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Alanis Morissette's 'Four Boundaries' Provide an Unapologetic Lesson in Handling Trauma
Alanis Morissette's 'Four Boundaries' Provide an Unapologetic Lesson in Handling Trauma
By Zoe Weiner
Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community Is so Much More Than Wearing Rainbows in...
Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community Is so Much More Than Wearing Rainbows in...
By Gabrielle Kassel
A New Law Aiming to Combat Maternal Mortality Is More of a Setback Than a...
A New Law Aiming to Combat Maternal Mortality Is More of a Setback Than a...
By Jessie Van Amburg
An Inspiring New Event Tells People With Chronic Illness: "You Are Not Alone, You Are...
An Inspiring New Event Tells People With Chronic Illness: "You Are Not Alone, You Are...
By Emily Laurence
Why You're About to Hear a Lot More About Soloish Travel
Why You're About to Hear a Lot More About Soloish Travel
By Claudia Fisher
Women Are Still Doing More Household Labor Than Men—Let's Break That Outdated Cycle
Women Are Still Doing More Household Labor Than Men—Let's Break That Outdated Cycle
By Erin Magner
This Woman Is Challenging Some Big Yoga Assumptions
This Woman Is Challenging Some Big Yoga Assumptions
By Latham Thomas
Launching Inclusive Products Every Month Is Something Companies Like Tinder Could Really Take Pride In
Launching Inclusive Products Every Month Is Something Companies Like Tinder Could Really Take Pride In
By Gabrielle Kassel
How an Abortion Transportation Service Makes Choice Possible for Hundreds of Women
How an Abortion Transportation Service Makes Choice Possible for Hundreds of Women
By Kells McPhillips
Getting a Tattoo Affirmed That My Body Is a Dictatorship, Not a Democracy—and I'm the...
Getting a Tattoo Affirmed That My Body Is a Dictatorship, Not a Democracy—and I'm the...
By Carla Sosenko
Jessamyn Stanley Is Launching an at-Home Yoga App—Here's Why That's Important
Jessamyn Stanley Is Launching an at-Home Yoga App—Here's Why That's Important
By Zoe Weiner
How Fitness Gave This 26-Year-Old the Confidence to Have a Preventative Double Mastectomy
How Fitness Gave This 26-Year-Old the Confidence to Have a Preventative Double Mastectomy
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This Belly Dance Teacher Is Making Me Fall in Love With My (Very Soft) Abs
This Belly Dance Teacher Is Making Me Fall in Love With My (Very Soft) Abs
By Erin Hanafy
Here's What to Do When You're Being Body-Shamed at Work—From Someone Who's Experienced It
Here's What to Do When You're Being Body-Shamed at Work—From Someone Who's Experienced It
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3 Ways You Can Use Wellness to Be a Better Friend
3 Ways You Can Use Wellness to Be a Better Friend
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It Took Literally Ripping My Tights to Realize the Size I Wear Isn't Important
It Took Literally Ripping My Tights to Realize the Size I Wear Isn't Important
By Mary Grace Garis
Something to Ink About: the Body-Positive Healing Power of Tattoos for Many Women
Something to Ink About: the Body-Positive Healing Power of Tattoos for Many Women
By Aly Semigran
Lindy West Gets "Shrill" About Bathing Suits and Toxic Bosses—and Promises to Only Get Louder
Lindy West Gets "Shrill" About Bathing Suits and Toxic Bosses—and Promises to Only Get Louder
By Aly Semigran
We Asked 6 Women to Share Their Thoughts About Body Positivity. They Didn't Hold Back.
We Asked 6 Women to Share Their Thoughts About Body Positivity. They Didn't Hold Back.
