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Naked Roommate Sparks Conversation on Boundaries and Comfort

11/6/2025

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Story summary

A woman in a Slate sex advice column expressed discomfort with her male roommate walking around naked.
The column emphasized that, in U.S. culture, people are generally expected to be clothed in non-sexual contexts.
It advised she communicate her feelings to her roommate, framing the request gently to preserve harmony.
A straightforward conversation could resolve the issue, since the roommate may be unaware of the discomfort.

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Story summary

A woman in a Slate sex advice column expressed discomfort with her male roommate walking around naked.
The column emphasized that, in U.S. culture, people are generally expected to be clothed in non-sexual contexts.
It advised she communicate her feelings to her roommate, framing the request gently to preserve harmony.
A straightforward conversation could resolve the issue, since the roommate may be unaware of the discomfort.