A trend on TikTok, the "mid girl trend", illustrates the female habit of self-devaluation. Yet this negative perception didn't come out of the blue: as early as adolescence, 53% of girls dislike their bodies, and stereotypes affect self-confidence well outside of school. Where does this phenomenon come from? What role do social networks and education play? Don't worry, self-confidence is something that can be worked on and developed. Yes, really. Why don't you try a power pose?

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Visible body hair, social pressure and personal choice: why do we really remove our body hair? In this episode of I've Got Something to Tell You, French journalist Marine Revol examines the reasons we remove hair. And she shows that, when all's said and done, there's really no point. Your body hair belongs to you. Keep it, remove it, but do it for yourself and not to please others.

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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Have you ever wondered whether your vulva is "within the norm"? Spoiler: there are no norms! Because every body is unique. Why is this diversity so poorly represented in popular culture?

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For many, "making love" is restricted to penetration. Yet sexual relations can take many forms, which all involve one essential concept: consent. How can you be sure the other person wants it as much as you do? How can we rethink representations of pleasure and orgasm?

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Circulating intimate photos without consent is a crime. Why does it happen, what are the consequences, and how can you protect yourself?

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Lose weight, then gain it all back (and more)? It's not a lack of willpower, it's your body fighting back. French journalist Marine Revol explains why diets are ineffective in the long term and how to adopt a healthier approach.

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Crush, attachment, obsession... Love comes in many forms, but how do you recognize it? And above all, is love always a good thing? This episode explores the difference between attraction, a crush, true love and toxic relationships. Being in love doesn't have to mean suffering.

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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You may have doubted your aptitude for maths, believing that it was “not your thing”. And yet, girls and boys are equally equipped for maths when they start school. So why is there a gap that starts developing right from the start? Too many girls are convinced that they are "not cut out for maths" because of the influence of education and social expectations. Yet math is neither a matter of gender nor of innate ability; it is a field in which confidence plays a key role.

🎧 I've Got Something to Tell You is co-produced by ELLE France magazine and Louie Media, with support from Plan International and The French Touch Initiative.

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