I Thought the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Was Laughable—Until I Realized It Wasn’t
What this multi-million-dollar spectacle is really saying about us in 2017
Body Image
10 Years Ago the iPhone and the Kardashians Launched—and Our Self-Worth Has Paid a Steep Price
How can we move beyond it now?
This New Film Finally Said What We’re All Thinking: Body Positivity Still Has a Long Way to Go
‘Straight/Curve’ gets right to the point.
P!nk’s Brilliant Mashup and Other Surprisingly Good Moments from the VMAs
There was more than just political statements.
Is the Target Swim Campaign the Only Example of Body Diversity We’ve Seen All Summer?
I could have walked on set.
This Could Be the Reason Why Summer Makes You Sad
Lana Del Rey isn’t the only one singing a somber tune this season.
3 Scientific Ways to Combat the Insecurities We All Face
Here’s what to do when you’re feeling low. Plus, they’re backed by science.
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A Therapist and A Plus-Size Model on How To Actually Feel Good This Summer
We know that battling swimsuit season insecurity is much harder than it seems
Wearing a Swimsuit Shouldn't Have To Be an Act of Bravery—But That Doesn't Mean It Isn't
The struggle continues for women to feel comfortable and confident.
Why Beach Season Doesn’t Scare Me Anymore
There’s a universal truth I find comfort in when it comes time to wear a swimsuit.
'Beyond Your Summer Body': A Note From Our Co-Founder on Our New Series
Let's talk about the complex relationship we all have with our bodies.
Jenna Bush Hager Has an Important Message for Young Girls—and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
How I Empowered My Inner Runner When I Didn’t Think I Looked Like One
What does it really mean to be a "runner?"
The Most Famous Fashion Photographer Ever Is Over Photoshop
‘They all retouch everything,’ Mario Testino says of selfies on Instagram as he promotes his collaboration with Dove #RealBeauty.
Here’s How Body Image Issues Can Affect You (Even if You Don’t Have an Eating Disorder)
The images we’re surrounded by as women play a huge role in our body image.
6 of the Top Podcasts on How to Combat Objectification of Women
This topic isn’t going away soon.
7 Things I Learned from the New Body Image Documentary ‘Embrace’
Taryn Brumfitt is on a mission to spread body self-acceptance.
How Getting Pregnant Oddly Improved My Body Image
I was uncomfortably confronted by my struggles with my weight when I gained fifty pounds of adorable baby.
Aly Raisman’s ‘Sports Illustrated’ Post Is Right Message, Wrong Magazine
The Swimsuit Edition doesn’t ‘celebrate women.’
Why I Love Seeing Celebrities Without Makeup
A lightbulb goes off when I see barefaced celebs.
Alessia Cara Is a Millennial Musician on a Mission to Fight Female Stereotypes
This young singer’s songs don’t sound like the party anthems we’re used to from her peers.