body image

TikTok has released its new Bold Glamour filter that can remodel your face in an unreal way that ... looks very real. And it's already garnered real interest. (Screen capture from TikTok.)From TikTok Is this going to be an unreal problem?…

I eventually turned to the internet to find other people who were going through the same thing. Through social media—specifically Instagram—I found a lively, empathetic community. I was able to connect with others who were also struggling,…

Body image is a complex and multifaceted concept that involves a person's perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs about their own appearance. During adolescence, teens are exposed to a wide range of societal and cultural messages about body…

Australian commentator Mike Carlton has sparked outrage after posting several inflammatory tweets about new Australian of the Year and body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt.On Wednesday night, Carlton shared a news article about Ms…

Woman on weight scale (Photo by: BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Universal Images Group via Getty Images A recent study published in the journal Menopause found that women can experience body dissatisfaction during…

Even if you largely have a great time with your family, hanging out with loved ones can be a diet culture minefield. If you’re struggling with disordered eating, dealing with body image issues, or trying to break a cycle of chronic dieting,…

Each month, the SELF Well-Read Book Club highlights a timely, delightful, and crucial book on a subject that helps readers live better lives and be better people. This month, we’re reading Aubrey Gordon’s “You Just Need to Lose Weight”: And…

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are some of the most highly anticipated and celebrated events of the year.Seeing loved ones, opening presents, eating delicious food and enjoying a sneaky drink — or five — is on the agenda for a lot of us. But…

All year long, we’re bombarded with body-shaming narratives: warnings about losing weight in time for “swimsuit season,” harmful food and body comments around the holiday dinner table, and “new year, new you” diet ads. Given this barrage of…

The early 2000s trends are back, and I’m furious. Katie Holmes went viral this week for being spotted in a strapless navy dress shirt that she paired with straight-leg denim jeans and black running shoes, and all I could think was oh no!…