Literally none of it has to do with peer pressure or pool parties generally, and I’m not sure why you think the article should spend any time on it.

He was experiencing severe gender dysphoria, which was made worse by the situation making him more aware of his chest and knowing it was going to take ages to get surgery. Nobody is saying it was a great decision that everyone should do.

If you think I’m going to find this cute you’re going to have to try it on someone else.