By Jessie Van Amburg
Race Women: A New Project To Spotlight a Generation of Early Black Feminists
Race Women: A New Project To Spotlight a Generation of Early Black Feminists
By Maya Millett
Here's How to Get in on Today's Worldwide Feminist Meditation
By Guru Jagat
10 Woman-Led Movies Streaming on Netflix to Celebrate a Record-Breaking Year in Hollywood
10 Woman-Led Movies Streaming on Netflix to Celebrate a Record-Breaking Year in Hollywood
By Tehrene Firman
Of Course Adam Levine's Nipple Reveal Wasn't Shocking—That's Precisely the Issue
Of Course Adam Levine's Nipple Reveal Wasn't Shocking—That's Precisely the Issue
By Abbey Stone
Why Body-Inclusivity Hero Dana Falsetti Is Over Instagram
Why Body-Inclusivity Hero Dana Falsetti Is Over Instagram
By Erin Hanafy
Why Fitness Influencer Morit Summers Decided to Open a Body Positive Gym in Brooklyn
Why Fitness Influencer Morit Summers Decided to Open a Body Positive Gym in Brooklyn
By Zoe Weiner
Facebook Made Me Want to Bury My Past—and in Doing so, I Almost Lost Sight...
Facebook Made Me Want to Bury My Past—and in Doing so, I Almost Lost Sight...
By Margarita Bertsos
Everything You Need to Know About the Body-Inclusivity Debate Rocking France Right Now
Everything You Need to Know About the Body-Inclusivity Debate Rocking France Right Now
By Erin Hanafy
Take Nude Selfies to Feel Great and Powerful—Bloated or Not
Take Nude Selfies to Feel Great and Powerful—Bloated or Not
By Molly O'Brien
Why Norma Kamali Is No Longer Only a "Women's" Designer
Why Norma Kamali Is No Longer Only a "Women's" Designer
By Norma Kamali
How I Reprogrammed My Brain to Stop Seeing My Cellulite As Bad
How I Reprogrammed My Brain to Stop Seeing My Cellulite As Bad
By Molly O'Brien
Netflix's "Dumplin'" Is the Ultimate Feel-Good Movie to Cure Your Holiday-Flick Fatigue
Netflix's "Dumplin'" Is the Ultimate Feel-Good Movie to Cure Your Holiday-Flick Fatigue
By Jamie Blynn
The Rihanna Effect: Brands Are Getting Real About Sizing and Shades
The Rihanna Effect: Brands Are Getting Real About Sizing and Shades
By Well+Good Editors
7 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Improvements All Gyms Should Implement, Like Yesterday
7 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Improvements All Gyms Should Implement, Like Yesterday
By Gabrielle Kassel
Welcome to the New Age of Body Diversity
Welcome to the New Age of Body Diversity
By Well+Good Editors
How Removing My Breast Implants Made Me Feel More Like Myself—and Sexier Than Ever
How Removing My Breast Implants Made Me Feel More Like Myself—and Sexier Than Ever
By Samantha Paige
How to Give Yourself a Yoni Massage for Serious Sexual Empowerment
How to Give Yourself a Yoni Massage for Serious Sexual Empowerment
By Jessica Estrada
Thank Goodness for Rihanna and Her Body-Pos Magic During an Otherwise Rough Week
Thank Goodness for Rihanna and Her Body-Pos Magic During an Otherwise Rough Week
By Erin Hanafy
Here's How Body-Positivity Surfer Bo Stanley Dresses for Confidence
Here's How Body-Positivity Surfer Bo Stanley Dresses for Confidence
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The First Rule of the Healthy-Eating Movement #FoodFreedom: There Are No Rules
The First Rule of the Healthy-Eating Movement #FoodFreedom: There Are No Rules
By Gabrielle Kassel
Serena Vs. Naomi Is a US Open Final Like No Other—Here's Why It's a Must-Watch
Serena Vs. Naomi Is a US Open Final Like No Other—Here's Why It's a Must-Watch
By Tehrene Firman
Aerie's New Collection Is Serving up Bras for Everybody—and We're Here for It
Aerie's New Collection Is Serving up Bras for Everybody—and We're Here for It
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Get Ready to Buy a Magic Bra That Can Shift up to Two Sizes As...
