These Common Phrases Are Actually Fat-Shaming
As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off limits in any respectful and caring group of people. Words that bring down folks in certain demographics have …
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Your Concern About Celebrities’ Weight Loss Is Not Helping Anyone
While Edie Stark, a San Diego-based therapist with a specialty in eating disorders, stresses that “rapid, drastic weight loss is never healthy,” she also cautions against discussing other people’s bodies, …
Why Are Women Getting Their Labias…Puffed?
Another option is a fat transfer, which is when a doctor extracts a patient’s fat from a transfer site (usually the stomach, butt, or thighs) using liposuction, purifies it, and …
Nicola Coughlan Pushes Back On ‘Plus-Size Heroine’ Comments
Nicola Coughlan is totally over her body being the focus of so much attention. The “Bridgerton” star pushed back at the public’s fixation on her figure in a new interview …
I Was Finally Represented in a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and I Don’t Care
(It should be noted that Graham herself said she was hesitant to participate in this show due to Victoria’s Secret’s history but was ultimately convinced by the brand’s leadership that …
The ‘Body Roundness Index’ Is Touted As The New BMI — And It’s Got A Big Problem
ICYMI, determining someone’s health by checking their body mass index is … well, not it. For decades, BMI was used as a major indicator of one’s health. But recently, the …
Hate How You Look in Photos? This Dermatologist’s Advice Can Help.
Have you ever gotten ready for a night out and been happy with what you saw in the mirror, only to be disheartened by a photo taken of you shortly …
What It’s Like to Live with Emetophobia, a Fear of Nausea
Both Busler and Garcia know what it’s like for emetophobia to disrupt their routines—for example, both have avoided restaurants and potlucks, favoring food they prepare themselves, and they prefer not …
We’re In Micro-Insecurity Hell | Allure
Not a single insecurity we’ve ever had about our bodies has been by accident. As far back as the 1950s, advertising brought tiny waists into fashion, a beauty standard that …
How Much Should You Actually Care About Your Cortisol Levels?
In otherwise healthy people, Dr. Cheesman says cortisol levels are “usually under tight control by an organ in your brain called the pituitary gland,” which sends a signal to your …