Tag: self-love
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Understanding the Distinction Between Empowering Women and Objectifying Them
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, Lane Bryant launched its #ImNoAngel campaign, taking a bold stand against the conventional beauty standards often portrayed by brands like Victoria’s Secret, which typically celebrate a narrow definition of sexy — ultra-thin bodies paired with ample bosoms. The campaign’s mission is clear: to showcase that women of all shapes and sizes…
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Facing the Truth: Jenna Blake Opens Up About Embracing Her Post-Baby Body
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt post on her Instagram, model Jenna Blake shared her candid reflections on a topic that resonates with countless mothers: the struggle to embrace a post-baby body. Known for her advocacy against body shaming and her commitment to self-acceptance, Jenna now finds herself grappling with the very challenges she often…
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Let’s Get Real About Sex: 5 Tips to Boost Your Confidence in Discussing Your Desires
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I was never the shy type. I often found myself hearing phrases like, “Taylor, quiet down,” “That’s not appropriate,” and “Let’s see how long you can stay silent.” I vividly remember asking my dad’s friend about his “peanut” when I was just three years old. He came over for dinner,…
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What Lies Beneath the Surface of a Plus-Size Woman in a Bathing Suit
Get Pregnant Fast As I stand in the kitchen, my thighs gently brushing against each other under my skirt, I’m working diligently to stretch out a pre-packaged pizza dough. This dough came from one of those meal delivery services that promise convenience and healthy options—at least until the subscription fees start to pile up because,…
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Embracing the Journey of Aging: Love the Skin You’re In
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Jennings Updated: Oct. 7, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 2, 2008 Aging—it’s a topic that often catches us off guard. Sure, we see the signs: those delicate lines around the eyes, the deepening grooves on our foreheads. I’ve got the photographs to verify the changes year by year. As I leaned…
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An Open Letter to My 13-Year-Old Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, Before you came into my life, I had no real understanding of love’s profound depth. It’s like the universe—vast, ever-expanding, and filled with wonders yet to be discovered. My heart remains the same size, but the love within it has grown tremendously, evolving and deepening with every moment we share.…
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I Am Committed to Breaking the Cycle of My Eating Disorder for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting a baby girl, my heart soared with joy. I couldn’t wait to shop for cute outfits adorned with frills and tulle. Honestly, if there were matching outfits for moms, I would’ve been all in. However, nestled in the corners of my heart was a nagging fear…
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Milk and Milky: A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast My breasts, affectionately known as “the girls,” and I have navigated a complex journey together. It wasn’t until the birth of my daughter that I truly recognized the unrealistic standards I had imposed on them over the years. Caught up in societal pressures to achieve the “ideal” look—smaller, smoother, perkier—I grappled with…