Surviving Domestic Violence
It has taken me two years to write this article. Ten minutes of which were spent trying to calm the heart that was attempting to jump out of my chest. I felt frightened at my fingertips. What for? I had done nothing wrong. Yet, I was afraid of venturing into my dark past. That perhaps I would be brought back to battle the demons he had left me with. My ex-boyfriend introduced me to the world of domestic violence. No one asks to come here. I thank all those watching…
The “Dad Bod” Is Putting Male Body Image On The Map, And We Love It
Last week I saw several articles talking about this “dad bod” phenomenon, and I finally got curious enough to find out what the fuss was all about. I wasn’t disappointed. The dad bod is exactly what it sounds like – a man that has the body of a…dad (translation: average adult male body). And no, being an actual dad is not a requirement for this body type. This term gained tons of momentum after college-focused website the Odyssey published an essay called “Why Girls Love The Dad Bod”, written by Clemson University sophomore…
The Great Wall Of Vagina / An Interview With Artist Jamie McCartney
Jamie McCartney has been on our radar for a while, ever since we heard about his amazing sculpture, “The Great Wall of Vagina” – a powerful nod to diversity and the female form. This project – and all the dynamics of it – is fascinating and we’re so happy to be able to share Jamie’s words and experiences with all of you! Viva la Vulvalution! Tell us about yourself! I grew up in London but now I live on the coast. My mother is an artist and she took me…
Peace, Love and Food: A New Way To Start Loving Your Body
Through our Facebook page, I was fortunate enough to come in contact with Cyndi Springford, the founder of Love Your Body Project: Peace, Love and Food! Cyndi is ACE/AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Certified Running Coach, Certified Eating Psychology Coach with training from the following organizations: www.acefitness.org, www.afaa.com,www.psychologyofeating.com, www.rrca.org. Having worked in the fitness industry since 1993, her unique background in eating psychology and her own unique journey with food, I felt Cyndi was someone whose words would really resonate with all of you. This is a fantastic post from her blog, Cyndi Lou Running. …
Feminist Lingerie: Neon Moon Is Going To Change The Way Women Feel About Their Bodies
I can’t tell you how many times myself or other women haven looked at a lingerie item and asked ourselves any of the following questions: “How does this work?” “How is this even comfortable?!” Or how many women feel worse after looking through a Victoria’s Secret catalogue or having an unsuccessful trip to the dressing room. How many women feel defeated and less confident after all of this? It seems that when it comes to lingerie, it’s been created more for men than for us. It’s time we changed that and one…
