Body Image Special Guest Post

Today we have a guest post by Rachel from Polka Dot Stripes. She writes of her body and one area in particular that always gets all the attention.

Looking at the picture above you’re probably wondering why I’m writing for a website which seeks equality for women who are curvier and unique. From the front I look like a petite size 8 girl, and I am; on the bust, legs and waist. It’s time I introduced myself, I’m Rachel and I am a Puddle-Duck. What’s a Puddle-Duck I hear you ask?

Well it’s not a technical term obviously, but while my waist and stomach are a size 8 my hips and bottom are a 10. A whole other complete size. It’s not even so much my hips, just my bottom. This is particularly enhanced when I wear heels as my posture changes and I, for want of a better expression, stick my arse out more. My mother, sister and best friend have all began calling me Jemima Puddle-Duck after the big bottomed goose.

The thing is though, where a lot of girl’s would hate this and even consider it a bad thing about their bodies I consider it an asset. For years due to bad health I was under weight, it just happens that when it became steady it liked my derrière more. I love wearing heels still and dresses that show off my shape. I’m Rachel and I love my Puddle-Duck bottom!

If you too have a body story to tell, please get in touch.