Turns out “pretty privilege” has its drawbacks. Women on social media are sharing a surprising upside to downplaying their looks while traveling solo. The viral theory, dubbed “ugly privilege,” exploded after a post last week on Reddit’s r/solofemaletravellers forum racked up more than 15,000 upvotes, with one globetrotter claiming going makeup-free and low-effort made her … Read more
Former body-positivity influencer Gabriella Lascano spoke to The New York Times in an article published Monday about her journey from “championing” the body-positivity movement to renouncing it for pushing an unhealthy lifestyle. Lascano described beginning her online career in 2010, adding that while she never planned on becoming an influencer, she began intentionally pushing the message to “love yourself … Read more
It’s a growing problem that’s long been overlooked. For decades, body image issues have been pegged as primarily a female struggle, with one study finding that 53% of American girls are “unhappy with their bodies” by age 13. Now, experts say the epidemic is increasingly reaching boys and young men — and while their female … Read more
In the current climate of celebs shrinking down and GLP-1 usage becoming mainstream, a refreshingly natural, new type of influencer is burning up social media this New Year’s resolution season. “Midsize” content creators are casting shade on toxic diet culture and shining a light on healthy body image. Amid a sharp rise in dangerously thin young … Read more
Trudging through the snow might not sound like your idea of a good time, but a surprising study suggests you might want to grab your scarf and lace up your boots. Researchers in Poland and the UK found that walking in the snow can have an unexpected effect on your mental health — and even … Read more
Fans are concerned over La Toya Jackson’s appearance. The singer, 69, shared a video to Instagram on Monday featuring several images of herself looking extremely thin. Jackson wore a long-sleeve red top, black pants and a gold chain belt and a bracelet. She accessorized with gold pointy-toed heels. La Toya Jackson looked thinner in a … Read more
Nobody puts Barb in the corner. Shannon Purser, best known for playing Barb on “Stranger Things,” is speaking out after attending the Season 5 premiere on Nov. 6. “Literally my entire career, anytime I get any amount of attention, a little gaggle of trolls crawls out of the woodwork to try to fat shame me,” … Read more
Benson Boone has shown off his wild body transformation as he’s thrown himself into getting fit following his recent break-up. Boone sent fans into a frenzy on Thursday when he posted a shirtless picture of himself posing with a male pal at the gym after a workout. The singer flashed his washboard abs and toned … Read more
Americans think negatively about their bodies four times a day — and it’s quietly reshaping their lives. That’s according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Eden Health, which revealed the heavy emotional toll body image dissatisfaction continues to take across the U.S. A staggering 69% of respondents said that when … Read more
When you think “naked dress,” celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Rihanna probably spring to mind. But now there’s a new star joining their ranks: Margot Robbie has stepped onto the red carpet in a look that’s turned heads. The thing is, it’s turning mine for a whole different reason. Forget Barbiecore, Margot’s serving postpartum power. Honestly, this Barbie is … Read more
This woman’s confidence has dropped along with her weight. A British mom who lost 84 pounds taking Mounjaro says she now feels “disgusting” and hates the way she looks naked. Lucy Davies, who started using Mounjaro around a year ago, says excess skin on her body is making her feel insecure. “Nothing’s toned,” she shared … Read more
Candace Cameron Bure doesn’t want to engage in conversation about her body. The “Full House” star, 49, revealed on Saturday that she deleted a photo of herself wearing a bathing suit that she posted the day before because of online body shamers. “Yes. I was at the beach. I was in a one piece, not … Read more
A woman says she was “skinny-shamed” like Luisa Zissman and made to feel she had to be “grateful” for being slim despite struggling to gain weight. Bella Barnes, 26, has always been naturally slim and grew up being “skinny shamed” by people who would question how she could eat so much and stay slender – … Read more
She’s 11, and already learning the power of having a parent who’s in her corner. Jon, a loving girl dad, has gone viral after posting a video recounting how he stood up for his daughter when his mother-in-law commented on her stomach. It’s a perfect example of how parents can, and should, shut down “harmless” remarks that can damage a child’s body … Read more
Carrie always keeps it real with Charlotte. On the latest episode of her “Are You A Charlotte?” podcast, Kristin Davis claimed that Sarah Jessica Parker confronted her about her body image issues when the two were filming “Sex and the City.” “There were times when Sarah Jessica would be like, ‘You have body dysmorphia,’” Davis, … Read more
What a waist of money! A Miami model is being criticized for spending more than $1 million on cosmetic procedures to achieve one of the world’s smallest waistlines at 18 inches — which she protects by wearing a corset for an astonishing 23 hours a day. Aleira Avendano, 33, has endured considerable backlash over her bizarre … Read more
Kim Kardashian’s latest business venture is shaping up to be an object of ridicule. On Tuesday, Kardashian’s intimates brand Skims released a new shapewear — for the face. The Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap is made of polyamide and elastane and purportedly “infused with collagen yarns” to offer jaw support, along with velcro closures at the … Read more
Candace Cameron Bure is diving into her relationship with her body. On Tuesday, the actress, 49, dropped the latest season of her “Candace Cameron Bure Podcast,” which focuses on “lifelong struggles with body image, disordered eating, and mental exhaustion,” alongside guest Lisa Whittle. During the first episode of Season 11, Bure revealed when her eating … Read more
Forget Nair — this woman is embracing her hair. A Gen Zer threw out her razor six years ago in an act of liberation — and never looked back. “I used to shave on a very regular basis for years and it did feel like a chore, but it also felt necessary, too, as a … Read more
She threw big shade on her big day. Under the guise of “body positivity,” a brazen bridezilla sat all of her plus-size guests — including chunky close relatives — at table labeled “Weight Watchers.” “My sister sat me at a table specifically reserved for overweight people at her wedding reception,” the bride’s older sibling, a 32-year-old woman, … Read more