Posted by u/AllOutOfMP 14 hours ago
I felt the wind on my stomach for the first time. It was delightful.
I’m a forty year old man. I’ve never been outside without a shirt on. Even when swimming in my youth, I always wore a shirt. I’ve had this strong sense of modesty since I was a young child.
I haven’t been getting enough exposure to the sun since the pandemic began. Today, I opened a window on the second floor and got down on the floor to soak up some sun on my arms. It occurred to me that if I lifted up my shirt, I would catch a tad more vitamin D. No one could see me from that angle, so I would be safe. As I lay there, a gentle breeze came in through the window and caressed my stomach.
This was one of the most delightful sensations I’ve ever felt. It startled me initially. I spent the rest of my time smiling and waiting for the next gust of air. Is this what people get to feel all the time outside when shirtless or wearing crop tops and the like? I’ve been missing out.
I’m still never going to leave the house without a shirt, but I can still capture moments like this on a breezy day.
I haven’t been getting enough exposure to the sun since the pandemic began. Today, I opened a window on the second floor and got down on the floor to soak up some sun on my arms. It occurred to me that if I lifted up my shirt, I would catch a tad more vitamin D. No one could see me from that angle, so I would be safe. As I lay there, a gentle breeze came in through the window and caressed my stomach.
This was one of the most delightful sensations I’ve ever felt. It startled me initially. I spent the rest of my time smiling and waiting for the next gust of air. Is this what people get to feel all the time outside when shirtless or wearing crop tops and the like? I’ve been missing out.
I’m still never going to leave the house without a shirt, but I can still capture moments like this on a breezy day.
This make me happy for you.
Thank you. It was great.
I don’t know you, and likely never will. But I just wanted to say congratulations, and I’m proud of you. You have managed something amazing and the sheer honesty and candour in your post just made me smile. Well done friend.
Thanks you. It makes me wonder how many other nice, little things I haven’t thought to do.
This makes me think about how my genitals and asshole likely have never gotten sunlight in my entire life. Maybe when I was a child at some point? No matter. It's been too long. Today, I will bare it all to the sun.
I hope that goes well. Don’t get burnt!
You're adorable and you made me smile after a long day at work.
This is genuinely the most wholesome thing I'm going to come across all week. That's it, close the internet, there's no better fell-good to be found.
This really spoke to me, I’m overjoyed that you got to experience this. I’m 19F that just moved out of my fairly old fashioned parents house. I never got to wear crop tops or revealing clothes. Recently I’ve mustered up enough confidence to wear that kind of clothing and I’m so glad I did. It feels amazing knowing I can wear what I want. The feeling of the sun on your stomach and shoulders on a summer day is so gratifying!
I relate to this so hard. It felt so weird the first time I wore shorts a couple of months ago. I realized my legs never were out bare like that, even if I wore a loose dress/skirt, it was still covered by a thin piece of cloth. It felt wrong, almost, but now, I wear it everyday, and my parents don't know yet. I still like wearing pants, but nowwww, I'm *also* comfortable with shorts, and yeah, it's a very nice, liberating feeling :)
I mean this in a respectful manner but this is so cute-- possibly one of the most positive stuff I've read in weeks. You definitely uplifted my spirits. C:
I'm glad you got to experience this feeling, a breeze on bare skin is one of life's great sensations.
This is why I love getting sun. When you get super hot and then a little tingly breeze rolls through, it’s titillating.
I think your modest behavior is beautiful. I also think you have found a wonderful way of enjoying wind on your skin while keeping to your core values. As an Orthodox Jewish woman I do not go about in tank tops etc. outside the house. And yes, I love the breeze in the morning, cool against my limbs. Enjoy!!!!!!
The feeling of sunbathing with only a pair of shorts on is actually amazing 👍
I am so glad You experienced this ❤️
I feel the same way about wind on my shoulders. I don’t wear sleeveless shirts unless I’m exercising or going to the beach. It’s such an amazing sensation! Happy for you!
Why am I tearing up lol Welcome to the club of people who have felt the breeze on their bellies
Wait till you feel it a little further down. Very freeing
My brain went derp mode. I thought you meant that you got gas in your stomach for the first time and was relieved by a fart. Either way, I'm happy for you! Maybe I'll be able to do the same one day!
Skinny dipping is life. Take the plunge. It can be all alone
That sounds great but you seem to have a slight phobia
Stop caring what other people think My motto.
I was 30 the first time that I went tanning nude in the yard and it was amazing. The warmth from the sun, the cool breeze on my sweaty skin, the oddly liberating feeling of being naked outdoors. *chef’s kiss
One of the reasons I bought my secluded little property is because I frequently go out to do my chores with my chickens without a bra and in sleep shorts and crappy shirts. When i lived in town I constantly felt a need to cover up or dodge neighbors. I love the fact that I could stand completely buck naked in my yard if i wanted to. But I'd get worried about one of my birds, either chicken or emu trying to grab parts of me they shouldn't. I've already lost the back of an earring from bending down and a little one grabbing my ear. Seriously though, we are MEANT to experience the outdoors and feel part of nature. I do recommend sunscreen though for prolonged exposure. I once had sex outside when I was younger and sunburnt nipples are no fun regardless of gender.
I hope you do more (wholesome) things you never let yourself do before, too. 💙
Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures that can mean the most.
This is so wholesome and I am really happy that you got to experience something that brought you joy~
I was driving home today & didn't shift the visor because I thought the sun would do me some good.
Congratulations! This is so wholesome omg! I’m yet to experience it lol. I’m self conscious about the little bit of tummy fuzz that I have so I never wore a crop top or two piece bathing suit lol. Hopefully one day I’ll have that same joy!
You gotta try shirtless bike rides at night next, it feels great
All I can say, if you're able to do so comfortably without purposefully exposing yourself to others, you gotta get outside naked and just bask in the sunlight. Nothing better.
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My crack is go to a hot springs resort. Bake myself dizzy, and than sit out in the hot sun and let myself cool off. It feels amazing.
This made me smile all over. I’m so happy your belly was touched by the whisper of mother nature’s breath. 🤗
Bravo! God, Walt Whitman & I are smiling. Thanks so much for sharing!
what the f? That is amazingly sad dude but nice at the same time, who cares what you look like feel that wind!
I see an old man walking around the lake near where I live without his shirt on. I mean, check the laws in your state and city, but technically guys can get away with walking topless as long as it looks like you’re exercising. I dunno, it might be illegal and that guy just didn’t give a fuck.
I'm very glad for you. But I'm really obsessed with the notion of not exposing your skin until you're 40, not in public, barely in your own home. I think my wife has some of this, she is very conservative about showing any skin. There's no religious reason (that I know of) that she would subscribe to for it. Can some people just be naturally prudish. She had some risqué pictures taken a while ago for me, but I'm also intrigued that she would have worn the outfits she did for a complete stranger. She is beautiful enough to be a model, I would think she'd love to show off.