Body Image Archives

Create a better body image after having babies

Two pregnancies and a tragedy left Emma Coxon overweight, and struggling with self-loathing. Would a naked photo shoot help her heal?

Psychologies

1 September 20198 June 2022

Create a better body image after having babies

The invisible grief of menopause – why you can miss the woman you were without wanting your old life back

From mourning your younger body and fading libido to confronting the end of your reproductive years, menopause can bring a surprising sense of loss. Experts explain why it happens – and how to embrace the woman you’re becoming

Suzanne Baum

5 October 202616 October 2026

Physical wellbeing

‘Take painkillers and come back if it gets worse’: Why are midlife women being told to live with chronic pain?

Midlife women are being told chronic pain is a normal part of ageing – and that lifelong painkillers and gradual decline are inevitable. But is this really the case?

Lily Smith

9 July 20268 July 2026

Mental health / Nutrition

‘I tried so hard to be good!’ Understanding the hidden shame and disappointment of yo-yo dieting

Weight regain after dieting can feel deeply personal, leaving many people convinced they have failed or even damaged their health. But a major new review suggests the dangers of ‘yo-yo dieting’ may have been overstated. Few experiences feel quite as disheartening as watching weight you’ve worked hard to lose slowly return. Perhaps you spent months […]

Sally Saunders

2 June 20262 June 2026

Physical wellbeing

Why BMI is flawed & must be abolished – Felicity Hayward

Curve model, body positivity activist and author Felicity Hayward tells us why BMI is an outdated measure that ought to be abolished…

Psychologies

7 June 20227 June 2022

Mental health

What is body dysmorphia? Causes and symptoms of BDD

Discover the signs and causes of body dysmorphia, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), along with some expert advice on overcoming the condition.

Psychologies

10 March 20228 June 2022

Mental health

Dannii Minogue opens up about mental health, body confidence and home-schooling her son

Dannii Minogue turned her back on The X Factor, Britain’s biggest TV show, and left the UK after becoming overwhelmed by life in the public eye. A decade later, the singer and songwriter is happier, healthier and stronger

Psychologies

29 October 20218 June 2022