A 2025 study revealed that body image shapes confidence and communication, showing that assertiveness, not just self-esteem, predicts relationship and sexual satisfaction.

Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body.” When this process of integrating different sensory ...

If you’re overwhelmed with constantly thinking about your body—the things you love, hate, and are a work in progress—body neutrality might speak to you. It’s a measured approach to body image that's ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, researchers review current literature to determine the association between dietary habits and body image perception and satisfaction in ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...

Body image refers to the way we view our physical appearance and how we imagine our bodies look to others. People with positive body image generally feel comfortable and confident in their bodies, ...

In a world dominated by filtered selfies, unrealistic beauty standards, and constant comparisons, body image issues have quietly become one of the most common mental health concerns across age groups.

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

“I will never sacrifice my well-being again. I will never give up my power again.” The above quote is from one of my participants, Nixen, who overcome negative body image and developed a predominantly ...

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