Over the past year, we’ve seen one body positive headline after another. The most notable was a viral photoshoot with Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke for Lonely Lingerie. It showcased the two stars in a series of un-photoshopped images. Another from the new Curvy Kate Scantilly line featured a group of non-traditional models, from women […]
Read moreA Letter to My 16-Year-Old Self About Breasts
Dear E, Surprised to hear from your 60-year-old self? After several decades of boob ownership, I thought it might be useful to share some advice about breasts. We have them in common, but I don’t feel the same way about them as I did at your age. Bras aren’t everything. You can’t measure your breast self-worth […]
Read moreYellowberry: First Bras Inspiring Girls To Take Over the World
Many lingerie brands make first bras for young girls, but Yellowberry takes a unique approach to designing and marketing their products. Megan Grassell started the company as a 17-year-old high school student. She’d been frustrated by the lack of first bra options available to her younger sister. So she decided to make a difference by […]
Read moreMary Coss Bronze Busts: Our Bodies, Our Breasts
Sometimes you meet someone, and you can’t imagine how your lives will intersect and reconnect over time. Mary Coss is one such person. Back in 1998, I was assigned as Mary’s roommate on my son’s middle school band trip. We became friends and chaperone buddies. I knew she was an artist, teacher, and travelled the […]
Read moreThe Perfect Victoria's Secret Perfect Body Ad
Are you offended by the latest Victoria’s Secret “perfect body” lingerie ad? Many are concerned that the ads shame women of different sizes and shapes. There’s even an online petition demanding that Victoria’s Secret apologize and kill the campaign. Here’s the ad in question: Yes, Victoria’s Secret is selling their line of “perfect body” lingerie by showing […]
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