Real bodies

Meet 11 Icelandic women who posed for photographer Helga Nina Aas — and got real about body image.

We've been fed perfection for so long.

The 'Instagram vs. Reality' battle continues, and blogger Sara Puhto is back to fight for the latter. She continues sharing side-by-side pics that reveal how much a certain angle or sucking in your belly can change the way you look in an Instagram photo. Sometimes the difference in her uploads is so striking, it's hard to believe they’re the same girl.

The 18-year-old is seemingly responding to people on social media who are body-shaming her after paparazzi pics went viral on social media.

Work towards your best body while loving the skin you’re in with these 35 inspirational body image quotes. Plus skincare to help boost your body confidence.

With seemingly ‘perfect’ social media posts hammering on your self-worth each and every day, it’s easy to get lost in the noise and believe that you might not look as good as you do. Correct posing, professional lighting, getting implants, having the entire day to exercise before photos, taking countless pictures until you get the right one, and photo-editing can turn anyone into an Instagram model or a fitness blogging star. However, it’s an inaccurate representation of reality and it can…

We all know that most people share an idealized version of themselves on social media, cherry-picking only the best images, thoughts and experiences to share with the world. But some Instagram 'influencers' have taken this concept to the extreme.

Let’s face it; being a woman isn’t the easiest of jobs. Not only do we have to deal with monthly periods, childbirth, menopause and generally being treated as socially