body image
The Complicated Ethics of Facetuning Your Friends
Is using the free app to retouch photos doing your mates a favour or sending them an upsetting message?
I Worked My Ass Off for the Kardashian-Jenner Apps. I Couldn’t Afford Gas.
“Get your fucking ass up and work,” Kim Kardashian advised women. “It seems like nobody wants to work these days.” I did—but barely scraped by.
What to Do if Your ADHD Medication Messes With Your Appetite and Body Image
Stimulants like Adderall can affect hunger and weight, which in turn can take a toll on mental health. Here's how to take care of your body and mind.
I'm a Gay Man With Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Here's How I Have Sex
“I found myself looking at my partners’ abs, skin, or penis and comparing it to my own, then feeling inferior.”
Working In Retail Means Getting Daily Commentary On Your Body
At many jobs, comments about a worker’s body would be shocking and out of line. But for people who work in clothing retail, they happen all the time.
Why Do I Suddenly Hate Every Piece of Clothing I Own?
Assess what you're really upset about before you start throwing stuff away.
What to Do if You're Feeling Especially Bad About Your Body Lately
When we're experiencing a lot of external stress, our relationship with our appearance can become a battlefield.
Everyone’s Favorite Thrifting App Favors Thin White Models
Sellers on Depop say they feel caught between wanting to feature more diverse bodies and posting the kind of photos the app spotlights.
Hey Man: Gyms Are Closed and I'm Starting to Hate My Appearance
With gyms closed, our male advice columnist Rhys Thomas discusses body image anxiety. Plus: how to monitor your lockdown drinking.
How to Deal With Feeling Bad About Your Body During Isolation
Even if you've never struggled with disordered eating before, having to stay home can be a real challenge in managing your mental health as it relates to your body image.
People in China Are Wrapping Earphones Around Their Waists to Prove They’re Skinny
It's Weibo's newest show-the-world-you're-slim challenge.