women's body ideals

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Women’s Body Ideals You Didn’t Know

If you think you know everything about beauty standards and body ideals, think again. What society calls “ideal” has flipped, twisted, and sometimes downright shocked people throughout history. Ready for a deep dive into some seriously surprising truths about women’s body ideals — facts you probably didn’t learn in school or social media? Let’s go! …

Historical beauty standards

The Renaissance FaceTune: How Historical Paintings Lied About Beauty

Have you ever scrolled through Instagram and thought, “Wow, that filter really makes everything look flawless”? Well, imagine doing that in the 1500s—except instead of snapping selfies, you were staring at Renaissance paintings where the masters of art tweaked reality to fit their own ideal of beauty. Welcome to “The Renaissance FaceTune,” a playful dive …