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I Blamed Myself When a Guy Wouldn't Introduce Me to His Friends Because I Wasn't 'Skinny Enough'

I Blamed Myself When a Guy Wouldn't Introduce Me to His Friends Because I Wasn't 'Skinny Enough'

If you've ever been weight-shamed, you'll understand this body-positive blogger's emotional response.

Influencer Says Instagram Removed Her Topless Photo Because She's Plus Size

Influencer Says Instagram Removed Her Topless Photo Because She's Plus Size

"We fighting that good fight"

This Woman Wants People to Know That Transformation Photos Only Show Half the Battle of Weight Loss

This Woman Wants People to Know That Transformation Photos Only Show Half the Battle of Weight Loss

Chandler Sosebee is reminding people that there's more to weight loss than the physical changes.

Ashley Graham’s Stretch Marks Are on Full Display in Naked Postpartum Selfie

Ashley Graham’s Stretch Marks Are on Full Display in Naked Postpartum Selfie

"Same me. Few new stories."

Gabi Fresh and Swimsuits for All Released a New Swimwear Line—and the Photos Are Straight Fire

Gabi Fresh and Swimsuits for All Released a New Swimwear Line—and the Photos Are Straight Fire

And the photos were straight fire.

Miley Cyrus Turned Her Wardrobe Malfunction Into a Moment of Body Positivity

Miley Cyrus Turned Her Wardrobe Malfunction Into a Moment of Body Positivity

She posted a NSFW photo of her accidental nip slip to Instagram.

More Body Positivity

This Woman's Before and After Photos Send an Emotional Message About the Dangers of Dieting

This Woman's Before and After Photos Send an Emotional Message About the Dangers of Dieting

"When my bones started to show I felt validated."

Mom Reveals Every Postpartum Challenge She's Dealing With (Even Hemorrhoids)—and Why They're Worth It

Mom Reveals Every Postpartum Challenge She's Dealing With (Even Hemorrhoids)—and Why They're Worth It

There's so much more to becoming a mom than the side effects of pregnancy.

71% of Women Are Unsatisfied With Their Breasts—and That Can Be Dangerous for Their Health

71% of Women Are Unsatisfied With Their Breasts—and That Can Be Dangerous for Their Health

Ashley Graham Shares Insta Pic to Talk About the ‘Messy Parts’ of Postpartum Life

Ashley Graham Shares Insta Pic to Talk About the ‘Messy Parts’ of Postpartum Life

Jessica Simpson Says Her Daisy Dukes Set a ‘Gold Standard’ for Her Body That She Couldn’t Escape

Jessica Simpson Says Her Daisy Dukes Set a ‘Gold Standard’ for Her Body That She Couldn’t Escape

Lizzo Poses Nudes to Open Up About the Body Positive Movement: 'We’re Growing Together'

Lizzo Poses Nudes to Open Up About the Body Positive Movement: 'We’re Growing Together'

Lizzo Calls Herself a 'Roll Model' as She Shares Sexy Beachside Bikini Photos

The "Truth Hurts" singer rocked an orange two-piece as she hit the beach in Brazil

All Body Positivity

Gayle King Celebrates Her ‘Cellulite Cottage Cheese Thighs’ With Body Positive Photos

Gayle King Celebrates Her ‘Cellulite Cottage Cheese Thighs’ With Body Positive Photos

Influencer Poses in Underwear to Show Off Her Butt—and Prove Cellulite Is Normal and Beautiful

Influencer Poses in Underwear to Show Off Her Butt—and Prove Cellulite Is Normal and Beautiful

Sarah Hyland Sends Body Positive Message to ‘Fellow Invisible Illness Warriors’

Sarah Hyland Sends Body Positive Message to ‘Fellow Invisible Illness Warriors’

I Went to a Real Life Body Positive Pool Party, Just Like in Shrill. Here's What Happened

I Went to a Real Life Body Positive Pool Party, Just Like in Shrill. Here's What Happened

Sisters Celebrate Being Able to Wear the Same Clothes in Different Sizes With a Body Positive Photo Shoot

Sisters Celebrate Being Able to Wear the Same Clothes in Different Sizes With a Body Positive Photo Shoot

9 Body Positive 10-Year Challenge Posts That Will Leave You Feeling Inspired

9 Body Positive 10-Year Challenge Posts That Will Leave You Feeling Inspired

Kristen Bell Sends Inspiring Body Positive Message to Fan: 'I Think Your Face Is Beautiful AF'

Kristen Bell Sends Inspiring Body Positive Message to Fan: 'I Think Your Face Is Beautiful AF'

SI Swim’s Curviest Model Ever Shares a Body Positive Message on Instagram: “There Is No Such Thing as a ‘Wrong’ Body”

SI Swim’s Curviest Model Ever Shares a Body Positive Message on Instagram: “There Is No Such Thing as a ‘Wrong’ Body”