Prepare to have your perspective shifted. Seriously. I have some enlightening information that may just ruffle a few feathers. It shouldn’t, but it might. This is the answer to a question that countless creators in television and film have neglected to confront:
“How do plus-size individuals engage in intimate relationships?”
The answer? Brace yourselves, because this revelation might just knock your socks—and perhaps your underwear—off. They experience it just like you do. And yes, they find pleasure in it just as much as you do. Surprising, right? It certainly seems to catch popular media off guard.
When was the last time you watched a romantic movie and instead of seeing a size 2 woman paired with a 30-inch waist man, you saw average-sized couples sharing tender moments in bed? I can’t recall either, because it’s an incredibly rare occurrence. The norm tends to be flawless, cellulite-free bodies without a hint of imperfection enjoying intimate moments on screen.
But guess what? That’s not reality. Thankfully, someone is stepping up to change the narrative, and I couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s Jamie Lark, who stars as a beloved character on a popular NBC drama. Recently, Lark expressed to a leading magazine her eagerness to portray a love scene with her on-screen partner. “I want it on screen—some might be offended, but plus-size people do have sex, just so you know,” Lark stated.
Her character’s journey mirrors her own, focusing on embracing body positivity while navigating the complexities of love and self-acceptance. “I wouldn’t have landed this role if I had lost weight. It’s about portraying a woman’s struggles with her body image, just as I have experienced,” she added.
While we wholeheartedly support Lark, it’s disheartening that she has to advocate for the inclusion of a sex scene between her character and her love interest. This only underscores how skewed our cultural perceptions of sexuality are when it comes to body size. Why is there a need to “normalize” the depiction of plus-size individuals engaging in intimate scenes? Isn’t it already normal? The truth is, people of all shapes and sizes express their sexuality beautifully. So why is there such a scarcity of representation in film and television?
The misconception that larger bodies are unattractive or undesirable is unfounded and frankly, outdated. For every person who may be put off by witnessing plus-size characters share intimate moments (we refer to those as “narrow-minded”), there are countless others who would celebrate this shift in representation.
It’s essential to showcase a diverse range of bodies and allow viewers to form their own opinions. If this show takes Lark’s insight to heart, it could pave the way for a more inclusive narrative—one that recognizes the beauty and desirability of all body types. And honestly, we should already know this. The media needs to catch up.
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In summary, it’s high time we acknowledge that individuals of all sizes are deserving of love, intimacy, and representation in media. Let’s welcome a future where everyone feels seen and celebrated.