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| Today we’re catching up with our far-flung correspondent, Leila — a digital-artist Brooklynite who recently had a revelation at Mexico’s barest beach. She returned with freshly smoothed skin and a host of experiences to share.
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A few months ago, my friend Thomas suggested a group outing to
Zipolite, a small, tucked-away beach on the southern coast of Oaxaca—not only a long-time queer destination but also Mexico’s only legally-recognized nude beach. It wasn’t something I’d ever gone out of my way to do before, but the context (winter, Playa Del Amor, friends) was appealing. Plus, I’d already been making preparations. I’d been spray-tanned (for the first time) in Thomas’ studio apartment, with him and the rest of us standing stark naked as he airbrushed every inch and crevice. I’d been exfoliating (hi,
Buffing Bar) shaving, and moisturizing galore. But when the big beach day finally came, I realized that nothing really prepares you—and also there’s no need to prepare.
At Zipolite, no one is there to look at you. You simply let your body become part of the landscape. Other bodies too. Honestly, it was deeply grounding. Once the towel came off and my mind calmed down, I became aware of my body’s states and signals in a whole new way. Being naked in the sun makes you acutely aware of how exposed your skin is. Being naked in the ocean makes you notice your skin’s physical needs (salt water really takes it out of you).
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By the end of the day, my skin had been exfoliated by the elements to baby-softness. People generally kept a respectful distance and, when they interacted, were gentle with each other.
To anyone considering visiting a nude beach, I’d say: bring sunscreen and drink a lot of water. I personally recommend post-beach showers with exfoliation followed by a heavy layer of moisturizer (Speed Soak worked like a charm). And don’t overthink it. You’re a natural.
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