10 Radical Ways to Be a True Fat Ally

Body Acceptance

estimated reading time ~5 minutes Real talk: Our deeply fat-hating, fatphobic culture isn’t going to heal itself. And as valuable as the tireless work of fat activists is, it’s also not enough to create the inclusive, body-affirming world we dream of. We need...

An Open Letter to Darren Aronofsky About “The Whale”

Body Acceptance

Some time ago, we began to see posts going around on social media about your new film, The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser in what’s being hailed as his “comeback role” as Charlie, a 600 lb. recluse and food addict. Immediately, our hearts sank. We didn’t need more...

First-Time Sex Shouldn’t Hurt. Let’s Stop Telling Young People It Will.

Body Acceptance, Sexuality

estimated reading time: 7 minutes It’s the trope of countless bodice-ripper romances, movies, and TV shows: the young, naïve flower of womanhood going trembling to her marriage bed or the backseat of a car, bracing herself for the searing pain of her brooding...

You Don’t Owe Anyone an Orgasm (Even Yourself)

Body Acceptance, Sexuality

9 minute reading time Let’s be clear on one thing: Orgasms are great! This is in no way an anti-climax (ha see what I did there) post. But I AM going to offer the hot take that orgasms are not a requirement for great sex, and they’re not a measure of anyone’s sexual...

No More New Year’s Resolutions: Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead

Body Acceptance, Holidays

We’ve made our seemingly-endless slog through 2021 (no, we also can’t believe that the photo of grumpy Bernie in his mittens at the Inauguration was 11 months ago and not 11 years). For those of us who made it, we achieved a weary victory—so let’s celebrate by making...

Body acceptance not body positivity

Body Acceptance

So, by now you have all learned about body positivity. It’s a movement that has been put together by people trying to help everyone learn to love and accept their bodies. This sounds like a lovely idea. All of us working to be able to see ourselves with more...