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I hate my ageing body. Why do I look at myself with disgust? | Body image

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Ask PhilippaBody imageI hate my ageing body. Why do I look at myself with disgust?Observe your critical voice to put distance between it and you – and remember that the most attractive women are those who carry themselves with pride The dilemma How can I be less self-conscious and less full of self-hatred about my untoned, middle-aged, sagging body when unclothed? This means I’m inhibited in many ways and avoid activities where I need to show my arms and, worse, my legs or my belly. Read More...

Lawrence 'obscenities' finally get a showing | UK news

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UK newsLawrence 'obscenities' finally get a showingA collection of paintings went on display yesterday - more than 70 years after the images were banned - but there is no sell-by date on obscenity. In June 1929 a squad of embarrassed policemen raided the Warren gallery in London, and seized 13 paintings by DH Lawrence. They were spared from being burned on condition that they were never exhibited in Britain again. Read More...