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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

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.
Exercise
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

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.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 days 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.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

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.
Exercise
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

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.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 days 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.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

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.
more#health
#social-media
Exercise
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'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
1 month ago

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.
Women
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

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.
Exercise
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'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
1 month ago

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.
Women
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

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.
more#social-media
#mental-health
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

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

Khloé Kardashian openly discussed her past experiences with weight loss and the choices she made while navigating scrutiny over her body.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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
1 month ago

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
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

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

Khloé Kardashian openly discussed her past experiences with weight loss and the choices she made while navigating scrutiny over her body.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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
1 month ago

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.
more#mental-health
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

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

Remember back in the Biden era, all of the swimsuit models were obese. This is a good change. This is a healthy change of pace.
Women
#fashion
more#fashion
#parenting
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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
2 months ago

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.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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
2 months ago

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.
more#parenting
Women
fromThe Walrus
1 week 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.
#femininity
more#femininity
#womens-health
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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.
more#womens-health
#hollywood
Women
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

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.
Women
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

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.
more#hollywood
fromScary Mommy
1 week 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
#psychology
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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.
more#psychology
#weight-loss
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Mental health

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

Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Mental health

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

more#weight-loss
#self-care
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Parenting

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

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
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

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Parenting

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

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
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

more#self-care
#fitness
Exercise
fromWIRED
1 month ago

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.
Exercise
fromWIRED
1 month ago

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.
more#fitness
Women
fromBustle
1 month ago

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.
#self-acceptance
Women
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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.
Women
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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.
more#self-acceptance
#relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

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

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

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

more#relationships
#family-dynamics
Mental health
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

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.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
France news

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

Mental health
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

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.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
France news

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

more#family-dynamics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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.
#eating-disorders
Exercise
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
more#eating-disorders
#advertising-standards-authority
more#advertising-standards-authority
fromPage Six
1 month ago

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
fromPage Six
1 month ago

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
fromPage Six
1 month ago

'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
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

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
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

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.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

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.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

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.
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