7 LIBERATING
THINGS TO DO
NAKED
by Magda Ayuk
Disclaimer: Self-love isn’t easy for anyone, but in
a world that tells us that certain people/bodies/
lives matter more, body shaming disproportionately
affects those who don’t fit society’s “ideal” archetype
of thin, cis, white and non-disabled. Nevertheless,
I do hope everyone can gain something from these
words.
spent, right?
You start taking off your clothes, and suddenly
your attention shifts to your nonexistent breasts
and your love handles. That good feeling you had
a few moments ago? A distant memory, like the
diluted cocktail you had after supper. Some bartenders are comedians, I tell you.
You look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the
night, and you nod—great outfit! Your mascara’s a
little smudged, but hey, it’s evidence of a day well
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TRUTH: We need to spend more time naked. How
can we love something we hardly ever see? Long
distance doesn’t work when it comes to your body.