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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Body Image Is Often About Belonging, Not Just How We Look

Body image concerns stem primarily from belonging and social acceptance rather than appearance alone, rooted in how bodies are culturally read and judged within broader social contexts.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

An 8-Year-Old Had a Meltdown Because Her Jeans Didn't Fit. Her Mom Responded in the Best Way

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Age brings an opportunity to escape the clutches of unattainable beauty standards it's liberating | Zoya Patel

Internalized beauty standards caused earlier shame, later self-acceptance revealed patriarchal influence and personal liberation from appearance anxiety.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Mental health

The Latest Version Of Celebrity Thinness Isn't Just Annoying, It's Dangerous. I Should Know.

Pharmaceutical-promoted thinness masquerading as wellness reinforces dangerous, toxic beauty standards and harms mental health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

Men and Body Image: The Hidden Struggle

Many men experience body image issues silently due to cultural expectations and stigma, leading to dissatisfaction and unhealthy behaviors.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Body Image Is Often About Belonging, Not Just How We Look

Body image concerns stem primarily from belonging and social acceptance rather than appearance alone, rooted in how bodies are culturally read and judged within broader social contexts.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
Parenting

An 8-Year-Old Had a Meltdown Because Her Jeans Didn't Fit. Her Mom Responded in the Best Way

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Mental health

The Latest Version Of Celebrity Thinness Isn't Just Annoying, It's Dangerous. I Should Know.

Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
fromWWD
3 hours ago

Beauty Brands Are Heavily Reliant on Paid Content for TikTok Growth, Data Shows

Data from Spate shows that beauty's top 10 brands by TikTok views growth during the first quarter of 2026 were catalyzed almost entirely by paid content rather than organic virality.
Social media marketing
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Beyond Vanity: Feeling Attractive in Midlife

Midlife changes prompt self-reflection, leading to a desire for self-care and alignment with true self rather than mere vanity.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'It's empowering to show my birthmark in public'

Displaying her birthmark publicly empowers Helen Stroud to reduce stigma around visible skin differences and promote self-acceptance.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Exercise
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Spent Years Sculpting My Ripped, Muscular Body. I Love It. My Husband Does Not.

Prioritize your body autonomy and communicate boundaries regarding weight changes for a partner's fetish.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago

Caitlin Jenner regrets accepting Woman of the Year award because "I'm still XY" - LGBTQ Nation

Caitlyn Jenner calls herself a hypocrite for opposing trans women in sports after accepting a women's award.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I just want to feel like me again': the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

Julie Ford, a breast cancer survivor, is still waiting for breast reconstruction five years after her mastectomy due to pandemic-related delays.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who stop trying to be liked are often accused of having an attitude - by the people who most benefited from them having none - Silicon Canals

Setting boundaries often leads to others perceiving you as difficult or having an attitude problem, despite unchanged competence.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
3 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

World Naked Bike Ride confirmed for London this summer despite growing intolerance towards event

The World Naked Bike Ride in London promotes cycling safety and body positivity while facing criticism and concerns over public nudity and safety.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The sheila is returning to Australian culture, riding on a new wave of bogan feminism' | Maria Lewis

The request is made in her signature Aussie drawl, something that musicians attempting to break into the international market would attempt to disguise in decades previous. Yet for the Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman, everything from her peroxide mullet to proudly bogan background has become an important hallmark.
London music
#body-hair
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
Remodel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How I Shop with Michelle Ogundehin: We grownups have enough stuff already'

Michelle Ogundehin emphasizes the importance of home in promoting health and happiness through her work and upcoming book.
fromBustle
3 days ago

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

Millie Bobby Brown's outfit features a cropped tank with a strawberry print and a light denim micro miniskirt, showcasing the unexpected red theory in fashion.
Fashion & style
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

From fat transplants to LED mittens: how the fear of old lady hands' mobilised the beauty industry

Hands reveal age and condition, often contrasting with facial appearance, leading to increased focus on hand care.
Writing
fromJezebel
4 days ago

The Culture Men Protect With Their Silence

A girl was raped in a hotel while men watched, leading to her trauma and self-doubt, with no charges filed against the perpetrators.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

You know you have a high-quality woman in your life if you feel more like yourself around her than you do alone - not because she completes you, but because her presence creates the specific condition under which the version of you that doesn't need to perform anything gets to simply exist - Silicon Canals

Authentic relationships allow individuals to be themselves without the pressure of performance.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Ads accused of exploiting new mothers' insecurities over body image banned

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Are OnlyFans models the best way to explain the climate crisis?

