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“This Is So Messed Up”: People Fume Over Emily Ratajkowski’s New Controversial Picture

If there is one thing Emily Ratajkowski should know, it's anything related to the fashion industry and body image.

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What women say about how breastfeeding affects their body image

The benefits of breastfeeding are well known – but the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. The WHO recommends that babies should be exclusively breastfed up to the age of six months (when they can start having food in addition to breast milk). But just…

The Conversation

'I get called fat all the time' – Fran Kirby opens up on 'stigma' for women in football

The Chelsea and England midfielder has spoken about body image and injury issues in the women’s game after an eight-month lay-off

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Fran Kirby’s body-shaming revelation sparks calls for improved education

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes believes there needs to be more sensitivity around the subject of body image in the women’s game

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Take control of your social media: body image activist

Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt says people should take control of social media to remove harmful content and improve their online experiences.

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Pup Play: Kink communities can help people build connections and improve their body image

In recent years, the world of kink lifestyles and subcultures has gained increasing attention. Kink is a general term that includes various expressions of unconventional or non-traditional sexual desires. This encompasses a wide array of practices, including power dynamics, intense sensations/stimuli, role-playing and more.

The Conversation

Body Image, Gender Biases, And Social Media Drive Youth To Quit Sports

American study reveals significant correlation between screen time, body image, and declining sports participation.

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OPINION - Afua Hirsch: Decolonising My Body exclusive extract & interview

When Afua Hirsch hit forty years old, she had an encounter that made her rethink her own, and society’s, attitudes towards body image and ancestry.

Evening Standard

So many Indian women struggle with their body image. We need to talk about why

It is easy to blame Bollywood and the media for unrealistic expectations of beauty – but there are deeper social factors at work

The Guardian - UK

Podcast hosts, creator of 'The Care & Keeping of You' books, break down puberty for today's parents

The average onset of puberty is about two years earlier than a generation ago

The Independent UK

A New Aus Study Confirms Negative Comments From Your Mum Can Lead To Toxic Body Image Issues

“These findings demonstrate how important mothers and sisters are, highlighting the need to promote positive body image and model a healthy relationship with the body within the home."

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Myleene Klass: ‘I kept the Hear’Say diaries. They’re just too libellous to publish. Everyone’s in them’

The singer turned podcast host and campaigner talks to Jessie Thompson about miscarriage, divorce, body image and the risk of being sued for throwing a cake when you’re a pop star

The Independent UK

Cosmetic surgery boosts some people’s mental health – but for others it makes problems worse

Demand for cosmetic procedures is higher than ever. From breast augmentations to “tweakments” such as lip fillers and Botox, more and more people around the world each year are undergoing procedures to change how they look.

The Conversation

Medicine is about 'fixing' you, but this program doesn't even try

What happens if your body cannot be 'fixed'?

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Cyberbullying Linked To Eating Disorders In Victims And Perps

Cyberbullying has increased in prevalence among adolescents and significantly impacts mental health.

Evening Standard

Steps singer Claire Richards recalls being told to lose weight to join the band: ‘It isn’t right’

The pop band member revealed the comments caused her to spiral about her body image

The Guardian - UK

Jill Scott: address body image pressures to stop girls quitting football

Former England footballer says providing free kit that fits well for grassroots clubs could have huge impact

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Researchers suggest innovative therapy for treating anorexia nervosa

A ground-breaking study led by experts at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made substantial progress in treating anorexia nervosa (AN), an eating illness characterised by low body weight, body image problems, and anxiety. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How our female athletes feel forced to choose between a 'strong' or 'feminine' look

As I watched the Fifa Women’s World Cup, I was probably one of many who couldn’t help but feel inspired by the women on the pitch, showing their elite fitness and ability. However, many female athletes have spoken out about the pressures they feel in regards to their bodies and…

Newcastle Herald

Barbie: making global domination look like child's play since 1959

The hype surrounding the Barbie film has been decades in the making.

The Guardian - AU

Barbie was banned from my childhood. Now she’s back, should I do the same for my kids?

Growing up, Kelly Eng’s mother thought Barbie would fill her head with pink rubbish. Here, she asks the experts if she should take the same approach

Daily Mirror

Claire Richards' debilitating health struggle and body image battle before weight loss

Steps singer Claire Richards recently opened up on her secret health battle which left her housebound, but the much-loved star is back in action after bagging a spot on Cooking With The Stars

Daily Mirror

Molly-Mae branded 'unreal' by fans as she poses in bikini five months after giving birth

After opening up about her body image issues, Molly-Mae Hague didn't shy away from posting a photo of herself posing in a bikini on their family trip to Athens, Greece

Irish Mirror

Molly-Mae Hague shows off stretch marks in bikini despite crippling body image issues

Molly-Mae Hague has regularly opened up about her body images issues since the arrival of daughter Bambi in January but appeared to have had an uplift in confidence after donning a bikini on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Molly-Mae shows off stretch marks in bikini despite crippling body image issues

Molly-Mae Hague has regularly opened up about her body images issues since the arrival of daughter Bambi in January but appeared to have had an uplift in confidence after donning a bikini on Tuesday

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