The reading list is long today, ladies and gents… there’s a lot to talk about!

FOX, Woman Claims Police Caused Breast Implant to Burst While we won’t comment on if this woman instigated her scuffle with a North Carolina police officer, we’re curious to see how her ruptured implant will affect her case in court.

Guanabee, “Spanx” Now Hold In Your Unsightly Boobies as well as Your Hideous, Mutant Gut Guanabee has a different take on the Bra-lellujah by Spanx (remember their fat-sucking, butt-shaping panties?) Yes, it’s just a bra, but it’s one more sign that people are forgetting (or refusing to remember) what natural bodies look like.

University of Florida News, Is Bigger Better? Breast Surgery Linked to Boost in Self-Esteem and Sexuality When we found this article popping up on Google recently, we also found this one from Associated Content: Complications from Breast Implants Lead to Low Self-Esteem, Problems with Sex Life.

The Canadian Press, Behind the Beauties, Nips and Tucks: A Look Inside the Beauty Pageant Universe This beauty contestant trainer doesn’t “coax” the future Ms. Universe to get plastic surgery, but if she does it on her own, she deserves a pat on the back. Um… does anyone else think that’s a little off?

Feministing, Dainty Ladies Don’t Menstruate My, how advertising has changed…

The Body Image Project As if we haven’t given you enough to chew on this week, here is a compelling read: women post anonymously about their body image perceptions. Feel free to post your own.