Joni Edelman

No, Bill Cosby isn't my dad. But he was like one to me growing up.

If you decide pit or leg hair isn't a big deal, then bam! It's not a big deal.

Being vulnerable, being seen (even lumpy and naked), admitting weakness, asking for help — these acts inspire and edify.

Help. Me. Please. And by help me, I mean, bring me my jumbo size jar of

When it comes to your physique, your mind can actually work against you.

Compassion for myself is not a thing I do. It is not a thing I have ever done. It is not a thing I feel comfortable doing. It's time I stop for compassion.

Welcome to #RavsWriters, an opportunity for you to get to know some of the outstanding human beings who fervently type to make Ravishly the aw

If you're brave enough to take the DIY Brazilian plunge, these tips are a must-read. As in, tip #6: It hurts, but not more than having a baby. Good to know.

"Food isn't the enemy –– calling it the enemy is the enemy."

Suffering is America’s favorite thing to do. We starve ourselves to lose weight, and we’re a success story. We don’t sleep, and we’re just getting SO MUCH DONE. We do a thousand things a day and involve our kids in a thousand activities, because somehow, in some perverted way, that makes us successful.