Bodypositivity

  • NewsErica Rae Chong

    Expectant mom shuts down pregnancy body shamers by comparing bumps with Tess Holliday

    A photo posted by Brittany Aäe (@__magneticnorth__) on May 31, 2016 at 5:55pm PDT A few weeks ago endurance athlete Brittany Aäe (right) compared her 39-week baby bump with that of another expectant mom - plus-sized model Tess Holliday (left). While Holliday’s pregnancy was two weeks behind Aäe when the photos were taken, the difference is obvious – and body shamers wasted no time pointing it out. A photo posted by Brittany Aäe (@__magneticnorth__) on May 1, 2016 at 9:21am PDT Aäe was criticiz

  • NewsErica Rae Chong

    7 amazing Amy Schumer quotes on body image

    Happy birthday Amy Schumer!

  • NewsErica Rae Chong

    Study shows how ideal Miss Universe body has become more and more unattainable over time

    Every year, thousands of young women from 90 countries vie for the title (and the glittery crown) of Miss Universe. The pageant, which started as a marketing competition by Californian company Catalina Swimwear in 1952, has evolved over the last 63 years into an annual tradition celebrating intelligence, poise and of course, beauty.

  • NewsErica Rae Chong

    Ashley Graham rides the TTC in sexy lingerie ad

    The Toronto Transit Commission is often called out for a number of not so positive reasons — delays, break downs, the ever-increasing fares, you know the drill. However, the TTC was thrust in the spotlight for a very different reason on Tuesday. A video posted by A S H L E Y G R A H A M (@theashleygraham) on Apr 11, 2016 at 9:34pm PDT Plus size model Ashley Graham posted a video on Instagram yesterday of her clad in navy lingerie and dancing sultrily in an empty subway car. Girl clearly needed t

  • NewsSamantha McArthur, Yahoo Lifestyle Blogger

    How the ideal male body has changed over time

    Recently, Ashley Graham even made waves as the first plus-sized model to front the cover of Sports Illustrated, signaling a shift from “thinner is beautiful” to celebrating full-figured “real” women. From left to right: Clark Gable, Mick Jagger and Ryan Reynolds [Photo: Wikimedia] In the 1920s to 1930s, the golden age of Hollywood, all eye were on the silver screen and, of course, the lead actor. Think Clark Gable or Cary Grant. The perfect man was a Mick Jagger type - skinny, scruffy and loo

  • NewsSabrina Carder

    Zendaya Hits Back At Being Called A Pin-Up For Girls With Eating Disorders

    This time it involved Disney star Zendaya Coleman and comedian Julie Klausner. The uproar took place after Zendaya attended the Kids’ Choice Awards.She was looking incredible in a stunning embellished midi dress and every bit older than her 19 years of age. The whole spat took place on Twitter, we mean duh, where else.