Skip to main content
  • Online media
  • Tariffs
  • Epstein
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS
  • Take Action
  • Search
  • Donate

Media Matters for America

  • News & Analysis
  • Research & Studies
  • Audio & Video
  • Archives

Media Matters for America

  • Nav
  • Search
  • News & Analysis
  • Research & Studies
  • Audio & Video
  • Archives
  • Online media
  • Tariffs
  • Epstein
  • Take Action
  • Search
  • Donate
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS

TikTok threw my account down a pro-eating disorder rabbit hole

Written by Olivia Little

Published 01/13/26 10:02 AM EST

In June, TikTok blocked search results for the hashtag #SkinnyTok — which was often affiliated with harmful content promoting extreme thinness and glamorizing anorexia — after facing mounting pressure from EU regulators. Despite this ban, TikTok’s own recommendation algorithm still fed users pro-eating disorder content. 

We know, because it happened to our account. 

The National Eating Disorder Association's website, screening tool, and 24/7 crisis support via text (send NEDA to 741-741) are free resources available for those who need support and treatment options.

The Latest

  1. Mary Holland suggests to Steve Bannon that there could be an acting director of the CDC or “Kennedy's team will simply be sort of overshadowing things”

    Video & Audio 08/28/25 12:04 PM EDT

  2. From Katrina to Helene: A timeline of Fox News’ hurricane misinformation, harmful narratives, and climate denial

    Narrative/Timeline 08/28/25 11:33 AM EDT

  3. Fox and other right-wing media are ignoring or praising the Trump family's self-serving cryptocurrency ventures

    Research/Study 08/28/25 10:30 AM EDT

  4. Sean Hannity has a complete meltdown over caller who says they’re “very happy” living in California

    Video & Audio 08/27/25 7:01 PM EDT

  5. Murdoch media find a scapegoat for New Jersey’s high electric rates

    Research/Study 08/27/25 5:11 PM EDT

Pagination

  • Previous page ‹‹
  • …
  • Current page 189
  • …
  • Next page ››

In This Article

  • TikTok

    TikTok

Related

  1. People are once again selling black market pharmaceuticals on TikTok Shop

    Article 02/11/26 9:54 AM EST

  2. We interacted with Nick Fuentes content on TikTok. What happened next was horrifying.

    Article 12/19/25 12:33 PM EST

  3. TikTok Shop is selling supplements made by Plandemic filmmaker

    Article 09/25/25 11:01 AM EDT

Media Matters for America

Sign Up for Email Updates
  • About
  • Contact
  • Corrections
  • Submissions
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS

© 2026 Media Matters for America

RSS