sexist breast cancer campaigns

Where’s the Outrage Over Sexist Breast Cancer Campaigns?

Are you saving the ta-tas this October? How about second base? Maybe you’ll put on an “I love boobies” bracelet or a giant boob costume in support the UK’s Coppafeel campaign. People are asked to participate in October’s breast cancer awareness month by accepting challenges to post photos of their breasts to social media, sometimes…

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Red Fern Lingerie: Mastectomy Bras Supporting Women’s Lives

New intimate apparel brands like Red Fern Lingerie are changing the world of mastectomy lingerie. And it’s about time. Yes, women need more choices and access to feminine and sexy styles. But designs must also go beyond the usually pocketed bra made to hold a breast prosthesis. Post-mastectomy intimate apparel has to factor in the different…

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Sexy Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness Displays: Where’s the Harm?

Are you dressing up scary or sexy this Halloween? For women, that second costume choice has been under attack. The latest objections trace the evolution of young girls’ store-bought outfits to ones that mirror more adult themes. You can choose to be a naughty Big Bird or a nurse. These costumes are all similar in that they…

Pink Ribbon Backlash: Who Benefits from Breast Cancer Awareness?

Pink Ribbon Backlash: Who Benefits from Breast Cancer Awareness?

I may be a breast expert, but I find it difficult to write about Breast Cancer Awareness month. It could be that I’m all pinked out, or too knowledgeable from years of research and study. It may be tied to my painful childhood memories. When I was ten years old, my mother was diagnosed with breast…