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How to Look Good Naked

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Carson Kressley, Where to watch: Lifetime Television)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    With pro-body message, reality show gets it right.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Body acceptance is the primary focus, and women of all shapes, sizes, ages, and races are encouraged to embrace their own unique beauty -- without resorting to extreme diets, pills, or plastic surgery.
  • Role models:

    The women on the show don't necessarily start out with a lot of self confidence, but host/star Carson Kressley helps them embrace their inner beauty. He's always positive, and even his criticisms are constructive and sympathetic. The featured women are a diverse group.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Lots of scenes of women in their underwear, but none of it is sexual in nature. The "naked photos" that the women pose for don't show any actual nudity and are tasteful overall.
  • Language:

    Even low-level curse words like "ass" are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Brand names like Intimacy (a lingerie chain) and Marina Rinaldi (a designer) are mentioned. Keri lotions (a sponsor of the show) are also prominently featured.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About How to Look Good Naked

Parents need to know that, despite its provocative title, this is a show that they can watch with their kids -- although it's probably best for older tweens and up. As the name suggests, women are ultimately asked to pose naked for a photograph that will be projected onto the side of a public building. But the resulting images are tasteful, not pornographic (no actual nudity is shown), and the overarching message is that women's bodies don't have to be perfect to be beautiful.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why so many people -- especially women -- feel insecure about their bodies. Tweens and teens: How often do you and your friends talk about the things you hate about your bodies -- and how often do you talk about the things you like about them?
  • Has seeing a picture in a magazine or watching a movie or TV show ever made you feel "fat"? How has society's obsession with skinny celebrities changed the way we feel about our own self-worth if we don't happen to measure up?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0

    Naked should be out of the title

    I First thought it was one of those nudity shows. The title will fool you. Great show for families

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love THIS SHOW!!!!

    I love it so much. Carson Kressley was a great empowerer and role-model.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    good body image messages

    I really like this show for kids entering/in puberty and older. I think the message helps to counter that of popular culture that can cause so many esteem issues for young women. Plus, I think it is good for boys as well, as it shows what real women really look like.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    The show could have a little more 2 it.

    I think this show is good, but not good enough. It shows some potential but doesn't pass the finish line. Thats all I have to say.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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