Thursday, September 13, 2012

Sun Lines


I have a close friend from West Africa, Nigeria, to be exact, who didn't believe me when I told him that black people get sunburned. That is, until one weekend we spent together, hanging out nude at Sandy Hook Beach, when he burned on his ass and cock. He learned then that yes, no matter how dark a man's complexion, all people are susceptible to the ultra-violet (UV) rays from the sun.
 
The skin tone of a man may increase their level of sun tolerance. The darker complexion can withstand higher amounts of sun rays, but it does have limits. At a certain point, sunburn affects us all. None of us enjoy a natural immunity. This condition has the same serious implications for everyone, no matter their race.
 
Melanoma, or skin cancer, is one of the most severe results of unprotected exposure to sunlight. To prevent this, we use sunscreen. These are available in a variety of styles, creams, lotions, gels and sprays. None are race-specific, so any brand works for all.
 
Respectfully,
Black Lover Naked

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