Boobs, bosoms, bazookas – there are countless names for breasts, and countless breasts to match, yet very few are included in our cultural conversations. We talk to four women about their wildly different relationships with their chests Dr Devayani Barve-Venkat calls for action “Benign breast surgery is often wrongly judged to be an optional and… Continue reading There is no such thing as perfect breasts and here’s why
I am at a clothing store in Paris, trying out dresses. There was a time I could blindly buy clothes in my size without trying, knowing that they would fit me beautifully. But those days are behind me; I have to try many outfits before I find the one that flatters me and suits my… Continue reading Art masterpieces in Paris made me reflect on the time when plump women were the epitome of beauty
Dear E. Jean: I haven’t worn a dress or high heels in seven years. I haven’t even put on a pair of flattering jeans. I know how to shop and I have ideas on what to wear, but I’m the mother of a seven-year-old son with autism and the caregiver to my mother, who is an… Continue reading Ask E. Jean: How do I get over my shame about my appearance?
Despite her global success in Luc Besson’s sci-fi summer blockbuster Valerian and sell-out collections from the likes of her FW18 FENTY Puma collection and Fenty Beauty launch in recent weeks, countless internet trolls appear to be still hell-bent on discussing Rihanna’s weight. In July, the 29-year-old’s fans responded to body shamers who claimed she’d put… Continue reading Rihanna has some smart fashion advice for women with fluctuating body shape
Sonam Kapoor has always been vocal about her body image issues, even discussing the fact that magazines have to retouch her thighs to cover her cellulite. Sonam opened up about her struggle with body image issues in a piece she wrote for Buzzfeed, in which she talked about how celebrities and their over-zealous team of make-up… Continue reading Sonam Kapoor: “I’m a disaster in the morning”
The body positivity movement has gotten the world talking and Blush’s latest video is another perfect voice for it. After having Shruti Haasan reclaim the word ‘bitch’ powerfully, Culture Machine’s Blush is now back with Aarifa’s story. Aarifa Bhinderwala, a Bohri Muslim woman, discovered pole dancing at a time when she was going through a severe… Continue reading This woman is using pole dancing to help people deal with their body issues
