--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sexuality, desirability has nothing to do…" description: "\"Sexuality, desirability has nothing to do with body type. It has to do with how you feel from within. I was at my fattest best in 'The Dirty Picture,' ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/vidya-balan-11343_am_sexuality-desirability-has-nothing-to-do_1462737.jpg" --- # Sexuality, desirability has nothing to do with body type… ![“Sexuality, desirability has nothing to do with body type. It has to do with how you feel from within. I was at my fattest best in 'The Dirty Picture,' and I was called the most desirable. So there you go. I am quite well-endowed, so I have no complaints.” quote by Vidya Balan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/vidya-balan-11343_am_sexuality-desirability-has-nothing-to-do_1462737.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/vidya-balan-11343_am_sexuality-desirability-has-nothing-to-do_1462737.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/vidya-balan-11343_am_sexuality-desirability-has-nothing-to-do_1462737.jpg) > “Sexuality, desirability has nothing to do with body type. It has to do with how you feel from within. I was at my fattest best in 'The Dirty Picture,' and I was called the most desirable. So there you go. I am quite well-endowed, so I have no complaints.” [Vidya Balan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vidya-balan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Desirability stems from inner confidence and self‑acceptance, not physical shape. **In simple terms:** Confidence, not body type, makes you attractive. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner confidence. Themes self‑esteem body image confidence Mood empowering reflective Type motivational personal. When to use this quote - dating - career - media interviews - personal growth Key Concepts psychology social perception Questions to Reflect On - How does inner confidence affect your relationships? - What steps can you take to love yourself beyond appearance? 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