Body Wars

My shazam boobs

As a feminist, I believe breasts shouldn't matter. So why do I care so much how mine look, and whether I lose them?

Anna March Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 44
Life Body Wars, Breasts, Body Issues

She’s fat, and I’m not

Last year, I lost 50 pounds. Now, I'm torn between accepting my girlfriend and wanting a better life for her

Mandy Landing Saturday, Dec 8, 2012 12:30 AM UTC 55
Life Body Image, Body Wars

My big, strong, manly hands

I wanted fingers that were girlish, but my body betrayed my true self: Hungry, wanting and grabby

Melissa Febos Friday, Dec 7, 2012 8:15 PM UTC
Life Body Issues, Life stories

Men who made my legs

Before I found intimacy with a boyfriend, I learned to be seen by the guys who built my artificial limb

Emily Rapp Monday, Dec 3, 2012 2:00 AM UTC 10
Life Body Issues, Body Wars

Never show them your back

I hid those moles, because they were hideous. But the worst part of your body can look different to someone else

Sarah Hepola Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 16
Life Personal essays, Moles

Hollywood’s real-life hunger games

Jennifer Lawrence — a "fat actress" — refuses to starve herself, while Anne Hathaway gets even skinnier for a part

Mary Elizabeth Williams Thursday, Nov 15, 2012 3:20 PM UTC 31
Entertainment Les Miserables

For white chicks in afro wigs

A blogger takes flak for her silly race experiment, but I'm reminded of the complicated power of black women's hair

Linda Villarosa Friday, Oct 19, 2012 11:30 PM UTC 14
Life Race, Internet Culture, Body Wars

Wigs are my superhero costume

As my life spun out of control, they were a force field against my own fear. But maybe it's time to stop hiding

Sarah Hepola Friday, Oct 12, 2012 11:30 PM UTC 22
Life wigs, Alcohol, Body Wars, costumes

Is an anchorwoman’s weight our business?

A viewer harshly criticizes Jennifer Livingston for being heavy. And she fired back VIDEO

Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 4:00 PM UTC 36
Entertainment Obesity, Body Wars, Going Viral

Lady Gaga hits back at body snarkers

Sure, she's gained a few pounds -- and she doesn't feel bad about it "for a second"

Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Sep 24, 2012 6:23 PM UTC 17
Entertainment Lady Gaga, Body Wars

Jessica Simpson “reveals” her new body

Jessica Simpson is set to "debut" her postpartum figure -- and that's a problem for moms

Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Sep 10, 2012 6:35 PM UTC 14
Entertainment Body Wars, Katie Couric

My secret hair pulling

Since I was a girl, plucking my hair has been a source of stress and comfort. It's also left me with two bald spots

Yvonne Georgina Puig Sunday, Sep 9, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 11
Life Life stories, Body Wars

Get off Kate Middleton’s back, Katie Couric

Katie Couric makes an offhand, undermining remark about Middleton's weight, and joins the mean body-snarking wars

Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Sep 5, 2012 4:50 PM UTC 21
Entertainment Body Wars, Kate Middleton

Gabby Douglas will be criticized for everything

The gymnast took heat for her hair during the Olympics. Now she's changed her style, and guess what? More critics!

Mary Elizabeth Williams Friday, Aug 17, 2012 8:30 PM UTC 40
Life 2012 Summer Olympics

Hillary Clinton does not have time for your games

The secretary of state doesn't care what you think of her outfit -- and that's fantastic

Mary Elizabeth Williams Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 7:43 PM UTC 57
Life Hillary Clinton

Miley Cyrus haircut shocker: Short hair isn’t a cry for help

The teenage singer cuts her hair and people think she's "gone Britney." The backlash is what's really crazy

Mary Elizabeth Williams Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012 4:35 PM UTC 46
Entertainment Body Wars, Miley Cyrus

Nike’s not abusing fat kids

A controversial ad starring an overweight 12-year-old wants to sell sneakers -- but also has an important message VIDEO

Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 3:50 PM UTC 26
Entertainment 2012 Summer Olympics

Zoe Smith takes on everyone

An Olympian weightlifter's blog responds to the men -- and women -- who hate on bodies different from their own

Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012 3:40 PM UTC 27
Life 2012 Summer Olympics, Body Wars

Who says Kate Upton is too fat?

A "Skinny" site mocks Kate Upton -- and reveals the sad world of thinspiration

Mary Elizabeth Williams Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 8:45 PM UTC 39
Life Body Wars, Kate Upton

Drinking ourselves to death

Late-night comedians might mock Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on super-sized drinks, but it makes a lot of sense

Mary Elizabeth Williams Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 4:10 PM UTC 97
Life Body Wars, Obesity

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