self-love
Media Beauty Circus: Change the Way You Think About What You Think
We are delighted to have a guest post from one of the most insightful, ambitious, and effervescent writers on the ‘net. Ellie Di is a headologist, spiritual nomad, compulsive scribbler, literary midwife, professional pompom shaker, and master of the delicious mess. She spends her days writing like a motherfucker and plotting the next Big Thing. [...]
You Don’t Love Yourself If…
The ever-rising world of self-love and body-acceptance is a roller-coaster of emotions for me. I know, what sense does that make, given that I’m technically a “body image blogger?” Trust me, if I added that to the pre-existing mix of confusion, my eyes would roll back into me head and I’m start twitching and singing [...]
My 23-Year-Old Bottom
“I weigh more now than I have before, and now that I’m older it’s settling differently… …aka in my ass and thighs… …but I’m kind of on board with it. I feel hot, so fuck it. Frankly, I don’t feel like devoting my energy to sculpting the ass of a 12 yr old out of [...]
A Different Version of Me
So, I’ve started wearing concealer. Wait a minute – let me back up. I’ve been sick. Since January, I’ve been experiencing a number of strange medical symptoms. After a physical and some routine bloodwork turned up normal, I began seeing specialists. We’ve done a lot of tests, ruled some things out, and found a few [...]
Shifting Focus
I used to say I Love my Curves…. but now I love my cells. Powerful, tiny impulses Little explosions like science dancing with my soul. I have never known before that I could love myself so deeply. Aleah Robbins Poet, Artist, Amazing Cook & Excellent headstand-er
A Body Challenge: My Thighs
Honesty time: What body image issue has been plaguing you lately? Our answers are in the comments. Image source: Postsecret.com
The Cause & The Symptom: Retaining Interest
I’ve struggled with negative body image and self-scrutiny for the majority of my life. At this point, age 25, I’m fairly comfortable saying that I’ve just about overcome it. Writing TD and analyzing my mental and physical tendencies has allowed me to truly see how much hating my physical form really affected my life. Things [...]
Check Yourself: Accidentally Contributing to Media Standards
Naturally, if you’re a regular follower of The Demoiselles, you know that we preach self-love as gospel. Accepting yourself, accepting your “flaws” and accepting your insecurities… They’re all part of our master plan to ensure that you enjoy your life, as you, as thoroughly as possible. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the bond [...]
We’re Getting Healthy
It’s a well-known fact that The Demoiselles is focused, above all, on maintaining and promoting a positive body image. But in the wake of fad diets and fat fashion, how do you define “positive body image”? It’s a source of constant discussion, and during our many (and we mean many) conversations about the best [...]
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