Why Are Women Getting Their Labias…Puffed?
Another option is a fat transfer, which is when a doctor extracts a patient’s fat from a transfer site (usually the stomach, butt, or thighs) using liposuction, purifies it, and …
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Ozempic Gave Me An Eating Disorder: Personal Essay
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It started as an innocent experiment. A chance to see what all the fuss was about — and whether a simple drug really had enabled hoards of Hollywood stars to …
Your Vulva After Birth: Experts Share What to Expect
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Despite an uptick in body positivity over the last several years, many people who’ve given birth still feel the pressure to “bounce back” fast. Often, that means losing weight, but …
Are We Still Feeling the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy?
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Victoria’s Secret tried its best to make a comeback . . . but are we still feeling the fantasy? Brand loyalists and defensive Instagram commenters will tell you its most …
I Was Finally Represented in a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and I Don’t Care
(It should be noted that Graham herself said she was hesitant to participate in this show due to Victoria’s Secret’s history but was ultimately convinced by the brand’s leadership that …
The Problem With the Lemme GLP-1 Daily Capsules
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It seems like every day there’s a new supplement claiming to improve some facet of your health. Chances are, you’ve seen (and maybe tried) pills or gummies for your skin, …
Pregnancy Apps Triggered My Eating Disorder Relapse
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I was always afraid of getting pregnant. Despite knowing I wanted to have kids, the concept of growing a human terrified me. It wasn’t the responsibility of caring for another …
What It’s Like to Live with Emetophobia, a Fear of Nausea
Both Busler and Garcia know what it’s like for emetophobia to disrupt their routines—for example, both have avoided restaurants and potlucks, favoring food they prepare themselves, and they prefer not …
We’re In Micro-Insecurity Hell | Allure
Not a single insecurity we’ve ever had about our bodies has been by accident. As far back as the 1950s, advertising brought tiny waists into fashion, a beauty standard that …
How Much Should You Actually Care About Your Cortisol Levels?
In otherwise healthy people, Dr. Cheesman says cortisol levels are “usually under tight control by an organ in your brain called the pituitary gland,” which sends a signal to your …