Body Positivity
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Instagram pro-eating disorder accounts reaching millions of users, many underage: reportThe report found users as young as nine and 10 years old are part of the so-called "pro-eating disorder bubble," which generates over $290 million in revenue for Instagram.HealthApr 14, 2022
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Instagram vs reality: The perils of social media on body imageCanadians share their personal experiences of how social media played a role on how they look at their own body and how they managed to cope.HealthJan 16, 2022
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Lethbridge photographer redefining boudoir images, promoting body positivityMeagan Elemans says people not only leave her photo shoot feeling strong and positive, but they also feel seen which she thinks is one of the most important takeaways for her clients.FeaturesSep 4, 2020
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Ryan’s Secret show brings awareness to male body positivity"It’s hard out there the way the media portrays you, especially when you’re a big guy," model Daniel Jean said.LifestyleFeb 18, 2020
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival to have group of topless performers to boost body positivityYvonne Stanley, a photographer who is working on a multimedia body positivity project, says she wants to spark a conversation about desexualizing women's bodies.CanadaAug 1, 2019
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When ‘fat acceptance’ movement leaders decide to lose weight'Body positivity' and 'fat acceptance' are growing movements online. But influencers who decide to lose weight often face a backlash from their fans.HealthJul 22, 2019
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Calgary Nude Recreation to hold clothing-optional wave pool eventIn January 2018, Calgary Nude Recreation cancelled a planned nude swim event following backlash from the community and a threat that caused concern for safety.Jul 2, 2019
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Worry management expert discusses summertime body image issuesAccording to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, sixty-two per cent of Canadians see girls being exposed to unrealistic, sexy images of women in ads as a big problem for females in the country today.Jun 28, 2019
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Monkey see, monkey do: Teaching your kid to love their body starts with youCanadian parents share the ways they are teaching their children about body positivity and self-love.LifestyleMay 2, 2019
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Fat-shaming celebrities makes women more critical of their own bodies: studyAccording to experts, social media is making matters worse.LifestyleApr 15, 2019
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