The Latest Breaking News from Body Image

Social media makes many Australian teens feel worse about their bodies. Platforms must take responsibility

Eight in 10 young people think the tech companies should do more to promote positive body image. The under-16s ban does nothing to achieve that

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2025

AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification and a lack of diversity — especially for athletes

What does it look like to have an “athletic body?” What does artificial intelligence think it looks like to have one?

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2025

Serena Williams grappled with body images issues for 15 years

Tennis ace Serena Williams has admitted she spent 15 years grappling with body image issues because she was convinced her body "was different" to other female athletes.

BANG Premier · Dec 1, 2025

Jules Von Hep and Dr Brendan J Dunlop on body image and beauty standards for modern men

Jules Von Hep spent 20 years as a celebrity spray tanner, working with Hollywood actors and Victoria's Secret models and observed that every single person, no matter how "perfect" they seemed, would apologise for their body. Joined by expert Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Brendan J Dunlop on the Well Enough…

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Jules Von Hep says ‘after years of seeing naked bodies’ he’s learned to nourish not punish his own

Men frequently struggle with body image issues and according to experts, do so overwhelmingly in early adulthood. A 2021 BBC report indicates that 48 per cent of men aged 16-40 reported poor body image affecting their mental health.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

How Aimee Lou Wood Says The White Lotus Helped Her Overcome Body Image Issues

She got some help from Chelsea.

Cinemablend · Nov 7, 2025

Tom Daley reveals ongoing battle with body dysmorphia after retiring from diving

The Olympic diver and Celebrity Traitors star opened up about his eating disorder and body image battles

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

A Body Image Therapist Just Responded To That Viral NYT Story About A Dancer’s Weight

A New York Times advice column about a family's approach to their daughter's weight went viral — now a therapist is flipping the script.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 22, 2025

Wayne Rooney stuns Rio Ferdinand as he opens up on insecurities with body image

Rooney told former England and Manchester United team-mate Ferdinand that he would not take his top off over his insecurities with his body image

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

The Biggest Loser: how an aggressive entertainment culture normalised body-shaming

The Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser raises questions around the ethics of one the most popular US reallity TV series of the 2000s. From claims about the cruel treatment of its contestants and its callous endorsement of “fatphobic” narratives, the series sits at odds…

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2025