Matt Joseph Diaz

This week, Matt kicks off our Conversation series on coming out with his own story.

Of course, summertime also seems to come hand-in-hand with partial nudity. Wearing next to nothing out in public is just as important a part of summer as barbecues and trips to the beach. That is, unless you’re anything outside the socially acceptable body types. Then it suddenly becomes an opportunity for people to dole out their own specific kind of “fashion justice.”

This Monday, Matt helps us celebrate Masturbation Month! (To say anything else would betray the beauty of this video.)

It's time for #MondayMotivation with Matt Joseph Diaz. Today Matt is talking about vulnerability. 

When we write articles about body image, we often speak in the abstract about big ideas and how we approach social interaction — but how exactly does one become body positive? What are the nuts and bolts that’ll lead you to a more positive sense of self, both physically and emotionally?

Tinder's convenience hasn't “converted” anyone into suddenly only wanting one-night stands. I’ve never heard anyone say “I used to only want to sleep with people I was emotionally invested in, but Tinder is SO CONVENIENT.” Nobody’s treating their sexuality like impulse-buying a candy bar by the checkout counter at a fucking grocery store, so stop treating them like they do.

There’s a big difference between talking and communicating. One exists to relay messages, ideas, and feelings: the building blocks of being a person. The other exists to fill time. I’m by no means here to tell people how to approach their relationships — I just don’t want people to feel pressured to fill silences with noise out of the fear their partners won’t think they care.

I know, it's Monday. BLECH. But, that also means it's time for #MondaysWithMatt.

This week Matt reminds us how amazing we are.

Not sure how to stay mindful about the motivations behind how you fuel and move your super rad bod? Allow Matt to explain: