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Graphic design

Next committed a Photoshop fail so bad it got banned

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PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian's Bold New Skims Campaign Causes Stir Among Fans | Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

The latest SKIMS campaign featuring a giant blowup doll of Kim Kardashian has sparked mixed reactions from fans.

Artificial intelligence

fromThe Atlantic

1 day ago

Google's New AI Puts Breasts on Minors-And J. D. Vance

Google's AI shopping tool adds exaggerated body features to images, raising concerns about body image issues.

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Graphic design

Next committed a Photoshop fail so bad it got banned

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Social Media and Mental Health: How to Stay in Control

Social media use is linked to mental health issues among adolescents, influenced by the problems arising from its use.

TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned

The TikTok 'chubby filter' is seen by many as harmful, promoting body shaming and contributing to unhealthy diet culture.

fromwww.npr.org

Men have body dysmorphia too. That's why some use this drug.

Social media pressures are linked to the rise of muscle dysmorphia in boys, driving them towards steroids for body image enhancement.

UK news

'The Skinny Jab Revolution' review: Kathryn Thomas's weight-loss drug doc strains to justify another hour

Backlash against Kathryn Thomas as presenter for 'The Skinny Jab Revolution' highlights tensions between media representation and sensitive weight-loss topics.

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

Dear Andy Elliott, A "Fitness Family" Doesn't Have To Mean Kids With Six-Pack Abs

Social media has profoundly influenced the fitness industry, leading to both positive communities and negative objectification, particularly concerning children.

fromInsideHook

Take It From a Woman: We Don't Care About Your Muscle Definition

Attractiveness standards vary significantly between genders; women's preferences often favor less muscular physiques compared to men's views.

The recent discourse around Olly Murs' fitness transformation showcases differing perceptions of male attractiveness.

Social Media and Mental Health: How to Stay in Control

Social media use is linked to mental health issues among adolescents, influenced by the problems arising from its use.

TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned

The TikTok 'chubby filter' is seen by many as harmful, promoting body shaming and contributing to unhealthy diet culture.

fromwww.npr.org

Men have body dysmorphia too. That's why some use this drug.

Social media pressures are linked to the rise of muscle dysmorphia in boys, driving them towards steroids for body image enhancement.

UK news

'The Skinny Jab Revolution' review: Kathryn Thomas's weight-loss drug doc strains to justify another hour

Backlash against Kathryn Thomas as presenter for 'The Skinny Jab Revolution' highlights tensions between media representation and sensitive weight-loss topics.

Parenting

fromScary Mommy

Dear Andy Elliott, A "Fitness Family" Doesn't Have To Mean Kids With Six-Pack Abs

Social media has profoundly influenced the fitness industry, leading to both positive communities and negative objectification, particularly concerning children.

fromInsideHook

Take It From a Woman: We Don't Care About Your Muscle Definition

Attractiveness standards vary significantly between genders; women's preferences often favor less muscular physiques compared to men's views.

The recent discourse around Olly Murs' fitness transformation showcases differing perceptions of male attractiveness.

Why Breast Reductions Are Trending

Breast reductions are increasingly popular, outpacing augmentations, driven by women's health, psychological needs, and cultural shifts.

Women seek reductions for pain relief, comfort in exercise, and empowerment, challenging beauty norms.

fromBustle

Women

Would You Get Plastic Surgery For "Yoga Boobs" Or "Ballerina Boobs"?

Why Breast Reductions Are Trending

Breast reductions are increasingly popular, outpacing augmentations, driven by women's health, psychological needs, and cultural shifts.

Women seek reductions for pain relief, comfort in exercise, and empowerment, challenging beauty norms.

fromBustle

Women

Would You Get Plastic Surgery For "Yoga Boobs" Or "Ballerina Boobs"?

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Does Porn Affect People's Feelings About Their Sexual Organs?

Genital dissatisfaction is common, with men often feeling inadequate and women usually unhappy with their labial appearance despite most being normal.

The belief that pornography drives genital dissatisfaction is misleading; other psychological factors play a larger role.

Cosmetic surgeries driven by genital dissatisfaction are on the rise, signaling a societal issue regarding body image.

Mindfulness

The Body Talks. Can a Narcissist Listen?

Does Porn Affect People's Feelings About Their Sexual Organs?

Genital dissatisfaction is common, with men often feeling inadequate and women usually unhappy with their labial appearance despite most being normal.

The belief that pornography drives genital dissatisfaction is misleading; other psychological factors play a larger role.

Cosmetic surgeries driven by genital dissatisfaction are on the rise, signaling a societal issue regarding body image.

Mindfulness

The Body Talks. Can a Narcissist Listen?

