eating disorder

Eating disorders continue to be misunderstood and stigmatized within the Black community. For years, there have been myths about eating disorders affecting only white, affluent, young women. With increasing education and discussion on the subject, it’s becoming more apparent how universal eating disorders are. 

I’m in recovery from anorexia. I’m also learning how to have sex again. The two have more in common than you think.

The study leads one to wonder if the intended advice is for one's BMI or sexual orientation.

Queer people have to work hard for individualized respect. We exist in a culture that forces us into a two-and-only-two sex and gender binary.

The “Snake-Diet” is just another fad diet that claims to cure you of your fat — but it’s also different, it’s dangerous. I'm going to tell you why.

You do not have to hate your body — but you don’t have to love it either. While I'm happy with my fat body, I miss being thin.

The media and the fashion industry overwhelmingly continue to promote a body type that’s not realistic. We need to talk to about body image with our kids.

Netflix's new show Insatiable is harmful! It continues the narrative around fat people being powerless and prey to the popular kids.

To him, perhaps, my fat feminine body was acceptable to sexualize. I can’t say I learned a foolproof way of avoiding going on a date with a clean eater.

I am doing a few things to prevent my children from inheriting my eating disorder, and I’m hoping and wishing and praying that it works.