When I first started writing a book earlier this year about why millennial women have been uniquely screwed over by society’s body image ideals, I used the past tense a little too confidently. We’d ...
“Love the skin you’re in” is now a familiar phrase on Instagram, reflecting the widespread influence of body positivity. Though popular on social media today, the movement’s roots are less well known ...
Lizzo recently discussed her views on “body positivity” — a movement she has long championed — and what she now perceives it to mean. During a candid discussion with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM’s Love in ...
The journey between celebrating your body and pursuing health improvements often feels contradictory. Yet in today’s wellness landscape, it’s possible to embrace both paths with authenticity and ...
“The body positivity movement.” The word “positivity” is built right into the phrase, and yet, many social media posts and media surrounding body positivity seem rather negative. Sadly, research has ...
“You are unconditionally loved,” “Beauty takes time,” “Don’t diminish your abilities!” Sticky notes with positive affirmation filled the “affirmation walls” located on the third floor of Gerlinger ...
Body positivity is a movement to accept bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It emphasizes self-acceptance, inner worth, and appreciation for a ...
*Lizzo has penned a candid reflection on her personal transformation and the shifting landscape for plus-size women in today’s culture. The Grammy-winning artist published an essay on Substack titled ...