Welcome!
Welcome! I am Janelle, also known as “The Curvy Doc”, and this blog will focus on all things body positivity […]
The Power of the Tongue
Words carry so much weight. How do you feel when you’re insulted? How do you feel when complimented? Your feelings […]
The Hot Box
A few years ago, I saw the strangest thing while watching reality television. Four women were sitting over some contraption […]
A Love Letter to J
Dear J, Happy Valentine’s Day! I wanted to let you know that you’re amazing! You’re not the woman I knew […]
Embracing My Sexy
I have a confession…I sometimes struggle with receiving compliments. I receive numerous “you’re cute”, “you’re beautiful”, “you’re pretty”, “you’re gorgeous”, […]
I am Worthy of Love
For years, the way I felt about myself (specifically my size) was a hindrance when it came to developing and […]
The FUPA Phenomenon
I have a confession…I had never heard of the term FUPA until two years ago during a group photo shoot. […]
Does the “Dr.” Bother You?
It’s hard being a Black woman. It’s hard being full-figured. It’s even harder being a full-figured Black woman with a […]
Behind the Mask
I never thought at the age of 14 I would need to seek therapy. I never thought as an adult, […]
When Achieving the Dream is Difficult
A model trying to build their brand while working a full time job is extremely challenging. I wish I had […]
What About Us?
The number of plus size individuals on television, magazines, and media have increased over the years. However in many of […]