Embracing Saggy Boobs: The Power of Chidera Eggerue's Movement
How one woman's journey to self-love inspired a movement
(This post was originally published on May 20th 2018 and updated on August 18th 2023)
"A woman's beauty is not defined by her bra size or shape. True beauty lies within, yet we live in a world that prizes unrealistic ideals over self-love."
These powerful words belong to Chidera Eggerue, better known as "The Slumflower." Through her award-winning blog, bestselling book, and viral hashtag #saggyboobsmatter, Chidera has empowered women worldwide to embrace their natural beauty.
When Chidera was younger, she considered plastic surgery to "fix" her breasts after struggling to accept her body. But she realised that the real issue was not her physical appearance, but the restrictive societal ideals that equate a woman's worth with her looks. So Chidera started a movement, boldly sharing photos of her own breasts to demonstrate that so-called "saggy boobs" deserve love too. By proudly showcasing her body, she inspired women to celebrate their evolving figures as well.
Image: @slumflower
The #saggyboobsmatter Movement
Chidera's #saggyboobsmatter movement went viral almost instantly, sparking widespread conversations about beauty standards, body positivity, and self-acceptance. Using her own breasts as an example, Chidera's gorgeous photos elegantly illustrate that saggy breasts are beautiful too. Her brave vulnerability empowered countless women to stop hiding their bodies and start celebrating their figures.
Chidera's movement challenged every negative stereotype and notion surrounding saggy breasts. Her message was clear: all breasts deserve love, regardless of size or perkiness. Women's worth and beauty do not depend on conforming to unrealistic ideals. As the movement grew, women worldwide ditched their padded bras and shared proud photos of their breasts, sag and all. Chidera's influence helped reshape public perception and reverse the shaming of women's natural bodies.
Reclaiming Beauty Standards
Chidera's journey to create this movement stemmed from deep personal insecurities. As a young woman, she considered plastic surgery to "correct" her breasts, believing surgery was the only way to measure up to beauty standards. But Chidera came to realise that the problem was not her body - it was beauty standards that tie women's worth to their appearance. By embracing herself just as she was, Chidera reclaimed her power.
Chidera encourages women to fully love their bodies on their own journey of self-acceptance. Recognizing that physical appearance does not define human worth is key to developing unshakable confidence. By launching #saggyboobsmatter, Chidera chose to lead by example. Her willingness to address her own insecurities openly paved the way for other women to do the same without shame.
Image: @slumflower
Plastic Surgery as a Short-Term Solution
Chidera is clear that she is not anti-plastic surgery. She emphasises that each woman must make her own choice about cosmetic procedures. However, she does stress the importance of doing ay form of cosmetic procedure from a place of self-love, not self-loathing. Pursuing surgery to "fix" flaws rooted in deeply internalised beauty standards often leads to disappointment. True, permanent confidence comes from within. She argues that learning to embrace our bodies is the long-term solution, rather than relying on temporary surgical fixes for emotional issues. By encouraging women to recognize their worth is not defined by looks alone, Chidera's movement empowers healthy, sustainable self-esteem. Her message offers women true freedom to love themselves as they are.
Profound Impact
Since launching #saggyboobsmatter, Chidera has helped countless women learn to love their bodies unconditionally. Girls who once considered breast surgery are now more accepting of the way they look. Mothers feel confident breastfeeding their babies. By giving women permission to love themselves as they are, flaws and all, Chidera has ignited a revolution of radical self-love.
The ripples of her movement continue spreading worldwide. Chidera's bold example has set countless women free from the prison of perfection and meaningless beauty standards.By embracing our perfectly imperfect natural selves, we can reshape society's definition of beauty. We can lift up the next generation of women and end the objectification of female bodies. Chidera Eggerue proves that real change starts from within.
Olyinka Magazine And The Saggy Boobs Matter Movement
At Olyinka Magazine, we fully support Chidera's message. True beauty, confidence and worth come from within.
If her story resonates with you, we invite you to join this community where women can lift each other up. Together, we can redefine stale societal beauty standards and embrace our bodies in all their glories. We can be the generation that stops judging other women's figures and instead celebrates natural beauty in every size and shape.
Will you join us?
If you'd like to learn more about Chidera Eggerue and her movement, we invite you to check out her Instagram page , blog The Slumflower and her podcast, The Slumflower Hour.
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