach out to this group, researchers say.

Reasons for the differences are unclear.

The study authors said it’s possible gay and bi boys feel more pressure to achieve a bulked-up “ideal” male physique, or that they think muscle-building steroids will help them fend off bullies.

Overall, 21% of gay or bisexual boys said they had ever used steroids, versus 4% of straight boys. The difference was similar among those who reported moderate use — taking steroid pills or injections up to 40 times: 8% of gay or bi teens reported that amount, versus less than 2% of straight boys. The heaviest use — 40 or more times — was reported by 4% of gays or bi boys, compared with less than 1% of straight teens.
Given the dramatic disparity … it would seem that this is a population in which greater attention is needed

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