“You know how you’re supposed to love yourself the way you are? No one does. Everyone secretly hates themselves” – Carl Barron 2013 I’m starting this post with a quote from a comedian but it’s still valid, even when joked about. Probably because something we relate to is often the funniest humour, and body confidence and…
Category: body image
Why the Bikini Body Theory Must be Destroyed
Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece. All recommendations and opinions posted are my own and are not associated with any institutions I am affiliated with. As summer approaches, we start seeing the dreaded onslaught of magazine covers urging us to be ‘bikini body ready!!!’ and ‘bikini body NOW’ and ‘bikini body in 7 days!!!’ while…
The Hollow Pursuit of Physical Perfection
The plastic surgery cycle is a 20th and 21st century problem. Swathes of women with fakeness on the scale of subtle to garish. People feel like they need to change their exterior for multiple reasons, including the media and their own surroundings.
The Unwritten Responsibility of ‘TeaTox’ Promoters
Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece. All recommendations and opinions posted are my own and are not associated with any institutions I am affiliated with. Instagram and the rise of the internet celebrity has made way for a whole new form of advertising. This is where companies send complimentary items to people -with a certain amount…
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