We cannot deny that our body image plays a large part in our attitude about sexuality. We live in a very sexual world; sex seems to be everywhere. It is used to sell videos, magazines, records, and movies. In a subliminal way, sex is used to sell everything from vacuums to boats.

These images cause confusion and frustration when identifying what being a woman means to you. How often do you look in the mirror and say, “If I could just lose 100 pounds, 50 pounds or 10 pounds, then I would be happy.” Unfortunately, the majority of American women are dissatisfied with their bodies, and many take extreme measures in an attempt to change them. For example, one study found that 63 percent of female participants identified weight as the key factor in determining how they felt about themselves. It is more important than family, school, or career. Women regard size, much like weight, as a definitive element of their identity.

Time for a Little Sexual Healing?