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He's a decent looking guy , but he wants to be SEXY. How can he be the hot, desirable man of his wife's Bridgerton-esque dreams?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat dominate teen culture. These apps offer connection, creativity, and entertainment, but they also present an environment where appearance is constantly judged. For many young people, the curated highlight reels, beauty filters, and comparison culture create unhealthy expectations. Over time, this pressure can fuel body dissatisfaction and anxiety […] The post Social Media and Body Image: The Hidden Driver of Anxiety Disorders appear...| Montare Behavioral Health | Mental Health Treatment in Los Angeles
He's a decent looking guy , but he wants to be SEXY. How can he be the hot, desirable man of his wife's Bridgerton-esque dreams?| Paging Dr. NerdLove
Last Updated on September 16, 2025 by Avia Let’s get real. Beauty ads aren’t just about selling lipstick or moisturiser. They’re about selling fantasies, whispered … The post Uncovering the Symbolic Messages Hidden in Beauty Industry Advertising appeared first on Whats-Your-Sign.com.| Whats-Your-Sign.com
I’ve been working on this post for over a year. It has been so hard for me to write anything lately. I also think I was thinking (hoping?) that everything would go back to “normal”| He & She Eat Clean
We promise that no one is as worried about your penis size as you are – so read this if you're feeling concerned The post What to do if you’re worried you have a small penis appeared first on Fumble.| Fumble
She was battling online criticism and self-doubt when a stranger in the gym offered a perspective that shifted her entire day.| GOOD
A woman who lost 5st through a calorie deficit has shared three tips she wished she knew when she started her journey, in the hopes that it might help others lose weight| Daily Mirror
Maya Kumar, MD, FAAP, FRCPC, a board-certified adolescent and young adult medicine pediatrician with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and an assistant clinical professor with University of California San Diego School of Medicine, is on a mission. Along with nine colleagues from the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, for which she chairs the Nutrition Committee,…| Rady Children's Health
A door opens onto a wall. A window is trapped behind another.| Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction
Body dysmorphic disorder disproportionately impacts queer people like Nick Demos, whose new doc Body Electric aims to make a difference.| Out Magazine
Sometimes it's the simple things that help the most.| BuzzFeed
The Kardashians have undoubtedly created a new sort of celebrity, but how have they also affected our cultural ideals around body image? The post Should young women Keep Up with the Kardashians? appeared first on The Culture Sift.| The Culture Sift
When you get an ostomy, most of the advice you’ll hear is practical. It comes in boxes and routines: bags and baseplates, barrier strips and rings. There’s talk of wear […]| United Ostomy Associations of America
Nineteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life: I had gastric bypass surgery. At the time, I weighed 365 pounds, and my relationship with food, my body, and even my self-worth was deeply complicated. Today, I’ve lost and maintained a weight loss of 230 pounds, but what I’ve learned about the weight […] The post 230 Pounds Lost! A Mental Health Weight Loss Journey appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
In this week's blog, we're investigating how workplace dress codes contribute to sexism, racism, and weight discrimination. The post Dress Codes Contribute to Sexism, Racism, and Weight Discrimination appeared first on RALIANCE.| RALIANCE
Something I have come across several times when reading ED research studies is a disclaimer that research has been dutifully carried out, but the findings have to be viewed with some scepticism because the participants (and – more specifically – the participants with AN-R) were in denial when completing the self-report questionnaires. In this post, I will to look at a couple of recent studies that flag-up this issue, to examine what is behind this disclaimer. The first paper I will explor...| Science of Eating Disorders
Summer can be a triggering time for those with a disordered relationship with food, exercise, and body image. But when do health goals become disordered?| Orri
Addressing a grab bag of health and body things people are confused about from the depths of social media.| Ask A Swole Woman
Some of them are more honest about their lives than others.| Ask A Swole Woman
This post is incredibly late but my last trip to Nashville, in March 2024, was so special and brought me so much joy that I felt I had to finish and post it...| Finding Hope
Our culture is part of the core of our identity. The world around us influences everything from our style to our beliefs. Eating disorders and identity are closely interrelated. Recovery from an eating disorder requires one to understand how their beliefs impact their relationship with food and body image. Introduction to the Impact of Cultural […] The post Eating Disorders and Identity: Cultural Influences on Teenage Girls appeared first on Toledo Center | Eating Disorders Treatment Center.| Toledo Center | Eating Disorders Treatment Center
Bad body image days are challenging. When you are in recovery, it can make it harder to nourish your body adequately. It may even create a fear of relapse. But have no fear! Here are some practical steps you can take to navigate these days with confidence. How Knowing Your Triggers Can Promote Body Image […] The post Tips to Navigate Bad Body Image Days in Recovery appeared first on Toledo Center | Eating Disorders Treatment Center.| Toledo Center | Eating Disorders Treatment Center
As I celebrated my mother’s living body, I recalled a time being embarrassed by it. By Jeannette Sanderson The post Rediscovering the beauty in our mothers and ourselves appeared first on .|
Dan Savage and Amanda Knox dive into kink, resilience, and ethical non-monogamy in this revealing interview. Get tips on STI disclosures, poly boundaries, and more.| Dan Savage
Despite its promise of progress, Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight exposed the persistent double standards women face in STEM| Ms. Magazine
This isn't our first fight about our kids' food; my partner says I act out of fear.| motherwellmag.com
Body insecurity and body hate. No more quick-fixes or cycles of obsession and neglect. Learn the spiritual root of body insecurity and tips to love your body again.| Revelation Wellness
Discerning when a personal training client presents with disordered eating, which can be distinct from clinical eating disorders, is important.| Personal Trainer Today
Ever wondered why you should ditch the scale? This article explores how body weight is a poor indicator of health.| Peace & Nutrition™
Body checking is something you probably do all the time without even realizing that you’re doing it, even if you don’t know what “Body Checking” means. It’s a very common habit. Unfortunately, it’s not an innocent habit. The post Body Checking Meaning appeared first on Way.| Way
Are you struggling with your body image? These body image questions can dig into the why around why you feel body shame.| Peace & Nutrition™
By Lexie Kite, Ph.D. One of the biggest barriers many women face when working to improve their body image and heal their relationship with their bodies is the judgment and rejection they fear from their romantic partners. This seems to be particularly true for women in heterosexual relationships who have grown up viewing and monitoring […] The post Objectification & Loving Relationships Are Not Compatible appeared first on More Than A Body.| More Than A Body
By Lexie Kite, Ph.D. I know a 12-year-old girl who is the embodiment of our famous Beauty Redefined mantra: My body is an instrument, not an ornament. She is kind, innocent, active, and largely free from the burden of living to be looked at that is placed upon women’s shoulders around the age of puberty. […] The post Save Your Girls From Instagram appeared first on More Than A Body.| More Than A Body
Living a life like mine is so intolerable, some undergo serious surgery.| The Establishment
