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> <channel><title>Gurl.com &#187; naked</title> <atom:link href="http://www.gurl.com/tag/naked/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.gurl.com</link> <description>A teen site and community for teenage girls</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:04:42 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5</generator> <item><title>Ask A Naked Guy Everything About Dating And Sex</title><link>http://www.gurl.com/videos/ask-a-naked-guy/dating-and-sex-advice/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dating-and-sex-advice</link> <comments>http://www.gurl.com/videos/ask-a-naked-guy/dating-and-sex-advice/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:00:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Gurl</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[advice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ask a naked guy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[naked]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sex]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=91568/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Oh hey! Another Ask A Naked Guy mash up! This week, we&#8217;re asking the dudes what they call sex, how they feel about a girl paying on a first date, their moms, their worst meeting the dad story and co-ed friendships. Oh, and big news. This is our last Ask A Naked Guy episode for &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/videos/ask-a-naked-guy/dating-and-sex-advice/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=90805</guid> <description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s nothing quite like shedding your clothes and being buck nekkid! Oh did I forget to put an adjective in there? I meant to write there&#8217;s nothing as terrifying/anxious/nerve-wracking/jealousy-inducing/hellish like shedding your clothes. And it&#8217;s no surprise that in such a stressful moment you might be prone to the eensy-est, weensy-est little fib&#8230; &#160; &#160; &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div
id="attachment_90825" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_606kjhkjh80404/" rel="attachment wp-att-90825"><img
class="size-full wp-image-90825 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn3.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_606kjhkjh80404.gif" width="300" height="250" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-60680404/stock-photo-beautiful-tanned-slim-naked-blonde-woman-lying-on-white-background.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>There&#8217;s nothing quite like shedding your clothes and being buck nekkid! Oh did I forget to put an adjective in there? I meant to write there&#8217;s nothing as terrifying/anxious/nerve-wracking/jealousy-inducing/hellish like shedding your clothes. And it&#8217;s no surprise that in such a stressful moment you might be prone to the eensy-est, weensy-est little fib&#8230;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>By Yourself</strong></p><div
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href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_109138979/" rel="attachment wp-att-90810"><img
class="size-large wp-image-90810  " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn2.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_109138979-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-109138979/stock-photo-a-glamour-shot-of-a-nude-beauty-with-soft-smooth-skin-against-a-white-background.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She said:</strong> You are hot! You are healthy! You are a real woman! You do not need to be a twig!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div
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class="size-full wp-image-90811" alt="Source: WENN" src="http://cdn.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wenn5962659.gif" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
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class="size-large wp-image-90812 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn3.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_28774225-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-28774225/stock-photo-two-women-stand-in-locker-room-and-talking-one-of-them-holding-towel-and-bottle-of-water.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She said</strong>: Woah, Liz you&#8217;ve totally lost weight! Those CrossFit classes are seriously paying off I hate you. Ugh why do I always have to pee after Zumba, BRB!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div
id="attachment_90813" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_35828983/" rel="attachment wp-att-90813"><img
class="size-large wp-image-90813 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn3.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_35828983-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-35828983/stock-photo-girl-in-bathroom-stall.html/a&gt;/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She meant:</strong> Um yeah right I&#8217;m unleashing my pale lumpy body in front of you now. I&#8217;ll hide in the handicapped stall and change clothes&#8211;like a doofus.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In Front Of Your Mom </strong></p><div
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class="size-large wp-image-90814" alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn2.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_50172589-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-50172589/stock-photo-black-bra-with-laces-and-straps-isolated-over-white-background.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a>&nbsp;</p><p></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She said:</strong> <em>Mommm </em>leave me alone, so what that my bra has holes! I just hate bra shopping so much but fine, let&#8217;s go by Victoria&#8217;s Secret this after noon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div
id="attachment_90815" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_80882350/" rel="attachment wp-att-90815"><img