Why You Should Stop Commenting on People's Weight

Positive comments about weight loss can inadvertently create discomfort and a focus on the individual's body, overshadowing their personal journey and struggles.

Health

Khloe Kardashian's Latest Remarks About Her Weight Loss Are Both Damaging And Heartbreaking

KhloÃ© Kardashian openly discussed her past experiences with weight loss and the choices she made while navigating scrutiny over her body.

Common Disordered Eating Behaviors That Society Normalizes

Chronic dieting and weight stigma lead to harmful eating behaviors that undermine physical and mental well-being.

I had fantasies about how it would eventually serve me': my struggle with disordered eating

The author's struggle with food rules intensified during the pandemic, revealing deeper anxieties and societal pressures surrounding body image and dieting.

Going to the gym gives me so much more than the physique I want, even if body dysmorphia lingers | Bertin Huynh

Fitness motivations can stem from societal pressures, especially within the gay community, where body image ideals play a significant role.

NYC LGBT

fromTODAY.com

Robert De Niro's daughter was 'outed' as a trans woman by a tabloid: Now she's telling her own story

Airyn De Niro speaks about her identity as a trans woman and her struggles with societal acceptance and personal insecurities.

Mindfulness

Why You Should Stop Commenting on People's Weight

Positive comments about weight loss can inadvertently create discomfort and a focus on the individual's body, overshadowing their personal journey and struggles.

Health

Khloe Kardashian's Latest Remarks About Her Weight Loss Are Both Damaging And Heartbreaking

KhloÃ© Kardashian openly discussed her past experiences with weight loss and the choices she made while navigating scrutiny over her body.

Common Disordered Eating Behaviors That Society Normalizes

Chronic dieting and weight stigma lead to harmful eating behaviors that undermine physical and mental well-being.

I had fantasies about how it would eventually serve me': my struggle with disordered eating

The author's struggle with food rules intensified during the pandemic, revealing deeper anxieties and societal pressures surrounding body image and dieting.

Going to the gym gives me so much more than the physique I want, even if body dysmorphia lingers | Bertin Huynh

Fitness motivations can stem from societal pressures, especially within the gay community, where body image ideals play a significant role.

NYC LGBT

fromTODAY.com

Robert De Niro's daughter was 'outed' as a trans woman by a tabloid: Now she's telling her own story

Airyn De Niro speaks about her identity as a trans woman and her struggles with societal acceptance and personal insecurities.

Weight-loss drugs expose women to society's harsh judgements on their bodies

Weight loss profoundly changes social interactions and perceptions, as illustrated by Branneisha Cooper's experience post-Mounjaro treatment.

Everyday cooking

Yotam Ottolenghi: I tried intermittent fasting, and hated it. This is why we need to ditch the diets and go back to basics

Intermittent fasting may lead to weight gain despite initial benefits and a feeling of lightness.

I lost 20 pounds unexpectedly. I wish people would stop telling me I look great.

Weight loss due to illness doesn't equate to health or happiness, challenging societal perceptions of body size and self-worth.

Wearables

How Ozempic is Shaping Weddings

UK news

Share your experience of coming off weight-loss jabs

Mental health

Nikki Glaser supports Ozempic for weight loss, slams critics: 'You're upset that Kathy Bates has a thigh gap'

UK news

Weight-loss drugs expose women to society's harsh judgements on their bodies

Weight loss profoundly changes social interactions and perceptions, as illustrated by Branneisha Cooper's experience post-Mounjaro treatment.

Everyday cooking

Yotam Ottolenghi: I tried intermittent fasting, and hated it. This is why we need to ditch the diets and go back to basics

Intermittent fasting may lead to weight gain despite initial benefits and a feeling of lightness.

I lost 20 pounds unexpectedly. I wish people would stop telling me I look great.

Weight loss due to illness doesn't equate to health or happiness, challenging societal perceptions of body size and self-worth.

Wearables

How Ozempic is Shaping Weddings

UK news

Share your experience of coming off weight-loss jabs

Mental health

Nikki Glaser supports Ozempic for weight loss, slams critics: 'You're upset that Kathy Bates has a thigh gap'

A New Understanding of True Health: 6 Practical Tips - Tiny Buddha

Health is not just about diet and exercise; it's about nurturing your body and listening to its needs.

Parenting

This woman spent almost $100k to become a hot mom after giving birth: 'I'm stepping into this new phase with confidence'

Mental health

Demi Moore says she sticks to a meat-free, nutrient-dense diet, but there's one drink she doesn't want to give up

fromTiny Buddha

A New Understanding of True Health: 6 Practical Tips - Tiny Buddha

Health is not just about diet and exercise; it's about nurturing your body and listening to its needs.

