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I'm Xenia, a 30-year-old lesbian woman with a passion for art and self-expression. Growing up in a traditional household where I was expected to conform to societal norms, I often found myself at odds with the expectations placed upon me.

As a Polynesian woman, I've always felt like there's been a disconnect between my identity and the way I present myself to the world. My body has become an extension of my art, a means of expressing the emotions that I couldn't find words for.

I met my partner, Anaïs, at an art exhibition where we bonded over our shared love of provocative works that pushed boundaries. We quickly realized that we were both drawn to the same type of art - the kind that exposed the human form in all its beauty and complexity.

Together, we began experimenting with photography as a way of capturing our own self-expression. Our sessions became an exercise in self-discovery, where we'd push each other's boundaries and challenge societal norms.

As I look back on my journey, I realize that it's been about embracing the imperfections and contradictions within myself. It's about recognizing that there's beauty in vulnerability and exposure - whether that's exposing our bodies or revealing our true selves to the world.

What do you think? Do you believe there's a place for more provocative art in today's society, or should we be focusing on more traditional forms of self-expression?