White women are less confident about their bodies than women from other cultures, according to a new study. Researchers found Western women also experience greater media pressure to be thin than black Nigerian and Chinese women of all ages. The study, conducted by Durham University psychologists, looked at the impacts of age and socio-cultural pressures … Read more
She’s out of pocket. Lena Dunham, 38, revealed in a new interview with The New Yorker that she is no longer attached to Mattel’s “Polly Pocket” movie. “I’m not going to make the Polly Pocket movie,” Dunham said. “I wrote a script, and I was working on it for three years. But I remember someone … Read more
Nudists are worrying that interest in naked public displays has taken a downturn in recent years. The German Association for Free Body Culture (DFK) is concerned that people aren’t baring it all as membership has declined and people seem to be losing interest in going au naturel. The German Association for Free Body Culture (DFK) … Read more
A recent Fashion Nova campaign is facing backlash for lacking body diversity, despite being billed as body-positive. On Instagram, the fast fashion company touted its “body positivity campaigns,” which feature models in sizes ranging from extra small to 1X, for “going viral” — but likely not for the reason they hoped. The brand’s followers slammed the … Read more
True love is in short supply. So, rather than hold out for a tall, dark and handsome hunk, Cassandra Gaspard snagged herself someone sweet, petite and who barely stood at 5 feet. “It’s a little odd that people look at [our] height difference and think we don’t deserve to be in a relationship,” Cassandra, 29, a 5-foot-10 … Read more
A woman who was initially “confused” after her unedited bikini photo went viral has argued its popularity proves women are “tired” of cultural beauty standards. US influencer and podcast host Carly Weinstein recently shared a series of snaps from a holiday to Spain in which she can be seen posing in a gold two-piece in … Read more
Fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow has revealed the gross thing people kept saying about her body. Hembrow, 30, is a mum to three, one of Australia’s most successful influencers – with more 17 million followers on Instagram – and also owns the active wear line Saski. She’s made a name for herself by creating a successful business, but like … Read more
A mom still showers in front of her 18-year-old daughter — to show her what a real body looks like. Angela Karanja, 48, has been stripping off in front of Dee since she was a baby. She sees no point in stopping now, even though Dee is an adult — as she wants to teach … Read more
The girlies are into the thick of it — literally. Sure, musclebound men are hot. And gym rat guys oft get the girl. But it’s dudes with a little “dad bod” bulk, à la Taylor Swift’s beefy boo Travis Kelce, who truly win the hearts of women. That’s not pure speculation, it’s science. Women prefer men with … Read more
Let’s talk about sex, baby — and why you’re bad at it. Sex and relationship psychotherapist Miranda Christophers, founder of The Therapy Yard UK-based counseling service, is sharing the six signs you suck in the sack — from a shortage of swagger to a run-of-the-mill routine. “People can’t be ‘good’ in bed — relaxed, engaged, … Read more
Forget face tune — social media mavens are permanently altering their features to look like filters, according to a new study. Researchers from Boston University found a link between social media use and cosmetic procedures, associating more time spent on apps and using photo editing software with appearance dissatisfaction and the desire to change physical features. … Read more
There’s a rubba-dub-double benefit to bathing with your brood — just ask this full-frontal mama. Scrubbing away the stench of stigma, an unabashed mother of four children under age 8 is virally spotlighting the pros of taking “family showers” with her tots. And beyond saving time and conserving water, the blond says group grooming teaches … Read more
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Thirty-eight percent of women feel like society has a negative stigma about women discussing their bodies — especially Gen Z (55%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women evenly split by generation looked at the stigma around menstruation, finding that this hasn’t changed much for the three in five who said they experienced … Read more
Save the Samoas! Girl Scout cookie season is back — and so are the diet-obsessed moms who can’t help but make negative and potentially damaging comments, turning what’s supposed to be a deliciously fun learning experience for the girls into a festival of food shaming, one expert warns. Don’t be one of those people — toxic comments … Read more
Kelly Clarkson has been showing off a noticeably smaller frame on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” — and now the talk show host is revealing how she “dropped weight.” The “American Idol” Season 1 winner revealed in People’s new cover story that relocating to New York City helped with her wellness routine. “Walking in the city … Read more
Fans have leaped to the defense of a popular influencer after she was “mom-shamed” for a worrying detail in a recent holiday snap with her two-month-old baby. Laura Anderson, 41, who appeared on British reality show Love Island UK in 2019, welcomed daughter Bonnie with ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy in September. But during a recent getaway to Dubai … Read more
Fellas, if you fancy a one-night stand it may be time to hit the gym. Research has revealed that women prefer more muscular men for their frisky flings and short-term romances. A new study led by University of Arkansas Professor Mitch Brown quizzed 384 females about their thoughts on dating, with the results published in … Read more
Almost half of women believe they’re only just entering their “confidence era.” That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 women over the age of 35 which revealed that with turning 38, the average woman earned a new sense of confidence in who they are as a person. This jump in self-esteem didn’t happen overnight, as … Read more
But first, let me take a selfie. A new study published in the journal PLOS One has found that selfies make you appear slimmer, but not more attractive. Scientists discovered that women are seen as thinner in selfies compared to normal photographs, thanks to angles and distance. However, there was no impact on how good-looking … Read more