FGM is a practice that seeks to mute women by mutilating them. And today millions of girls still experience this practice with no idea of effects it may have on them.
Category: Body Shaming
Revamp: Changing the Story on Breast ‘Ironing’
Our bodies are vital and fragile and all we do to it could have really unhealthy effects. Breast ironing: Also known as breast flattening or breast sweeping is the act of using hard or heated objects like grinding stones, wooden spoons(spatulas) just to name a few to massage or "pound" the breast in a bit to decrease or slow down breast growth. The “breast ironing” process itself is painful and may make girls feel ashamed of their bodies.
Day5: I Wish My Mom had Told Me…
This was a very special one. My Two-Pennies Starting off with the Sia Written, Beyoncé performed hit song, 'Pretty Hurts': "Mama said, you're a pretty girl What's in your head it doesn't matter Brush your hair, fix your teeth What you wear is all that matters…" You might think "My mom never said that. She … Continue reading Day5: I Wish My Mom had Told Me…
Day 3: Do I look Fat??
Feeling a Little lost? 😦 Start here: Revisiting #10DaysofBodyTalk This was soo my 'Day' lol and to say it was a hit is an understatement. I started by sharing some content I adopted from my favorite go-to source: The Mantra How we feel about ourselves is often related to the reflection in that mirror or … Continue reading Day 3: Do I look Fat??
Revisiting #10DaysofBodyTalk
Revisiting the best moments of the #10Days0fBodyTalk Social Media Campaign.