Last summer, when Jacobien saw a series of sexy boudoir photos, she thought, “Wow, I want that too.” Not just for herself, but to show the world that you can look alluring and beautiful with only one breast. She reached out to photographer Meriam Stuur and arranged a photoshoot at our ProudBreast office in Deventer. The result was a bold and stunning series, which we are excited to share in this blog—along with some of Jacobien’s tips on how to feel sexy when you’re missing a breast.
Tip 1 – Sexy comes from within
My body isn’t perfect, but feeling sexy isn’t about that. My strength comes from within, not from the outside. By working on my self-confidence and self-acceptance, I can better see and experience my inner beauty. When I look in the mirror, I am proud to be alive. My life’s journey is visible on my body—it reflects everything I have achieved, experienced, felt, and overcome. Love. Children. Breast cancer. I am proud of who I am. Beautiful just as I am. That inner strength is the source of my femininity and my sense of feeling sexy.
Tip 2 – Renewing intimacy with your partner
Beyond wanting to feel sexy for yourself, you often want to feel sexy for that one special person. Their reaction can make a huge difference in how you feel and can boost your confidence. Because of my breast cancer, my husband and I grew much closer. We talked about everything, and a new kind of intimacy developed between us. Embracing my scar was something we did together—it deepened our bond and has been a great source of support for my sense of feeling sexy.
Tip 3 – Choose lingerie and Qups that make you happy
You can definitely enhance your sexy feeling with beautiful lingerie and fun accessories like lipstick and earrings. Everyone knows the effect of high heels—they make you walk with confidence. A sexy lingerie set does the same for you, even if no one can see it under your clothes. But you know it, and it boosts your sense of femininity. That’s why I’m so happy that with my Qups, I can wear all types of lingerie again, even the more sexy styles. That’s exactly what I was looking for in this boudoir shoot. I hope it inspires you to feel sexy too.
With love,
Jacobien
