My Books

My writing sits at the intersection of lived experience and clinical practice. Each book is written to fill a gap, to offer the kind of support I wish I’d had and that I now offer through my work.

These books speak directly to LGBTQ+ health, body image, and the complexities of healing, with honesty, inclusion, and without judgement.

Letting Go of Perfect: A Gay Man’s Guide to Healing from Body Dysmorphia

Publication Date: October 2026

Body dysmorphia is rarely spoken about openly, especially among gay men. Letting Go of Perfect is my most personal work to date: part lived experience, part professional insight, and part guidebook for gay men seeking to heal their relationship with their body.

This book is for anyone who has felt trapped by comparison, control, performance, or shame and wants something more honest than a quick-fix body image solution. It is about releasing the pressure of who we think we should be and returning to who we truly are.

You can order Letting Go of Perfect here.

Naked Nutrition - book by Daniel O'Shaughnessy

Naked Nutrition

Currently in revision – new edition coming 2026

Naked Nutrition was the first comprehensive guide to diet and lifestyle written specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. It grew out of my clinical practice, where I saw a clear demand for tailored advice that addressed the realities of queer health and wellbeing. The new edition will be titled The Queer Guide to Nutrition & Lifestyle

The book covers:

  • Weight loss and muscle gain

  • HIV nutrition

  • Sex and libido

  • Transgender health

  • Mental health and body image

  • Addiction and the party lifestyle

  • Same-sex fertility and family planning

Since its initial publication, Naked Nutrition has facilitated discussions often overlooked in mainstream health advice. It’s currently being revised to reflect the most up-to-date research and lived experience.