Parenting

This woman spent almost $100k to become a hot mom after giving birth: 'I'm stepping into this new phase with confidence'

Mental health

Demi Moore says she sticks to a meat-free, nutrient-dense diet, but there's one drink she doesn't want to give up

The Best Sports Bras for When You're Working Out, or Just Thinking About It

Finding the right sports bra can greatly improve comfort and confidence during workouts.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Rejecting Toxic Fitness Culture with Casey Johnston

Strength training empowers individuals, challenging misconceptions about fitness, body image, and disordered eating.

fromWIRED

The Best Sports Bras for When You're Working Out, or Just Thinking About It

Finding the right sports bra can greatly improve comfort and confidence during workouts.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Rejecting Toxic Fitness Culture with Casey Johnston

Strength training empowers individuals, challenging misconceptions about fitness, body image, and disordered eating.

Carla Sosenko's Body Was Always the Story. Now She's Telling It Herself.

Carla Sosenko's memoir explores her lifelong struggle with body image and acceptance, stemming from her condition, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Shania Twain wanted to be a bodybuilder after being 'touched inappropriately so many times' as a kid: 'Hated being a girl'

Shania Twain speaks candidly about her struggles with body image, insecurities, and the impact of abuse on her perception of womanhood.

What Do You Like About the Way You Look?

Many struggle to identify positive traits about their looks due to societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards.

Women

Lena Dunham Says Her Body Was An "Object Of Scorn" During "Girls"

Shania Twain wanted to be a bodybuilder after being 'touched inappropriately so many times' as a kid: 'Hated being a girl'

Shania Twain speaks candidly about her struggles with body image, insecurities, and the impact of abuse on her perception of womanhood.

What Do You Like About the Way You Look?

Many struggle to identify positive traits about their looks due to societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards.

Women

Lena Dunham Says Her Body Was An "Object Of Scorn" During "Girls"

more#self-acceptance

#parenting

Fashion & style

Like me, my seven-year-old daughter loves fashion. Can I protect her from a world of impossible beauty standards?

fromSlate Magazine

Parenting

She had AA cup breasts until she got implants. Now, she wonders if her daughter should get surgery before she goes to college.

Parenting

Hilaria Baldwin reveals which plastic surgery procedure she had done after 7 kids

Fashion & style

Like me, my seven-year-old daughter loves fashion. Can I protect her from a world of impossible beauty standards?

The author's struggle with raising a daughter amidst societal pressures of beauty and perfectionism is evident.

Parenting

fromSlate Magazine

She had AA cup breasts until she got implants. Now, she wonders if her daughter should get surgery before she goes to college.

Discussing body image early could ease future self-consciousness about breast size.

Parenting

Hilaria Baldwin reveals which plastic surgery procedure she had done after 7 kids

Women

Here's Every Single Emotion I Had While Watching "How To Die Alone"

Relationships

This is how we do it: How good he feels in himself has a big effect on his sex drive'

Parenting

This Man Asked If He's Wrong For Telling His Wife She Smells Bad, And Things Took An Unexpected Turn

4 weeks ago

Women

Here's Every Single Emotion I Had While Watching "How To Die Alone"

Relationships

This is how we do it: How good he feels in himself has a big effect on his sex drive'

Parenting

This Man Asked If He's Wrong For Telling His Wife She Smells Bad, And Things Took An Unexpected Turn

The Never-Ending Scrutiny of Being in an Aging Body | The Walrus

Body-shaming is a serious concern that can leave a lasting impression on younger generations.

Family dynamics reveal complexities of self-image and communication around body perception.

France news

Dear Mary: My husband's birthday present has made me feel he no longer finds me sexy, or fancies me

fromThe Walrus

The Never-Ending Scrutiny of Being in an Aging Body | The Walrus

Body-shaming is a serious concern that can leave a lasting impression on younger generations.

Family dynamics reveal complexities of self-image and communication around body perception.

France news

Dear Mary: My husband's birthday present has made me feel he no longer finds me sexy, or fancies me

Not a Coincidence: Sexual Trauma and Eating Disorders

Sexual trauma alters body image and can lead to disordered eating as a coping mechanism.

Bingeing and purging behaviors are closely linked to trauma and PTSD.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) can effectively treat PTSD, improving eating disorder symptoms.

Independent films

fromRoger Ebert

The Dream Within the Fairy Tale: Emilie Blichfeldt on "The Ugly Stepsister" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The film 'The Ugly Stepsister' offers a dark twist on the classic Cinderella tale, highlighting themes of insecurity and societal pressure.

