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What Is Body Dysmorphia (BDD)?
If you’re obsessively thinking about and trying to correct a part of your body, you may have body dysmorphic disorder
Alopecia Areata: Losing Your Hair? Don’t Despair
There are treatments and support for women with hair loss from alopecia areata
Staring at an Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
While experiences with self-objectification lead both women and men to focus on their appearance, women tend to face many more negative consequences
Should You Wear a Mask on a Plane, Bus or Train When There’s No Mandate? 4 Essential Reads to Help You Decide
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, but it’s no longer a requirement
Why I’m Speaking Up About Toxic Beauty Standards
As a disabled woman, I was taught that I could never be beautiful — and that’s a problem
What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation?
Made famous by social media influencers, vaginal rejuvenation can be used to correct common medical concerns as well as cosmetic ones
What Is Alopecia? It’s No Laughing Matter for Millions of Black American Women
The Oscar slap seen around the world was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinket Smith’s shaved head. Pinkett Smith has been public about her battle with Alopecia.
Skin Lightening Creams Are Dangerous — And Harm Women
A new series by CNN looks at the physical and emotional harms caused by the multibillion-dollar skin lightening industry
How to Make Sustainable Lifestyle Changes in 2022
From attainable workout goals to healthy eating habits to practicing self-care
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