www.dw.com14 hours agoMarketingSocial media: Abstinence can boost self-esteem DW 05/09/2024Beauty standards on social media can be dangerous with trends like thigh gaps and slim waist challenges influencing young individuals. [ more ]
Forbes4 weeks agoWomen in technologyDove Just Pledged Not To Use AI Models. It's Helpful, But Not EnoughDove pledges not to use AI-generated models in ads to combat unrealistic beauty standards. Society needs to address the underlying issue of valuing women based on appearances. [ more ]
BuzzFeed4 months agoWellnessWomen Share Comments Their Mom Made To Them As Kids They Realized Were Her Own InsecuritiesWomen face unrealistic beauty standards that can be perpetuated by their own mothers. Mothers' comments and behaviors about body image can have long-lasting effects on their daughters. [ more ]
Scary Mommy1 week agoBooksMom Says She Shaves Her 11-Year-Old's "Little Unibrow And Little Peach Fuzz" So She Feels "Comfortable"Mothers teaching daughters to shave at a young age can stem from the desire to prevent embarrassment and teasing. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 week agoJavaScriptDeja que tus hijos coman lo que quieranRespecting children's food preferences and offering choice can help foster a healthy relationship with food and body image. [ more ]
Boston.com2 weeks agoWellnessLet them eat ... everythingVirginia Sole-Smith advocates for self-care and challenging traditional parenting and societal norms around food and body image. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 weeks agoWellnessTeasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study findsTeasing children about weight leads to long-lasting internalized weight stigma and affects mental health. [ more ]
Slate Magazine3 weeks agoParentingMy Daughter Has the Same Physical "Flaw" I Did Growing Up. It's Breaking My Heart.Parents can help kids craft responses to body hair comments, empower them to express discomfort. [ more ]
HuffPost1 month agoParentingSarah Jessica Parker Names 1 Important Food Habit She Encourages With Her KidsSarah Jessica Parker promotes a healthy relationship with food for her children by not restricting certain foods. She believes that having a variety of foods available at home contributes to a healthier mindset towards eating. [ more ]
TODAY.com2 weeks agoWritingWoman shares thought-provoking open letter to her 'almond mom'Generational trauma of diet culture impacts families. [ more ]
english.elpais.com1 month agoHealthDiet culture, or why food is much more than just nutritionDiet culture promotes thinness as an ideal and values food based on potential weight gain. Food serves multiple functions beyond nourishment, including emotional regulation and pleasure. [ more ]
HuffPost2 months agoWellness6 Common Phrases You May Not Realize Are Actually Fat-ShamingFat-shaming is still prevalent despite societal norms against offensive language Historical and racist ideologies have influenced perceptions of body image [ more ]
TODAY.com5 months agoParentingEmergency Etiquette for Thanksgiving: What to do when in-laws attackTeaching children not to comment on people's bodies can help prevent unhealthy ideas about body image. Using positive and redirecting statements can help children respond to body comments from relatives. Communicating with relatives about your efforts to focus on positive aspects can also be helpful. [ more ]
Bustle5 months agoRelationshipsHere's What Sex Is Really Like With A Smaller PenisBody image concerns about penis size are common among cisgender men. Foreplay and communication are key to satisfying sexual experiences, regardless of penis size. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com5 months agoWellnessMy mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting | Zing TsjengThe author reflects on the surprise of discovering deltoids on their arms. There is a current trend towards thinness and weight loss using jabs like Ozempic. Strength training can have positive impacts on physical and mental health. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 days agoWritingWhy Are We Obsessed With Breasts?Acknowledging the emotional complexity around losing and gaining breasts due to surgery challenges preconceived notions about breast significance. [ more ]
Frenchly3 months agoWritingFrench Women Do Get Fat: A New Novel Talks About Fatphobia in France - FrenchlyWeight-based judgments and medical bias against plus-size individuals are prevalent in society. The author's experience of being told she was healthy despite being overweight challenged societal norms and changed her perspective. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com1 week agoMarketingTikTok to crack down on content that promotes disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss habitsTikTok is cracking down on posts related to disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss habits to create a safer environment for its users. [ more ]
