Brazilian Beach Bodies

Rio... the land of sexy women with toned bodies wearing thongs. For most people around the world, Rio seems like a dream. In reality, it´s more common to see chunky or even obese women on the beach... still wearing thongs.

In Brazil, there is an air of self-confidence and acceptance with one´s body. In Rio, it is not at all uncommon to see many middle aged and older men wearing speedos around town and even to beachside restaurants. While I personally would prefer that most of them wear a shirt and pants... I do try to admire their self-confidence.



Women all wear tiny bikinis and thongs, no matter what their body shape or age. Brazilians seem more accepting of body ´flaws´then we are in the US, where we have popularized the tankini and boy bottom bathing suits to cover up any imperfection. Brazilians are a diverse group of people and in that sense look a lot like Americans. If you glance around at the beach goers in Rio, you might think you were at Jones Beach in NY, except for the tiny, tiny swimsuits and better tans.