The Latest Breaking News from Body Image

The benefits of breastfeeding are well known – but the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. The WHO recommends that babies should be exclusively breastfed up to the age of six months (when they can start having food in addition to breast milk). But just…

The Chelsea and England midfielder has spoken about body image and injury issues in the women’s game after an eight-month lay-off

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes believes there needs to be more sensitivity around the subject of body image in the women’s game

Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt says people should take control of social media to remove harmful content and improve their online experiences.

In recent years, the world of kink lifestyles and subcultures has gained increasing attention. Kink is a general term that includes various expressions of unconventional or non-traditional sexual desires. This encompasses a wide array of practices, including power dynamics, intense sensations/stimuli, role-playing and more.

American study reveals significant correlation between screen time, body image, and declining sports participation.

When Afua Hirsch hit forty years old, she had an encounter that made her rethink her own, and society’s, attitudes towards body image and ancestry.

It is easy to blame Bollywood and the media for unrealistic expectations of beauty – but there are deeper social factors at work

The average onset of puberty is about two years earlier than a generation ago

Modern society is experiencing a digital revolution, especially post-pandemic, smartphones and social media usage have become ubiquitous among teenagers. In this era, bullying takes the form of online trolling, which impacts the mental health of teenagers multifacetedly and profoundly. Trolling is an online act of intentionally provoking or antagonizing users…

“These findings demonstrate how important mothers and sisters are, highlighting the need to promote positive body image and model a healthy relationship with the body within the home."