What are women's intentions behind posting bikini pictures on their profiles?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Usually to get more likes/get attention. Sometimes if they have good body - to show it off. Some also are ambassadors of some brands and they have to post photo from time to time. Sometimes just because they were somewhere on the beach etc. and they just have photo like this.

Personally, I have one photo in bikini on my Instagram. İt is from my trip in Asia and I just really liked this photo because the light is amazing and the view behind me as well. My body also appears not bad. I was confused if post it or not because I don't really like to show my body too much. And actually I asked my boyfriend about it. He said it's okay to post it because it looks nice and that anyway people see me on the beach in bikini.

ChronicThinker · Accepted Answer

"Look how hot I am." "Look how cute my bikini is." "Look how fucking hard I worked to look this good." "Look at how much fun this beach life is."

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Attention and validation. They suffer from low self-esteem and/or self-worth, and need justification via likes/comments on social media. Guys do it too, usually with gym pics. It's funny, I used to post a gym pic every few weeks to a month until I learned about self-worth. Now, I'm in the best shape of my life, I do MMA and boxing, and I haven't posted a single gym pic or status in well over a year because I don't need anyone's validation. I'm happy with myself, and I know I'm in good shape so I don't need 100 girls to tell me that on FB.

GetzRekt · Accepted Answer

It depends. Some are attention seekers, some want to show off their hard work because they're proud of it and others simply had fun on a beach and like to share that side of themselves. A bikini is not a sexual item of clothing per se, it is a sexualised item. There is no reason why someone wearing a bikini should be seen as provocative.

Anonymous · Answer

Hopsin explains it perfectly
"All you do is sit at home takin' selfies
And post them like it was your work shift
Your 'gram is full of all these evil memes
To niggas like you don't deserve it
That's why niggas ain't fuckin' with you
'Cause we see that you don't have a purpose
It's clear that you don't leave the house
We date you and don't be aroused
Only pleasure that we ever do get from you
Is when you shut up and open your mouth
Don't you get it, stupid bitch it don't matter
If you love a man and you holdin' him down
'Cause once he find out that you got nothing better to
Do except him he won't be around
Y'all like "I want to be treated like I'm a queen"
Bitch better act like one
Girl I got so much to give you
If you ain't givin' back it's a wrap, I'm done
You want a real man, a real boss
So you can live life in a Kodak frame
A real man carry a lot of shit on his shoulder
We need a real woman who can hold that weight
Let me guess you're a real woman, right?
Nope don't want to hear that
So go cry some tears in your tear bag
Bitch you don't have a car, a job
A life or a fuckin' career path
There's no accomplishments
I'm serious, bitch, stop this shit
You can fool niggas with pics lookin' like you a queen
But in real life I know you the opposite"

SoundProtocol · Answer

According to biology and psycology, females disproportionaly require social empathy and acceptance when compared to their male counterparts. To feed their biological serotonin hunger, they will resort to make-up, clothing and status to acquire more views, increasing their popularity. After the first steps is just a spiral, hard to get out of.

You can see this behaviour in Twitch. tv, for example, where men resort to their entertainment skills while women resort to their bodies. Another example is Instagram, where "professional instagramers" take an average of 50 photos to get the perfect lighting, shadows, angle, etc. All to create a fake but extremely effective way to feed hormonal desire to our brains.

CHARismatic110 · Answer

My intention for posting current swimsuit pic: "there was a time when you wouldn't even wear a swimsuit, bitch you better take this selfie and be proud of these 83 pounds that are forever gone!"

Other women's intentions: probably something similar, that or they just felt like posting 🤷🏾‍♀️

dantetheexplorer · Answer

If they're on a beach or by the swimming pool, I would wager that they just want to show others that they're enjoying life. I mean, you'd wear a bikini to those places because those are the places you'd wear them. Now, if she was wearing a bikini and it's snowing or raining outside...

Littleblueridinghood · Answer

They like their bikini and want their friends to see it.

However, they do not want to know how hard yoyr dick us after seeing said photo. No one does.

