#bodyimage

[wheresmybubble]

A comic from my latest book MY PERFECTLY IMPERFECT BODY ❤️.

Out now and available wherever books are sold.

[chubbymuffinclub]

itslaurensmithy

In case you need a reminder this week… It’s okay if your body has grown. It’s okay if your body has got smaller. It’s okay to gain weight. It’s okay to want to lose weight. It’s okay if you’ve eaten more and moved less than you normally would in the last month. What’s not okay is to think that you’re a bad person, or that you’ve ‘failed’, for any of that. YOU have not changed as a person just because your body has. The only thing that’s changed about you is the size of knickers you wear. Cool. Who cares. So it’s really super okay if your body has changed. Because are exactly the same person as you were before? Course not! So we can’t expect our bodies to remain EXACTLY THE SAME either! LOVE YOU 💖

[dimicul]

wine red

simon riley x chubby!female reader

just something quick i wrote after i saw this ghost headcanon on tt :,)

“Nothin’, just don’t like how my stomach sticks out.”

Simon pauses, his expression neutral. He glances towards you, drinking in the sight of your features drawing into a small frown as you studied your reflection, hands supporting the small pudge around your belly. He notes how bloody beautiful you look in red, but looks back to his own shoes, urging back a grunt of frustration.

You never complained about your belly.

He’s been around you long enough to be aware of your insecurities, watching you pad towards the bathroom mirror and prod at your pimples, grumbling at the bump on your nose bridge, sometimes sat beside him in bed with a sparkly face mask on - it was second nature to know you, and although it pissed him off to no end, he also understood insecurities were normal.

But this - this was different. You embraced your body, curves, blemishes and all, the crooks and crevices denting your flesh - you didn’t care for the sly looks or judgemental comments, you wore whatever the hell you wanted. And if anyone had a problem, Simon would have fixed it in a heartbeat. This wasn’t your insecurity, this wasn’t a flaw, it was a part of you you loved.

Simon couldn’t handle your expression.

A sigh, a clacking of heels - you had torn your gaze away from the mirror, face scrunched up into one of those mopey frowns Simon adored, and grabbed the leather coat from the rack. It’s almost suffocating, the silence, and he does realise he needs to say something, but talking wasn’t always his strong suit. So his jaw clicks into place, shoulders broad and unmoving, gloved hands resting on his thighs.

Suddenly Simon is sixteen again and sat in front of his headteacher.

He runs his tongue along the inside of his cheek, whiskey irises boring into the back of your head before you turn with a half assed smile. Ha. He’s glad he can understand your little moods now, or else this night would’ve turned for the worse.

“Come.” The baritone of his voice draws you out of your darting thoughts. You sigh, stepping forward.

You’re not prepared for when his large hands latch onto your hips gently, pushing you forward so his head could rest on your stomach.

“Si-”

And again. You’re doing things you’ve never done before - you always let him rest on your stomach, it was never something you panicked about. A beat passes and your boyfriend lifts his head, penetrating eyes contrasting starkly against the red of your dress.

“What’s up with you?”

You purse your lips, mulling over his tone. “Nothing, just - this dress wasn’t always so… fitting.”

Simon hums roughly, and you inhale sharply at his hands stroking against your hip tenderly.

“Look’s fine to me.”

Neither of you say anything. Not a lot of words needed to be said around him, but then again, not a lot of men were like Simon. Your eyes soften, and you let your palm rest on the back of his neck, your touch making him hum again, the vibrations against your belly causing you to shudder.

“Ev’ry big boy needs his big girl.”

You laugh sweetly, and finally, he exhales quietly, welcoming the feel of your nails against his neck. He supposed it didn’t matter what the hell you thought about yourself.

Because he’d always want you.

[mixedindy]

Photograph by: Ben Rayner

[hi-its-meg]

Tomorrow is the day! I’m all marked up and ready for my belt lipectomy & armpit liposuction

[allistrations]

The Substance with Demi Mooooooreee

[golden0moments]

Streamer’s Confession: I burned my freckles for a crush.

We've all done crazy things for a crush.

My secret? I used a freckle burner. And my dad did too.

This isn't about regret; it's about the lengths we go to for acceptance

What's the craziest thing you've done for someone? 👇

[daphanie18]

Week 8: “Filters, Fillers, and Feeds: Body Modification and Health Education on Visual Social Media”

Hi everyone 👋 welcome back to my blog!

In this week's reflection, I will discuss how visual social media platforms influence body modification and health education. Social media has become an important part of everyday life, especially on visual platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. These platforms allow users to share photos and videos, but they also shape how people think about beauty, appearance, and self-image.

One of the most noticeable features on visual social media is the use of filters. Beauty filters can smooth skin, enlarge eyes, and alter facial features, creating an idealised appearance. While filters can be entertaining, they may also encourage unrealistic beauty standards. Research has found that exposure to idealised images on social media can negatively affect body image and increase appearance-related concerns among users (Vendemia et al., 2021).

In addition to filters, content related to body modification such as Botox, lip fillers, and cosmetic surgery has become increasingly common. Influencers, celebrities, and cosmetic clinics frequently share transformation videos and treatment experiences online. This type of content can influence how people view cosmetic procedures and may normalise body modification as part of everyday beauty routines (Chen et al., 2024).

However, social media is not only a source of beauty pressure. It can also serve as a valuable platform for health education. Many qualified doctors and healthcare professionals use social media to explain cosmetic procedures, discuss potential risks, and provide evidence-based information. This allows users to access health-related knowledge more easily and make informed decisions about their bodies.

From a digital citizenship perspective, it is important for users to think critically about the content they consume online. Not all beauty and health information shared on social media is accurate or trustworthy. Digital citizens should evaluate sources carefully, verify information, and understand that many images online are edited or filtered (Choi, 2020).

Overall, filters, fillers, and social media feeds have significantly influenced how people perceive beauty and body modification. While visual social media can be an effective tool for health education, users must develop critical thinking skills and media literacy to navigate online content responsibly.

Thank You

Reference

Choi, M. (2020). Digital citizenship for democratic citizenship: A challenge for transformative learning. Adult Learning, 31(4), 141–148. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/306930360_A_Concept_Analysis_of_Digital_Citizenship_for_Democratic_Citizenship_Education_in_the_Internet_Age

Chen, J., Ishii, M., Bater, K. L., Darrach, H., Liao, D., Huynh, P. P., & Czerwinski, M. (2024). Social media and cosmetic procedures: The impact of visual platforms on aesthetic perceptions and decision-making. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 44(2), 215–224. https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjad245

Vendemia, M. A., DeAndrea, D. C., & Brathwaite, K. N. (2021). The effects of exposure to idealized Instagram images on body image and appearance-related attitudes. Psychology of Popular Media, 10(4), 491–500. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366296906_An_intersectional_approach_to_evaluating_the_effectiveness_of_women's_sexualized_body-positive_imagery_on_Instagram