Tag: body positivity
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The Real Struggles of Having Large Breasts
Get Pregnant Fast While I firmly believe in embracing body positivity and celebrating our unique differences, there are days when I feel the need to vent about a particular aspect of my body: my large breasts. I may not have the biggest bust in the world, but at just 5’2″ with a petite torso, my…
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5 Essential Insights for Older Moms Embracing Fitness
Get Pregnant Fast As an older mom, I’ve discovered the joy of working out—on my own terms, of course. When I say “working out,” I’m not referring to running marathons or mastering advanced yoga poses. Instead, I’m talking about scheduled group fitness classes at the gym, particularly those that get me moving and grooving, like…
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It’s About Time Women’s Swimsuits Undergo a Redesign
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Designers of Women’s Swimwear, Let’s talk candidly about the swimsuits you create. As a woman who dons these garments, it often feels like there’s a significant oversight in your designs regarding an essential female feature—my vagina. By “vagina,” I’m primarily referencing what adorns that area: pubic hair, the unsung hero of…
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I’m Not in a Hurry to Shed the Baby Weight, and That’s Just Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Curvy. Statuesque. Voluptuous. Amazonian. Not exactly petite. Baby hippo. In the eleven months since my little one made their grand entrance, these are just a few of the colorful ways I’ve described my body. Yes, I stand tall, but I won’t deny that my belly—complete with all its stretch marks—feels like it’s…
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Why Pregnant Women Don’t Need Your Size Commentary – So Just Don’t
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: if you find yourself telling a pregnant woman she looks “big,” it’s time to zip it. Seriously, no one wants to hear your unsolicited opinion about the size of her belly, especially during those last few months of pregnancy when emotions are running high and her…
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People Share #FatSideStories to Shine a Light on Body Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Body shaming is a pervasive issue in our society, and through the hashtag #FatSideStories, individuals are bravely recounting the struggles they face due to their size. Men and women alike are opening up about the relentless challenges that come with being labeled “overweight” by others. These stories reveal the harsh realities that…
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How to Avoid Raising a Daughter with Limitations
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When the ultrasound technician announced that my first child would be a girl, I felt a wave of emotions wash over me—not the joy I expected, but a surge of apprehension. Years of college courses on feminism and gender studies echoed in my mind, and I was left grappling with daunting…
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Women Are Sharing Their Clothing Sizes for a Vital Cause
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of ongoing discussions about body positivity, women are stepping up to share their clothing sizes as part of the impactful #NoSizeFitsAll campaign. It’s a well-known fact that despite our fitness routines and the numbers we see on the scale, clothing sizes can vary dramatically between different brands. This inconsistency…