Call for Expressions of Interest: Symposium on Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID) – 2026

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Expression of Interest This notice constitutes a formal Expression of Interest for the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID) – 2026. Expressions of interest are invited from both prospective speakers and potential attendees in order to assess anticipated participation and to inform the final structure of the event. The deadline for submission is 31 […]

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New Book on Body Integrity Dysphoria: Exploring the Ethics of On-Demand Amputation

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About the Publication The newly released book Body Integrity Dysphoria and the Ethical Dilemma of On-Demand Amputation: Redefining Wholeness, Identity, Autonomy, and the Moral Boundaries of the Human Body offers a pioneering perspective on one of the most complex moral questions in contemporary medical ethics. The work delves into Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID)  – a

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πŸ”΄Zázraky medicíny (9/2025): Interview with Dr. Leandro Loriga on Body Integrity Dysphoria

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Editor’s Note:This interview was curated by the Department of Communications and External Relations (OddΔ›lení pro komunikaci a vnΔ›jší vztahy) of Masaryk University. What follows is the full-length English version of the interview. The adaptation for 100+1 Zázraky medicíny was prepared by the magazine’s editorial team, where certain parts were shortened or modified to align with

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πŸ“° BodyIntegrityDysphoria.com Is Now Legally Framed Under Corpus Sui

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Official Registration under Corpus Sui z. s. We’re pleased to announce that BodyIntegrityDysphoria.com is now officially part of Corpus Sui z. s., a legally registered non-profit civic association (zapsaný spolek) based in Prague, Czech Republic. What This Legal Framework Enables: Our Shared Mission and Commitment Corpus Sui is dedicated to issues of bodily autonomy, medical

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🟑 Expert Interview: Prof. Dr. Erich Kasten – From Apotemnophilia to BID, 20 Years of Research and Reflection

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Editor’s Note:This interview was curated by Leandro Loriga, Ph.D. as part of the πŸŸ‘Expert Interview Series on BodyIntegrityDysphoria.com. Minor edits were made for grammar and flow, without altering the content of the responses. I want to thank Prof. Dr. Erich Kasten for agreeing to take part in this interview and for providing thoughtful and detailed answers. His contribution marks

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🟑 Launching the Expert Interview Series on Body Integrity Dysphoria

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πŸ“£ A New Initiative We are pleased to announce the launch of the Expert Interview Series on BodyIntegrityDysphoria.com — a new initiative committed to deepening public and professional understanding of Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID). Through this series, we aim to foster meaningful, informed dialogue by highlighting the voices of those who have devoted their research,

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Why virtual reality exposure isn’t necessarily an ethical, harm-free alternative to BID surgery.  

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by Matthew Williams, MA – PhD Student, University of Birmingham Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID) is defined by the ICD-11 as ‘an intense and persistent desire to become physically disabled in a significant way’. For example, a BID patient may experience an incongruence with their otherwise healthy leg and develop a desire to amputate it. This

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πŸ§ πŸ“ We’re Building a Blog — and You Can Be Part of It πŸ’¬πŸŒ

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BodyIntegrityDysphoria.com is launching a blog — and it’s not just for updates. It’s for you. You’ll be able to share and submit: 🧍‍♂️ Real testimonies of lived experience with BID or related conditions We welcome first-person narratives from individuals living with Body Integrity Dysphoria, as well as those navigating other forms of bodily dysphoria. Your story

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