Adorable fat girl tree ornaments at Target!

A Plethora of Big Beautiful Babes; Answering the question of why are there so many fat women in the BDSM scene?

Dear Auntie Sadie: "My Dominant ordered me to lose weight - what should I do?"

Just Say "No" to the Doctor's Office Scale (not really a BDSM piece, but a great size acceptance article)

Fat Women, Body Image, and Sexual Politics in the BDSM Scene (this is my personal story)

Size Matters! Reader Commentary on Being Fat in the BDSM Scene (this is a researched piece)

Comments from Readers
I am a forty seven year old woman and due to health reasons have gone from my size 10 to a size 18 over the last few years. My husband of twenty seven years is great, but I had all but cut off the sexual aspect of our lives till I read your article. So from one side of the country to the other thank you so much for making me see myself quite differently.
~ Nan

Outstanding commentary! You've truly given voice to the obvious, the obvious that no one else seem to be willing to talk about. My current sub is what I would consider plus sized. Although we can typically talk about anything, that's one topic of conversation that I have avoided, but an observation that I've  wanted to discuss. Thanks again for the insight.
~ ERn

I read your article on body image (I'm a size 16) and no longer will let my body size intimidate me about attending a female submissive talk group next month. (My shyness still may prevent it) I also no longer have the feeling I can't participate or ever find a man because of my need to be independent and self expressive in other areas outside the bedroom. I plan to read everything on your website, but wanted to write to say Thank You.
~ S.

I am also a plus-sized subbie and for a punishment i was told to write an essay on “why a slave should not make self-derogatory remarks.” So i began researching to see if i could possibly find anything written by others who deal with body image and i was delighted to read yours. It certainly gave me alot of information and new perspectives.
~ silver rain

Thank you so very much for writing the article I found on www.thebrc.net.  Your article was very liberating and something that I believe I really needed to read...today even. Hopefully your article will hit home with me and I can learn to accept my body for what it is...curves, flaws and all.
~ jill  

Another BDSM BBW here. Thanks! Enjoyed your article.
~ Nurse Vicki   

I'm new to the BDSM scene but I ran across your article "Fat and Beautiful" and just had to compliment you on it. I am plus size and have been very nervous about attending a munch let alone a play party  and your article was so reassuring. Not only was it great to hear from someone (skinny or large) with such awesome self-esteem, but to hear from someone who is also in the BDSM scene. I just wanted to say thank you for such an informative and fun article.
~ Jenn  

I am a voluptuous Domme in Atlanta, GA and wanted to write and say "thank you" for your article. For me, feeling sexy is the greatest aphrodisiac I can feed to a submissive. I am a drop-dead gorgeous woman with a powerful, strong body and an intense, hypnotizing stare. I revel in my beauty and appreciate anyone and everyone else that does. I hope that your article helps others with body issues remind themselves that beauty and power all start in the head, and everyone's flesh is worth loving.
~ Mistress Susan 

I have just finished reading your article Fat Women, Body Image and Sexual Politics in the BDSM Scene. Your article "spoke" to me since I am also a BBW, and I thought it was wonderfully written. Thank you so much for sharing it.
~ Janey 

I have just finished reading the article, Fat Women, Body Image, and Sexual Politics. Excellent article! Excellent views!
~ Dreamweaver  

Short Story about a Plus-Sized Submissive: Screaming from the Inside Out, By pup pharaoh

Do you know a leader, writer, or activist in the scene who is plus sized and proud? Please send me their contact information so that perhaps I could interview them. SensuousSadie@aol.com

Interview with shadow, Author & Size Activist

Interview with Darrell, Founder of the Mahogany Pleasures of Darkness & BBW Lover

Plus sized dominant women of color - art by Alex Chapmon

The Beauty Curve
http://www.thebeautycurve.com 

Deeva, an adorable plus-sized Submissive
http://www.bigcuties.com/comingsoon/deeva/deeva.html 

The Rotunda
A fabulous website featuring the beauty of super large and lovely nude women. I hope every one of you checks this out! ~ Sadie

Home Page http://www.rotunda.com/index2.html 

Photos of Plus Sized Models: http://www.rotunda.com/places/shopping/models.html

BDSM for People of Size (Group founded by Sadie and now lead by Lady Shivers & the Fat & Feisty Moderating Team of SassyJo & Heather)
Thank you for visiting this new discussion group devoted to people of size in the B-D-S-M community, especially for Big Beautiful Women (BBWs), Big Handsome Men (BHMs) and their admirers.

We welcome discussion and announcements about any issues having to do with being a larger person in the leather community, particularly size-positive articles, websites, and resources that are available at no cost. This group is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning (GLBTQ) friendly. 
To subscribe send an e-mail to: 
SM_PeopleofSize-subscribe@yahoogroups.com  or visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SM_PeopleofSize/  

Yahoo Group that Lists all Discussion Groups for People of Size (BDSM and Vanilla)  
To subscribe send an e-mail to:  
bbwgroups@yahoogrkoups.com  or visit: 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bbwgroups/ 

The Rotunda's Fat BDSM Discussion Group
To subscribe to receive individual mail messages: 
Subscribe to fat_BDSM Mail

To subscribe to receive digests (a compilation of the days mail): 
Subscribe to fat_BDSM Digests