Global emissions are at record highs, and innovative approaches like Headline Newds aim to raise awareness about climate change through provocative content.
Parenting
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The co-founder of Refinery29 makes the case for playfulness

Choosing a playful mindset transforms frustrating situations into opportunities for connection and humor.
fromApaonline
1 week ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Tanya Sweeney: I'll never be a size 8 again, and I don't care how I look naked - my desire to move more and eat well is now finally rooted in health, not looks

After a bumpy first couple of weeks, which shamefully involved a few tears on a rowing machine, I began to hit my stride.
Exercise
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Milly Evans and Lauren share experiences of misinformation about hormonal contraception affecting their decisions and perceptions.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

An analog bag filled with screen-free activities helps individuals reduce phone usage and embrace more engaging, hands-on experiences.
Marketing
fromUnHerd
1 week ago

Cosmeticorexia is a symptom of social media replacing play

Children are increasingly engaging in skincare routines, leading to a projected $380 million market by 2028, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Most people don't realize that the spotlight effect - the documented tendency to believe others are watching and judging us far more than they are - quietly steals decades of joy from people who never knew it had a name - Silicon Canals

The spotlight effect leads individuals to overestimate how much attention others pay to their perceived flaws.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Anna Wintour's Vogue cover is more than a cameo it's a power play

Anna Wintour features on the cover of Vogue's May issue alongside Meryl Streep, marking a significant personal and professional milestone for her.
Film
fromQueerty
4 days ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Pregnancy Meets Body Commentary

Pregnant individuals should prioritize their personal experience and set boundaries against unsolicited comments and touch regarding their bodies.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Looksmaxxing: Self-Improvement Can Turn Into Self-Rejection

Self-esteem linked to appearance leads to instability and mental health issues, while sustainable growth comes from self-acceptance rather than external ideals.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

JoJo Siwa emphasizes she's still queer while dating a man: "I could never say that I'm straight" - LGBTQ Nation

JoJo Siwa reflects on her queer identity and the backlash faced after dating a man, emphasizing the challenges of public scrutiny and community acceptance.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a kind of exhaustion that has nothing to do with how much you did today and everything to do with how many versions of yourself you performed. The tiredness isn't physical. It's the weight of translation between who you are privately and who each room requires you to become. - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion often stems from the cognitive load of managing multiple identities rather than just physical effort or workload.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
Fashion & style
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?

Generative AI enables small fashion brands to create professional marketing content affordably and efficiently.
#beauty-standards
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Television

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There's nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection - just ask the contestants of The Swan

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Television

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There's nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection - just ask the contestants of The Swan

Mindfulness
fromWIRED
6 days ago

My Blissful, Unbothered Life as a 'Do Not Disturb' Maximalist

Ignoring push notifications through Do Not Disturb mode can enhance life quality by reducing distractions and setting boundaries.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Charles Melton shows off his Beef in oiled up homoerotic spread - Queerty

Charles Melton showcases his physique in a homoerotic fashion spread while promoting his role in Netflix's series Beef.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Nobody prepares you for the exhaustion of being naturally magnetic - the way people assume your warmth has no limits, your attention has no cost, and your need to be seen doesn't exist - Silicon Canals

Emotional Magnetic Load (EML) describes the invisible weight of managing others' emotions while neglecting one's own needs.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
#aerie
Fashion & style
fromVogue
2 weeks ago

Aerie Takes a Stand Against AI Marketing With Pamela Anderson

Aerie emphasizes human authenticity by rejecting AI in marketing, promoting natural beauty through its '100% Aerie Real' pledge and a new campaign featuring Pamela Anderson.
Fashion & style
fromVogue
2 weeks ago

Aerie Takes a Stand Against AI Marketing With Pamela Anderson

Aerie emphasizes human authenticity by rejecting AI in marketing, promoting natural beauty through its '100% Aerie Real' pledge and a new campaign featuring Pamela Anderson.
#body-positivity
Wellness
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

What the GLP-1 era means for body positivity

Media trends are reverting to ultra-thinness, undermining body positivity efforts and creating societal divides in body image perception.
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: Influencers I relied on to feel OK about my body are now taking GLP-1s - the ugly truth is I want them to stay chubby

Monitoring other women's body shapes online can lead to feelings of shame and raises questions about health and self-image.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nicola Coughlan is right: body positivity' traps us in the same old conversations | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Nicola Coughlan rejects body positivity discourse, frustrated that her acting work is reduced to discussions of her appearance rather than her talent and craft.
Wellness
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

What the GLP-1 era means for body positivity

Media trends are reverting to ultra-thinness, undermining body positivity efforts and creating societal divides in body image perception.
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: Influencers I relied on to feel OK about my body are now taking GLP-1s - the ugly truth is I want them to stay chubby

