May 30, 2008

BB Surf is Back!

Our weekly round-up of breast implant and women’s health news is back, ladies and gents! Please enjoy our take on current stories, trends and things that make us do a double-take.

The Feminist’s Corner: Eyebrow-tweezing, makeup don’t make women Amanda Teuscher muses on personal appearance and feminism, something we all should think about.

Jezebel , Modeling Is Not The Road To Self-Esteem She’s Got the Look pits 35-and-older women against each other for a modeling contract. We’ll probably watch it too, and we know it’s great for all generations to feel good about how they look, but we agree: Don’t confuse a camera flash with self-worth!

May 28, 2008 - International Day of Action for Women’s Health Last Wednesday was a global call to action to support women internationally in a broad range of health issues. This year’s theme was “Stop conflict being waged upon women’s bodies,” and you can still help! Visit the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights for more info.

Our Bodies, Ourselves, 28 Days to a Bikini Mind Finally, a plan we want to stick to! What better way to celebrate summer?

Essential Presence, Why bother calling me a bitch when you can just shoot me? Young African-American girl doesn’t give a guy her number, ends up in the hospital. This blog has a poignant and honest take on the whole thing.

In Your Face, British women opt for smaller breasts, unlike Americans In Britain, plastic surgeons perform one breast reduction for every two breast augmentations. In the US, the rate is less than one to twelve.

Finally, just in time for that big ol’ movie we’ve been hearing about, a survey from In Your Face finds that women think men find them more attractive after plastic surgery and Botox. And that SJP is beloved by women and reviled by men, in part for her refusal to support cosmetic procedures. What do you think? Go vote and tell ‘em!

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