According to the Office on Women's Health, a healthy body image means feeling good about looking and feeling comfortable in one's body. Conversely, they report that having a negative body image can ...

Body image is scrutinized in Western cultures. We judge a book by its cover, and we have social media and Hollywood to thank. There is a standard, and if one does not meet the specifications of beauty ...

Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in ...

It’s no secret that poor body image severely limits our ability to enjoy sex. Research shows that poor body image leads to less sexual desire, diminished sexual frequency, fewer orgasms, and a ...

"Fitspiration" content on TikTok reinforces harmful body ideals, spreads health misinformation, and contributes to the oversexualization of women, according to a recent Australian study. The study ...

If you’re overwhelmed with constantly thinking about your body—the things you love, hate, and are a work in progress—body neutrality might speak to you. It’s a measured approach to body image that's ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

Adolescence is fraught with stressful changes, and the developing body can be one of those challenges, especially if a teen’s body doesn’t meet society’s — or that teen’s — standards. Negative body ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...

Accepting your new, postpartum body can be a struggle, but strive to avoid negative self-talk — and remember that self-care is not selfish. By Alexandra Sacks, M.D. This story was originally published ...

When we think of body image issues, many might think of women struggling to conform to impossible ideals of beauty and thinness. Much less often do people think or talk about how and why men could ...