Free the Nips!
By Zaquoya Rogers Before the 1930s, going topless was illegal for both men and women. It was seen as indecent up until the 1930s when men were permitted to be without garment from the waist… Free the Nips!
The Hairy Elephant in the Room: You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed About Your Facial Hair
By: Danielle Lyons I totally have a beard. Seriously, I do. That feel’s weird to say, let alone type. It’s caused by Hirsutism. Sound unfamiliar? It’s new to me too. UCLA states, “Hirsutism in women… The Hairy Elephant in the Room: You Shouldn’t Be Embarrassed About Your Facial Hair
If you are at the beach, your body is beach ready.
By Mirella Flores Summer is quickly approaching, and with it an influx of articles on how to get that “summer body.” I am all for taking care of your body, including being more conscious of… If you are at the beach, your body is beach ready.
How CrossFit helped me love my body
By Mirella Flores For years I struggled with an eating disorder. It started with me restricting food and evolved into a cycle of restricting, binging on food (like anything I could get a hold of),… How CrossFit helped me love my body
The Root of Eating Disorder isn’t About Food
Danielle Lyons I’ll let you in on a little secret: Eating disorders are never really about food. It’s usually linked to a bigger issue or trauma. But that’s not what we see when we think… The Root of Eating Disorder isn’t About Food
An Open Letter from your Vulva
by Danielle Lyons Hey, It’s me, your Vulva. Perhaps you and I got off on the wrong foot. I feel as if I get a bad rap or am known for being gross. Even Erin… An Open Letter from your Vulva
Small Numbers with Big Impacts
By Matiara Huff I recently a saw this commercial on TV, and I loved every second of it. I thought it was empowering, and I feel that it brought up some necessary food for… Small Numbers with Big Impacts
Happy Every Body is Beautiful Week!
By Kacie Otto This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In conjunction with the national campaign, the Women’s Center, partnered with the Counseling Center and Swinney Recreation Center, hosted a few events… Happy Every Body is Beautiful Week!
I’m Joining the Fat Acceptance Movement
By Matiara Huff and Kacie Otto I have noticed this happing a lot lately, and I think it is time that I blogged about it. Fat Shaming is when a person is made fun of… I’m Joining the Fat Acceptance Movement
Women’s Center Welcomes New Staff Member!
By Torshawna Griffin Hi, my name is Torshawna Griffin. I am a second year student studying Mechanical Engineering. I chose UMKC because of the prestigious engineering community and the distance from home, not too far… Women’s Center Welcomes New Staff Member!