The weaker sex? The fairer sex? The female body has often been viewed as less strong and less powerful than that of men. Datshiane Navanayagam meets two female scientists who are challenging that assumption. They reveal the ways in which women’s bodies actually come out on top.St ...Show more
Giving stature to women
Statues in parks and city centres are meant to celebrate history and inspire for the future. But it's thought that in nearly every country in the world, women only make up 2-3% of the public statues. Datshiane Navanayagam talks to sculptors from the US and Nigeria who are working ...Show more
Each decade brings a new standard of beauty, and with it, a new set of body issues. Why is 'fat' bad and 'skinny' good? Can you judge someone's health based purely on how they look? Jess Davies, Nicole Quigley and Lucy Wyndham-Read talk candidly about their own issues, and how to ...Show more
What can we do better for our wellbeing? We begin with body image. Welcome to our quest to learn from women around the world. Scaachi Koul and Sophia Smith Galer hear from St. Lucia and Malta. Historian and artist Fiona Compton describes what she says is the outspoken and complim ...Show more
OOD talks about the pressures they’ve felt surrounding what they thought their bodies should be and how they combat the constant bombardment of society and the media telling women they aren’t good enough as they are. Get tips on dancing naked in the mirror and partake in an exerc ...Show more
Sierra Schultzzie, Riayn Christina, & Paloma Malfavon share about their relationships with their bodies, reflections on self-worth, and why chasing the “bikini body” isn’t on the agenda this summer. CW: body dysmorphia, ED’s, disordered eating, restrictive behaviors, weight loss, ...Show more