Tag: self-image
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Don’t Shed Tears Over Oprah’s Latest Weight Loss Commercial
Get Pregnant Fast Oprah Winfrey’s new Weight Watchers advertisement is stirring up a whirlwind of emotions online. The Wrap has described her message as “the most emotionally raw she has ever shared.” Social media is flooded with reactions, with many feeling deeply moved by her words: “Inside every overweight woman, there’s a woman she knows…
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Inside the Illusion: A Former Victoria’s Secret Photo Retoucher Reveals the Truth Behind the Glamour
Get Pregnant Fast When you stroll by a Victoria’s Secret store, the mesmerizing images of flawless models can leave you feeling a bit inadequate. However, it’s important to remember that the reality behind those stunning visuals is often far removed from what meets the eye. In an effort to demystify the industry, a former photo…
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LEGO’s New Focus on Beauty Standards for Young Girls: A Concern for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising move, the March-April 2015 edition of the LEGO Club magazine featured beauty advice aimed at young girls. This decision has sparked concern among parents like Lisa Thompson, whose 7-year-old daughter recently flipped through the magazine and became intrigued by discussions of face shapes and stylish haircuts for different facial…
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My Partner Is Stunning Without Cosmetics, But My Views Aren’t the Only Ones That Matter
Get Pregnant Fast After welcoming our third child, Sarah began to notice unwanted dark spots on her skin, prompting her to reach for makeup. Strangely, I found myself arguing against it. “You’re naturally beautiful. You’ve never needed makeup,” I insisted. In our bedroom, as she dabbed foundation onto her chin in the bathroom mirror, I…
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What We Communicate to Our Kids, and How They Interpret It
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I turned 9, I found myself sporting an unfortunate perm. My mother, tired of battling my fine, tangled hair, decided that a DIY perm was the answer to our woes. The result? I looked like a walking advertisement for 1980s hairstyles. My hair was twisted into tight pink rollers,…
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Should You Tell Your Daughter She’s Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the self-esteem of our daughters appears to be at an all-time low. Since the 1970s, women’s happiness and overall well-being have seen a significant decline, and our current beauty standards alongside societal pressures might be contributing factors. This has led many mothers to wonder if telling their daughters they…
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Dear 40-Year-Old Me
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, future self. Let’s chat about something we both know all too well—body image and confidence, especially in swimwear. Remember that time you donned that G-string bikini at the pool party? You felt shy, clinging to the wall, but you owned it. Today, though? That daring spirit seems to have faded,…
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I Don’t See My Partner as More Attractive Because They Wear Makeup, But That’s Not What Matters
Get Pregnant Fast After the birth of our third child, my partner, Sarah, began experiencing dark spots on her face, prompting her to start wearing makeup. Interestingly, I found myself arguing against it. “You don’t need makeup. You’ve always been beautiful,” I insisted as she applied foundation in our bathroom mirror. We had been married…