9 ways people have modified their bodies since the dawn of time, from foot binding to castration

Many types of body modification date back hundreds or thousands of years, revealing our ancient ancestors were not that different from us.
Rolling Out

Piercing traditions of 10 fascinating tribes around the world

Body modifications and piercings have been a part of human culture for millennia, serving as rites of passage, symbols of status, or expressions of identity. Piercings hold a special place, with roots ...
The New York Times

From Kardashian Injectable Lips to Mar-a-Lago Face

Tressie McMillan Cottom, Jessica Grose and Meher Ahmad on why plastic surgery and fillers no longer feel like a secret — or a stigma. By Meher AhmadJessica Grose and Tressie McMillan Cottom Produced ...