Outspoken, fearless and uncompromising, never before has there been a woman like Shay Neary. If you're in any way affiliated with the body positive community, then Shay is surely on your radar as being one of the most badass trans plus-models out there. Here, I talk to her about "Shay Butta", her trans sisters and … Continue reading An Interview With… Shay Neary
Staying body positive all the time is hard, frankly, it’s impossible. We are so used to seeing and hearing messages of body hate, that we have become accustomed to the feelings of low self-esteem that so many of us are dealing with. Even the most positive of body positive activists have days when they look … Continue reading 7 Things You Can Do When Body Positivity Is Hard…
The burlesque and drag worlds are rife with diversity, vibrancy and 'alternative' ways of living - some of which, sadly, don't get the representation that they deserve in mainstream society. The world is an unforgiving place and rarely extends the arm of acceptance out to those who appear 'different' in the eyes of a society … Continue reading An Interview With… Tyler T Love
If you're involved in the body positive community, the chances are you've come across the badass, lingerie-wearing, body confident babe that is Niamh Morrison (HCupChronicles). Not only does she post knee-quiveringly good lingerie posts with captions to boot, but she does a lot of work towards better visibility in the LGBTQI* community. Here, I interview … Continue reading An Interview With… HCupChronicles
At nearly 26 years old, I thought that I’d left bullies in my childhood, but as it turns out – I was wrong. You’re the creep in our inbox; you’re the stranger in the street; you’re the clique in the workplace; you’re the loved one who ‘means well’; you’re the keyboard-warrior; you’re the anxiety in … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Bullies Who Never Grew-Up…
I hate to admit it, but as much as we strive for a better body image, we still exist in a space where worth is measured by the size of our waist-lines and how bright our highlight is. Whilst some have opened up discussions about their own body image and seek self-acceptance, there are others … Continue reading 5 Things You Can Do Every Day to Improve Your Body Image
Summer is fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing. The diet tribe. As soon as the sun comes out, the airwaves are thick (like my thighs) with talk of diets, fitness regimes and achieving that 'perfect Summer Body'. All of this means that society has fallen into the rhythm of believing that plus-size … Continue reading 12 Babes Proving That You Don’t Need To Be Thin To Be Beach Body Ready
The media would have us fooled that being fat is the worst thing that you can ever be. Being fat is seen as one of the least desirable attributions in our culture, and growing up - I believed it. I would envy the girls at school for their slim figures and would have given anything to be the … Continue reading Being Fat is Not the Worst Thing You Can Be…
The pin-up girl has become a sassy, cutesy and feminist icon in recent years - and the plus-size community has embraced the idea of the pin-up girl with open arms. Here are 11 plus-size pin-ups that you need to follow on Instagram! 1. This babe who I am absolutely bananas about https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ693nVDJnb/?taken-by=pureivorydotca 2. This … Continue reading 11 Plus-Size Pin-Ups You Need to Follow on Instagram…
Whether you're single or not, it's impossible to ignore the imminent arrival of Valentine's Day. Slowly but surely the shelves become full of all manner of heart-shaped goodies, fluffy teddy bears and rose petals. Whilst we feel the pressure to couple up on this rose-tinted day, there's something that deserves more attention than your significant other - you. … Continue reading How to fall in love with yourself this Valentine’s Day…
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