As N*dity is now celebrated in almost
every sector, from the music videos to advertorials and our social life,
a writer has penned an article for today’s youths…
In today’s contemporary world n*dity is
celebrated in almost every sector, from the music videos to
advertorials. Wrong is the new right and right the new wrong. This
pretty much explains the topic we’re discussing today.
What really is wrong in sending n*de
pictures to people, be them pictures or videos? This is gradually being
seen as a norm among adults and youths. Little wonder we keep hearing
about leaked s*x tapes and nude pictures.
The most recent being that of a pastor
who sent a picture of his manhood (N*de photo) to his church WhatsApp
group. The picture was supposedly meant for a female church member who
he was apparently having an affair with, given the caption. He committed
suicide because he couldn’t bear the humiliation. Suicide, in my
opinion shouldn’t have been the answer.
Another story that made waves was about
an Italian young lady who sent a s*x tape to her ex-boyfriend to make
him jealous, and the said video went viral on social media. She couldn’t
bear the embarrassment anymore even after winning the legal battle to
have it taken off the internet. She also committed suicide.
As a journalist, I enjoy hearing
firsthand information from people directly. Today’s Woman took to the
streets to get people’s opinion on this issue that has become a
disturbing trend in the society.
Debola, a Businesswoman, had this to say: “I
have actually sent nude pictures to my boyfriend on so many occasions. I
felt I should because it strengthens our love for each other. I don’t
want him thinking about other ladies like that. So when he asked I
obliged him”.
Oreva, an undergraduate: “I
do it all the time. I’ve been with my boyfriend since 200 level and
we’re both in our final year, its normal. I feel he has seen my
nakedness and so it’s cool. Besides I don’t send my face, just from the
waist down.
Chike who works in one of the telecoms companies does not think there is anything wrong with it. He says“I’ve
actually asked my girl to send me her nude pictures. It’s just
something for me to look forward to whenever I’m alone and so that I
would be thinking about her. She’s not always around. It’s not really a
big deal.”
32-year-old Ebiere, reacts strongly against it. “I
can’t think of doing that. Apart from it being disgusting, it’s also
morally wrong. What if you fallout with your guy and he uses that to
spite you by posting it online? You never can tell. You hear about many
leaked nudes and s*x tapes these days, girls that still do that need to
stop and think.”
Morenike, a banker would not stand it. “I
met a man and I liked him when we started chatting. After that day he
sent me a text that I should send him my n*de picture, just my lower
part. I found it disgusting and I told him so. He told me that I was
old-schooled and that it was in vogue. It was the end of our
interaction.
Jide, a gym instructor : “It’s
not really a big deal. I believe if you trust yourselves in the
relationship then it shouldn’t be a problem. Truth is, I’ve asked my
fiancé to send me her nudes, she refused at first but I assured her that
it’s all good. It’s just a way for me to excite myself whenever she’s
not around.”
From the feedback above, it can be seen
that three out every five persons have done it. It is mostly MEN that
ask for nudes. Some do not see anything wrong in sending nude. There are
grave consequences for both the sender and the receiver. As recent
happenings have shown, it never ends well. It is never right to send
nudes, no matter how we try to justify it.
It is so WRONG. There are men who show
their fellow men in offices and even in some social gatherings the nudes
of some of the girls that they have gone out with. They crack jokes
over it. Some pride with such pictures. What if the person you’re
sending it to betrays your trust and shares the picture with his friends
and reveals the person? Some do so.
What if someone stumbles on it while
scrolling through your phone or your partner’s. What if after a bad
parting , your partner decides to hurt you by making the picture go
viral? Can you deal with the aftermath? It can be horrendous. That
everyone is doing it now does not make it right. Some actually send
inside of the real thing. And feel good when their men confirm the
pictures make them crazy.
To all the ladies out there, you may
want to reconsider before sending that nude photo or video. Unless you
have plans to turn it into a million-dollar business like the famous Kim
Kardashian (which I very much doubt, in a country like ours) then there
is absolutely no reason to let the world see you in your birthday suit.
Think of the possible consequences before you send or post that part of
you that should remain private and even sacred.
-Ogaga Otaotu writes for Today’s Woman (TW)
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