Fight the Draw of Diet Culture This Holiday Season with Intuitive Eating
The holiday season can be triggering for anyone who has ever had a disordered relationship with food. It’s a time of year when many gatherings seem to center around eating. Picture this: you show up...
View ArticleThe Holidays Can Be Hostile to Plus Size Folks— Here’s How I Survive
November, the official start of the holiday season, is usually a time filled with joy, celebration, and family. For me and many of my plus size counterparts, it can bring about the opposite types of...
View ArticleIntroducing The BodCon Confidence Series: A Course Set to Empower and Boost...
Imagine a space where you can toss aside societal expectations and embrace your individuality. That’s exactly what The BodCon and The Confidence Series aims to create— a safe haven for all the...
View ArticleThe Science Behind Beauty Sleep
This post was originally published on Hey Aprill. We’ve heard our moms say it. Our friends say it. We’ve probably even said it ourselves before a first date or some fancy event: “I need to get my...
View ArticleIt’s Gettin’ Hot in Here: 10 Sexy Plus Size Valentine’s Day Gifts To Spice Up...
We all know Valentine’s Day is coming up, and as sweet as this special day can be, it can also be a very *spicy* one, too! I don’t know about y’all… but I’m a fan of spicing it up when the mood...
View Article5 Creative Galentine’s Day Ideas That Will Have You Feeling The Love!
What we’re all going to agree to this year is no self-loathing and wallowing on Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day). If we’re all in agreement, say I! Whew, alright, now that we’re done with that, we...
View ArticleTry these 4 DIY Boudoir Shoot Tips for a Little Self-Love this Valentine’s Day!
Although Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (time flies, huh?), TCF wants to encourage you to practice a little self-love all year round. We have all had a tough couple of years and may still...
View Article10 Plus Size Activewear Essentials To Help You Crush Your At-Home Workout
How do you stay motivated to get your body moving? For me, it’s definitely having a cute selection of plus size activewear essentials! When the pandemic hit, I was at a loss about what to do with my...
View Article10 Ways To Embrace Your Sensuality Beyond Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and so are most of the messages about romance, plus size lingerie, pole and/or lap dance classes. But what could happen if you were to embrace your sensuality all...
View ArticleUnleash Your Plus Size Swimsuit Confidence: 8 Tips for Rocking a Plus Size...
So, let’s chat about swimsuit season. Ah, the time of year when the sun’s shining, the beach beckons, and… cue the anxiety, right? If you know that you struggle with your own plus size swimsuit...
View ArticleLooking For Love? Try These 6 Plus-Size-Friendly Dating Apps
For plus size individuals, the quest to find the right partner online can sometimes be challenging, especially with the few plus-size-friendly dating apps out there. It can honestly feel like...
View ArticleMy Posing Workshop and Photoshoot with Tess Holliday: What I Wore and the...
When I heard that the Iconic Tess Holliday was hosting a posing workshop and photo shoot I knew I had to do it. It was just the right time for me, since I was almost finished with my book and I knew I...
View ArticleHow I Navigated My Plus Size Pregnancy
Plus size pregnancy. It’s something that is typically not discussed, not seen in media, some people even think it’s impossible for plus size folks to get pregnant. There is so much misinformation out...
View Article20 Body-Positive Affirmations to try for a Positive Mindset
Body positivity is more than just an Instagram hashtag; it’s a movement and a way of life. It’s about embracing your body in all its forms, celebrating its uniqueness, and showing yourself the love...
View Article5 Ways to Deal with Underboob Sweat in the Summer
We’ve all been there… you’re out with your friends, or you’re on a date, and you look down and see a growing wet stain under your breasts. Not only is it embarrassing, it’s uncomfortable. Underboob...
View Article5 Powerful Plus Size Fitness Influencers Who Motivate And Inspire
Curvy besties, the fitness world can feel a bit exclusive. We’ve all seen those perfect abs and tiny waists on our Instagram feeds. But guess what? Fitness comes in all shapes and sizes, and these...
View ArticleSelf-Love And Acceptance: 8 Popular Body-Positive Books For Kids
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View Article3 Body-Positive Animated Characters That Have Defied Beauty Standards
Unrealistic beauty standards have been prevalent in media for centuries. Whether it is a movie, TV show, or reality TV, everyone somehow looks the same. Unfortunately, those beauty standards have...
View Article5 Plus Size Pilates Instructors You Should Know
As we journey into plus size wellness, the movement space, and the various activities that familiarize ourselves with our bodies, plus size Pilates has been bubbling to the top. We have featured plus...
View ArticleLove Yourself More: 7 Tips For Building Confidence And Self-Esteem
Hey, curvy besties! We all know that building confidence and self-esteem is a journey, and it’s one worth taking. For instance, I constantly write about how I didn’t always view myself as this “baddie...
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