Recently the media has been awash with the message that ‘thin is in’ which echoes back to the ‘heroin chic’ aesthetic of the 1990’s. This is a far cry from the ideal shape of the last decade in which ‘big boobs and big butts’ were popularised by Kim Kardashian. Society has always been obsessed with the ‘perfect’ body ho[...]

How Body Image Develops We begin learning about what we look like from a young age. We collect feedback from family and peers about our appearance. As we go through the lifespan the breadth of feedback increases to include views on: cultural body norms, ideal bodies, sexual attractiveness, age-related changes, disability, illness,[...]

You’d be forgiven for thinking that cosmetic surgery is a quick fix. After all, everyone’s having it done, right? It’s become the norm, in part, due to our celebrity culture. However, surgery is not something to be taken lightly, going under the knife to alter one’s appearance poses risks to physical health, finances,[...]

Let’s be honest, when scrolling through social media who hasn’t paused for a moment to compare and despair? We’re faced with more bodies and faces on a daily basis than people pre-internet would have seen in their lifetimes. It’s pretty normal to try and find out where we fit in the pecking order. Then there are the da[...]