Overview
- He says he began during lockdown due to body dysmorphia and image pressures tied to TV work, describing five years of use with about two years on continuous testosterone.
- He reports buying the drugs illegally and details harms including shrunken testicles, acne, mood swings, irregular libido and narcissistic behavior.
- He says the muscular look increased attention for opportunities such as Strictly Come Dancing, which he believes reinforced the pattern.
- He announces he is stopping and urges young men, including within gay culture, to avoid anabolic steroids.
- He voices reluctance to contact his GP despite expecting a hormone crash, with NHS guidance and crisis support signposted, and later thanks supporters while prioritizing recovery.