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Why "Size Doesn't Matter" Is a Myth: Fashion's Body Diversity Problem

When people find out that I write about lingerie full time, I tend to get a mix of reactions. “Oh, that must be so great!” says some women, as they ooze with envy and picture me lounging around with my laptop in silk dressing gowns. “Ugh!” say some people, as they try and imagine my […]

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Confessions of a Lingerie Blogger: My Lingerie Loves

As lingerie lovers and appreciators, we spend an incredible amount of time not talking about our personal lingerie collections. With lingerie blogging becoming more like fashion blogging, more and more lingerie blogger reviews are driven by samples and affiliate sales rather than by a personal love of lingerie. As a reviewer, I constantly feel the […]

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Not Wearing Bras: Empowering or Embarrassing?

I’m intrigued by the reported trend that women are no longer wearing bras. Ditching your bra is supposed to make you feel more independent, liberated, and empowered. Here are some headlines from the past few weeks: “Why Millenials Are Going Braless,” Why More Women are Freeing Their Breasts,” and “12 Reasons Going Braless is the […]

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On Babies, Books, and Birthings: A Post From The Heart

As I write this, I am anxiously awaiting the birth of my first grandchild. No, I’m not sitting in the hospital room. I’m in a different state and city but getting texts from my son about the progress. My daughter-in-law has been in labor since yesterday afternoon. There is no easy or simple way to […]

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Why Guys Wear Bras Instead of Going Under the Knife

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 27,456 men had breast reduction surgery in 2015. That is up five percent from 2014 and up thirty-five percent from 2000. It is even more interesting that male breast reduction surgery accounted for a full forty percent of all 68,106 breast reductions performed in 2015. These numbers […]

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