If there’s one thing that feels especially backwards as a human, it’s our ability to be our own worst critics. Personally, the snappy voice in my head knows exactly what to say to get under my skin, and it wasn’t until an eye-opening conversation with my therapist that I learned a lesson I’ll never forget: […]
The naked life
Don’t Make This Weird: 15 Unique, Non-Flirty Compliments To Give Someone Online
Giving someone a sincere compliment in person or online sounds simple enough, but as always, we humans have found ways to turn a good thing into a bad thing (oops!). Still, despite the existence of backhanded, creepy, or straight-up weird remarks people have wrongfully labeled as compliments, this doesn’t mean the art of giving sincere […]
How to Safely Store Your Nudes
Whether you’re taking photos that’ll later be shared on Perzik, with someone you trust, or for your eyes only, it’s essential that you know the safest ways to store your nudes. You might think that keeping your precious photos tucked away in a Hidden folder on your phone is great and all, but we’re going […]
F*ck Like a Goddess (Or Whatever the Hell You Want) According to Alexandra Roxo
If you need a compelling voice that calls you out to rise up and reclaim the power of your divine femininity, Alexandra Roxo’s words will pierce through your fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs as smooth as a blade. You can actually go ahead and make her debut book F*ck Like a Goddess: Heal Yourself. Reclaim […]
5 Powerful Poems That Remind You to Celebrate and Honor Your Body
We all deserve to feel at home in our bodies. And if you haven’t been feeling that way recently, remind yourself of the power of self-love all without even using your own words. With the help of these five poems below, you can find inspiration to push back against the critical voice in your head […]
Why You Should Embrace Your Body Hair and Stop Giving a F*ck About What People Have to Say
“The girls who get it, get it. And the girls who don’t, don’t.” This viral TikTok sound describes our feelings perfectly towards all the women out there who let their body hair do what it does best, which is to exist. But to the girls who don’t “get it,” who can blame them when society’s […]
Tired of the Male Gaze? So Are We and Here’s How We’re Taking It Back
Have you ever put on your favorite outfit for an outing just to change into something different at the last minute because you’re worried you would draw unwanted attention from men? I’m sure someone out there relates to this. There’s nothing like the male gaze to ruin a bomb outfit day, but that’s not where […]
8 Small Ways to Start Showing Your Body Love
No one said learning to love your body would happen overnight. It takes time, effort, and a whole lot of patience. And what’s better than trying to speed up your journey to embrace self-love is giving your permission to take things slow. It’s challenging and maybe even unrealistic to go suddenly from “I’m dissatisfied with […]
Introducing the New Nudity: Social Media Done Perzik’s Way
Have you ever heard of a finsta before? Before you ask, no, it’s not a new Starbucks drink. Instead, we’re talking about the private Instagram accounts people make for their closest friends’ eyes only: finstas aka “fake” + “insta.” Finstas have been a popular trend for a while now, and they only illuminate the fact […]
Digging Deeper: Why Do Women Take Nude Pictures Of Themselves?
If you’ve ever wondered what drives women to take nude pictures of themselves, the short answer is because we can. As for the long answer, let’s start with the fact that few moments of self intimacy compare to taking a nude of oneself. From setting up the shot to finding that perfect angle of your […]
How To Approach People In Nudist Communities The Right Way
If you’re new to naturism, and you’ve asked yourself questions like, “How do I know what to do around other nudists?” or “What should I NOT do around other nudists?” before, you’re not alone. Chances are, your questions have led you to this article, and for that, we’re glad! There’s a lot to learn if […]
How taking nude selfies can boost your confidence
Nudity and sexuality are treated as a double standard in our society, in the sense that they are used for advertising and selling but when it comes to normal bodies and normal people they are being censored on social media. Instead of being appreciated and celebrated, nudity and sensuality are used as a product for […]
5 Ways to Start Unapologetically Owning Your Body and Nudity
So, you want to own your bare confidence, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place. But before we launch into ways to improve your body confidence, let’s make one thing clear upfront: The journey to self-love and body confidence isn’t always linear, and no one says it has to be. Showing ourselves compassion at […]
Perzik: The App That Makes Naturism and Finding A Nudist Community More Accessible
From the de-stressing effects, feelings of empowerment, improved body image to the friendly and extensive community—there are plenty of benefits that draw people from all walks of life to naturism. The beautiful thing about nudism is that it doesn’t require you to be a certain age, race, or weight to go nude. All it takes […]
It’s Okay to be Naked: Normalizing Nudity in the Name of Body Freedom
If you’re lucky, you grew up in a household that uplifted and promoted body positivity. You never felt ashamed of your naked body, and in fact, nudity was something worthy of celebration. This is the dream. And if your experience was the opposite of this, then you might be thinking this sounds too good to […]
Embrace Your Bare Confidence: 5 Benefits to Getting Naked
Whether you’ve acknowledged it or not, there is power in nudity. There’s something about stripping down to what we spend all day covering up that’s inexplicably satisfying. But once you’ve gone bare for more than those five minutes before you shower or not in a moment of intimacy, you discover the true power of being […]
