How Sarah Baartman’s Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment for Black Women
In the 1800s, Sarah Baartman was an African woman who was paraded around Europe, where spectators jeered at her large buttocks
8 Ways to Manage Body Image Anxiety After Lockdown
Engaging with people who accept and appreciate your body as it is can help you feel more at peace with how you look
Trans Kids in the US Were Seeking Treatment Decades Before Today’s Political Battles Over Access to Health Care
These kids faced tremendous obstacles in a world where the word "transgender" didn't even exist
How Parents Can Support a Child Who Comes out as Trans – by Conquering Their Own Fears, Following Their Child’s Lead and Tolerating Ambiguity
Studies show that family acceptance or rejection has a big impact on a trans child's mental health and happiness
I’m a Pediatrician Who Cares for Transgender Kids – Here’s What You Need to Know About Social Support, Puberty Blockers and Other Medical Options That Improve Lives of Transgender Youth
A gender-affirmative approach and evidence-based medicine allow young transgender people to live in the world as their authentic selves
Suffering in Silence: Middle-Aged Women and Eating Disorders
Shedding light on a condition that's more common than you think
I Had An Eating Disorder for 20 Years Before I Knew Anything Was Wrong
Now I'm learning to nourish my body instead of depriving it
Bra or No Bra? Navigating the Post-Mastectomy World
What feels best to you? That is the question.
My Large Breasts Used to Hold Me Back: How I’m Loving Life After My Breast Reduction
Having smaller breasts has made my world bigger
Sexy Starts From the Inside
Before you go buy new sexy lingerie, get in touch with your inner soulful beauty and let your sexiness radiate from your confident inner essence.
How to Ditch Dieting for Good
If you're tired of dieting, it's time to try intuitive eating, a common-sense approach to eating that encourages you to trust your own inner cues.
Eating Disorders in Midlife
You may think only young women struggle with eating disorders, but the fluctuating hormones and stresses of midlife also put women at risk for eating disorders.
Is Social Media Bad for Your Self-Esteem?
Women are less likely to be happy with their bodies if they spend more than an hour a day on social media, the findings showed.
05 May 2018
Lifestyle
Social Media Friends Can Bruise Your Body Image
Seeing too many social media posts from friends about their fitness activity can harm your body image, a new study contends.
05 Mar 2018
Lifestyle
Women More Likely to Remember Plus-Size Models
It pays to use more realistic body types.
14 Jun 2017
Lifestyle