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3 Ways to Cope With the Body Hate Bullsh*t on the Internet
Are you one of those people who finds a new “body hate site” and posts it everywhere to validate your outrage? We understand – but here’s why that might not be the most effective strategy, with tips for better ways to deal.
Read MoreThis Is What It’s Like When Men Feel Entitled to Grab Your Body
Too many of us know the social norm of men’s sexual entitlement toward women – even our president-elect brags about it. This piece by Reagan Myers captures the chilling experience.
Read MoreCutting Fatphobic Language Out of Your Life
How can we cut fatphobic language out of our fat-positive lives? Here are some easy tips!
Read MoreDon’t Look Down On Me: Dwarfs Are Not Here for Your Entertainment
Under the supposed context of “humor” and “media entertainment,” Dwarfs are the recipients of invasive and xenophobic bullying, assault, violence, marginalization, and ridicule. Not only is this demeaning and dehumanizing, it’s the sort of socially ignored oppression that compromises the safety, well-being, and economic access of an entire group of people.
Read MoreThese Body Positive Icons Prove That ‘Fat Girls Can Do Whatever They Want’
“You’ve been taught your entire life that you need to shrink or hide or disappear.” This uplifting message is such a change from what we’re used to in the media!
Read More3 Realizations That Helped Me Stop Feeling Ashamed of My Breasts
Have you noticed how often women in the US feel ashamed of their breasts? If you’re like this author, the shame is so habitual that you don’t even realize it’s there. These insights can help you feel better about your body.
Read MoreDoes ‘One Size Fits All’ Fit You?
How do you feel when you hear “one size fits all?” Excitement? Dread? The truth is, so many of us don’t fit, and then it’s one more reason to feel bad about our bodies. So if you don’t fit, don’t feel bad. Catch this video with women of varying body types trying on these clothes to remember that you’re not alone – and have some laughs while you’re at it.
Read MoreLarge Bodies Don’t Need Metaphors to Be Beautiful
Fatphobia is so rampantly internalized that many people justify their attraction to fat people by comparing them to non-human objects. It turns the possibility of mutual desire and appreciation into fetish. In this spoken word performance, Samantha Peterson rejects the dehumanizing nuance of supposedly metaphorical compliments and reclaims her body’s agency, humanity, and beauty.
Read MoreBecause Words Matter: Feminist Editors Share How They Make Their Style Guides Less Oppressive
We need to be thoughtful and critical about the decisions that are made and demand that writers, editors and publications use language in a way that is responsible and non-oppressive.
Read More6 Strategies for Setting Boundaries with Your Therapist
Setting boundaries with anyone can be hard. But boundaries are necessary for any relationship, and your relationship with your therapist is no exception. These tips will help.
Read More5 Bogus Ways We’re Taught That Our Bodies Define If We’re ‘Good’ People
What makes you a “good” person? It’s sure not your health or your size, so here’s some help with unlearning the common lies that can make you feel that way.
Read More9 Ways to Defy the ‘Good Fatty’ Trope
If you feel pressure to be a “Good Fatty” – like the type of fat person who’s trying to be smaller – try these actions to help relieve the pressure.
Read MoreFeminism and Anxiety: How the Movement Changed My Relationship with My Mental Health
Feminism can change your relationship with your anxiety. Here is how it changed for this author.
Read MoreAsian Americans: 10 Warning Signs That Show You’re Siding With Whiteness
As soon as we confront how we as Asian Americans can be complicit in siding with whiteness, we can truly begin to love our communities and ourselves.
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 MorePublic Forgiveness: The Crucial Missing Step To Making Call Out Culture Non-Toxic
We all know that one person who you and your friends no longer ask about, a persona non grata within social justice. For the purposes of this article, let’s refer to her as G. She’s just one of the many people who have been excommunicated from social justice activism by way of social media call…
Read MoreDo You Have A Social Media Addiction? Here’s How You Can Heal
I have a family history of drug and alcohol addiction and overcame an eating disorder that was rooted in the same constant desire for control, so it was actually painful to think of my social media habits as toxic and addictive.
Read MoreWhat If Body Positivity Doesn’t Work? How About Body Neutrality?
“Love Your Body!” “Everyone Is Beautiful.” These mantras come from people with their hearts in the right places. But here are the important reasons why this activist is shifting from “body positivity” to “body acceptance.”
Read More4 Essential Messages Black Folks with Natural Hair Don’t Get Nearly Enough
You might get the opposite of these messages often – but now it’s time for the affirming truth about your natural hair.
Read More5 Common Questions About Eating Disorder Recovery Answered
If you’ve ever wondered what eating disorder recovery is supposed to look and feel like, then this video is for you.
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