Marie Claire: My Friends And I Swap Nudes As A Form Of Pandemic Self-care
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“Now I wonder: Why hadn’t I always been swapping nudes (with consent) with the women I love and trust most in the world, rather than send them off to men who often don’t fully appreciate them—and could potentially weaponize them? Even before COVID-19, many of us were lonely. In 2018, Cigna’s study of 20,000 adults found that almost half of Americans feel somewhat or always alone. And a late-March poll from research firm Benenson Strategy Group found that 55 percent of Americans felt their mental health was affected during the coronavirus crisis. During a time when social distancing makes IRL dating impossible and people are feeling more isolated and stressed than ever, sending our private pics in group chats with close friends can be a safe and healthy way to tap into our sensual sides and get a quick confidence boost.”