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Category Archives: body image
Let’s Talk About Kevin Smith and Southwest Airlines Just a Little More
Yes, I know that most, if not all, of you out there have heard quite a bit already about the whole Southwest Airlines telling Kevin Smith he’s too fat to fly thing. I also know that you all have also … Continue reading
Yeast Infection: When You Want To Make Love To The Toilet Brush
At the risk of being accused of “over sharing,” I have decided to talk about yeast infections. I have not had one in about three years but this past week let me tell you, I could bake a loaf of … Continue reading
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Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out About Body Image & Tabloid Media
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males currently living in the United States are fighting a battle with an eating disorder; with statistics this high, the situation presents society with … Continue reading
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Only In A Woman’s World: Frito Lay Goes Girly
There I was happily watching CNN this morning when they reported that women are now no longer seen as a niche market. It seems that the recession depression has largely effected men and companies are now realizing that it is … Continue reading
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Confronting Hyper Sexuality In The Black Community
As the mother of a young child who is approaching his tween years, thoughtful consideration of our social dialogue as it relates to sex and sexuality has been of great personal concern. Along with assuring that my child receives accurate … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, body image, race and racism, sex and sexuality
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Suck It In or Lose It?
Update: Laurie, co-founder of kirtsy has left a comment on this post explaining that kirtsy’s ad space was hijacked and that they did not approve this ad. kirtsy is currently in the process of refunding the buyer’s money for this … Continue reading
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PETA, You Just Make It So Easy
When many people hear someone start talking about PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, many of their minds immediately start freaking out, sending out red flags and wanting to scream ‘NOOOOOO’ at the top of their lungs. The … Continue reading
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