body image
Health
There Are Many Types of Obesity, Says This GLP-1 Expert
A renowned physician-scientist says treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
Pregnancy & Parenthood
What I Wish I Knew Before My Mommy Makeover
Be prepared for “drop and fluff,” among other things.
Life
Why I’m Done With Confidence—and Choosing Cockiness Instead
Cockiness keeps you moving forward when everyone else is telling you to step aside.
Mental Health
I’m a Psychiatrist Who Treats Body Image Issues. I Also Got a Mommy Makeover
I don’t regret it. But it didn’t make me feel better.
Op-Ed
‘Wicked’ Forced Me to Have a Conversation I Hoped My Daughters Could Avoid
My girls came for the magic and music. Instead, they noticed something else entirely.
Mental Health
We Need to Talk About Perimenopause and Eating Disorders
No, you’re never “too old” to develop one. Here’s why.
Pregnancy & Parenthood
My Eating Disorder Made Pregnancy Almost Impossible—and It’s Still Messing With Me Postpartum
Seven months after my daughter’s birth, I’m still working to shift my focus and embrace the new skin I’m in.
Sports
Ilona Maher: Showcasing ‘Muscular, Big’ Bodies Can Inspire Girls to ‘Start to Love Themselves’
The Olympic rugby player and Dancing With the Stars finalist has some advice for girls who felt pushed out of sport.
Fitness
Billie Jean King Is Back on the Court—And Still Fighting for Women in Sports
The tennis icon shares how she warms up, keeps her body strong, and continues to inspire girls to give movement a chance.
Life
My Mom Was a Magazine Editor in the ’90s. We’re Finally Talking About What It Did to Our Body Image
For years, Julia Turshen and her mother bonded through diet talk. Now they’re having a different conversation.
Love
How to Take Nudes You’ll Actually Love, According to Boudoir Photographers
Your guide to snapping sexy photos of yourself and feeling great about them.
Sports
Here’s What Ilona Maher Does to Get Through Bad Body Image Days
The rugby star knows self-acceptance is an ongoing journey—which is why she relies on these three mental exercises.
Entertainment
‘Wear Whatever The F You Want’ Is Stacy London and Clinton Kelly’s Apology Show
“The world has changed a lot since the run of What Not to Wear, and, thankfully, so have we.”
Life
This Is Your Sign to Finally Get Rid of Your “One Day When I’m Thinner” Clothes
“Goal” outfits actually keep you from your healthiest, happiest self.
Mental Health
How to Deal When You’re Having a Bad Skin Day
Breakouts, flare-ups, and other “imperfections” can really mess with your mood.
Life
How to Prevent a Body Image Spiral When You Put on Summer Clothes
When the swimsuits, shorts, and tank tops come out, so do the insecurities.
Pregnancy
How to Cope If Pregnancy Is Messing With Your Body Image
All the physical changes—and newfound attention—can bring up a lot of complicated feelings.
Life
3 Things to Do If You’re Feeling Pressured to ‘Get in Shape’ for Summer
Don’t let “swimsuit season” BS ruin your confidence—or your fun.
Mental Health
Author Emmeline Clein on the ‘Machine’ That Fuels Eating Disorders and Grinds Up Young Women
“You’re less alone than you think—and less lost.”
Life
Sheryl Lee Ralph Says That Racist Comments Did a Number on Her Confidence for Years
“For such a long time I was so unhappy with the way I looked.”