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Nude photos of your spouse or partner?

My wife has never let me take revealing photos of her. She recently went out of town with my daughter and her parents and allowed me, without me asking, to take a nude photo of her. I was and still am shocked she gave me this gift. I have since deleted it from my phone and have it hidden on a thumbdrive in a safe place, I want nobody seing my wife naked but me. Is it normal to have nude photos of your partner? I think it is sexy and shows trust. I would rather see a picture of her naked and pleasure myself than to see a picture of another naked woman like a model or porno star.

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Posted October 2, 2011

My exhusband and I took photos. I made sure they weren't digital! They are old style - taken with film.

We printed copies, I kept them away - he could have them whenever he wanted and thankfully he never asked where I kept them.

When we got divorced, I literally burnt the ones of him. I kept a few negatives just in case (ie if he somehow kept a copy of the ones of me, I could remind him I have ones of him that he REALLY doesn't want to get out - I look hot in them, he does not).

But then again, I never really trusted him not to go around showing people even when we were together, but like everything in our marriage, he knew he could trust me, no matter what happened.

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kdevin27
kdevin27Takenbest i've ever had!
Posted December 22, 2009

From a woman's point of view, it makes me more comfortable that we take nude pictures/videos on MY camera. even though we live together, we respect each other's property and even though he can just upload the pics or take them off my computer (even though our xxx folder is hidden on my computer), there's a certain level of trust we have, and using my camera and my cell phone def. made me ease into taking naked pictures. so just make her feel comfortable about it, let her take some pics of you, too-- my bf and i do that and its hot and makes it more comfortable, too!!

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Arec
Arecpassionate, insecure, complimentary,
Posted December 19, 2009

My boyfriend used to take pictures of me all the time and lately recorded us. I am nervous as hell that someone will see them but he has promised me there is no way anyone will. I trust him but it doesn't take away the fear of being seen.

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alexjc
alexjcAlways looking to improve
Posted December 17, 2009

I think it is fine to take nude pictures, as long as there is trust that the pictures wont be spewed all over the internet. I would like to take a picture of my wife to use as a 'fantasy' picture. We were going to make a video quite a few years ago and then didn't, now she is not for it.

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Anonymous
Posted December 6, 2009

i dont see anything wrong as long as you keep them private. if you can trust who you are with, specially if you live a long ways from each other, then it can be a wonderful thing. just never stoop to the level of showing them if you ever become mad at one another.

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tmendez1985
tmendez1985tracymendez1985 on y!msngr...
Posted November 18, 2009

it's an expression of trust and i totally believe it's ok. just because you got divorced or fall out of love doesnt mean you stop being human.

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Kyle Webs
Kyle WebsWhat? A status update?
Posted November 15, 2009

It's great but they can turn on you if someone has some of yourself....which could become quite embarrassing (it hasn't happened to me, luckily, but just be careful)

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jinny
jinnygood
Posted October 27, 2009

rather creepy kind of demeaning

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The Rings Of Saturn
The Rings Of SaturnSingleSingle
Posted October 5, 2009

It's great, but there are drawbacks. Pictures are permanent and relationships can fall apart. My ex-brother-in-law showed me pictures of my sister. He just handed them to me and told me to "check these out!" I should have kept them, but I was so pissed off at him that i tossed them at him and told him off. I have never told my sister that he showed me pictures of her. They were seriously XXX rated. He did that on purpose, I think because he used to have sex with his sister when he was growing up. He never told my sister that and I am not about to tell her either. They are divorced now, thank goodness. The point is, you better be careful! I don't think it is such a good idea, but given the incident I went through with it... I am not sure if I am being objective, or subjective! He has control of the photos because he has them in his posession! I regret not grabbing them and throwing them away. I was just so angry that I didn't even think of it.

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DarthDefault
DarthDefaultEngagedcomplicated, one-sided, unfulfilling
Posted September 21, 2009

My wife recently let me take a few pictures of her in various degrees of undress. I loved it, and told her often. I tell her how I love to just sit quietly and look at them on my phone when I'm bored at work, or on a long ride, so long as no one else can see, of course!
I was very happy when she asked if she could have similar pictures of me, but she has yet to take, or even accept any....

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clynn19815
clynn19815MarriedNewly married
Posted August 20, 2009

If you marry someone, you should trust them completely. That is what hidden files are for on the computer :)

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Atlguy39
Atlguy39Starting OverRecently divorced and dating
Posted August 19, 2009

Its great until you get divorced. I have pics of my ex and she has them of me. No telling who she's shown them to.

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nicky.nacky
nicky.nackyComplicated
Posted August 15, 2009

I just recently gave my partner the same gift after he has been asking me for several months. I decided to surprise him the other day, and he surprised me too. He gave me the sex of my life.

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JohnB
JohnBalways interested
Posted August 14, 2009

I think it is great to have a trusting partner who thinks you look fantastic...enough so that he/she would want to share with those whom are interested....share with anyone over 18!

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Andrea Miller
Andrea MillerYourTango ExpertsMarriedI love my husBond
Posted August 14, 2009

that's very cool - neat to see how much it meant to you and how sensitive you are about this "gift" - definitely shows an admirable level of trust and intimacy.

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Tom Miller
Tom MillerSingleGood Things Come
Posted August 14, 2009

Sounds fun. Don't post it on the internet even if you're really mad, it's just poor taste, bro.

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Melanie Gorman
Melanie GormanYourTango ExpertsMarried5 years happily married
Posted August 14, 2009

I imagine that your wife loves the idea that she's the "fantasy woman" for you; that's very cool. And I second Lyz's comment, just take extra precautions to keep those photos private and hidden from curious eyes.

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stevep
stevepMarriedSLOW,SLOWER,SLOWEST,STOPPE.....
Posted August 14, 2009

SOUNDS GOOD TO ME LETS HAVE A LOOK-SEE

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BH
BHComplicated
Posted July 23, 2009

She probably picked up the idea from her boyfriend.

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Lyz Lenz
Lyz LenzMarriedCommunity Manager
Posted July 23, 2009

This may seem unnecessary, but don't let it be any where your kids can potentially see it at all. But you probably know that.

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tzbug7
tzbug7Singleterminally single
Posted July 22, 2009

Now that she's surprised YOU, maybe you can return the favor?! Some couples have professional, tasteful sessions with a professional photographer so they have something special when the other is not around. The big thing is keeping it in a safe place & should you break up, that the pics don't end up online! =)

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Symian
SymianComplicatedHiding my true feelings...
Posted July 22, 2009

It is AWESOME! Keep it safe from prying eyes and maybe reciprocate by giving her something to get her hot when she's not with you.

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Qverb
QverbTakenRugburns, sarcasm, giggling, beautiful
Posted July 22, 2009

Thats great for you! I personally find no fault with the practice and also enjoy it very much, but I understand how some people have concerns over such images being put up on the internet after a bad break-up or a fight. Its great that she not only trusts you completely but is also still so playful!

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BookMama
BookMamaMarriedHappily Married
Posted July 22, 2009

I think it's great. Just keep it in a safe place.

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