Want to boost your body confidence and add sizzle to a soggy love life? Then it’s time to bin the bikini top like these daring celebs
Sex and relationship expert Kate Taylor sets out why women's breasts should be set loose from the constraints of being stuffed away in uncomfortable bras
WANT to boost your body confidence and add sizzle to a soggy love life?
If so, it’s time for you girls to bin the bikini top and bare all.
This week serial topless sunbather Kate Moss, 43, showed off her assets while holidaying with boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck, 30.
While many of us might not share her spirit — or that of other celebrities — Kate’s love of stripping off could be the secret to her happy relationship and a healthy sex life.
Sex and relationship expert Kate Taylor says women’s breasts spend far too long stuffed away in uncomfortable bras, and losing their power of seduction.
Here, she sets out why you should let them loose this summer.
Going topless raises confidence: Research published in the Journal of Happiness Studies revealed being naked in public can increase the confidence you have in your body and overall feelings of wellbeing.
First swap your swimsuit for a bikini. On the beach, remove your top while lying on your front.
When you feel comfortable, turn over and enjoy the freedom. You’ll soon be strolling along the beach feeling wonderfully self-assured.
Body confidence is hot: Men find women with body confidence a lot sexier. Seeing you fearlessly strut your stuff topless, whether in the bedroom, on the balcony or on the beach, will impress him.
It will remind him you are not afraid to put yourself out there. He gets one message loud and clear: You love who you are.
Love the attention: When you see your partner volunteering to apply sun cream for the 30th time that day, or sneaking a glimpse of you from behind his book, you will get your own kicks from knowing you are turning him on.
Feeling desirable is a powerful kick to your relationship.
Sunshine boosts testosterone: Just 20 minutes of sunlight on your naked chest increases your levels of testosterone, which can dramatically raise sex drive.
Try it in the morning, with a light coat of sun cream. The chances are you’ll be nipping straight back to the bedroom until sunset.
A little bit of competition does you good: Going topless will draw other men’s eyes.
Your man will notice this new attention. If you have been together for a while, then you probably trust each other implicitly, so jealousy or protective instincts might have dried up. He will feel that green-eyed pang he used to feel at the start of your relationship, reminding him he’s lucky to have you.
It shows another side: The more buttoned-up you are in real life, the stronger the excitement of going topless on a break. Seeing your glistening boobs on holiday will definitely reignite your man’s caveman side. Remind yourself and your man you still have a naughty, playful side.
Increases skin-on-skin contact: Rubbing sun cream on each other is always a great way to turn you both on. Do it while you are topless and it will heighten desires.
Skin-on-skin contact also boosts oxytocin (the bonding hormone) proven to promote intimacy.
Memories last a lifetime: I don’t recommend flashing your flesh on Instagram, but taking topless photos for your private collection keeps the fun memories going well into the winter and beyond. Keep the photos in secret, but occasionally text one to your partner to perk up his spirits.
The all-over tan boost: If you get the post-holiday blues, look at your great tan and remember that, for a week at least, you were not scared of anything. Also, seeing you letting it all hang out can help your other half do the same.
Orlando Bloom and Justin Bieber have gone starkers during breaks with their partners. If your man is tempted, and your villa is secluded, let him give it an airing.
Exposure to sunshine is said to have huge health benefits, including raising levels of vitamin D, and can even increase fertility.