Body-positive Insta-star perfectly described the pain of body shapers
There have been some seriously powerful and positives statements made in the body positive community lately, with women stepping forward and speaking out about the harsh ways that society polices women's beauty standards.
Now, one plus size model has spoken out about the issue of shapewear.
KhrystyAna posted a series of images of the red ridges and circulation issues her body has endured from shapewear, which perfectly punctuate her mission statement about the garments.
'Oh how we love our shapers, our tight jeans, bras that obsessively embrace us so much to only suffocate our natural form,' she said.
'Oh why woman, why? I can't go a day without seeing an ad of these new body shaping suits, because apparently small waist, thick butt and large DD's are what we should ALL look like. The ads that literally tell you "Self hate is cool, wear this, this makes you look hot an appealing to the masses because you aren't, for only $24.99!".'
'Woman, oh how we love a little pain here and there, waxing, tweezing, tanning/burning, bleaching, scrubbing… that's fine. Nothing against what we want, but tell me woman, is that what you really truly want? Or you are sold to want it?'
'Tell me woman, is your body not the most magnificent fascinating universe that could use your compassion? Do you real want to stop your blood circulation now with those tight shapers to become media's dream?… on one of the images see my BLUE legs, poor babies from wearing a shaper for few hours.'
'How do you like the reality of impeded blood circulation, infertility, digestive problems, nerve damage and more. Yes these images of me today are terrifying to many of you, especially that scar (I have them on both feet), from wearing VERY SEXY high heels. I bled.. and now this scar but BOY, MY FEET LOOKED SEXY THAT ONE DAY!'
'Sure, wear your shapers, heels, I love them all too, that short term comfort for a long term discomfort…just please take the responsibility of what your poor lovely body will potentially experience. I ask for awareness only. Not asking for too much. Mental and physical health..health is a beauty.'
The body positivity activist has also spoken out about airbrushing, cellulite, and the effects of our perception of beauty on our mental health.
While wearing those granny panties can be a comfort thing as much as a slimming thing under that new dress, these types of statements are important to keep in mind for the sake of our self esteem.
