Photos by: Sika Wheeler
Subject: Taylor Chapman
Summer months used to be the bane of my existence. The idea of wearing a bathing suit around anyone was terrifying. But the terror always retreated when I would lay on my back and float on the water. Because suddenly, everything was calm, and the rest of the world didn’t matter. I experience that feeling every time I look into the mirror and I don’t cringe at what I see. I experience that feeling when I realize that the days when I’m ashamed to exist in public have become rare. When Sika and I took these photos, there was a crowd of people staring at us, confused as to why anyone would want pictures of a fat girl in next-to-nothing. A situation that used to force me into sweatshirts and long pants during the Summer months is now something that makes me laugh. The people left when they realized we weren’t doing this for their benefit, and I floated on the water, happy about my body, and happy to have friends who support that.
Sex Positive, Body Positive....
My name's Amisha and I've started up this secondary blog as a way of creating an empowering place for me and others to feel safe talking about discovering and accepting our bodies as well as our sexuality.......I totally encourage you to submit anything (pictures, poems, quotes and any other format) that makes you feel empowered and positive about your body and sexuality.......
Also feel free to talk to me about anything, My ask is always open. Thanks! ..........................................................................................
Why I use the word "Cunt"...............
I use the word “cunt” Because to me that word sounds powerful. I’m reclaiming it as a word of power not a negative insult because it is not an insult, it is a body part. I have a cunt, I am not one. Besides think of all the things a cunt can do…it can orgasm, it can give birth, it can bring pleasure and withstand pain….It’s a powerful powerful thing and I celebrate it as such!
My name's Amisha and I've started up this secondary blog as a way of creating an empowering place for me and others to feel safe talking about discovering and accepting our bodies as well as our sexuality.......I totally encourage you to submit anything (pictures, poems, quotes and any other format) that makes you feel empowered and positive about your body and sexuality.......
Also feel free to talk to me about anything, My ask is always open. Thanks! ..........................................................................................
Why I use the word "Cunt"...............
I use the word “cunt” Because to me that word sounds powerful. I’m reclaiming it as a word of power not a negative insult because it is not an insult, it is a body part. I have a cunt, I am not one. Besides think of all the things a cunt can do…it can orgasm, it can give birth, it can bring pleasure and withstand pain….It’s a powerful powerful thing and I celebrate it as such!