Public health and body liberation are both having a tough go of it at the moment. Here are some reflections on a body liberation approach to resistance and to continuing the work of building a more weight-inclusive public health in these times.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a statement about the use of weight loss medications for people in higher weight bodies.  It fails to propose genuine “upstream” solutions to the social and environmental factors that create barriers to health for so many people. 

By Katie Borofka - Being able to access hope, meaning, and feeling alive through sexual or other creative expression, even in the darkest moments, is a way to experience resistance, determination, and connection. All people deserve this, regardless of weight, shape, or size. 

The racist origin story of the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been well-documented, and its current use continues to perpetuate stereotypes and misinformation. Here are some better options.