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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.”