Tag: body positivity
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PSA: Wear Whatever You Want, Ladies!
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where societal pressures often dictate how women should look and dress, it’s time to take a stand. A college student named Emily Lewis from the University of Michigan has recently sparked a movement encouraging women to embrace their bodies and wear whatever the hell they want. After navigating a…
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Mom Showcases Her ‘Saggy, Stretchy Tummy’ to Inspire Body Positivity
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful move to promote body acceptance, a young mother recently shared candid photos of her postpartum body on social media. Emma Thompson, a 22-year-old blogger from Australia, gained widespread attention after posting a stunning shot of herself nursing her baby while wearing a beautiful dress at her sister’s wedding. “No…
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The Freedom of Not Caring About Appearances
Get Pregnant Fast During my robust twenties, I was never one to spend endless hours at the gym, scrutinizing my reflection for “flaws.” Not that I didn’t have any. From a little Buddha belly to sturdy thighs and jiggly upper arms, my body has always been far from the idealized image. As for my breasts,…
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My Journey with My Old Boobs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Bethany Reed Updated: August 13, 2015 Originally Published: August 1, 2011 Once upon a time, my breasts were incredibly reliable. They obeyed my commands, stayed in place, and required little oversight. They held their position with pride and, in a nutshell, were utterly dependable. However, after nursing five children, I began…
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Navigating the Confusing Messages About Body Image for Girls
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: growing up female in our society can be a challenging experience. While I cherish the unique blend of strength and nurturing that comes with being a woman, the societal expectations surrounding our bodies can be overwhelming. As a mother of two daughters—one a teenager and the other on the…
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Go Ahead, Gaze at My Expanding Midsection
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while running errands, I bumped into an old friend from the neighborhood. It was refreshing to have a grown-up conversation, even if just for a few minutes. In the midst of our chat, I turned to grab something one of my kids had dropped, and when I turned back, I caught…
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Viral Essay Sheds Light on the Experience of Being the ‘Plus-Size Traveler on a Plane’
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent poignant article that has captured the internet’s attention, a writer bravely shares the anxiety, discomfort, and outright discrimination faced by those identified as the “plus-size traveler on a plane.” This powerful narrative serves as a crucial reminder about the importance of compassion and kindness in our everyday interactions. The…
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Why the ‘Period Party’ Doll is Exactly What We Need
Get Pregnant Fast The “Period Party” pack doesn’t make the doll experience menstruation, but it does provide essentials like underwear and maxi pad stickers, a menstrual tracking calendar, and educational pamphlets about menstruation. As Lane explained to Parenting Weekly, his goal was to help normalize the conversation surrounding periods and create a resource for parents…