The Silencing of Women’s Voices: How Censorship Marginalizes Plus-Size Women, and How Boudoir Helps Us Break Free

There’s this constant, quiet pressure on women to shrink themselves—whether it’s physically, mentally, or emotionally. As women, we’re expected to fit into a mold that’s often unrealistic and impossible. But for plus-size women, this pressure is even heavier. We’re not just asked to fit into a box; we’re often told we shouldn’t even exist outside of it. Our bodies are policed, our voices are dismissed, and our worth is reduced to our appearance.

But here’s the thing: we have a right to take up space. And more than that, we have a right to be seen, to speak, and to feel powerful in doing so.