Elvira's transformation reflects the dangerous extremes individuals reach in seeking validation and beauty.

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.

Mental health

Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders?

Medicine

Fairy Tale or Trap? How Beauty Ideals Imprint Young Brains

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.

Mental health

Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders?

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Medicine

Fairy Tale or Trap? How Beauty Ideals Imprint Young Brains

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UK news

Ad regulator bans liquid BBLs ads that irresponsibly pressured women into booking'

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Social media marketing

Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator

UK news

Ad regulator bans liquid BBLs ads that irresponsibly pressured women into booking'

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Social media marketing

Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator

Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, defends actress from Botox claims with scathing three-word clapback

"Get fckd butterfly," Koma clapped back, referring to the netizen's username. Fans praised the singer-songwriter in the comments for standing up for his wife.

Women

Cardi B gets mixed reactions after twerking onstage at Revolve Festival: 'That booty smacked itself'

Despite the mixed reviews, Cardi B's performance at the Revolve Festival showcased her confidence and fun-loving spirit, highlighting her iconic twerking abilities.

Exercise

'White Lotus' star Aimee Lou Wood blasts 'SNL' for mocking her in 'mean' parody: 'Such a shame'

I did find the 'SNL' thing mean and unfunny xo. (Felt righteous, might delete later). Yes, take the piss for sure - that's what the show is about- but there must be a cleverer, more nuanced, less cheap way?

Humor

We'd been through so much': Jean Hannah Edelstein on breasts and life without them

My breasts were real, and they were spectacular...a double mastectomy gives you license to say breast over and over again...without the usual consequences.

Cancer

New York Islanders

Meet the young New York girls excelling in fencing, ice hockey and wrestling - and getting featured in Sports Illustrated

Honor Smoke, at only 10 years old, becomes the youngest person ever featured on a Sports Illustrated cover, spotlighting young female athletes.

fromAdvocate.com

Hormones and surgery improve transgender men's quality of life: study

Gender-affirming care improves quality of life among transgender men by enhancing body satisfaction and promoting gender congruence.

Fashion & style

My secret life as a model: High fashion loved me most when I was visibly bony'

The fashion industry still emphasizes extreme thinness among models, affecting their mental and emotional well-being.

Fashion & style

fromenglish.elpais.com

Different ideal, same pressure: Gen Z's fixation on perfect' skin echoes millennials' obsession on being thin

The hipbone trend symbolized the millennial generation's fixation on beauty ideals shaped by pervasive media and celebrity culture.

Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out "Bullying" Of Her Appearance

Millie Bobby Brown confronts negative criticism regarding her appearance, addressing broader issues of misogyny and double standards in Hollywood.

Millie Bobby Brown Didn't Hold Back As She Called Out "Disturbing" Criticism Of Her Looks

Millie Bobby Brown challenges media scrutiny of her appearance, emphasizing the impact of public expectations on young women.

fromScary Mommy

Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out "Bullying" Of Her Appearance

Millie Bobby Brown confronts negative criticism regarding her appearance, addressing broader issues of misogyny and double standards in Hollywood.

Millie Bobby Brown Didn't Hold Back As She Called Out "Disturbing" Criticism Of Her Looks

Millie Bobby Brown challenges media scrutiny of her appearance, emphasizing the impact of public expectations on young women.

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There's a New Kind of Woman Onscreen,Thanks to Women Behind the Camera

The representation of women's bodies in film is evolving with female filmmakers highlighting their experiences and visibility.

Health

In my 20s, yo-yo diets and tough workouts made me lean but sad. At 31, I look better than ever and don't stress about exercising or eating chocolate.

Anjuli Mack's journey emphasizes the importance of finding a balanced relationship with food and fitness rather than adhering to strict diets.

Writing

Overcoming Body Betrayal In Fertility Issues

Fertility struggles evoke a deep sense of betrayal from one's own body which requires self-compassion and acknowledgment for healing.

fromenglish.elpais.com

From having to settle for fat girl roles' as a teen to stardom: How Kate Winslet fought for her body's truth

Aren't we all sick of the weight thing? We're all sick of the weight thing. I'm a normal human being, we all go up and down, you know.

Writing

#women

fromScienceDaily

Medicine

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

fromMail Online

Women in technology

The biggest cause of 'gym-phobia'? Camel toe, study finds

fromScienceDaily

Medicine

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

fromMail Online

Women in technology

The biggest cause of 'gym-phobia'? Camel toe, study finds

more#women

Patrick Mahomes and the secrets of the Dad Bod: What we get wrong about athleticism

If Patrick Mahomes can be one of the best athletes in the world, did that say something about him, or our ability to understand what real athleticism looks like?

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