FAT AND FOXY For week seven I thought I'd take us to seventh heaven (you lucky people!) Fat women are told every day that we are not sexy and that sexiness is reserved for those who fit into societies ideal when wearing a slinky nightie or goddess approved day-wear. Where society is concerned, fatness is … Continue reading
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Call Yourself Fat: I Dare You…
I want to talk about the word fat. A recent blog post of mine was published by Women's Rights News and subsequently shared on Facebook. The majority of the comments were positive, with most agreeing with the points that I had made throughout the post however, one comment in particular stuck out. I'm open to … Continue reading Call Yourself Fat: I Dare You…
But You’ve Got Such a Pretty Face…
As far as I’m aware, there is no irrefutable evidence to suggest that fat women cannot be beautiful. So why, pray tell, do so many women put one another down instead of building each other up? Lord knows that women receive enough stick from those who are favoured in society (NB. men) for not having … Continue reading But You’ve Got Such a Pretty Face…
LUSCIOUS LEGGINGS Leggings are comfortable. They’re stretchy, they expand, they move with your body and you can do almost anything in them – including lunges – without fear of them breaking, in fact the only thing more comfortable than leggings are pyjamas. So why, pray tell, is it frowned upon when curvy women decide to … Continue reading
Sorry, Not Sorry…
The body is not an apology. The body knows not what it does to warrant being apologised for, so why is it held responsible? Why is it constantly being apologised for and excused? In society, those outside of the realms of public and societal acceptance are expected to push through their lives wordlessly and without … Continue reading Sorry, Not Sorry…
The Good, the Bad and the Fatty…
This was written by me for Vagenda magazine. The original article can be found here. I can’t stop thinking about women’s bodies. If you think this statement has anything to do with my sexuality, you’d be wrong – although I am, in fact, a lesbian, body acceptance and positivity is at the core of my … Continue reading The Good, the Bad and the Fatty…
Body Positivity is Not Glorifying Obesity…
Unless you're a newcomer to my blog, you'll have noticed that my posts largely revolve around body positivity. Being a body positive activist is quite a feat to undertake - it means putting your own body out there to be seen, to be potentially criticised, whilst trying to practice what you preach. You have to … Continue reading Body Positivity is Not Glorifying Obesity…
Coffee With My Past Self…
If I could grab a coffee with my past self, I would. I'd grab a cappuccino and a chocolate muffin - although I've no doubt that my past self would have the same, she'd hesitate over the muffin, but indefinitely (guiltily) settle for it in the end. I'd watch her, fiddling with her clothes and … Continue reading Coffee With My Past Self…
We’re Fatty Boom-Booms, Let Us Tell You Something…
Last week I dared to speak out. I know, who'd have thought it... a fat girl even contemplating the thought of speaking out and standing up for her body - but I did. As any fat girl will know, this takes a lot of courage: if you're anything like me you'd have been bullied throughout … Continue reading We’re Fatty Boom-Booms, Let Us Tell You Something…
Where are all the fat cartoon women?!
The majority of my Saturday mornings as a child flew by in a whirl of Coco Pops and technicolour. As was common with many pre-iPod 90s children we’d spend our time either outside, or watching endless cartoons on the four channels we had at our disposal. Looking back with age and experience on my side, … Continue reading Where are all the fat cartoon women?!
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