#body-image

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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Girlfriend's Ex Was a Tyrant About One Thing in Bed. Now I'm Paying the Price.

External judgment about body hair changed her grooming habits and created anxiety that limits sexual spontaneity despite partner's acceptance.
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Gruesome photos show the reality of leg lengthening procedures

The first step involved cutting his leg in half to allow a device to be implanted to separate the two ends of the sawn off bone. It leaves a space for new bone growth to take place, which is also monitored through several surgeries. Of the ordeal, he told the outlet: 'Sometimes the nerve pain wrecks me'. But he endured it because he is proud of being a self-starter, having a 'self made' tattoo on his knuckles.
Medicine
#cosmetic-surgery
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Stop Measuring Your Body Against Others

Relying on body comparisons reduces body satisfaction and fosters dependence on external validation.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting

Lifting weights transformed Casey Johnston's relationship with her body and mindset about fitness.
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

30 Million People Watched My Gym Fail, And I Can't Believe I Just Flipped Into Internet Infamy

My stubborn Taurus self thought it was nothing when I heard the bench creak a bit. I laid back anyway, only for the bench's leg to give out.
Mental health
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Parenting

My Husband Thinks We Should Allow Our Daughter Full Control Over Her Appearance. It's Really Not That Simple.

fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Parenting

My Husband Thinks We Should Allow Our Daughter Full Control Over Her Appearance. It's Really Not That Simple.

fromBustle
1 week ago

My Husband & I Haven't Had Sex In 2 Years. He Blames My Body.

Long-term physical attraction can fluctuate, but blaming a partner's body for a lack of intimacy is both unkind and unreasonable.
#eating-disorders
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

I worried having kids would trigger my eating disorder. It actually changed my relationship with my body for the better.

fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Mental health

An Eating Disorder Got in the Way of My Travel Dreams-but My Recovery Helped Me Reclaim the World

Eating disorders can trap individuals in a cycle of fear and restriction, delaying joy and life experiences.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Wellness

Improving Body Image in Adolescents With an Eating Disorder

Improving body image through a functionality-focused exercise can benefit adolescent girls with eating disorders.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Mental health

I worried having kids would trigger my eating disorder. It actually changed my relationship with my body for the better.

Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Improving Body Image in Adolescents With an Eating Disorder

Improving body image through a functionality-focused exercise can benefit adolescent girls with eating disorders.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ozempic didn't work for me. I was furious and ashamed

Eating has been a lifelong source of comfort, leading to cycles of shame and body dissatisfaction.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Help! My Sister Made Fun of My Weight for Years. Well, You'd Think She'd Learned Her Lesson.

Navigating family dynamics around weight can evoke past traumas and require strategies to assert boundaries.
#relationships
#body-positivity
#mental-health
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Women

'I wasn't healthy. I wasn't happy. I wasn't me' - Clara Koppenburg reveals her personal battle to recover from eating disorder

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Women

'I wasn't healthy. I wasn't happy. I wasn't me' - Clara Koppenburg reveals her personal battle to recover from eating disorder

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My keloid scar makes beach outings an ordeal. How can I care less about it?

Keloids, thick raised scars from abnormal healing, affect about 10% of the world's population. They are commonly found on the chest or back.
Mental health
#advertising-standards-authority
#fitness
Fashion & style
fromWWD
2 weeks ago

Zara Takes Down Two Images from Its Website Following Single Complaint to Britain's Ad Watchdog

Zara removed images from its website after the ASA deemed them to depict models as unhealthily thin.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

People Online Are Debating If You Should Ever Be Naked Around Your Kids, And Experts Have Thoughts

Casual nudity at home fosters a healthy and shame-free body image in children.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Fantasy of Weight Loss in Eating Disorder Recovery

Just a few pounds may feel like the answer, but it often leads to more anxiety, obsession, and isolation.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Denmark to reportedly remove ugly and pornographic' mermaid statue

The Danish agency for palaces and culture is reportedly removing the 4x6 metre Den Store Havfrue (the Big Mermaid) because it does not align with the cultural heritage of the 1910 landmark.
Social justice
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
2 weeks ago

How to Enjoy Food and Feel Good in Your Skin - Tiny Buddha

A troubled relationship with food can lead to years of stress, insecurity, and unhappiness.
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago

'The biggest priority is to be healthy' - Demi Vollering, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot respond to questions about rider weight at the Tour de France Femmes

Health is the most important priority for high-level competition in cycling.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Top 4 Ways to Improve Body Image

Improving body image is challenging due to societal standards, confirmation bias, and ineffective methods aimed at altering physical appearance.
#postpartum
Television
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

"Too Much" Doesn't Talk About Its Protagonist's Weight. Why Does the Internet Still Feel the Need to?

Lena Dunham faces ongoing criticism regarding her body and image, highlighting societal issues surrounding body representation in media.
#social-media
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Days After She Called Her Use Of Editing "Humiliating," Khloe K's Latest Pic Is Raising Eyebrows

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Humor

Meghan Markle Shared A Rare Video Of Her Pregnancy With Lilibet, And Online Trolls Tried To Ruin It

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Days After She Called Her Use Of Editing "Humiliating," Khloe K's Latest Pic Is Raising Eyebrows

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Humor

Meghan Markle Shared A Rare Video Of Her Pregnancy With Lilibet, And Online Trolls Tried To Ruin It

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Manners: My houseguest insisted on using her sleeping bag. Should I do the same?

Avoiding inconvenience for hosts can create unnecessary trouble and bad feelings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Too loud', too messy', too much' why should women be expected to shrink and shut up?

