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How to Escape the Toxic Side of Social Media

Social media can be a positive, uplifting place at times, and then it can be a dark hole at other times. When it comes to body positivity and mental health, social media is often detrimental. Social media wants us to...

Breaking The Cycle of Toxic Fitness Influencer Culture

Have you ever had the background picture of your homescreen be a picture of your “goal body”? Maybe you set reminders on your phone telling you not to eat after a certain time? Or possibly a Pinterest board titled “FITSPO”...

The Pros and Cons of Being in a Relationship

Relationships can bring companionship, shared experiences, and support—but they also take time and effort. One woman reflects on finding balance and keeping space for herself while being part of a couple.

Rating Anxiety Relief Tools on a Scale of 1-5

When I was in my junior year of high school, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. For years, I had always exhibited common behaviors of anxiety, such as excessive worrying, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, panic attacks, etc. However, when I...

Practicing Body Positivity IRL

We go online. We scroll. Our feeds are inundated with images of photo-shopped perfection, hourglass waists, and hip-length hair. Where are the girls with folds, flabs, moles, and marks? How can people possibly exist without lumps and bumps scouring their...