In essence, because she likes it. She likes how it looks on her. And she wanted to show her friends

tiffany_g · Answer

I never will on a dating site, but on a site like this one, the various forums I visit for 3D modelling/game development, etc. I do it because I get tired of guys hitting on me.

Usually it's sight unseen, so I'll put up a bikini pic to show them that the girl they probably thought was a young hot thing is actually a 300 lb. middle aged woman who, despite the extra weight, has surprisingly small boobs.

CubsterShura · Answer

Depends. Usually the order posts can also give you a hint of their photos. If you see a lot of travel pics, the bikini pics could be also for showing that she's having fun at the beach under the sun and all. If you see that in many pictures she's posing to show off her body than the bikini pic was also for showing off.

djmzes · Answer

Simple Show off and make other jealous... But one day all these beauty will be gone and what remains is nothing more than a dustbin bag.

wingattebaby16 · Answer

Guys are visually stimulated. We want attn and we do look cute and sexy in a bikini. We like complements...

DanielOfTheNorth · Answer

A better question is why do some men drive huge trucks and slap on hundreds of bumper stickers that say and number of political or sexual statements, and have obnoxiously loud exhausts and rev their engine at the granny going slow in front of them, and then cut her off before double park in the handicapped spots?

idk_riih · Answer

Actually it doesn't means anything , we were at a swimming pool or beach and we wanted to enjoy our day by taking pictures isn't because of the body shape or something, guys also takes pictures at beach /swimming pool alone or with friends 😄 some guys also put their hand under the short and also what that means? (Sorry about my English )

Pikachula · Answer

Show you we are on a beachvacation wearing a cool bikini. So basically the intentions are the same as when we take pictures in the streets wearing cute clothes.

Look how fucking adorable I am and I'm a world traveler. Yes ain't that the truth.

dreamygirl9426 · Answer

It think they want people to say that they are beautiful. Sometimes it's a lack of selfesteem.

Anonymous · Answer

Showing their asses.
That's pretty much it.
Like I get it, I also like to be chased, I also use my seduction skills by showing the results of workout. AT THE BEACH.

Social media is just waaaaaay too much attention-whoring.

I understand if they are trying to make a carreer out of it though.

nachowurry · Answer

For people to notice how good their body looks, or how cute the bikini is. Some people (like me) work really hard to avoid sweets and do the lunges to get a good booty. Why not show it off?

LittleSally · Answer

Attention, compliments and validation. Usually only lost girls do this...  Or - could be they've lost so much weight (worked so hard) they just want to brag a little - which is understandable.

DinaM · Answer

Depends on the woman. Maybe she just wants to show off her cute bikini, maybe she wants to show how much fun she's having on the beach, maybe she's trying to boost her confidence.

performerwannabe · Answer

I've never posted a full body pic on my social media accounts but I have some that my bikini top is on display. I like taking pictures in general because they usually hold a story behind them.

daniellemyers · Answer

I wouldn't say there's an intention behind it, it's the same as any other picture they'd post and if they feel confident enough to post bikini pictures then it's all about 'look good, feel good'

Kandy-Kane · Answer

If I ever posted a bikini picture it would be because I want everyone to look at my butt

Allie_Oops · Answer

Confidence. Because they look good, know they look good, and are enjoying their life. Period. If men are pervs about it then that's on men, but women don't need to cover themselves up or dress like a nun just because men cannot control themselves.

Carley99 · Answer

Because I took a picture and it looked great just as any other pic I took

Peopleschamp · Answer

I've seen like a group photo where everyone is in a bikini, but when I see the ones where they are specifically turned around to show their ass. That is definitely for attention and they know they're being sexual. They just can't admit that

JuarezTheCurious · Answer

It's usually just for attention.

Sure, a woman could post a bikini profile pic not for attention, just because she captured a moment, and it was at the beach, and maybe she really liked that day or something.

But the other 95% of the time it's definitely for attention.

Arctic_Fox · Answer

Attention, more likes from guys, confidence booster (that won’t last), sexual attention, money.

itsmedana · Answer

Same intentions which she had to post others photo. It's just a photo which she wants to post. That's all.

Selena2418 · Answer

Depends on context. If they are at the beach or something, then they are just comfortable with themselves.

