body image - page 10

Jun 5, 2014

Why We Need To Stop Calling People #Flawless

If I had a dollar for every time someone comments "you're flawless" on one of Kendall Jenner/Shay Mitchell/Selena Gomez's Instagram selflies, I'd be able to afford a Birkin.

Jun 1, 2014

Photo Series Shows That Pretty Really Does Hurt :(

While maintenance and upkeep is normal for a twenty-something girl, it’d be such a breath of fresh air to go out without worrying about how I look and what’s perceived about my appearance.

May 21, 2014

'You Did Not Eat That' Calls Out Thin Girls With Pastries On Instagram

The point of the Instagram isn't to shame people for lying about their desserts, it's to call out bloggers who are deceptively projecting their life to be this perfect, Beyoncé-like fantasy that isn't real in order to get more pageviews.

The 10 Commandments Of Body Positivity

We've created the 10 commandments of body positivity to help us be a little kinder to ourselves and a little kinder to others.

May 20, 2014

Louie CK's Fat Lady Rant: Why Does It Take A Man For Us To Listen To Fat Women?

As women our experiences are far too often narrated by men.

May 14, 2014

May 6, 2014

Why You Should Never Let Anyone Tell You "You Can't Pull That Off"

People are always trying to draw lines between what certain body types should and shouldn't wear. My take on it? It's complete bullshit.

Apr 22, 2014

You Can Now Buy A Thigh Gap. At The Surgery Store.

It's infuriating when we women fall prey to the media propaganda that we're not good enough.

Apr 10, 2014

Study Says Women Want To Be Skinny, Men Want Women To Be Curvy

Women preferred skinny, boyish figures "like Emma Watson" while men preferred women to have curvy figures like that of Kim Kardashian.

Apr 3, 2014

Why Did Women Start Shaving Their Underarms And Legs?

The weather is getting warmer. Time to start "grooming" again, ladies.

Feb 27, 2014

Nicki Minaj Destroys The Male Gaze In Feminist Rant Rap

She won't allow her body, beauty, sexuality and power to be defined by men. He gazes at her and she stares right back. As she raps, smashing and destroying everything, completely devouring him, the eyes divert and wince in shock.

Feb 13, 2014

Lesson #7: Body Shaming and The Bold Girl [Bold Girls' Bible]

Basically, since puberty my weight has fluctuated between 3-8 pounds in a single day. My metabolism is completely shot from years of skipping college meals because I was in a hurry or eating at 3am.

Jan 23, 2014

Meet The Inspiring, Bald And Beautiful Plus-size Model With Ovarian Cancer

A cancer fighting, body positive, bodacious babe—is there anything more inspiring than that?

Jan 6, 2014

Does My Weight Make Me A Freak? [Ask A Dude]

I'm 18 and I've never had a boyfriend nor have I had sex (or gotten past 2nd base). I'm 5'8" and I weigh quite a bit. I'm a size 17 pants and x-large shirt (mainly due to my boobs). My friends that are guys and girls say I'm pretty, but I don't feel it.