Article about disrobing

From the paper ,linked below

"The act of undressing and being naked, and particularly where there is the potential to be observed by others, can be daunting, as much of the way we think about ourselves and our self-confidence is wrapped up in our notion of ourselves as fully clothed. Undressing in front of others, can, according to Clark, "disrupt" our experience of ourselves, because it reveals an intimate self we don't usually freely display."

Now this is about the gym locker rooms but I wonder if the passage above reveals something about why we dislike disrobing for the doctor

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/578485

I love locker rooms.

Or why many of us actually enjoy the embarrassment of being undressed in front of a doctor.

That was a very interesting article. It's making me quite reflective. There's a lot of truth in there, especially about the body shaming part.

I've never liked my body. When I was young I hated my tits, thinking they were small and saggy. When I got a little older, I always felt 'fat'. Looking back now at photos of me in my 30's and 40's I see that I was far from. Right now I feel like I'm fat at 60.

So if I hate my body, why do I post photos of it? In my case I'm looking for validation that it's attractive. Needy, sure. Not something I'm particularly proud of. Probably part of the reason I keep things on Zity separate from the rest of my life.

Contrary to what you believe @Nurse_Phillips, you are definitely not fat. Unless you are photoshopping your pics on here.

I know I am not alone in thinking you have a lovely body and I love seeing it on display.

@LordJim2 the only thing I photoshop is removing my tattoos and blurring my face.

Thank you

Almost certainly it is worse for women than men, even though men sometimes are self-conscious about their bodies, too. I know that I was very self-conscious about my body from my teenage years until middle age. Only then did I become more comfortable with the appearance of my body.

That was a very interesting article. It's making me quite reflective. There's a lot of truth in there, especially about the body shaming part.

I've never liked my body. When I was young I hated my tits, thinking they were small and saggy. When I got a little older, I always felt 'fat'. Looking back now at photos of me in my 30's and 40's I see that I was far from. Right now I feel like I'm fat at 60.

So if I hate my body, why do I post photos of it? In my case I'm looking for validation that it's attractive. Needy, sure. Not something I'm particularly proud of. Probably part of the reason I keep things on Zity separate from the rest of my life.

Dear Nurse !

Don't think about shame or anything else !!

Be proud of your body in your age !! - and also enjoy, that you are attraktive in the eyes of your husband !! - that is what will be count !!!

Enjoy your sexlife and stay as you are !! - you are a wonderful Person !!

I've never liked my body. When I was young I hated my tits, thinking they were small and saggy. When I got a little older, I always felt 'fat'. Looking back now at photos of me in my 30's and 40's I see that I was far from. Right now I feel like I'm fat at 60.

Sweet Jesus, those pics are smoke!

You have nothing to be ashamed of.