class="size-large wp-image-90815 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn2.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_80882350-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-80882350/stock-photo-a-young-teenager-in-exercise-pants-lying-on-her-stomach-on-a-yoga-matt-on-the-floor-bare-feet-and.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p><strong>She meant:</strong> Hmm&#8230;VS is having a sale on those yoga pants I wanted. I suppose I could suffer through some B vs C cup debate if it&#8217;ll score me new loungewear&#8230;on mom&#8217;s Visa!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Around Your Older Sister</strong></p><div
id="attachment_90816" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a
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class="size-large wp-image-90816 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn3.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_49325497-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-49325497/stock-photo-the-skin-staggered-a-cellulite.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She said:</strong> Wait a minute&#8211;mom said that cellulite totally runs in the family, so where the eff is yours? OMG you&#8217;re adopted!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div
id="attachment_90817" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_117241135/" rel="attachment wp-att-90817"><img
class="size-large wp-image-90817 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_117241135-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><br
/><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-117241135/stock-photo-photo-of-santa-claus-in-eyeglasses-blowing-snow-and-looking-at-camera.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She meant:</strong> Mom is a liar who was trying to make me feel better. From Santa to cellulite, she had made my life a shadowy series of falsehoods.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The First Time in Front of Your Guy</strong></p><div
id="attachment_90818" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_38625130/" rel="attachment wp-att-90818"><img
class="size-large wp-image-90818 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn2.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_38625130-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><br
/><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-38625130/stock-photo-lady-on-top-of-man-and-kissing-him-hard.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She said</strong>: Isn&#8217;t dim lighting just <em>sooo </em>sexy? And feel free to take out your contacts! No need to see everything in 20/20! And hey aren&#8217;t you cold? Let&#8217;s get undressed <em>under </em>the covers&#8211;even sexier!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div
id="attachment_90819" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_96335282/" rel="attachment wp-att-90819"><img
class="size-full wp-image-90819 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn2.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_96335282.gif" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-96335282/stock-photo-miami-beach-fl-july-kate-upton-walks-the-runway-at-the-beach-bunny-swimwear-show-during.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She meant:</strong> If science can put a man on the moon why can&#8217;t they find a less nakedy way to be naked in front of a guy? Or can&#8217;t there be some company that lets you hire Kate Upton as an in-the-dark body double?!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>After You&#8217;ve Been Together For 2 years</strong></p><div
id="attachment_90820" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 390px"><a
href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/12/18/getting-naked-for-the-first-time/shutterstock_106695542/" rel="attachment wp-att-90820"><img
class="size-large wp-image-90820 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn3.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_106695542-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-106695542/stock-photo-a-woman-after-a-workout-with-sweat-running-down-her-neck-and-face.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>She said:</strong> EW I am so gross from the gym and look, I got my period all over my undies! Will you toss this stuff in the hamper while I shower?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div
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class="size-large wp-image-90821 " alt="Source: Shutterstock" src="http://cdn2.gurl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/shutterstock_104012636-380x317.jpg" width="380" height="317" /></a><p
class="wp-caption-text"><br
/><a
href="http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-104012636/stock-photo-young-couple-having-sexual-problems.html/">Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><p><strong>She meant: </strong>The thrill of your penis wore off long, long ago my friend.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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style="text-align: center"><strong>What are you thinking when you get naked around someone for the first time? Tell us in the <a
href="#respond">comments</a>!</strong></p><p
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?post_type=video&#038;p=87920/</guid> <description><![CDATA[What do guys really think about a girl’s body? When you strip down for some serious hooking up, what is going on in your guy’s head? Are you and your guy even focused on the same parts of your body? We’ve been wondering these questions for a while, so we sent Kate and Mari to &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/videos/ask-a-naked-guy/female-body-parts/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><iframe
width="620" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6EFugjB31Kc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p>What do guys really think about a girl’s body? When you strip down for some serious hooking up, what is going on in your guy’s head? Are you and your guy even focused on the same parts of your body? We’ve been wondering these questions for a while, so we sent Kate and Mari to the infamous red couch to get us some answers about what dudes really think about the female body. And as usual, these two didn’t disappoint. Lots of info on what dudes really think of your body when you hit play!</p><p><strong>Were you surprised by his answer? Do you care what guys think about your body? Tell us in the <a
href="#respond" target="_blank">comments</a>!</strong></p><p
