Hey, Shapelings, it’s another call for help. I have a friend who’s really struggling with body image — potentially with BDD. She’s not fat, but she believes she is, to the point where it’s really holding her back. First, do any of you know of therapists who specialize in body image and/or support groups in the … Continue reading »
Posted on August 18, 2008 …
More Olympic Fever
And I mean the kind of fever that makes people act batshit crazy, because that’s the only excuse for the latest round of “It’s more important that female Olympians be jerkoff fodder than world-class athletes.” Are you sitting down? “Gymnast Alicia Sacramone an Internet ‘Hottie’ Despite Screwups.” You have got to be fucking kidding me. … Continue reading »
Forty years of wankitude
Shapeling Ellen writes in: Last night I ran across a picture of the 1965 Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover. I was so surprised by the difference between then and now in terms of what is considered “ideal” that I created a side-by-side comparison of 1965 vs. 2008. [Click here for larger version.] I’ve never understood the … Continue reading »
