Well expressed and on the mark, in my view, Katie.

I sincerely believe that there are differences in sexual response between male and female and that some of them are extremely so.

I know how it feels to be turned on by smooth skin, firm breasts, beautiful hair or often just the way a woman moves.

Science also shows us that, contrary to some commentary, male and femal biology is different and that we are even neurologically different.

As it happens, however, although I can appreciate a naked body for its inherent natural beauty, I am rarely aroused by such images and certainly don't seek them out or dwell on them. I actually prefer hints of sexuality rather than 'in your face' blatant exposure.

Perhaps that is a result of my conditioning to 'modesty culture' . I don't think so but am certainly open to arguments that may show me otherwise.

The reason I don't think so is that I abhor the dictates made to women in many states, such as Iran. I have no concern with women wearing little to nothing at the beach or swimming pool or wherever. Neither do I see a short skirt or other revealing apparel as indicative of poor morality or lack of self respect.

I firmly believe that both male and female ought to be able dress as they wish, providing that it harms no-one.

I also find the taboos on nudity placed in relation to what children ought to be able to see or not see, to be problematic. Yes, there are activites, scenarios or events to which it would be detrimental for children to be exposed but they are likely to be offensive or destructive to adults, just as much as children.

Indeed, I think that far from protecting children, the taboos, euphemisms and negative connotations placed on nudity and associated aspects or our being is probably far more harmful and perhaps even causal in much later sexual confusion, dysfunction, inappropriateness or even depravity.

So, I commend the substantive content of your article to all, male and female. This type of control, for such is what it is, falls into the same basket as the restrictions on a female right to abort, even if at least in the immediate sense, it may not seem so dramatic or harmful.

Our 'decency' laws, regardless of the nation or culture, are almost inevitably the result of male dominance, the distant past, and the dominance of religions. They are also predominantly hypocritical.

You are right to raise this issue as you have and, in my view, it needs much more discussion and a substantial degree of change to cultural mores & legal edicts that maintain it.