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After 17 years of dieting, I’ve finally stopped and learned to love myself as I am
After years of dieting and disordered eating, Amy Bates gained weight and now loves her body just as it is
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Woman bullied for being 6ft 2 learns to embrace her height to become tallest Miss England contestant
Kathryn Turner was bullied for her statuesque frame, but she's now using her height to her advantage.
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'Pretty privilege': Why attractive people earn more
Why do good-looking people earn more than their plainer counterparts?
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Mixed race woman brought to tears by bullying about her afro hair films moving video diary
Hannah Connaughton recorded a video diary about her hair insecurities and received the support of six million strangers.
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How video calls have impacted our self-esteem and what you can do about it
Another day, another round of Zoom calls.
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Is lockdown causing you to have a crisis of confidence? Here's how to beat the paranoia
Whether it's worrying why our friend hasn't texted back or questioning our work abilities, the paranoia is piling on during lockdown
Yahoo Life UKCould pulling a power pose help children's self-confidence?
A new study has suggested a change in body posture could make children feel more confident.
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'What it says on the label means nothing': Woman's side-by-side photo shows how sizes change between brands
"Why the hell am I a medium at Jacqui E but I'm an extra large at Zara?"
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It's official: this is the age when your self-esteem peaks
There's truth behind the age-old belief that self-esteem comes with age.
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7 businesswomen pose in metallic swimsuits for empowering photoshoot: 'These women are all like queens'
For Eleanor Curry, the things at the top of her list are, of course, her children and her job, in addition to traveling and spending time with the friends who empower and inspire her — six of whom she invited on a trip to Los Angeles for a totally boss photoshoot.
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Woman with unique birthmark covering most of her body shares insecurities
Yulianna Yussef has amassed a large following on Instagram, thanks to her unique birthmarks. While she projects confidence, she says, she nevertheless struggles with her skin condition.
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The psychology of the sexy Halloween costume
From sexy schoolgirls to skintight catsuits: Why are risqué Halloween costumes so popular?
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Mum shows off ileostomy bag to inspire body-positivity in others
She's had Crohn's disease since she was 15.
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'WHIPs' are the new MILFs, apparently
You'd better update that mental dictionary of yours.
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This major plus-size calendar is what women have been waiting for
It's time plus-sized women had a calendar of their own.
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This 1 woman inspired hundreds to wear clothing they have 'no business wearing'
Blogger and mom Katey Johnson shared a photo of herself in a fitted dress she had “no business wearing.” The post went viral and has inspired other women to do the same.
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Blogger's powerful post reminds us to wear whatever we want at the gym
In other words, there aren't any.
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Women over 65 are the most body confident because they have ‘better things to worry about’
Hear hear.
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Marguerite is the women-only club breaking barriers in the art world
We caught up with founder Joanna Payne to find out why you should join.
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Plus-Size Woman Rocks String Bikini for the 1st Time in 25 Years
Plus-size blogger Sarah Sapora wrote an inspiring post about wearing a bikini for the first time in decades.
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How a Body Positive Blogger Stopped Trolls in Their Tracks With 1 Bikini Pic
Body positivity blogger Ana Carolina Rojas has nothing to hide, not even the hate she receives from trolls. Rojas was minding her own business, enjoying a beautiful, warm day of sunbathing and sharing it with her followers when a troll attacked.
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Beauty Queen Exposes Surgery Scars to Bring Visibility to Her Disease
Beauty queen Victoria Graham, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, proudly shows her surgery scars. Victoria Graham is much more than just a pretty face. The 22-year-old Maryland college student, who was crowned Miss Frostburg in October (a local title associated with the Miss America Organization), is on a mission to raise awareness about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) — a rarely diagnosed genetic condition that affects connective tissue in the skin, joints, and blood vessels.
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Serena Williams Isn’t the Only One Proving Strong Is Sexy
Serena Williams got real about strength for Sports Illustrated. Serena Williams appeared in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated with a clear message: Everybody deserves to feel comfortable in their body. It’s okay to look good and feel good and I’m strong,” Williams said.
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Lea Michele shared a super body positive nude photo to welcome in the new year, and we’re loving her confidence
Accepting and loving our bodies is no easy feat — so many of us struggle with it on some level every single day.
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15 confidence hacks from successful women
“The key to confidence from a neuroscientific perspective is the interplay between the hormones testosterone (higher levels of which are positively correlated with confidence) and cortisol (the stress hormone),” explains Dr Tara Swart, neuroscientist and leadership coach.