Help Your Partner Feel More Confident Naked
It can be challenging to feel 100% confident while naked, even in long-term relationships.
Your partner might have expressed their body insecurities directly to you, or maybe you noticed their behavior yourself. Luckily, there are things you can do that will help your partner feel more confident and secure in their body.
Encourage Quality Nude Time Outside the Bedroom
The best way to begin feeling comfortable naked is by spending time happily naked together. So, to help your partner feel more comfortable in the nude, suggest doing activities together (outside of sex) where you are both naked.
Okay, we're not suggesting you go for a jog or try out gardening naked, but there are quite a few activities you can do together to bring a sense of comfort with nudity.
The easiest first step is to try sleeping naked. This is a great starting place because it gives your partner a chance to cover up while still allowing them to get used to the feeling of exposing their naked body. Then, as your partner gets more comfortable, you can expand to things like walking around the house naked or even cooking breakfast in the nude (just make sure not to accidentally burn any of your sexy bits!).
Avoid Triggers
You can't tackle negative body image with encouraging compliments and positive touching alone. Everyday words and conversation can take their toll on your partner. When discussing foods and fitness, avoid words that project negativity around what your partner is eating or their fitness habits.
Avoid criticizing your body and habits or commenting on other people's appearance in front of your partner. Your partner will pick up small triggering comments like that and remember them. When you compliment them in the future, your words will never carry the same weight because of your off-handed comments, even if you didn't intend for them to be malicious.
A Little Dirty Talk Never Hurt Nobody
Yes, we're talking about gentle dirty talk here. You'd be surprised how much power sexy compliments hold during intimate moments when your partner least expects them!
Small praises like, "I love seeing you naked while you ride me," "Oh, I love how you fill me up," or "you are so sexy when you roll your hips like that" can do wonders for your partner's self-esteem and body confidence.
Not only can sexy talk help your partner feel more attractive and comfortable in their body, but it can also be a HUGE turn-on. The more confident your partner feels in their body, the sexier they will feel.
Address It
If you notice your partner acting insecure or trying to cover up their naked body, don't ignore it. Instead, gently attempt to address it. The keyword here is: gently. If you want to help your partner be more open about their insecurities, you must create a safe space for them to feel vulnerable.
Ask them why they feel negative about their body (or certain parts of their body). Open the door to have an honest conversation about their feelings or past negative experiences. Sometimes, simply providing a supportive space to talk about these issues can help your partner feel more comfortable in their skin.
Listen to your partner, make them feel safe, and assure them that they are sexy just the way they are. Remember that your partner is looking to be heard and truly seen.
