I am not very comfortable being nude. The only person who sees me, in all my glory, is my partner.
I’ve always been this way, since childhood. I’ve gained some weight in the last 10 years (from being sick) but I know that’s not the reason. Before then, I was tiny and had a nice toned body (mainly from dancing, swimming and cycling). Even then, I was not comfortable wearing a one piece swim suit…let alone a bikini! I’ve never been comfortable in anything less than shorts and a t-shirt. I’m quite positive it comes from a long history of sexual abuse.
As I’m finally losing the weight now, I know I won’t be sporting a bikini…like, ever. That being said, I have nothing against those who do. It’s just not my thing.
My partner… she’s even more uncomfortable with showing skin (she’s fine in front of me though). The woman does not even own a pair of shorts. She would never go swimming unless she could wear a shirt and track pants (those noisy nylon-like pants). She doesn’t even like wearing sandals. She is very tiny and thin-boned but has a pudgy belly. I think her discomfort with nudity also stems from being sexually abused throughout her childhood.
I’ve got a close friend who walks around her house nude all the time – though not in front of company. She prefers nudity. She’s quite overweight and fine with her body.