body shaming

Dr Tanaya, who is often found demystifying the workings of the human body and explaining ‘taboo’ topics like sex, vaginal discharge and masturbation on social media as 'Dr Cuterus', asks how those who do not have a good relationship with their bodies might react to such constant scrutiny.

Appearing regularly on television cooking shows in Tamil Nadu, Yogambal Sundar has also taught over 400 recipes, which include traditional recipes, along with pre and post-natal dishes for pregnant and new mothers.

If it weren’t the kids in her colony, then it would be one of her relatives. The academic pressure atop having to face her bullies each day, while being invisible in school, wasn’t helping.

If something along the lines of what the Rajasthan Women’s Commission Chairperson said were made by another male person in authority about women, the media would be kicking a ruckus and so would the general public. But it clearly isn’t the case right now, is it?

Ultimately, all I wish is that ‘beauty’ changes for my children, and is never a hindrance in their life.

Women are often forced to conform to unattainable standards and belittled if they choose to be independent. A renowned young woman and poet has a message for such body shaming in this short and powerful poem.

It's a personal story that will resonate with anyone who has at some point struggled with body issues.

This is why Bollywood actress Disha Patani's Instagram post is being hailed by everyone across social media.

Social media came together against a Tweet posted by writer Shobhaa De where she poked fun at a policeman for his weight.

This ad by Dove questions a well-known nursery rhyme in a brilliant way. “Curly hair, very fair, eyes are blue, lovely too...!” Rings a bell?