It may surprise you but burlesque is a hobby usually performed in front of majority female audiences, which is much more about comedy and being cheeky than simply removing clothing. Burlesque has an amazingly supportive community that are 100% about body positivity.
Pros:
- Social: you’ll make new friends
- Boosts your self-confidence
- Promotes body positivity
- Can sometimes be quite a good workout
- It’s fun
- Entertain friends and family
- You could be star of the show!
Cons:
- Quite daunting at first
- Can be expensive (costumes, jewellery, travel)
- You need to not mind being centre of attention
- Introverts beware!
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