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11 Assumptions About Being Butch – And Why They Need to Stop
Have you made any of these assumptions about what it means to be butch? They’re way too common – and you might not realize how much they recreate patriarchal thinking. It’s time for a reality check.
Read MoreA Heartfelt Message for Everyone with Eating Disorders That Aren’t ‘Bad Enough’
Have you ever struggled with disordered eating, but felt left out of common images of what’s “bad enough” for treatment? You deserve support, too – and this is for you.
Read MoreBuilding Allyship and Finding Room for Multiple Feminisms
There are all sorts of ways to be a feminist in today’s world. If we erased all the ways in which we are different, we would lose so much strength in the movement. We won’t end sexism without addressing all oppressions; we can’t work together until we agree that none of us are free until we’re all free. But how can we work together at this point?
Read MoreFive Ways to Support a Loved One in Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorders are difficult – not just for the sufferer, but admittedly for the people who care about that person, too. This is an article specifically for those of you who need a place to start, who are saying, “I know that my friend or family member has a history with an eating disorder. Now what?”
Read More3 Ways to Fight Diet Culture’s Toxic Messages and Love Yourself When Gaining Weight
We’re body-positive, but when it comes to our own bodies, it’s hard to shake off society’s body-shaming messages. Can you relate? These strategies can help you stay positive through your own body’s changes.
Read MoreWant to Exercise Out of Self-Love and Not Self-Hate, But Have No Clue Where to Start? Try These 4 Suggestions
If you’re wondering how to shake off the lies you’ve been fed by the weight-loss industry and start an exercise routine out of self-love, these ideas should get you started!
Read MoreWhy We’ve Got to Stop These 5 Ways of Shaming the Post-Pregnancy Body
It doesn’t take an expert to know that the celeb moms we fawn over don’t have the typical post-pregnancy experience. But applauding “bouncing back” from a pregnant body is just one of the ways we send humiliating messages to people who have given birth. Have you internalized these messages? Here’s your guide to challenging the criticism of the post-pregnancy body.
Read MoreIf Asians Said The Stuff White People Say
Most oppressed and underrepresented groups can readily provide a list of ridiculous examples of misrepresentation at the hands of privileged individuals, but the ones white people say to Asian people are especially notable. So what would these quips sound like if the roles were reversed? What would it sound like if Asians said the things white people say?
Read More15+ Body Positive Things You Can Do Today
Body positivity can seem intimidating if you don’t know where to start. Try these small steps and showing your body some love might feel a lot more doable!
Read More10 Emotional Abuse Tactics That Trump Blatantly Used in the First Debate
Did you notice any of these in the presidential debate? Emotional and verbal abuse are being normalized – so let’s shed some light to show what’s really going on.
Read MoreThis Comic Helps You Get Ready for Warm Weather In the Most Body Positive Way
Celebrations of bodies in the summertime usually focus on traditional ideas of “beauty.” Lots of us don’t fit that image – so here’s a celebration for the rest of us.
Read MoreThis Poodle Analogy Perfectly Illuminates the Problem with Fatphobia in Society
Have you fallen for these false assumptions based on the “science” of weight and health? This illustration will show you exactly what the problem is, and give you a more empowering understanding.
Read MoreThese Double Standards Have Got to Go
Ever feel like people treat you the way they wouldn’t want to be treated? Here a chance to recognize that. Some of our cultural norms reveal that many people operate by some pretty messed up double standards. This comic puts those standards side-by-side so we can understand exactly what’s wrong here and do something to make sure we all get the respect we deserve.
Read MoreExercise Your Right To Bare Arms!
I think nearly everyone knows the feeling of being uncomfortable in your body and wearing too much clothing to cover it up. But all that makes you is sweaty, uncomfortable, and angry. A few years ago, I came to the conclusion that I wasn’t going to let myself be angry and uncomfortable (or sweaty!) any more. So I started using a technique that I’m going to share with you right now.
Read More4 Reasons I’m So Done with Being Told to ‘Not Be Too Picky’ About Dates
What’s wrong with telling a woman with high standards not to be “too picky” about dating? Check out the sexist assumptions behind this warning.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to My Former Abuser
Every survivor’s experience is different, but if you’ve been through partner abuse, this story of strength and survival can remind you of why you never deserved abuse.
Read More3 Reasons ‘Can I _____ and Still Be a Feminist?’ Is the Wrong Question to Ask
“Can I wear makeup and still be a feminist?” It’s normal to wonder how much you’re influenced by sexism – but here’s what questions like this are missing.
Read MoreShould Beauty Matter in Body Acceptance?
Is wanting to feel beautiful a bad thing? You may believe that everyone is beautiful – or that we should stop valuing beauty altogether. Here’s Melissa A. Fabello on why this debate is more complicated than you may think.
Read More4 ‘Body Positive’ Phrases That Exclude Trans People (And What To Say Instead)
This author knows from firsthand experience that the body acceptance movement has left transgender people largely invisible. How do these ideas change your approach to body positivity?
Read MoreHere’s Why the Gender Binary Hurts Us All
You might have come across the term “gender binary” in discussions on trans issues. But do you know what it means to call everyone either a “man” or a “woman” – and how it affects you?
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