openheartscanuniterhy - Hiding and stigmatizing the human body not only creates more trauma
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Hiding and stigmatizing the human body not only creates more trauma and shame but also inherently makes it considered a sexual object Although many naked yoga teachers consider their content to be non-sexual artistic educational and health-focused we are often lumped in with pornography Stigma surrounding the human body can lead to harmful consequences such as Negative body image and body dysmorphia Eating disorders and mental health problems Gender-based violence and oppression Revenge porn Sexual trauma and shame Cultural Ramifications Limiting or outright banning certain images means that as a society we will never learn to recognize nuance and context Hiding and stigmatizing the human body not only breeds trauma and shame but also guarantees that it is inherently considered a sexual object When reporting sexual assault femme-presenting people are often asked they were wearing at the time of the attack This offensive question exemplifies our collective view of the body as erotic by simply existing an invitation for unwanted attention or advances if visible While it s important to take steps in order to prevent certain content from circulating online such as kid pornography hate speech bullying or content that incites violence censoring nudity as a whole is a misguided and oversimplified approach that creates a vacuum for violence and disinformation that is often only filled by porn sites When we allow nonsexual nudity to have a place on the internet we create a safe space to have meaningful conversations about the human body gender sex and consent Practitioners of Naked Yoga report many amazing benefits such as Improved self-esteem Increased body positivity Greater freedom of movement and expression within yoga poses Decreased stress and anxiety Decreased shame Join me for naked yoga and fitness top tiers p treon link in socials