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Curated from another sourceYour Body Is a Problem
The author, a fine‑art nude self‑portrait photographer, recounts a lifelong belief that his body was a problem, a message reinforced by male influences during his upbringing. This internalized negativity led to severe body‑dysmorphic feelings and difficulty being alone with his own body. Despite this, he has spent a decade secretly photographing himself nude and sharing the images anonymously, not for sexual attention or ego, but as a personal practice that contrasts with his expressed self‑hatred.
Image: Planet NudeWhy it matters
It shows how body‑image struggles can affect men who engage in nudist art, highlighting the need for mental‑health support within the naturist community.