Get Ready to Buy a Magic Bra That Can Shift up to Two Sizes As...
By Kells McPhillips
Why Do Even Super-Fit Women Have Cellulite?
Why Do Even Super-Fit Women Have Cellulite?
By Erin Flynn
Please Don't Call Me "Butch" Just Because My Arms Look Strong
Please Don't Call Me "Butch" Just Because My Arms Look Strong
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why Lena Dunham Chooses Her Healthiest, Happiest Weight Over Her Lowest
Why Lena Dunham Chooses Her Healthiest, Happiest Weight Over Her Lowest
By Tehrene Firman
5 Times Gal Gadot Really Was Wonder Woman
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Start #DoingThings in Outdoor Voices' First-Ever (and Super-Inclusive) Swimwear Line
Start #DoingThings in Outdoor Voices' First-Ever (and Super-Inclusive) Swimwear Line
By Tehrene Firman
I Now Know Why People Are Addicted to Psychics—and It Has Nothing to Do With...
I Now Know Why People Are Addicted to Psychics—and It Has Nothing to Do With...
By Erin Bunch
Why Bloating Positivity Is Taking Over Instagram
Why Bloating Positivity Is Taking Over Instagram
By Katie Kane
Why Body Positivity in Fashion Is Here to Stay
Why Body Positivity in Fashion Is Here to Stay
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Chrissy Teigen Says What We're All Thinking About Stretch Marks
Chrissy Teigen Says What We're All Thinking About Stretch Marks
By Katie Maguire
Meet the Women's Health Heroes Who Are Flying Home for Ireland's Landmark Vote
Meet the Women's Health Heroes Who Are Flying Home for Ireland's Landmark Vote
By Tehrene Firman
Why Supporting Each Other Is the Key to Success, According to Two Women at the...
Why Supporting Each Other Is the Key to Success, According to Two Women at the...
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Rihanna Just Launched a Size-Inclusive Lingerie Line—Here's Everything You Need to Know
Rihanna Just Launched a Size-Inclusive Lingerie Line—Here's Everything You Need to Know
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The Brilliant Business That’s Empowering Women in the Workplace (and Solving the Age-Old Childcare Conundrum)
The Brilliant Business That’s Empowering Women in the Workplace (and Solving the Age-Old Childcare Conundrum)
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How a Body-Positive Boudoir Photo Shoot Helped Me Heal After Dating a Narcissist
How a Body-Positive Boudoir Photo Shoot Helped Me Heal After Dating a Narcissist
By Aly Semigran
Why Demi Lovato Is More Accepting of Her Body Than Ever
Why Demi Lovato Is More Accepting of Her Body Than Ever
By Rachel Lapidos
How a Sexy Selfie Awakened Me to the Power of Radical Self-Love—and Launched a Movement
How a Sexy Selfie Awakened Me to the Power of Radical Self-Love—and Launched a Movement
By Erin Bunch
Reformation Just Launched Its First Plus-Size Collection—and Pieces Are Already Selling Out
Reformation Just Launched Its First Plus-Size Collection—and Pieces Are Already Selling Out
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Asos' New Feature Lets Women *Actually* See How Clothes Look on Different Body Types
Asos' New Feature Lets Women *Actually* See How Clothes Look on Different Body Types
By Tamim Alnuweiri
A Bra Brand Beloved by Women With D+ Cups Just Released a New, Sporty Option
A Bra Brand Beloved by Women With D+ Cups Just Released a New, Sporty Option
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Target's Unretouched Swimwear Campaign Wants You to Have Some Body-Positive Fun in the Sun
Target's Unretouched Swimwear Campaign Wants You to Have Some Body-Positive Fun in the Sun
By Tamim Alnuweiri
How to Reclaim Body-Shaming Labels, According to Activists
How to Reclaim Body-Shaming Labels, According to Activists
By Erin Bunch
A New Wave of Body-Positive Instagram Accounts Wants You to Celebrate Acne
A New Wave of Body-Positive Instagram Accounts Wants You to Celebrate Acne
By Tehrene Firman
Watch Kesha's Grammys Performance for Major #MeToo Inspo
Watch Kesha's Grammys Performance for Major #MeToo Inspo
By Tehrene Firman
This Alan Cumming Story About Oprah Shows Why She's the Queen
This Alan Cumming Story About Oprah Shows Why She's the Queen
By Tehrene Firman
Why the Judge Who Sentenced the Disgraced Gymnastics Doctor Is a #MeToo-Era Hero
Why the Judge Who Sentenced the Disgraced Gymnastics Doctor Is a #MeToo-Era Hero
By Tehrene Firman
Is It Possible to Love Your Body and Still Want to Lose Weight?
