Body Talk
Your body, your choice? A place to debate and discuss the complexities and controversies surrounding women's' health issues, reproductive rights, and bodily autonomy.
What is the Perfect Body Type?
In the celebrity world a few months ago, Stacey Solomon spoke up about being ashamed of your MumBod. As a mum of two, Soloman has said that she wants to remove the negativity surrounding post-pregnancy bodies.
Emily FowlerPublished 6 years ago in VivaPros and Cons of Birth Control Every Woman Should Know
When it comes to contraception, there are a copious amount of different options to prevent pregnancy, but which is the best for you? It's always helpful to lay out the different pros and cons when you are making a decision.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in Viva'You are Fat!'
People define women and men by their appearance. Some people can't see beyond the outer shell. Due to this reason, there are many heartbreaks. A large number of guys emphasise certain areas and when a woman doesn't match up to that standard, she becomes insecure. On top of this, it is so easy for someone to call you fat without realising how badly it will impact you mentally.
Learning To Love Yourself In A Size 4 Society
I'm sure that most, if not all of us have hated our appearance at one point or another. Well, maybe not hate but disliked our appearance. Growing up we're told we need to be skinny, we need to look pretty, we need to be feminine, we need to do this and that, but what about what we wanted? Some of us wanted to be models and were denied by the industries because we aren't size 4s, or because we don't have flat stomachs, or some other BS.
Can You Take Birth Control and Antibiotics Together?
It's important to know which combinations of birth control and antibiotics do not clash, and which result in a chance to get pregnant. When in doubt, use a backup method of contraception like a condom if you are not positive on which choice to make, or if you cannot gain access to a professional's opinion. The combo of birth control and antibiotics might seem like a tricky topic, but truthfully it's pretty straightforward.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in VivaThe Craft of Contemporary Plus-Size Criticism
“You’re so brave.” “You’re pretty for a bigger woman.” Sadly, I’ve come across these double-edged comments and many more on plus-size women’s pictures way too often since I joined the social media community. They’re described as double-edged because although they appear to be compliments they are in fact hurtful to most. That’s just the tip of the iceberg for what us curvy femmes are used to hearing, or reading on an everyday basis from our followers, friends, and family, and bluntly, it has to stop.
Nicole EnidPublished 6 years ago in VivaShould Clothing Chains Charge More to Plus Size Consumers?
Already starting this week, there are shoppers out there that are complaining on social media along with their discovery that a well-known British retailer is deliberately charging higher prices for plus-size clothing items. It’s been found that there are two clothing items that are identical except for the fact that they are different sizes. The smaller one reflects one price and the other one that is plus-sized displays a price that is nearly doubled. Is it fair and legal for this company or any other clothing retailer to do this?
Kathy LesterPublished 6 years ago in VivaWhen Body Positivity Gets Ugly
I will start this piece in something of a matter-of-fact way. I am plus size. I always have been, and I likely always will be. This is not me resigning myself to some awful lifelong fate; this is me accepting my body for what it is – and loving it anyway. My height and my dress size have opened a lot of doors for me since I got on board the body positivity train when I was eighteen, including working with major plus size fashion retailers and model agencies. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing though, and despite my current dress size being a fairly consistent size 18, one phrase has stuck with me since I won the Simply Be Model Search in 2011.
Abigail HillPublished 6 years ago in VivaWhat to Know About Permanent Birth Control for Women
It is important to know that you have options when it comes to permanent birth control procedures. This process can seem intimidating without knowing all of the details. And this is why it is crucial to know what to expect, how your recovery process will go, and what is best for your body. Your local women's health organization will always be of great help in your process, as well.
Sherry CampbellPublished 6 years ago in VivaBenefits of Birth Control
Birth control has been around for decades. Whether it’s the pill, the patch, the ring, or any other of the many forms of hormonal birth control, there are several benefits to using to using contraceptives. Aside from preventing pregnancy, birth control can also give you better skin and easier periods. Read below to find out more of the amazing benefits of birth control.
From the Girl Who Fits Twice In My Jeans
"Mens sana in corpore sano." Look at some of the sayings in day to day life, and see how obsessed our language is with measurement:
Amy CooksonPublished 6 years ago in VivaWomen and Plastic Surgery
Many women these days go through the idea of plastic surgery, to change the way they look or to make themselves feel better about the way they look. This is the result of today's society, the magazines, social media, and television. However, not everyone feels the same way about having plastic surgery or someone they know having plastic surgery.
Tanisha DaggerPublished 7 years ago in Viva