WARNING: This post discusses sensitive topics including weight loss and body image. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself!
Bebe Rexha appeared on Gayle King's Sirius XM radio show, where she opened up about having PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and struggling with her body image.
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According to WebMD, "Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal condition that can happen during childbearing years." It causes unpredictable periods, acne, weight gain, facial and body hair, and other health issues.
"I think I definitely struggle with my weight, and I struggle with the way that I look, and it's been tough for me," she said. "I just found out recently that I have PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and a lot of women have it. And a lot of women have it and don't know [that they have it]. And that causes facial hair or acne around the chin."
"It causes, the number one thing is weight gain," she continued. "I remember starting out and getting my first record deal, and I think ever since then, they kind of put it in my head."
"And they said to me when I first got signed, they said to me, 'Are you ready to get into bootcamp shape? Because you need to lose 20 pounds in order to do this career. Like, you have to lose weight.''
"And I think, ever since then — that, plus having a team around me back in the day — being in a very negative [space], it's important who you keep around you."
In 2021, she shared this video of her in a bathing suit, captioned, "I WANNA SEE YOUR REAL BODIES. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. THICK. SKINNY. CELLULITE. STRETCH MARKS. FOLDS. SEND ME VIDEOS. NO PHOTOSHOP BULLSHIT."
That same year, she posted a video of her slaying in response to a trend about guessing people's weight.