www.npr.org3 weeks agoBooksHilde Ostby's memoir 'My Belly' traces the root of body image issues and self-loathingSelf-loathing about appearance is common, even without external pressure, often due to societal norms. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 weeks agoMental healthThe perceived scrutiny is immense': how weddings can worsen eating and body image disordersThe pressure of weddings can exacerbate body image struggles and eating disorders. [ more ]
Aol4 weeks agoArtificial intelligenceDove pledges to never represent 'real bodies' with AI in advertisingDove pledges to never use AI-generated imagery for representing 'real bodies' in advertising. Dove takes a critical approach to AI-generated media and encourages diversity in AI-generated images. [ more ]
New York Post4 weeks agoDesignKate Moss' controversial see-through dress draws jeers as replica is auctioned: 'This is awful'Replica of Kate Moss' iconic see-through dress being auctioned by Kerry Taylor Auctions for $250 to $380. The controversial dress has historical significance and criticism for perpetuating toxic body image ideals in fashion. [ more ]
BuzzFeed1 month agoParentingExperts Say These 4 Common Phrases Could Harm Your Child's Relationship With FoodAvoid labeling kids' food as 'good' or 'bad'. Focus on the nutritional value of food instead of moral judgments. Limit access to certain foods without elaborate explanations. [ more ]
Scary Mommy1 month agoParentingCan We Please Stop Talking About Botox In Front Of Our Kids?Encouraging positive body image in children is crucial. Anti-aging culture can impact children's perception of aging. [ more ]
HuffPost2 months agoParenting5 Subtle Warning Signs Your Child Is Struggling With Body ImageComparison with peers can impact body image Identifying early signs of body image struggles [ more ]
Slate Magazine3 months agoParentingMy Daughter Has Become a Famous Fitness Model. But How I Feel About Her Isn't Very Healthy.It's irrational to compare yourself to your daughter's physique as a fitness model Use your daughter's success as motivation for your own fitness journey [ more ]
www.npr.org1 month agoHealthIn 'Unshrinking,' a writer argues that the medicalization of fatness leads to biasFatphobia leads people in larger bodies to make themselves smaller, perpetuating discrimination. Health and weight are not definitively linked, yet fat stigma persists in various aspects of life. [ more ]
BuzzFeed2 months agoFood & drinkThis Dietitian Is Going Viral For Sharing 16 Toxic Nutrition Myths That Just Aren't True, And We All Need To Hear ThisKate Regan debunks popular food myths to combat misinformation online. Kate promotes intuitive eating, focusing on body's cues without guilt or obsession. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoWomenEverything is hairless': what 100 women taught me about porn and body confidenceMany women lack knowledge about their own anatomy, leading to a sense of secrecy and discomfort. Exposure to pornography at a young age can influence perceptions of sex and body image. [ more ]
Pitchfork2 months agoMusicWatch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in First Wicked Teaser TrailerAriana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in the first teaser trailer for the film Wicked. Grande made a rare social media statement about body image while working on the film. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoRelationshipsThis is how we do it: We schedule sex: every three days to Madonna's Hanky Panky'The couple has a routine for both their pre-dinner drink and their scheduled sex The author has insecurities about her body, which affects her enjoyment of sex [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoCareerI am 65 and when I look in the mirror all I see is ugliness | Ask PhilippaUnpacking and examining our value systems can help challenge and change harmful beliefs and mindsets. Misogynistic culture and societal pressures contribute to negative self-perception and body image. [ more ]
Tiny Buddha3 months agoCareerIf You Aren't Happy with Yourself and Your Life Right Now... - Tiny BuddhaFood was not the solution to the author's problems, it only made things worse. The author's struggle with body image and self-esteem began at a young age due to criticism from others. [ more ]
ESPN.com3 months agoChelseaChelsea's Kirby speaks out on body image abuseFran Kirby speaks out about body image and social media abuse in women's football. Kirby highlights the importance of not judging an athlete's fitness based on body shape. [ more ]
New York Post5 months agoWellnessWoman with painful fat deposit disorder gets 'life-changing' surgery, has 'newfound freedom'Lipedema is a common but often overlooked disease that causes abnormal fat accumulation in the lower body. Many women with lipedema experience debilitating pain and impaired mobility. [ more ]
The Atlantic5 months agoWellnessThe Other Ozempic RevolutionWeight-loss drugs can have emotional and social impacts on individuals. Camp RoundUp, a body-positive retreat, discussed the use of weight-loss drugs and the negative experiences associated with them. [ more ]