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I chose fatphobia. I found an interesting study from 1993. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8293029/
My thoughts are conflicted. The fact that we knew fatphobia was a problem back in the early nineties, and did nothing about it really gets me angry. Researchers even developed a treatment program to reduce fatphobia in participants.
It’s sad that mostly women who are of average weight are fatphobic, but it makes sense. The constant pressure to remain “attractive” is relentless.
To intersect this with sex positivity, I believe that all bodies can be attractive and capable of pleasure. This is a core part of sex positivity!
We must be aware of fatphobia for sex education! Besides assuring people that their weight has no bearing on their ability to find partners and enjoy themselves, there are resources, tips and tricks, and even assistive devices that can help facilitate more comfortable pleasure!