PinkMichae · Answer

Maybe they are proud of how they look in them and want their friends to see what they bought. Or maybe they were at the beach and took pics. Who really cares? Its their life.

SirRexington · Answer

1 possibility, the most likely possibility, is that she wants attention her way and she knows how to get it.

2nd possibility is that she had a great time at the beach and wanted to post a picture to remind herself and others of the good time.

Anonymous · Answer

They probably just want a lot of likes; don't overthink it. I know that a lot of guys fap to those sorts of photos, which is why I don't post them, but many women don't realize that

debi2622 · Answer

Validation. Showing off hides their insecurities about themselves.

Anonymous · Answer

Attention seeking, and that they know that some men will get head over heels for ANY bikini picture, regardless of how the woman's body shape is, and that some men like just ANY breasts and/or butt that are shown, regardless of the shape and size.

Anonymous · Answer

The same reason they post anything. They like the picture, and want people to see it.

I also would like to take a moment to appreciate the fact that there are more comments from men than there are from women, on a question about women’s intentions.

TripleAce · Answer

omg these girls, so posting a bikini pic is so common from girls... so like you girls want guys looking at your butt like all day every day lol... my goodness, should be ashamed of yourselves

Dreamweaver671 · Answer

They know they only have about 20 years left so they want to show the world now. But whats wrong with that?

fenixx0083 · Answer

They say women dress up and wear makeup and all that sort of stuff for other women, maybe they do it to make other women say, "she's just desperate for the same sort of attention *I* can't get"

aaronbw · Answer

In my experience, they do this because they like being admired. Everyone likes to look good regardless if it's for sexual attention or simply to show off that they take care of themselves so that they CAN look good.

AlienChickk · Answer

Some for attention, some because they simply like the picture. It depends on the girl. I don't post them since I lack confidence.

BlueLights · Answer

They are craving for attention and reasurance that they are 'attractive' through friends and non-friends comments. It is this simple.

FMJ_Guy · Answer

Like any guy can really say anything about that, other than I just like seeing pretty girls in Bikinis, and what is so wrong with that? Human nature!

MikkiM · Answer

I guess its for attention and of course promoting body fitness. But i think posting bikinis all the time not any good at all

quotequeen · Answer

Society pressure? People's reactions? Attention? Or simply just because they can; they are proud of their bodies and want to show off🤷‍♀️

madeline20 · Answer

nothing🤷‍♀️what is a mans intentions behind posting shirtless pictures on their profile?

jennifer_bloom · Answer

i have no idea since I don't do it but I think they want favours - like rides, beer, food, invites to parties etc...

Alice2398 · Answer

Attention, they like the fact there going to be in all the guy's wank bank if they do.

Hello4242 · Answer

They probably have half a brain and are slits. Honestly.

soe11 · Answer

I don't know about it, bu my girlfriend posting her pictures with her female friends and colleagues. As well solo pictures of beach vacation.

JSmuve · Answer

Bikini pics brings all the boys to her followers list, dropping likes and comments to boost her fragile ego and constantly reaffirm her attractiveness.

therainman · Answer

Show their body. It's not about being whore and selling for sex. It's just about showing how good they supposedly look. They're nothing but attention seekers.

bubble_tea · Answer

Dick pics. Seriously, making other women jealous/envy you is the foremost intention.

moondance80 · Answer

To attract attention and to raise thier self-esteem

LegendOfGAG · Answer

They want to make you fall in love with them so they can manipulate you pretty much.

2opaz · Answer

Women who do that want validation on their bodies

There is no real point. Just another bikini pic with no meaning to it other than to get praise from people that dont matter so it makes them feel good about themselves

Salmon4056 · Answer

Attention..  Proverbs 16:24 "Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

wigglyjiggly7456 · Answer

Self validation or showing off, or simply just posting their fun memories

hsshannah96 · Answer

I don’t usually but if I do it’s just because I am trying to build my own confidence back up

candycanehearts · Answer

I don't know i guess if you work really hard on somethin they want to show it off

ScaryCool · Answer

Same as any other picture of ourselves, just more obvious.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

The same damn intention a guy does it. Look at my titties!

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