The terms “pro-anorexia”, or “pro-ana”, and “pro-bulimia”, or “pro-mia”, refer to content, usually online, that promotes the harmful behaviour and mindset that forms part of some eating disorders.

Aug 1, 2024 · Drawing from established literature on anorexia nervosa and the pro-ana subculture, this study employs a qualitative analysis of online pro-ana spaces, examining discussions, narratives, …

May 9, 2025 · With all kinds of misleading and harmful information out there, such as “pro-ana” content and pro-eating disorder websites, people often don’t realize they have a problem.

Pro-ana websites and pro-ana groups on places like Discord have become a concerning online phenomenon. These communities revolve around the promotion of anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle, …

Aug 5, 2025 · What is pro-ed or pro-ana? Pro-ana (pro-anorexia) or pro-ed (pro-eating disorders) websites or ‘thinspiration’ blogs and Facebook pages are online communities where people with …

Mar 10, 2024 · The terms “pro-anorexia,” or “pro-ana,” and “pro-bulimia,” or “pro-mia,” refer to content, usually online, that promotes an engagement in harmful behaviors to maintain what is viewed on …

May 1, 2024 · What Is Pro-Ana & Pro-Mia? Pro-anorexia (pro-ana) and pro-bulimia (pro-mia) are slang terms used to describe digital content that promotes behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and …

May 9, 2025 · Derived from “pro-anorexia,” the term encompasses a wide range of online platforms that glamorize, encourage, or normalize anorexia nervosa and similar eating disorders. These platforms …

Pro-ana refers to the promotion or support of anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice rather than an eating disorder. It is often referred to simply as "ana" and is sometimes affectionately personified by …

2 days ago · [From Latin pro in favour of + an (orexi) a, from Greek an- not or without + orexis appetite + -ia indicating a condition or quality]