Women often label themselves as 'too much' due to societal expectations that favor neatness and containment over authenticity.
#plastic-surgery
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What to Say (and Not Say) About Your Child's Body

Focusing on what bodies can do helps children develop a positive, functional relationship with their bodies.
Mental health
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Valley Recap: Cruise Control

Luke's captain's jumpsuit revealed a prominent bulge, prompting reflections on men's body image and confidence in the face of societal expectations.
Television
#exercise
#self-acceptance
#weight-loss
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Body Image Solution

Weight loss treatments exist, but no solutions for improving body image.
Body image involves psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.
Personalized strategies are key for enhancing body image beyond weight loss.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Before and After Photos: A Cultural Obsession

Before-and-after photos glorify weight loss, reinforcing societal ideals of beauty and personal success, while neglecting the complexities of body image and health.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a personal trainer who gained over 50 pounds while pregnant. Being kind to myself made getting fit again much easier.

Embracing fitness evolved from personal struggles with body image and extreme dieting to strength training and empowerment.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

British tennis star not looking at her phone after Wimbledon loss due to 'abuse from gamblers'

Accountability on social media platforms is essential to combat online abuse faced by athletes.
Women
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists reveal what the perfect man's body looks like

The most attractive male body mass index (BMI) is between 23 and 27.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are You in a Toxic Relationship With Your Body?

A toxic relationship with your body resembles an abusive partnership, characterized by criticism and control.
Fear and shame hold individuals in destructive patterns with their bodies, akin to unhealthy romantic ties.
Cultivating a healthy relationship with your body requires trust, respect, and kindness.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A marker of luxury and arrogance': why gravity-defying boobs are back and what they say about the state of the world

The inauguration was overshadowed by Lauren Sanchez's appearance, highlighting a cultural fixation on breasts.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why we need to redefine puberty culture for Gen Z girls

Misinformation affects young girls' confidence; credible resources and supportive communities are essential.
#tiktok
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A woman did yoga every day for 5 years. Here's how her body and diet changed.

It seemed challenging enough and also fun because it wasn't just a repetition, it was kind of a flow.
Yoga
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Myth of the Ideal Body

The shifting nature of the 'ideal body' over decades ensures true satisfaction remains elusive, as each era promotes its own restrictive standard of beauty.
Wellness
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

What Happened When I Stopped Ignoring My Body - Tiny Buddha

Listening to one's body is an act of love, transcending mere dietary choices.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Short-man syndrome is REAL, scientists confirm

This study highlights the relationship between height dissatisfaction and intrasexual competition, pointing out that shorter men display more envy and competitiveness.
Women
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Cost of Beauty Culture

Beauty standards harm self-worth and promote unrealistic ideals.
Industries profit by keeping us insecure about our natural bodies and aging.
Expanding beauty beyond narrow ideals fosters self-compassion and acceptance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Katie Price objectified' in Diesel clothing advert

Quality journalism should be accessible to everyone, and donations help maintain reporting on important issues across the political spectrum.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Skintight leggings or baggy joggers? What your gymwear says about you and the world

Generational differences in workout attire are reflected in the preferences of millennials and Gen Z, with younger users favoring baggier styles.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I am a trans teenager. This is what it means to hate the shape of your own skin | Elsie Thwaites

The author explores a deep-seated discomfort with their skin and identity, rooted in shame and societal expectations.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Menopause Meets Diet Culture

Menopause can trigger or reignite disordered eating patterns, as body image issues worsen due to societal ideals around youth and thinness.
Wellness
Video games
fromInverse
2 months ago

Steam's Best New Life Sim Weaponizes A Dark Obsession

Consume Me uniquely addresses disordered eating in a life sim context, tackling body image issues while maintaining a delicate balance of humor and tenderness.
Women
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jesse Watters Declares, In the Biden Era, All of the Swimsuit Models Were Obese'

Jesse Watters criticized swimsuit models' appearances, contrasting the Biden era to the Trump era with an emphasis on health and athleticism.
Fashion & style
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

You've Heard the Myth About Horizontal Stripes on Clothes. Don't Believe It.

Horizontal stripes actually make people look narrower, contradicting popular beliefs about fashion and body image.
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
2 months ago

Queer Experiences

Queer Experiences presents intimate portraits of gay men, blending personal narratives and photography to explore the complex relationship between identity, body image, and mental health.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

In Defence of Big Women Who Take Up Space in the World | The Walrus

Struggles with body image and societal beauty standards during a growth spurt.
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Artist Who Captured the Contradictions of Femininity

Christina Ramberg's art reveals the contradictions of femininity, exploring societal beauty standards through depersonalized representations of the female form.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Have Huge Boobs. It Makes Dating Absolutely Impossible.

Objectification during intimacy can be a painful experience, particularly for women with noticeable physical traits.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Kathy Bates claims she lost starring role in Garry Marshall film to Michelle Pfeiffer due to her looks

Kathy Bates reflects on being denied the movie role of Frankie due to superficial reasons linked to her appearance.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

My Pubic Hair Is Gone & I'm Devastated

After years of shaving my pubic hair, I was shocked when I discovered one day that it just disappeared entirely. Nothing could prepare me for that.
Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

How selfie-editing apps are encouraging young women to get cosmetic procedures

Abigail states that selfie-editing apps allow users to create an idealized version of themselves, leading to a desire for that image to become their reality. This process makes subtle editing easier.
Digital life
fromBustle
3 months ago

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

The trend in breast aesthetics is shifting towards smaller sizes, evidenced by rising breast reduction surgeries.
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