Living in a woman’s body: my body belongs to me. I can harness and shape it as I see fit
We get the body we get at birth. But I learned eventually that I didn’t have to accept it, that changes are within our grasp
Living in a woman’s body: it’s a potent myth that all women want children – but I have experienced other wonders
The lie that all women have a yearning to be a mother can feel like biological gaslighting. I’ve had a different kind of life – and it is meaningful, rewarding, joyous
Emma Thompson on living in a woman’s body: my daughter thrums with life, my mother is frail – and I’m balanced between
When three generations of my family were together I realised how, wordlessly, we recalibrate each other
Living in a woman’s body: this body is a genetic mistake – but it is sex, laughter and beauty too
It is radical to love a body that the world says is wrong – and I love mine completely
Living in a woman’s body: the Taliban fear our beauty, strength – and resistance
Growing up in Afghanistan I was taught to hide my body. Now I see it as a symbol of rebellion against those who would try to control me
Living in a woman’s body: our fists raised in defiance, we are taking back what is ours
Women’s bodies are forever under threat, making themselves smaller. In the first of a new series, the writer and activist explains how women are reclaiming their power
‘I had this strong feeling that my face was disfigured’ – Kitty Wallace, the body dysmorphic sufferer turned campaigner
Her early life was blighted by the condition, until a TV documentary changed everything. Now, she works for the UK’s leading support group
‘I’ve been expecting things to fall apart at any moment’: Dan Smith on 10 years of body dysmorphia, burnout and Bastille
He has found critical and commercial success, while behind the scenes the frontman has battled with his self-confidence and severe stage fright. He explains why he still loves being in the band
Ditching the diet – how I learned to accept the body I have
A lifetime of hating my body has got me nowhere. If I can’t love it, can I at least respect it?
For plus-size women like me, dressing for joy is a radical act
This summer I’m going to wear what makes me feel great, physically and emotionally