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href="http://www.gurl.com/videos/ask-a-naked-guy/do-blue-balls-hurt/" target="_blank">Do Blue Balls Really Hurt?!</a></strong></p><p
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.gurl.com/?p=68419</guid> <description><![CDATA[Ready? Set? Summer! Everywhere we look, there’s more skin. The hotter that it gets, the more clothes come off. This means that any perceived “imperfections” from body hair and love handles to s-t-r-e-t-c-h marks become more visible. Add basking in the presence of your favorite crush to this mix and, oy vey! I once heard &#8230; <a
class="read-more" href="http://www.gurl.com/2012/06/09/feel-comfortable-naked/">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div
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class="wp-caption-text">No reason to be shy, girl! | <a
href=&quot;http://www.shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?lang=en&#038;search_source=search_form&#038;version=llv1&#038;anyorall=all&#038;safesearch=1&#038;searchterm=couple+beach+bikini&#038;search_group=&#038;orient=&#038;search_cat=&#038;searchtermx=&#038;photographer_name=&#038;people_gender=&#038;people_age=&#038;people_ethnicity=&#038;people_number=&#038;commercial_ok=&#038;color=&#038;show_color_wheel=1#id=101533870&#038;src=d903da12605326a77ce2040eb6b199f7-1-85&quot;>Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div><strong>Ready? Set? Summer!</strong></p><p>Everywhere we look, there’s <strong>more skin</strong>. The hotter that it gets, the more <strong>clothes come off</strong>. This means that any perceived “imperfections” from body hair and love handles to s-t-r-e-t-c-h marks become more visible. Add basking in the presence of <strong>your favorite crush</strong> to this mix and, oy vey!</p><p>I once heard a newscaster say that trying on bathing suits is one of the <strong>most stressful things</strong> that women can do. Really? Not surviving war or childbearing?</p><p>At any rate, <strong>it’s natural</strong> to be nervous about being naked or nearly naked in front of a crush. We wonder: Ack! What will he or she think of my jiggly parts or non jiggly parts? The truth is, my lovelies, looking good is all about confidence, and <strong>feeling confident</strong> with less clothes on is all about self love.</p><p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to be comfortable naked (or nearly naked!):</strong></p><p><strong>1. Feel comfortable naked by yourself.</strong><br
/> If you don’t feel confident when you’re naked and alone, it can’t happen miraculously when others are around. How we can expect someone else to love what we don’t? Feeling better about being in the buff around your crush starts with learning to love your body.</p><p>Homework Alert! It is majorly cool that you have access to your beauty-FULL body 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go into the bathroom or your bedroom and lock the door. Now, take your clothes off. (Yes, everything.) And take a good, long look in the mirror.</p><p>This is not a fault finding expedition. Your goal is to indulge in a little body love. Stand there until you can name 10 awesome things about YOUR body. It’s not about the size of your body parts. Some real girls have curves and some real girls don’t. You are gorgeous just for being you.</p><p><strong>2. Love your real beauty!</strong><br
/> It’s easy to get caught up in the hype. I’m a fashion mag junkie. However, gazing at pics that someone took in The Best Moment Of Her Life is not realistic to how we look every day. The people in the photos we want to look like don’t even look like that! It takes a Glam Squad village of 15 experts to make our favorite cover girl or reality TV chick look flawless.</p><p><div
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class="wp-caption-text">Confidence is KEY! | <a
href=&quot;http://www.shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?lang=en&#038;search_source=search_form&#038;version=llv1&#038;anyorall=all&#038;safesearch=1&#038;searchterm=couple+beach+bikini&#038;search_group=&#038;orient=&#038;search_cat=&#038;searchtermx=&#038;photographer_name=&#038;people_gender=&#038;people_age=&#038;people_ethnicity=&#038;people_number=&#038;commercial_ok=&#038;color=&#038;show_color_wheel=1#id=35643850&#038;src=p-101533870&quot;>Source: Shutterstock</a></p></div>In real life people (including guys) prefer real beauty, not airbrushed lies. Yay for real, unique, everyday beauty. Real life has pimples. Real life has bloating. Real life has bad hair days. The cool thing is &#8212; it’s just not you! It’s ALL of us; the gorgeous majority of real life beauties.</p><p>Your body is a freaking miracle of nature! When you’re sweaty in private or at the beach, makeup washes away and hairstyles go awry. All that’s left then is you glorious you. Anyone who is around when that happens is super privileged and lucky.</p><p><strong>3. Make sure you feel comfortable with him with your clothes on.</strong><br
/> So you really like this person with a capital “L.” You may even use the other L word, love, to describe your ooey gooey feelings. Add a third L-word, lust, to this trifecta and you feel like it’s time to get naked. So how do you feel comfortable around him or her with your clothes off? FIRST, make sure that you first feel comfortable around this person with your clothes on!</p><p>We all turn into a bundle of nerves when we have a crush. It’s natural. Your heart is thump-thumping, your mouth goes dry and you forget where to put your fidgeting hands. We wonder, does he really like me? No one wants to feel or look stupid.</p><p>If you’re thinking of spending &#8220;nekkid&#8221; moments with someone, take the time to get to know them. The more comfortable you feel rocking out with them on a day-to-day basis, the more comfy you’ll feel overall.</p><p>Remember, guys get nervous too. They may act like they have swag but they don’t have anything more figured out than we do. Dude is probably too insecure about all of the things that he thinks are wrong with him to judge you. Release the fear of judgement. Know that anyone who would criticize your beautiful self is not someone who deserves to be in your big, fat shiny life anyway.</p><p><strong>Would you feel comfortable naked (or almost naked) in front of your crush this summer? Do you ever feel self-conscious in a swim suit? Tell us everything in the <a
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