Lingerie Is Sexy Because It Creates Intimacy,
A long time lover of sexy lingerie, Eva Samphrie argues that it is the
intimacy lingerie creates, rather than what it leads to, which is what makes
it so sexy.
January 14th, 2011 - I have always loved lingerie, in fact I made a career
out of it. These pieces of lingerie which women in Britain have been
slipping into for a very long time are metaphors of power. Or, at least that
is how they regarded. Rarely does a woman who finds some sexy lingerie that
fits her well, not feel powerful, in control and sexy. This is all fine and
good; however I believe that what lingerie really does for women is create
intimacy.
I have been researching women's lingerie for years. I've been in many focus
groups, conducted research on sexy lingerie and what women feel about it.
I've asked boyfriends, who have walked in on their other half bearing
nothing but a leopard print piece of lingerie, and asked them their
thoughts.
It is common in our sexually driven society to think lingerie is just a tool
used to get to the task of sex. We buy lingerie to feel sexier. This is
fine.
We can never underestimate the importance of intimacy though. For men as
well as women this is important. Intimacy creates connection. I believe that
when we have intimate moments this leads to passionate endeavours with our
partners.
Women's lingerie creates intimacy and this is why I believe it is so widely
popular, rather than just used to create instantly sexy moments. When we
feel intimate with our partners we feel comfortable, we are open to try new
things; we are relaxed.
Rather than sexy lingerie making women feel that they transform into another
person, an alter ego maybe, I believe it makes you more connected. Your
boyfriend appreciates you in your devastatingly powerful lingerie, you are
enticed by his reaction. The chemistry is electrifying.
So if anything, rather than sexy pieces of lingerie making one feel
powerful, it brings forth an intimate moment that you can share with your
loved one.
The change in the market.
Plus sized lingerie has made a staggering impact in the lingerie market over
the years. I feel that this has come too late. In our size zero society,
were looking like a pencil is the accepted norm, actual normality is called:
plus size. I would much prefer to scrap this name and instead just
incorporate plus size lingerie into everyday sexy lingerie.
As a 'plus size' girl, and working in this industry I understand where the
company is coming from.
Nevertheless, the choice of plus size lingerie on today's market is
fabulous. Lingerie sites such as sexysexylingerie.co.uk are actually using
plus size models to represent the plus size ranger; instead of a Kate Moss
lookalikes.
Plus size models are really represented well and show that lingerie is for
all women, of all ages and all body types.
In less than a month, Valentines day descends upon us. This is a time when
women up and down the country seek out sexy lingerie. And so they should.
For me though, it's the intimate moments that wearing sexy lingerie creates
which makes the experience memorable.
by: Eva Samphrie