‘I started a GLP-1 in August and left him in September’: Viral TikTok videos are claiming that GLP-1s are causing the end of relationships – both toxic and otherwise
Sep 21, 2026
Now, it seems like everyone’s a body cop – but is it ever OK to say someone looks too thin or unwell? As concerns are being raised over Ariana Grande’s weight, we explore the murky ethics of commenting on people’s bodies
Aug 03, 2026
As Ozempic and other weight loss drugs become normalised, so too does renewed pressure to be thin – here’s a reading list to resist it
Feb 24, 2026
It feels like there is more pressure than ever to be thin, and it’s tanking our self-esteem. Is it also taking a toll on our intimate relationships and libido?
Feb 13, 2026
From acne and social anxiety to infertility and neurodivergence, alternative wellness influencers are embracing microdosing Ozempic as a miracle cure
Dec 08, 2025
Faced with a crisis of production and an undying obsession with controlling our appetites, society is embracing increasingly out-there alternatives to food
Oct 06, 2025
Demand for drugs like Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy is skyrocketing among under-35s
Jul 28, 2025
As the beauty industry morphs to meet shifting gender dynamics, rising conservatism, and constant surveillance, why do our self-care treatments look more like self-harm?
May 29, 2025
When people who have built their careers on body positivity lose weight, the reaction from their community can be harsh. Chloe Laws explores the ethics of weight loss transparency in the age of Ozempic
May 23, 2025
After years of restrictive diets, even Gwyneth Paltrow is bringing back bread, pasta and cheese. Has the wellness bubble finally burst – or are we still too afraid to eat normally?
Apr 25, 2025
An increasing number of supplements are billing themselves as natural alternatives to Ozempic or GLP-1 medications. But strip away the marketing language, cutesy packaging and pseudoscience, and there’s not much left
Nov 18, 2024
Whether it’s weight-loss injections for people on benefits or sending job coaches into mental health wards, Labour’s approach to the benefits system is cruel and cheap
Oct 16, 2024
As telehealth companies offer thousands for posts promoting GLP-1 medication, weight loss influencers are becoming a growing regulation issue – what can be done about it?
Oct 02, 2024
The drug, also known as semaglutide, has become a cultural phenomenon – but that doesn’t mean its risk-free. Here’s everything you need to know
Aug 07, 2024
Namilia’s slogan vest might be ironic, but as the runway returns to its old size zero ideal, its message helps hammer home the harmful message that thin is in in fashion
Jul 04, 2024
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