To unsubscribe from either mail or digests: 
Unsubscribe from the fat_BDSM Mailing List

Yoga for Round Bodies
www.amazon.com carries used copies of this video. It's excellent – I used to have it. ~ Sadie

Sadie's Favorites

Holy Clothing - Gorgeous Renaissance themed clothing, very reasonable prices
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Holyclothing/

Jessica London
http://www.jessicalondon.com/

Roamans.com
http://www.roamans.com/

Other Resources

alight.com plus size clothing for full figured women 14W to 26W
http://www.alight.com/

Big Gals Lingerie
http://www.biggalslingerie.com/index.html

Catherines - plus-size fashion for women, 16W-34W
http://catherines.charmingshoppes.com/home.asp

Donna Ricco
http://www.donnaricco.com/

Dress Barn
http://www.dressbarn.com/index.jsp

EmmeStyle
http://www.safesearching.com/officialemme/clothing/emmecollection/

Hips & Curves *nice fetish wear
http://www.hipsandcurves.com/index~url~IND.htm

Hot Topic
http://www.hottopic.com/

IGIGI-Plus Size Sexy Designs In Sizes 12-38
http://www.igigi.com/

JustMySize Plus Size Apparel and Lingerie
http://www.justmysize.com/

Lady's Plus Size Lingerie
http://www.ascantylingerie.com/stockingsplus2.htm 

Linda Lundström
http://www.lindalundstrom.com/

Xcentricities Corsets by Ynhared (see above photo)
http://www.corset.net/

Zara-uk online catalogue. We have a growing collection of plus size clothing & supersized clothing designed especially for Big Beautiful Women.
http://www.zara-uk.com/

Sadie's Favorites:

Amplestuff – Everything for Big People Except Clothes
Amplestuff has an amazing variety of accessories and tools for plus sized folk, like larger medical gowns and so on.
http://www.amplestuff.com/

National Association for the Advancement of Fat People
http://www.naafa.org/ 

Overeaters Anonymous
*I know OA isn't about size acceptance per se, but it did change my life and I think it's a wonderful program. I'm not one iota thinner, but I'm no longer addicted to food. What a gift that is! (from Sadie)
http://www.overeatersanonymous.org/ 

Other Excellent Resources:

NoLose
The National Organization for Lesbians of SizE, ending the oppression of fat people and creating a vibrant fat queer community and culture
 http://www.nolose.org/ 

Loving Your Curves
LovingYourCurves is here to establish a new positive body image attitude for curvy, larger women -- and show society it's not all about thin. Hollywood, the media and, in fact, the world might have us believe that the perfect woman looks like a stick with two balloons on her chest. I'm here to tell you this is not what men want to see. They love women who are confident, sexy, independent and curvaceous -- women with self esteem and pride in their bodies. So, let's talk about a positive body image attitude to change the way we view ourselves and how society, in turn, views us.
www.lovingyourcurves.com

Adios Barbie
AdiosBarbie.com is a one-stop body shop, where women and men of all cultures and sizes can learn about their bodies; feel proud and comfortable in their natural shapes, sizes, and colors; speak out against impossible beauty standards; and share their experiences. It serves as a place for social commentary on body issues, redefining what the body really means and encouraging people to think of themselves first when re-imagining their perceptions of beauty and power. 
www.adiosbarbie.com 

Fat! So?
For people who don't apologize for their size! Books, chat and more.
http://www.fatso.com/

Radiance Magazine Online
Fabulous magazine for plus sized women.
http://www.radiancemagazine.com/

Junonia
Plus sized casual clothing and workout wear.
http://www.junonia.com/

Uniquely Me
Everything for plus sized women - clothing, workout wear, surveys, events, chat and more!
http://www.uniquelyme.com/

Plus Size Yellow Pages
Our Mission:
To BRIDGE the void between plus-size buyers and sellers.
To help plus-size people feel hopeful that they can find what they need for self-care and self-acceptance.
To help plus-size businesses feel confident that they can reach their target market
www.plussizeyellowpages.com

Fitness & Healthy Eating with Bliss
Join Our Healthy Living Community! Your Guide to Self-care & Self-acceptance 
www.KellyBliss.com 

LISA SARASOHN
Your belly isn't shameful – it's a treasure.
www.loveyourbelly.com 

Sadie's Favorites:

Women En Large: Images of Fat Nudes
Laurie Toby Edison, Debbie Notkin
*amazing photography of super sized nudes. This really opened my eyes!

Getting in Touch With Your Inner Bitch
By Elizabeth Hilts
*This is not about being plus sized per se, it's more about assertiveness for women. It's one hell of a hoot!

Wake Up, I’m Fat! Broadway Books: New York, 1999.
By Camryn Manheim (the actress from The Practice)

Other Excellent Books:

Bruno, Barbara A. Worth Your Weight. Rutledge, 1996.

Erdman, Cheri K. Nothing to Lose: A Guide to Sane Living in a Large Body. Harper: San Francisco, 1995.

Estes, Clarissa Pinkola. Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype. Ballentine: New York, 1992.

Higgs, Liz C. "One Size Fits All" and Other Fables. Thomas Nelson Publishers: Nashville, 1993.

Hilber, Alison. Change How You See, Not How You Look. Trafford, 2002. 

Wann, Marilyn. FAT! SO? Ten Speed Press: Berkeley, CA, 1998