Notoriously Dapper’s Kelvin Davis is Inspiring Body Confidence in Men
Body Image, MenKelvin Davis is a body-positive men’s fashion blogger. He is a model for Chubbies, an admin for Eff Your Beauty Standards, a dancer, a modern-day gentleman, a style icon, and a celebrator of body positivity on Instagram. Kelvin is now an author…
4 Ways to Feel Good This Summer Without Focusing on Your Appearance
Body Image, RecoveryAh, summer. No school, no deadlines, and no obligations. In their place: cookouts, pool parties, beach trips, vacations, etc. Life is easy-breezy, a two-month-long, Instagram-worthy holiday.
But—what if your summer isn’t this? What if…
11 Empowering Songs to Add to Your Summer Playlist
Body ImageMusic is such a fantastic outlet for those of us looking for comfort, meaning, and inspiration. We are so lucky to have so many musicians coming out with tracks that are aimed at body positivity, self-love, and breaking societal standards. Here…
Simple Living: Creating the Best Version of Myself
Body ImageSimple living was a concept first introduced to me back in 2008, when I attended sleepaway camp for the first time. It was an all-girls traditional camp in the middle of Maine. I remember the initial feeling of exhilaration as I drove up the…
5 Ways to Self-Care This 4th of July Weekend
Body Image, RecoveryWith the anticipation of celebrating Independence Day growing every day, people all across America seem to be getting ready, picking up paper plates and plastic cutlery, standing in long lines at the supermarket, or stocking up on red, white,…
21 Tips for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care
Body Image, RecoveryIn the wise words of the High School Musical 2 cast, “What time is it? Summertime!”
Summer is finally upon us, and we could not be more excited! Summer means more daylight, relaxing, going on adventures and vacations, and living each…
Your Cause Shouldn’t Be Concerned With My Body
Body Image, News & Culture, Social MediaHow often do advertisements and social media posts generate discussion not about the cause of the post or advertisement, but because of the way the message was delivered?Over the weekend, Moby, an American DJ and well known vegan activist, posted…
Talking Back to Popular Myths About Your Postpartum Body
Body Image, PregnancyThere is enormous cultural pressure to have our bodies look and feel the same after pregnancy and childbirth. These narratives about “getting your body back” are presented as a focus on health, but there is nothing healthy about the expectation…
7 Steps for a Body-Positive Pregnancy
Body Image, PregnancyOur bodies, and our relationships with our bodies, are complicated. We bring our whole body history to birth—our stories of pleasure, pain, strength, weakness, successes, failures, belonging, and outsiderness. These histories are also shaped…
Brazilian Illustrator Marcela Sabiá is Challenging the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health, Body Image & Disability
Activism, BIPOC, Body Image, Special TopicsMarcela Sabiá is a 26-year-old Brazilian illustrator who loves dogs, astrology, and creating art that makes the world a better place. She first started creating art professionally in 2015, and now, nearly three years later, she boasts an Instagram…