We sat down with Equal Time editor Sophie Schlosser and asked her everything. Some of the questions have been edited for brevity and clarity. Equal Time: What did your parents say when you brought up that you wanted a breast reduction? Sophie Schlosser: So I was in Hawaii with my family for spring break and […]
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#NoFilter as the Culture of Social Media Slowly Shifts Towards Authenticity
A young woman scrolls through Instagram. Each picture she likes is of a different model, celebrity, influencer, or friend edited to perfection. Some photos show airbrushed skin and flawless smiles; others highlight slender legs and toned stomachs. Although the posts are all edited differently, each one shows a warped reality that strays further from the […]
Artificial Tanning: Just How Bad Is It?
It’s that time of the year again. It seems as if it’s been snowing outside for an eternity, and the sun has taken a too long of a vacation. But now that the weather is starting to get warm again, it’s easy to want a quick fix for that pale winter skin. But is being […]
Why BMI is BS
For years, people have been counting on their Body Mass Index, or BMI’s as a measure of how overweight they are, and how much weight they should lose. With so much emphasis on BMI, it comes as no surprise that so many people, beat themselves up over a simple number. Everyone must to be within […]
Dear Younger Self, Eat That Cupcake!
Dear younger self, Go ahead and eat that cupcake that you’ve been eyeing. Seriously, do it. Despite what you may think, treating yourself to dessert every once in awhile is not going to make you get fat. I promise. I know it’s hard being 16, but constantly stressing about how you look and what you […]