Monitoring other women's body shapes online can lead to feelings of shame and raises questions about health and self-image.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nicola Coughlan is right: body positivity' traps us in the same old conversations | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Nicola Coughlan rejects body positivity discourse, frustrated that her acting work is reduced to discussions of her appearance rather than her talent and craft.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Makeup Really Says About You (and What It Doesn't)

Makeup trends on social media suggest personality insights, but research shows these links are minimal and largely influenced by observers rather than wearers.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Show us your dome! Hot, balding, confident men are bringing sexy back | Rebecca Shaw

Baldness should not diminish male attractiveness; society should embrace balding men as sexy, as exemplified by 75-year-old Ed Harris at the Oscars.
Fashion & style
fromPage Six
2 weeks ago

Pamela Anderson goes makeup- and filter-free in anti-AI fashion campaign

Pamela Anderson advocates for authenticity in fashion by promoting Aerie's anti-AI campaign, emphasizing the importance of real models over AI-generated imagery.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There is no shame in being vain': the relentless rise of impossible male beauty standards

Male political and cultural figures increasingly perform militaristic authority through carefully curated facial presentation and appearance, while men's faces face unprecedented public scrutiny previously reserved for women.
Running
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Social media often shows athletes as the leanest version of themselves, but that's not always the best'

Emma Moore, a Galway 800m runner, overcame RED syndrome caused by unintentional under-fuelling during her first year at DCU and is now rebuilding her competitive form.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

If a woman who always wore makeup suddenly stops - not on a bad day, not when she's ill, but permanently - most people assume she's let herself go. What's actually happening is almost always one of these 7 shifts, and the last one is the one her family should pay attention to. - Silicon Canals

According to Mary Duh, a Physician Assistant in Dermatology at Mayo Clinic Health System, 'Makeup can be infected with bacteria after only one use.' Every time we reapply that favorite lipstick or dip back into our foundation, we're potentially spreading bacteria all over our faces. By avoiding foundation and blush, the skin is allowed to return to its natural oil balance and hydration.
Health
Fashion & style
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Etiquette for the Future Body - KALTBLUT Magazine

A fashion editorial reframes refinement as genderless by combining ceremonial dressing and classic portraiture to explore post-binary identity through curated body presentation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Are health influencers making us sick?

Internet and social-media platforms are reshaping health information, often prioritizing engagement and commerce over reliable, evidence-based medical guidance.
Medicine
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

22 Women Share The Most 'Annoying And Irritating' Parts Of Having Large Breasts

Very large natural breasts can cause chronic physical pain, social discomfort, and practical difficulties that often outweigh cultural desirability.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Do So Many Gay Men Hate Their Bodies?

Gay men experience significantly higher eating disorder rates than heterosexual men due to internalized shame, minority stress, and exposure to narrow beauty standards within their community.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to watch: Beautiful people keep blowing up in Beauty'

Like those, it scours our culture's incessant preoccupation with physical beauty, both the lusting for it and the lengths we will go to get and keep it. But The Beauty possess a mind of its own as it expounds on rich themes that Murphy's been interested in, mixing humor with black humor while he comments on sinfully glamorous lifestyles and the dark side of human nature and desire.
Television
Wellness
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

When healthy living becomes repression

Emerging male-focused retreats and influencer-driven fitness culture emphasize strict discipline, hypermasculine rituals, and regimented wellness that can reshape men's identities and relationships.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Body Love Isn't Required for Eating Disorder Recovery

Body compassion, not body love, is the healthier recovery goal for eating disorder patients, as bodies inevitably change and self-worth should not depend on appearance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It took time to love my soft, larger shape': the body-positive writer who recovered from an eating disorder

My before' was trying to make myself as small as possible in every conceivable way: my body, voice, emotions, opinions, she says. My after' is allowing myself to be my biggest self, however that looks.
Mental health
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

London Fashion Week featured renewed body diversity as designers cast models across UK sizes 8–22, pushing back against a broader industry trend toward ultra-thinness.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

I used to hate my appearance. Here's how I learned to accept it

Body Dysmorphic Disorder can severely disrupt daily life through obsessive preoccupation with perceived physical flaws, leading to isolation, compulsive behaviors, and significant emotional distress.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Looksmaxxing Is Just Another Dead End

I've often asked patients why they're so preoccupied with becoming the best in some domain, why they need something so much that they're willing to organize their lives around it, sacrificing all types of pleasures for it. Most of the time, there isn't much of an answer. It's like a game, a distraction, and a fantasy; there's no rhyme or reason, no sense of why they do it or what's to come, and no understanding of how being the best generates long-standing happiness.
Mental health
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