23 Body-Positive Women Reminding You to Go Ahead and Wear that Swimsuit

The weather's getting warmer, and summer's almost officially here. You know what that means: Swim season is in full swing. Whether you prefer the beach, the lake, or the pool, swimming usually involves wearing a swimsuit. And though we don't always talk about it, donning one of those can be a vulnerable experience—especially if you don't fit into society's narrow-minded idea of "beauty."

Many of us understand that beauty comes from within, but that doesn't always make it easier to throw on a swimsuit, go out in public, and enjoy ourselves without giving it a second thought. And the truth is, if you're feeling insecure about wearing a bathing suit this summer, you're definitely not alone. (Trust me—I'm right there with ya.)

Thankfully, a bunch of Instagrammers fully understand this summer struggle. So they've uploaded photos where they're wearing bathing suits, smiling or otherwise unapologetically enjoying themselves. Many of them added sweet, self-loving captions to the photos—making them even more down-to-earth and heartwarming.

Scroll down to see 23 different body-positive women confidently wearing swimsuits, because they refuse to let anything—or anyone—keep them from having fun this summer.

Related:

• This Body-Positive Blogger Doesn't Care if She Has 'Extra Weight' Around Her Stomach
• This Teenager Faced Her Biggest Fear and Wore a Swimsuit on the Beach
• Even Ashley Graham Isn't Always Confident in a Bikini

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