I’m a momma and I was planning on driving my son down to the beach with some family/friends. I haven’t worn a bikini since my younger days since I’m super busy nowadays as a single mom working 2 jobs. As I was trying on some of my older bikinis, I couldn’t help but wonder how my younger self was confident enough to be this exposed. I’m not insecure about my body or anything, actually I’m pretty confident since I go to the gym often, so genuinely how do other women have the confidence to rock a bikini?

  • liyah27@lemmy.worldOP
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    Well considering I’m going to be around my son and other family members that’s not really possible lmao.

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      3 months ago

      To be fair, if your son cares it’s only because you/society taught him to care.

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      3 months ago

      Social conditioning, once again. We’re French, and it’s totally possible for us.
      Yesterday, among strangers, at the local lake, my 42 year old friend was topless, playing with her 7 year old son and her 5 year old (naked) step-daughter. A 36 yo pregnant friend was wearing a string bikini around her husband, 6 yo daughter, and in-laws. It was a non-issue.
      Not saying all rules can always be broken, but they’re heavily context- and culture-dependant.

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      3 months ago

      Why? Does your son not understand human anatomy or is he afraid of boobs?

      We all grew up seeing our moms boobs at some point.