Is It Possible to Love Your Body and Still Want to Lose Weight?
By Emily Laurence
The Plus Factor: How Women Are Reclaiming the Home As a Source of Empowerment
The Plus Factor: How Women Are Reclaiming the Home As a Source of Empowerment
By Arden Fanning Andrews
How to Deal With People Who Comment on Your Weight
How to Deal With People Who Comment on Your Weight
By Emily Laurence
"Today" Just Named Hoda Kotb the New Co-Anchor, and It's a Big Deal—Here's Why
"Today" Just Named Hoda Kotb the New Co-Anchor, and It's a Big Deal—Here's Why
By Tamim Alnuweiri
These Body-Positive, 3-D (and NSFW) Embroidery Works Will Inspire Your Winter Crafting Projects
These Body-Positive, 3-D (and NSFW) Embroidery Works Will Inspire Your Winter Crafting Projects
By Erin Bunch
One of the Most Important Living Female Photographers Is Now on Instagram
One of the Most Important Living Female Photographers Is Now on Instagram
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Behold, 5 of the Most Empowering Moments of 2017 on Instagram
Behold, 5 of the Most Empowering Moments of 2017 on Instagram
By Tamim Alnuweiri
The Golden Globes Might Be a Sea of Black Dresses, As Women Unite in Protest
The Golden Globes Might Be a Sea of Black Dresses, As Women Unite in Protest
By Tehrene Firman
8 "Anti-Resolutions" to Make This January so That You're Happier in the New Year
8 "Anti-Resolutions" to Make This January so That You're Happier in the New Year
By Erin Bunch
The 2018 Golden Globe Nominations Highlight Athletic Boss Babes
The 2018 Golden Globe Nominations Highlight Athletic Boss Babes
By Tehrene Firman
Art Basel's Must-See (and 'Gram) Piece Is an NSFW Pleasure-Inspired Neon Vagina
Art Basel's Must-See (and 'Gram) Piece Is an NSFW Pleasure-Inspired Neon Vagina
By Alison Feller
Tracee Ellis Ross's Children's Book for Men Is a Brilliant #MeToo Manifesto
Tracee Ellis Ross's Children's Book for Men Is a Brilliant #MeToo Manifesto
By Alison Feller
The Badass Reason Selena Gomez Is at Peace With Herself
The Badass Reason Selena Gomez Is at Peace With Herself
By Rachel Lapidos
How "Empowered" Speech About Your Body Might Mask the Same Old Issues
How "Empowered" Speech About Your Body Might Mask the Same Old Issues
By Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
Why Aidy Bryant Is the Epitome of Body Positive #goals
Why Aidy Bryant Is the Epitome of Body Positive #goals
By Rachel Lapidos
This Instagrammer Reimagines Stretch Marks Into Glittery Works of Self-Love Art
This Instagrammer Reimagines Stretch Marks Into Glittery Works of Self-Love Art
By Tehrene Firman
Why Kelly Clarkson Felt Least Healthy at Her Thinnest Weight
Why Kelly Clarkson Felt Least Healthy at Her Thinnest Weight
By Tehrene Firman
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