#body-image

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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Hasn't Slept With Me in Years Because I'm Not His "Type"

A spouse's lack of physical attraction because of body size forces a decision to change, accept a sexless marriage, or end the relationship.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

To Improve Body Image, "Enough is Enough" May Be Essential

Enough is Enough is a visceral, sustained determination to change negative body image that can be measured and increased to foster positive body image.
#exercise
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Relationships

Help! My Fiance Wants Me to Cut Back on Working Out. His Reason Might Make Me Call Off the Whole Wedding.

fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Relationships

Help! My Fiance Wants Me to Cut Back on Working Out. His Reason Might Make Me Call Off the Whole Wedding.

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Dear Abby: She had an astonishing reaction to my family photo

When I showed the photo to my friend, her reaction left me speechless. She practically threw the phone down and said, What an ugly family! Your mother is ugly and fat, and your father is ugly, too! She continued with more of the same. Other than that, she's a kind and giving friend. I can't get over what she said because I know I'm ugly and I hate being so. But if we were so offensive, why would she be friends with me?
Relationships
#intimacy
#cosmetic-surgery
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I just want to shake my tail feather': how KeiyaA shut out the noise to make one of the year's best albums

KeiyaA's 2020 debut Forever, Ya Girl transformed her career but intensified pressure, depression, and identity tension while navigating styling and public expectations.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Kylie Kelce Defends Short Homecoming Dresses: The 9 Words She Told Her Dad When He Complained About Her Clothes

"I've seen a lot of TikToks from older generations sharing their disapproval of the types of dresses they see high school girls wearing for their homecoming dances," she said. "It does crack me up that for some reason, as we get older, I think that people have a tendency of forgetting that they were once them."
Fashion & style
#social-media
fromBuzzFeed
2 months 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
Social media marketing

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

Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How I got strong again after breast cancer: When I lift a barbell, I feel alive'

CrossFit provided physical rehabilitation, emotional empowerment, and a renewed sense of purpose after a double mastectomy.
Travel
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

Are Weight Loss Drugs to Blame for a Rise in Affair Travel?

GLP-1 weight-loss injections are reshaping luxury travel behavior, producing renewed body confidence and a discreet rise in affair-focused travel among newly svelte guests.
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Silent Hill f' Is a Heady, Grisly, and Surprisingly Timely Horror Masterpiece

One of the first screens you see in Silent Hill f is a smorgasbord of content warnings. And while I largely consider myself to have a pretty high threshold, those warnings should be heeded, as Silent Hill f has one of the most singularly gruesome moments I've ever seen in a video game.
Video games
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Young people drinking less but cocaine now 'normalised beyond belief'

Many Irish teens take drugs rather than drinking, and social ­media accelerates this trend
Miscellaneous
#postpartum
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

Teenagers increasingly pursue extreme muscular physiques driven by social media, adopting intense training and cut-and-bulk practices that risk physical development and mental health.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Here's How To Talk To Your Kids About "Bigorexia" - A Scary Disorder That's On The Rise In Young Men

Muscle dysmorphia (bigorexia) causes distorted perceptions of insufficient muscularity, driving obsessive exercise, dieting, supplements, and steroid use, and is increasing, especially among males.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 weeks ago

I Was Afraid to Wear a Crop Top During Yoga-Here's What Happened When I Did

A middle-aged person hesitates to wear a crop top to yoga due to body image, social perception, and age-related concerns.
Television
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Former 'DWTS' Pro Lindsay Arnold Says Her Parents Didn't Allow Her to Weigh Herself Growing up

Lindsay Arnold grew up without a home scale, was discouraged from focusing on weight, and trained extensively in dance, shaping her body image and career.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Body Image in the Ozempic Era

Before I explain, I want to clarify that I firmly believe in body autonomy. If someone chooses to take a weight loss medication, they should be able to do so without judgment. I hope all potential users are fully informed about the risks and benefits of these medications and are followed responsibly by medical providers. Ideally, they would also be screened for a current or past eating disorder or any other condition that might contraindicate the use of GLP-1s and GIPs.
Medicine
#body-positivity
fromAnOther
1 month ago

One Photographer's Sensuous Portrait of Life in New York

working as the library manager at the International Center of Photography, overseeing projects for Dashwood, and producing zines through her publishing house, Matarile Ediciones. Spending her days poring over others' work, some titles have shaped her idea of what makes a photo book truly remarkable - from Carmen Winant's My Birth, with its tactile documentation of women in labour, to Nobuyoshi Araki's Winter Journey, which sequences his wife's final days in hospital and their honeymoon in a moving, elegiac rhythm.
Photography
Social justice
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ciara Kelly: Toxic femininity is real and dangerous. So why is there no moral panic about the influencers who target girls rather than boys?

Online beauty influencers are causing a form of toxic femininity that undermines girls' self-esteem and promotes harmful body‑image practices.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Women Are Sharing The Moments They Realized Their Own Internalized Misogyny, And It's Painfully Relatable

Internalized misogyny leads women to judge other women by appearance and conformity, often unconsciously, and recognition prompts reflection and behavioral change.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I told my husband his clothes embarrass me, but nothing has changed

Sometimes with loved ones and friends, the healthiest but hardest thing to do is to say, this is where he is right now and to accept that. You don't have to love it; you don't have to like it; some aspects of it can still pose a question in your mind. But, by saying, this is where he is right now, you acknowledge that he's on a journey and it may not be going as fast as you want, but you're along for the ride.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: I suspect the other grandmother posted these horrible photos of me

After a recent gathering for my granddaughter's graduation, I am feeling depressed and upset. Unflattering pictures of me were taken during the event and later posted on social media. I wasn't asked, and I think it was done maliciously by the grandmother on the other side. She posted no candid pictures of herself, only ones that were planned and staged. I don't feel I can ask that they be taken down without causing a rift.
Relationships
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My cultural awakening: an ancient statue made me fall in love with my fat body

Seeing the Paleolithic Venus of Willendorf triggered intense relief and reframed lifelong body-shame into acceptance by revealing historical diversity of human shapes.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
1 month 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
Wellness
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
1 month 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 month ago
Parenting

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

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Parenting

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

#eating-disorders
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 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
2 months 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
3 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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
#mental-health
fromCyclingnews
1 month 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

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Social Media and Cultural Pressure Are Harming Our Girls

Social media contributes significantly to stress, feelings of inadequacy, and poor mental health among adolescent girls.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

My Girlfriend Looks Like a Different Person Now. It's a Painful Reminder of What I Did to Her.

Guilt from past actions affecting intimacy can be challenging to navigate in a relationship.
fromCyclingnews
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Exercise

My petty gripe: why do fitness instructors lie about rep counts? Who hurt them?

Numbers in fitness create anxiety and contribute to a negative experience, amplifying unrealistic standards.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Is Pilates political?

Pilates and notions of femininity are connected to contemporary authoritarianism in America, reflecting cultural and political biases.
Fashion & style
fromWWD
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Women
fromCyclingnews
1 month 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
Television
fromInsideHook
2 months 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
#self-acceptance
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

I'm Taking A GLP-1 Drug & Terrified It'll Mess Up My Daughters' Body Image

Despite efforts in fitness and diet, weight around the midsection remained unchanged, causing emotional distress.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
3 months 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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
3 months 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.
#tiktok
Yoga
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

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

Joyful movement and a positive relationship with food and exercise transformed Finogina's life.
fromPsychology Today
3 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
Women
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Short-man syndrome is REAL, scientists confirm

Short-man syndrome affects social dynamics; shorter men often display more competitiveness and jealousy, confirming a psychological link between height and behavior.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
3 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.
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