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We're Not Barbies
Posted on the Mar 31, 2015 by Carlin Ross
A young woman (username somewhereunderthewater) posted these pictures of her body on the photo sharing site Imgur under the caption "we're not Barbies".  Bravo.  Yes, we're not plastic....
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Because the Mannequins Used to Market Fashion Don't Represent Average Woman
Posted on the Mar 22, 2015 by Carlin Ross
This is a photograph by Victoria Janashvili published in Cosmopolitan Latina featuring plus size model Denise Bidot. She successfully kickstarted a photography book Curves which is coming this year....
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What Women Go Through to Attract
Posted on the Feb 24, 2015 by Carlin Ross
Justin Alexander's Impression photo series sends such a powerful message about what women "do to attract". And it's so simple, just the impressions that bras, heels, and girdles leave on your skin...
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Just a Hint of Underarm Hair
Posted on the Feb 22, 2015 by Carlin Ross
Scout Willis can do no wrong.  First, she supported #freethenipple with topless public pics on Instagram - now she shows up to a red carpet event with just a hint of underarm hair showing....
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Dealing with the Tash
Posted on the Feb 20, 2015 by Carlin Ross
Thandie Newton is the most honest woman in Hollywood.  If more actresses would shed the glamour and get real, it would be so much easier for young girls to have positive body image. 
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I Can Only Orgasm Alone Because of Body Image Issues
Posted on the Feb 20, 2015 by Betty Dodson
Dear Dr. Betty, I am a 20 year old engineering student. For the last two years I have been unable to orgasm when having sex or mutually masturbating with my lover. I can only orgasm alone. This has...
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This is What 48 Looks Like Even If You're a Super Model
Posted on the Feb 15, 2015 by Carlin Ross
I'm not sure if this is 100% legitemate but Marie Claire has announced that there will be no retouching of any kind in their April 2015 issue including this picture of Cindy Crawford. Cindy is beyond...
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We are All Covering Ourselves to Hide Our Shame
Posted on the Feb 12, 2015 by Natasha
"The roots of the word shame are thought to derive from a word meaning “to cover”; as such, covering oneself, literally or figuratively, is a natural expression of shame.”
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Sports Illustrated to Feature First Plus Size Model
Posted on the Feb 05, 2015 by Carlin Ross
Here is Ashley Graham - the first plus size model to appear in the pages of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.  Maybe it's the Dove campaign or maybe brands are realizing that women buy more...
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"Anything Desired or Despised is Placed on the Female Body"
Posted on the Dec 15, 2014 by Carlin Ross
Artist Wangechi Mutu makes powerful collages from ethnographic photography, porn magazines, and 19-century medical illustrations. In her own words, “Females carry the marks, language and nuances of...
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Naked From Below
Posted on the Nov 21, 2014 by Carlin Ross
Jenny Saville is known for painting large female nudes. For her latest series Closed Contact she did this self-portrait. Fashion photographer Glen Luchford took shots of Saville from below lying...
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Vogue Lingerie Shoot Featuring Plus-Size Models...I'll be Damned
Posted on the Nov 13, 2014 by Carlin Ross
I never thought I'd see a plus-sized woman grace the pages of Vogue but here it is.  Their latest lingerie edition included plus-size models and the images are beautiful.  Maybe the...
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Ginger. Redheads. Fire Crotches - YES
Posted on the Nov 10, 2014 by Carlin Ross
Gingers was one of my favorite films from the Berlin film festival.  The director shared how he came to the UK and saw his first red-haired man and was overwhelmed with desire.  His film...
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"Why Did You Wash Your Hands?"
Posted on the Nov 07, 2014 by bila kolbe
She was quick to reprove me when I held the champagne glass incorrectly and when I attempted to start the toast by clinking glasses before proposing the ceremonial tribute. A good lesson in social...
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"I'm Fine Going Topless as Long as You Don't Make Them Bigger"
Posted on the Nov 07, 2014 by Carlin Ross
I so respect Keira Knightley for going topless in her latest magazine layout. She is comfortable with nudity with one stipulation. In her own words, "I'm fine doing the topless shot so long as you...
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