Defining The BBW Lifestyle

Happily, we are witnessing a period of growth in the world of Big Girl Mania. The number of new web sites featuring beautiful fat girls seems to increase incrementally on a weekly basis. All this, of course, is much to my delight, as it is to the dedicated legion of Chubby-Lovers out there as well. The realization that big girls are the hottest, sexiest women on the planet is catching fire around the world, leaving those of us who’ve known all along to ponder the question: What took you so long? This phenomenon of Big Girl As Sex Goddess has also spawned what has come to be known as the BBW Lifestyle, or Size Acceptance Movement, promoting socio-political forms of activism geared toward a more mainstream acceptance of ‘people of size.’ The spirit of this movement represents an evolution from the original concept of the acronym ‘BBW, as it first appeared in a publication called ‘BBW Magazine’ way back in 1979. As many of you may know, BBW Mag was also aimed at mainstream acceptance for big women and had no connection whatsoever with the adult industry. Indeed, it functioned as a sort of ‘Cosmopolitan for Big Girls.’ But along the way, a curious development has taken place. The acronym ‘BBW’ and the moniker ‘Big Beautiful Woman’ have come to be appropriated by the adult industry for the identification of big beautiful adult models, a fact which has not only engendered some confusion, but has stirred up a bit of a hornet’s nest in the process.

The confusion, of course, lies in the fact that the label ‘BBW’ continues to function in both worlds, which, in the main, causes some confusion when it comes to internet searches, model listings, blogs and directories, etc. In my opinion, this ‘confusion’ is of such a trivial nature as to be scarcely worth mentioning. As one who has lived in the world of fat chicks for years, I must tell you that I’ve never had this particular brand of confusion cause me even the slightest bit of trouble. Admittedly, however, my involvement is primarily on the adult side of the issue, and it is true that for those seeking the more ‘Cosmopolitan’ types of web sites, blogs, etc. there are now certainly more porn listings to wade through in search of the designated target. Even so, again I must insist that it’s just not that big a deal.

The bigger problem comes with the resentment the original BBW coterie has for the adult industry usurpers. They have very strong feelings about the perceived degradation laid upon their doorstep via this cross-association with the ‘pornos & perverts.’ The enmity thus created between the two camps is the source of the great majority of negativity in the BBW world overall, porn or wholesome variety notwithstanding. Obviously, the wholesome group would be ecstatic to get their label back and have the pornos move on the some other form of designation. Well, we can understand their feeling that way, but realistically it ain’t gonna happen. The simple solution then is to draw a clear line of separation between the designations ‘BBW Lifestyle’ and ‘Size Acceptance Movement.’ Since the Size Acceptance Movement is actively embracing the agendas set forth from the beginning by BBW Magazine it seems only natural that the group championing these agendas drop the association with ‘BBW’ at least to the extent that the phrase ‘BBW Lifestyle’ designate the sexual aspects of the big girl’s world, and let ‘Size Acceptance Movement’ designate the set of larger overall issues within the Fat Community as a whole. In this way, all connections with the adult industry may fall under the province of the one designation, and never be confused with connections to the other.

So am I saying that only girls involved in the adult industry qualify as those living the BBW Lifestyle? Not at all. But I am saying that the focus of the designation should be on the sexuality of the big beautiful woman, and for the most part, to issues that proceed from it. Well, it’s just a suggestion, and one that I’m sure will fall entirely upon deaf ears. Such simple and effective solutions to problems always do. But at least it will be understood that when you come here, you will encounter no confusion whatsoever. You will have entered into the fabulous realm of the
Big Girl who's smokin' HOT. After all, it's her turf.