"In the Netherlands, we have two sayings: 'To float a balloon' (to test or try something out) and 'That kite won’t fly' (something won’t happen or isn't applicable).
How do these relate to the woman choosing breast augmentation? By already ,,,..Read on: https://library.profpeter.my/paper-trails/mastodon-short/some-kites-are-hard-to-steer
#BodyImage #SocietalPressure #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #DutchIdioms #VisualMetaphor #AutumnMood #Photography #SocialCritique #Authenticity
Age brings an opportunity to escape the clutches of unattainable beauty standards – it’s liberating | Zoya Patel https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/02/aging-liberating-escape-unattainable-beauty-standards #BodyImage #HealthWellbeing #Ageing #AustralianLifestyle #LifeAndStyle
January used to mean restriction and punishment. This year, I’m refusing to swallow the guilt and shrink myself, rebelling through nourishment and kindness to myself instead.
Here are my thoughts on diet culture, body shame, and learning to allow food and pleasure as basic rights, not rewards.
https://carasutra.com/2026/01/new-year-weight-loss-plans-diet-culture/
#DietCulture #AntiDiet #BodyImage #MentalHealth #LifeUnscripted #SelfCare
https://carasutra.com/2026/01/new-year-weight-loss-plans-diet-culture/
This plus size figure skater is uplifting girls everywhere with her astonishing moves
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/body-positive-figure-skater-stuns-in-viral-tiktok-ex1
Diabulimia: The Deadly Thinness Secret
Discover the hidden dangers of diabulimia, an eating disorder affecting young people with type 1 diabetes. Learn how insulin manipulation impacts fat cell growth and body image in this insightful interview.
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#diabulimia #type1diabetes #eatingdisorder #bodyimage #health #diabulimia #type1diabetes #eatingdisorder #bodyimage #health #insulinresistance #diabetesawareness #mentalhealth #wellbeing #documentary
📝 Plot:
Lydie, sharp-tongued and overlooked, works at a dating agency helping others find love while doubting her own chances. When a charming man shows interest, hope clashes with insecurity and social prejudice. This bold 1980s comedy playfully challenges beauty standards and self-worth with humor and tenderness.
#LesHommesPreferentLesGrosses
#comedy
#romanticComedy
#bodyImage
#identity
#FrenchClassic
‘I hate my tattoos and feel like I’ve ruined my life’: Psychologist shares advice on tattoo regret
I was ashamed of my body and bullied by others until my mother taught me to love myself
Like a lot of people, the words my mom said about bodies impacted my relationship with my own as I grew up. But instead of hearing about all the ways I could lose weight or change my appearance to fit in, my mom offered me different advice: "Yo...
#bodyimage #bullying #selflove
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/teri-hofford-recalls-mom-s-advice-you-can-change-yourself-or-be-yourself-9.7036950?cmp=rss
Why women have to be skinny under facism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieyqunul_uQ
Is hyaluronic acid all hype? We look at the science
By Jacinta Bowler
While hyaluronic acid is a common component of our skin and tissue and is marketed as a way to boost hydration, its skin benefits are more complicated than it appears.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-01-14/what-is-hyaluronic-acid-science/106143084
#Ageing #SkinCare #Skin #Health #Wellness #BodyImage #DentalCare #JacintaBowler
Why is it so hard to believe that "beautiful" people struggle?
We dismiss pretty privilege as a non-issue, but transactional relationships are traumatizing. Being valued solely for your aesthetic is a quick way to lose your sense of self.
Let's dismantle the myth that beauty equals happiness.
Watch @thedamilarekuku “Only Big Bum Bum Matter Tomorrow! Book Review: https://youtu.be/EQ3BbRWhZv8?si=2yUICgMDH95mL4ye
Elite female athletes' struggles with body image and disordered eating
By Johanna McDiarmid
Throughout her career, former ice dancer Matilda Friend struggled with disordered eating and felt pressure to look a certain way. ABC's Women's Sport survey shows she isn't the only one.
#Sport #BodyImage #EatingDisorders #RugbyUnion #Rugby7 #SuperW #Women #WomensHealth #JohannaMcDiarmid
I’m proof ‘Ozempic penis’ exists — weight loss jabs gave me a huge boost in bed
“I was playing for my country — I shouldn’t be this uncomfortable,” the Olympian said.
No, she's not talking about trans folks, despite what politicians would have you believe. She's talking about uniforms that are meant for spectators to ogle, not the players to compete in.
