Megababe, a beauty brand for the body positivity era, is joining the fight to destigmatise women’s once-unspoken body issues such as chafing thighs (otherwise known as chub rub) and sweaty underboobs. The Instagram-ready brand is not only exposing real body issues but offering solutions, too.

Social media is influencing people in Australia eat healthier, with 82% taking a more health-conscious approach to their diet. While this shift in behaviour has positive health effects, it comes at a financial cost, with families spending $4,500 per year on average eating healthily.

As digital tech infiltrates all parts of society, the positive effects of face-to-face interaction are often overlooked, particularly in terms of health and wellbeing. Canvas8 spoke to clinical psychologist Dr. Catherine Haslam about how social groups play a key role in personal identity.

From self-love hashtags like #EffYourBeautyStandards to Ashley Graham’s ‘photoshop-free’ shoot forItalian Vogue, body positivity is gaining momentum within the mainstream. And in addition to the movement's positive effect on self-esteem, it is also having an impact on swimwear sales.