New Blog: Mirrors: On Self-Image, Autism, Control and a Changing Body

This is a very personal post about my life-long struggle with my weight and my self-image, from the undiagnosed autistic kid with eating issues, to the perimenopausal woman I am now.

https://goingdownwithsundial.com/self-image/

#actuallyautistic
#perimenopause
#menopause
#bodyimage
#mentalhealth
#autism
#neurodivergent
#aging

Mirrors: On Self-Image, Autism, Control and a Changing Body | Going Down with Sundial

A personal essay on autism, self-image, control, changing bodies, and the slow, complicated work of seeing yourself more kindly.

Going Down with Sundial

My double O-cup boobs are the ‘biggest in Britain’ — and they’re still growing

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/06/double-o-cup-boobs-biggest-britain-still-growing-28255393/

Met Gala 2026: Body as Canvas, Amid Whispers of a Pharmaceutical Palette

Met Gala 2026 in New York saw 'Body as Canvas' theme. Discussions arose about celebrity body shapes and possible use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.

#MetGala2026, #NewYorkFashion, #BodyImage, #Ozempic, #CelebrityStyle

https://newsletter.tf/met-gala-2026-body-art-weight-drug-talk/

This year's Met Gala featured many celebrities with very slim figures, sparking talk about body ideals and weight loss drugs. This is a big change from previous years.

#MetGala2026, #NewYorkFashion, #BodyImage, #Ozempic, #CelebrityStyle
https://newsletter.tf/met-gala-2026-body-art-weight-drug-talk/

Met Gala 2026: Body Art and Weight Loss Drug Talk in New York

Met Gala 2026 in New York saw 'Body as Canvas' theme. Discussions arose about celebrity body shapes and possible use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.

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Stassie Karanikolaou Reverses BBL Surgery, Cites Discomfort and Insecurity

Stassie Karanikolaou has surgery to reduce her butt after a BBL caused pain and insecurity. She wants a more natural look.

#StassieKaranikolaou, #BBLSurgery, #CosmeticSurgery, #BodyImage, #InfluencerLife

https://newsletter.tf/stassie-karanikolaou-reverses-bbl-surgery-pain/

Influencer Stassie Karanikolaou reversed her BBL surgery because it caused pain and insecurity. This is a change from her previous decision to get the surgery.

#StassieKaranikolaou, #BBLSurgery, #CosmeticSurgery, #BodyImage, #InfluencerLife
https://newsletter.tf/stassie-karanikolaou-reverses-bbl-surgery-pain/

Stassie Karanikolaou Reverses Butt Surgery Due to Pain

Stassie Karanikolaou has surgery to reduce her butt after a BBL caused pain and insecurity. She wants a more natural look.

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The Devil Wears Prada is back – and oh, those fat jokes are wearing thin

There has been much talk of the long-awaited sequel making the most of body diversity. The reality seems to be one plus-size actor and gags worthy of the 00s, says Guardian deputy fashion and lifestyle editor Chloe Mac Donnell

The Guardian

The article explores how different stripe patterns and spacings influence visual perceptions of body shape, challenging the notion that vertical stripes are always slimming and showing that horizontal pencil stripes can be more effective under certain conditions.

This topic matters for psychology enthusiasts because it examines perceptual processes and how simple geometric patterns shape body image judgments, highlighting gender differences in sensitivity and the role of viewing angle in visual interpretation.

Article Title: Science debunks the fashion myth that vertical stripes are always slimming

Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/science-debunks-the-fashion-myth-that-vertical-stripes-are-always-slimming/

#visualperception #fashionpsychology #stripepatterns #Helmholtzillusion #bodyimage #clothingdesign #pencilstripes #equidistantstripes #viewingangle #psychophysics

Mel C, 52, Embraces Strength Training, Citing Past Bandmate Reluctance

Singer Mel C, 52, now loves heavy lifting. She explains her Spice Girls bandmates feared getting bulky and wanted to be very slim.

#MelC, #SpiceGirls, #StrengthTraining, #FitnessJourney, #BodyImage

https://newsletter.tf/mel-c-52-strength-training-bandmates-bulky-fear/