Is the BMI BS?
The reckoning is upon us: Learn the facts about body mass index and why medical experts are rethinking how we use it to measure health
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Body Image and Sex
That’s hot! A positive body image helps increase sexual desire and satisfaction in the bedroom.
Breast Asymmetry: 9 Reasons You Have Uneven Breasts
It's very common for a woman to have uneven breasts, also called asymmetrical breasts. Find out what causes these breast asymmetries.
9 Ways Menopause Can Give Your Sex Drive a Boost
The big change can be a big plus in the bedroom
Meet the Badass Women Supporting Other Women in Their Health Journeys
How women supporting women is changing business and healthcare for the better
My Journey With Fillers Began When I was 18. By My 20s, My Face Was Permanently Scarred From Cosmetic Procedures.
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) isn’t vanity. It’s self-torture, and it’s socially condoned.
What Is Body Dysmorphia (BDD)?
If you’re obsessively thinking about and trying to correct a part of your body, you may have body dysmorphic disorder
Staring at an Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
While experiences with self-objectification lead both women and men to focus on their appearance, women tend to face many more negative consequences
Why I’m Speaking Up About Toxic Beauty Standards
As a disabled woman, I was taught that I could never be beautiful — and that’s a problem
What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation?
Made famous by social media influencers, vaginal rejuvenation can be used to correct common medical concerns as well as cosmetic ones
My Breast Reduction Gave Me My Life Back
Large breasts restricted my lifestyle and caused physical discomfort. At 25, I knew surgery was the answer.
Thinking About Getting a Tummy Tuck? What to Know Before Going Under the Knife.
A tummy tuck can help your abdomen look firmer, but it's not a complete weight loss overhaul
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Facebook Has Known for a Year and a Half That Instagram Is Bad for Teens Despite Claiming Otherwise – Here Are the Harms Researchers Have Been Documenting for Years
Studies consistently show that the more often teens use Instagram, the worse their overall well-being, self-esteem, life satisfaction, mood and body image
Considering Plastic Surgery? Here’s What You Should Know.
A look into common surgeries for women, how to ease into a cosmetic change and what to look for in a surgeon
How Sarah Baartman’s Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment for Black Women
In the 1800s, Sarah Baartman was an African woman who was paraded around Europe, where spectators jeered at her large buttocks
8 Ways to Manage Body Image Anxiety After Lockdown
Engaging with people who accept and appreciate your body as it is can help you feel more at peace with how you look
Trans Kids in the US Were Seeking Treatment Decades Before Today’s Political Battles Over Access to Health Care
These kids faced tremendous obstacles in a world where the word "transgender" didn't even exist
How Parents Can Support a Child Who Comes out as Trans – by Conquering Their Own Fears, Following Their Child’s Lead and Tolerating Ambiguity
Studies show that family acceptance or rejection has a big impact on a trans child's mental health and happiness
I’m a Pediatrician Who Cares for Transgender Kids – Here’s What You Need to Know About Social Support, Puberty Blockers and Other Medical Options That Improve Lives of Transgender Youth
A gender-affirmative approach and evidence-based medicine allow young transgender people to live in the world as their authentic selves
Suffering in Silence: Middle-Aged Women and Eating Disorders
Shedding light on a condition that's more common than you think
I Had An Eating Disorder for 20 Years Before I Knew Anything Was Wrong
Now I'm learning to nourish my body instead of depriving it
Bra or No Bra? Navigating the Post-Mastectomy World
What feels best to you? That is the question.
My Large Breasts Used to Hold Me Back: How I’m Loving Life After My Breast Reduction
Having smaller breasts has made my world bigger
