Welcome to Shameless, a digital destination for honest conversations and expert-backed guidance on some of the most sensitive and personal issues we all face: sexual health, reproductive rights, mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, and beyond. With new threats to our personal and bodily autonomy appearing constantly — and bringing with them a rise in shame and fear — women and people of all genders need a safe, trusted space where everybody, and every body, can get the information they seek and support they desperately need, without judgment.
In partnership with The Body Agency (the #1 global health resource for women and girls) and their BodyNEXT campaign, BDG has committed to creating, and protecting, that safe space across our entire Lifestyle and Parenting portfolios. Here, you'll find some of BDG's best features, essays, and service-based journalism — including content featuring experts from The Body Agency's Body Board, a female-founded board of practitioners, medical experts, industry leaders, and wellness advocates.
We hope that Shameless will empower you to make confident, informed decisions about your own body, and advocate for yourself and others. These issues might be personal, but that doesn’t mean you have to face them alone.
- Melissa Dahl, Executive Health Director
- Sam Rullo, Director of Editorial Operations
The Rebranding Of Menopause: Smashing The Myth
Thanks to wellness brands and a culture shift, the conversation around menopause is changing and the era is experiencing a rebrand of sorts.
How to Rediscover Your Sexuality as a New Mom
How can someone who has spent years caring for babies and toddlers rediscover their sexuality?
Aubrey Gordon Doesn’t Think Your Brain Is Broken
The writer and host of the popular podcast Maintenance Phase has gained an audience by debunking health and wellness myths with a sense of humor.
These Acts Of Allyship Shared By Trans People Will Fill You With Hope
Twitter users were encouraged to post “nice little stories of gender affirmation” from cisgender people.
My Ass Deserves Rhinestones, Too
After years of struggling with bulimia, learning to strip down in front of an audience changed everything.
In The Fight Over Abortion Access, Kiki Freedman Is Playing The Long Game
Her company, Hey Jane, prescribes abortion pills online.
Paris Hilton Opens Up About Having An Abortion In Her Early 20s
“This was also something that I didn’t want to talk about because there was so much shame around that.”
Domestic Abuse Victims Are More Likely To Attempt Suicide, Finds New Study
“It’s shameful that the clear link has not previously been recognised as the public health crisis that it is.”
The Simple Reason Why Egg Freezing Is All Over Your Instagram
Influencers like Serena Kerrigan are documenting the process in live time.
When Having An Affair Is An Act Of Self-Care
Jo Piazza’s new podcast She Wants More explores how affairs can make women feel seen, confident, and even happier in their marriages.
The Problem With Comparing Mental Health to Physical Health
It was a helpful way for me to understand my depression and anxiety — until it all felt overly simplistic. Here’s why even some psychiatrists are pushing back against using metaphors to explain mental health to their patients.
Here's Why Trash-Talking Your Ex Can Actually Help You Move On
(Up to a point — experts pinpoint when the habit becomes unhealthy.)
5 Signs You Have A Toxic Relationship With Yourself
Plus what you can do to deal.
