Is the 'perfect body' a thing of the past? Self-acceptance now on the rise


By AGENCY

On Pinterest, searches for the term "curvy body reference" are up five times compared to last year. Photo: AFP

What if striving for a supposedly "perfect body" was a soon a thing of the past?

Every summer, the same goal comes up on social networks, as talk turns to the famous "summer body". This term is used to describe a slim and muscular frame, the kind that is proudly displayed during summer vacations.

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