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Ben L.'s avatar

Stopped reading at "boyfriend."😐

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Marc's avatar

Laura, this experience was beautifully written and captured. My wife has had similar experiences with her body. I have tried to suggest just be naked but she feels uncomfortable naked too. I love her body with all its beauty and curves.

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Damon's avatar

Set yourself free.

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Gabriel Baker's avatar

I know it's easier said then done but you have no reason to be negative about anything regarding your body, it's amazing

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Almost Full Disclosure's avatar

Thank you for your honesty and being candid. it is a shame how society judges women's bodies let alone the clothes that they wear, I suppose to a lesser extent us guys go through this somewhat more so with our bodies than what we wear, at least I feel that it happens. I myself have learned there is beauty in several different shapes of the female form and really have never judged a woman by what they are wearing as I have always respected the individuality of every human. The more a woman is comfortable with herself the sexier she is. I too feel so much of a release and a certain freedom being naked after all it is our natural state. Great article and perspective

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Madelene Kadziela's avatar

Such a great read. We’re also living through a confronting moment where the “skinny girl” ideal has made an unsettling return. It’s hard not to internalise these standards, even when we know better. Thank you for your honesty and for writing pieces that reflect what so many women are quietly feeling.

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