This post was co-authored by Julie Haupt, a professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. Source: mohamed Hassan/Pixabay As a researcher interested in media and body image, I was ...

Feeling unhappy with your body? Among women, this feeling is so common that some researchers refer to it as normative. In other words, being dissatisfied with how you look has become a typical part of ...

Lizzo’s artistry is built on more than catchy hooks – her songs are filled with themes of self-love, body confidence, and women’s empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace themselves exactly as ...

Having role models who illustrated body positivity helped me feel more acceptance of changes after my mastectomy. “You show me yours, and I’ll show you mine” is not just a Willie Nelson song. Sharing ...