Do you feel comfortable naked?

[SunshineOverStress]

Random question!
I’ve never felt comfortable naked, and currently trying to lose weight so that i can finally be happy and comfortable with my body! I’m not massive, currently 10 st 5 at 5 ft 7 and a size 10, but my belly has like a line sort of thing under it? And the skin almost looks a bit loose even though I’m only 29 and no kids!

Just wondered if others feel similar or just think sod it anyway?

I think I do, yeah. The only time I didnt feel comfortable naked was probably in the first 2 or 3 months after having my children before my body returned to how I feel comfortable. It's not perfect but I do put effort in to stay at about 8.5 stone (I'm 5ft 6) and take care of myself.

Only if I am alone!

I'm 5' 7.5 and 9st 9lb and there's no way I could squeeze into size 10 jeans or trousers! I know differences in body proportions are normal and everyone is different, but I always find it so weird how differently shaped people's bodies are

I would feel comfortable naked at my current size if I didn't have (mild) csection overhang and ingrown hairs from waxing my pubes.

Nope.
I wish I was comfortable walking around in the buff but I never have been. It’s because I don’t have a perfect body which is sad, but I can’t rationalise myself out if it.
I think many women are conditioned to home in on the flaws so that even when our bodies are fine and attractive to our mates, we just can’t get over the fear that he or she will spot our cellulite/ big arse/ non-perky breasts/ whatever - and be disappointed.

I’m skilled in dressing to flatter and positioning myself likewise.
DH is lovely and has done nothing to contribute to this, but I still hate it if he reaches over in bed or elsewhere and accidentally gets a handful of slack belly roll!
I don’t have much when stood up but do have one sat down or laid on my side.

If I am on my own, yes completely. In front of DH, mostly. Although it is not a particularly pleasant sight. I am a little bit overweight, and I like parts of me like my shoulders, breast, waist and ankles, the rest of me is doughy. But I am okay about it, I am not bothered by my weight anymore, I am comfortable in my own skin.

Yes, but I've always worked out. I do an hour of either yoga, weights or HIIT 5 days a week and walk and cycle.

No, but it's nothing to do with my appearance. I have wobbly bits but am reasonably happy with how I look naked. I just don't FEEL comfortable - all exposed, sensitive and cold. I much prefer the feeling of fabric against my skin.

@WunWun I know! I never have to buy 12s and 10s aren’t tight on me they’re a perfect fit (topshop 28) I would love to be your weight though!

I look much better naked than clothed. I weigh more than I should at 11st 11 at 5’3” but I’m very muscular with very big hips and boobs. In clothes I’m chunky in a way I’m not without. I have recently lost the 1.5 stone I put on during lockdown 1.0, but even with that it sort of smoothed out across my body and didn’t particularly gather in one area.

DP could not give two shits who sees him naked warts and all so I’m not worried about being naked in front of him.

@ZaraW I also exercise but definitely need to be slimmer! What’s your height/weight if you don’t mind me asking?

Not right now being pregnant, I miss my old body! I'm usually okay with how it looks but will see after this child!

In front of dh mostly, although I'm very self conscious about my boobs, they're small but not what they were pre breast feeding, so if dh is there I did tend to cover them if I walk across the room naked.
I'm slim and getting on a bit so I think I look ok naked, I definitely do for my age but maybe not next to someone a lot younger!

Nope! I’m a size 8-10 but my boobs are completely out of proportion and look and feel like udders.

Not comfortable physically if I don’t have a bra on.

I don’t have any massive issues with my body, but I’ve always thought my face looks weird on top of a naked body. It just looks as though it was intended to have clothes with it, and doesn’t look right without them.

[quote SunshineOverStress]@ZaraW I also exercise but definitely need to be slimmer! What’s your height/weight if you don’t mind me asking?[/quote]
I'm 5' 9" and 64 kg.

Not 100% at the moment. But considering how fat I am at the moment, not 100% is pretty good!

Don't they say, "diet makes you look good in clothes, but exercise makes you look good naked"? I think it definitely helps. I am lucky that I change shape quite easily with exercise and it helps enormously. Now I'm tackling diet!

No. I never have. For me its not my body image though. I just prefer having clothes on. I can't even sleep in the buff in a heatwave .

Yes I tend to wander around naked after a shower for a bit. I always see myself in the mirror and I look amazing. The issue is I'm terribly short sighted and straight out of thr shower I'm not wearing any glasses or contact lenses!! Whenever I've looked at my naked body wearing my glasses I've had a bit of a shock!!

No, I'm cold if naked.

I am... I’m not perfect but I’m pretty fit and healthy and so as a result pretty toned. I don’t keep fit primarily for this purpose - I enjoy exercise and have always exercised quite a bit. But it’s a nice side effect.

I also generally feel better if I’ve kept up with grooming - eg at home pedicures, toes painted, skin moisturised etc.

Completely. It’s just not a thing that bothers me at all.
I have an anxiety disorder and lots of things bother me that may not bother other people, this just doesn’t happen to be one.

Yeah I’m ok with being naked. I could do with losing a bit of padding and I’m not a fan of my legs but 🤷‍♀️ it is what it is.

However I’ve had acne all my life and I hate having no make up on, I feel ugly

No. Absolutely not. Even at my best - young and slim - I wouldn't be comfortable standing naked. Somehow lying down is easier.
Definitely not now. I'm back to slim again but with saggy bits. Definitely much better with some clothing on even if it's just lingerie.

Usually, yes. At the moment, not so much.

I've had two babies in three years and am a stone heavier than when I started. I'm much less active than I'd like to be at the moment too. Plus my boobs are currently very different sizes with the tail end of breastfeeding.

Hoping I can get back into shape somehow - but I'm mid 30s now so perhaps it's not going to be as easy as it was in my 20s.

Yes. I'm fat too. Size 18 or 20 currently. I don't know why I'm comfortable naked when I know lots of women with bodies that would be considered more attractive than mine aren't. But I'd happily get my kit off anywhere.