The truth is that most of us have snapped a selfie where we thought we looked attractive. It’s a familiar experience to send or post a seductive photograph and to see the recipient’s positive response or the number of likes grown as the picture is shared online.
How do you feel when you see someone sharing a racy selfie? Are you judging them? During a recent conversation with a friend, she asked: “Are sexy selfies encouraging or depressing?” What do you think? Consider these factors:
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What’s With The Sexy Mirror Selfie?
In this situation, motivation matters more than action. Selfies can affect people differently based on their reason for taking them.
What makes this picture vital to me? It may be a form of self-expression and a way to assert your sexuality. Maybe you want to take a sexy sight to capture your beauty or power. A particular angle or pose makes you feel grateful for your body.
How Do You Hope The Outcome Will Turn Out?
Each action has a consequence. How do you hope an intimate selfie will impact your life? Many argue that we should not seek external validation, admiration, or praise, but it is customary to want these things. It’s normal to enjoy recognition and celebration. Can you achieve those things this way, and how will you feel if you don’t?
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Do You Need To Share Racy Pictures?
When you post a sexy photo, you are not desperate unless that’s how you feel. Historically, we have shamed people for leaning into their sexuality. Still, the only real danger is believing that being sexy is all we can offer – the threat is reducing ourselves to one aspect.
What Are Your Intimate Photos Like?
Evaluating your feelings after taking or seeing a seductive selfie is an excellent way to gauge your opinion. Does it matter if you’re on the right or left side of the camera? Selfies can empower or depress us, depending on how we perceive them. Others may see our pictures as empowering or desperate, depending on their mindset.