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I truly hope that this newsletter finds you and yours safe and enjoying the final days of summer. Now sit back and enjoy our fourth special edition of VIVYD Swimsuit.
Hello VIVYD Family, At this time of the year, I always take a moment to reflect on where we have come from, where we are, and where I believe we are going. Much like the beginning of the year with our Anniversary issue, our Swimsuit issue is a direct reflection of our growth, our partnerships, and serves as a pace indicator to where we will be going. With that being said, this year’s fourth volume of VIVYD Swimsuit would indicate nothing but great things ahead. For those of you new to the VIVYD Family, welcome to a community where we encourage you to be you and empower you to being the best versions of yourselves. Our platform is for everyone who is willing to accept the difference between us that make us stronger not the differences that move us further apart. For us VIVYD Vets, thanks again for being here, you already know how we do it on Planet VIVYD. I would like TO welcome everyone to VIVYD Swimsuit Vol. 4. This year’s issue was not without challenges. For a small publication, inflation has been a big deal in ensuring that we continue to produce a quality product while not overspending. Through all the ups and downs, I can honestly say that this issue is our best yet. As a part of focus this year, we wanted to ensure that we were building local partnerships and small businesses just like us. With this in mind, 80% of the swimsuits worn in this issue were from Pensacola area designers and boutiques with 100% of the editorial models being from the area as well. This year’s partnerships would include three new brands and five new Inmodels.addition to the amazing content now featured on www.vivydmagazine. com we have opened our platform for advertisers and sponsorships. These options are set to be available starting September 1st, 2022. Look for future newsletters for more information.
VIVYDMagazine EditorinChief BobbyLee MagazineDesign BobbyLee CreativeDirector CreativeBethanySevek Consultant/CopyEditor InAimeeRivera StyleDirector AimeeRivera W W W . V I V Y D M A G A Z I N E . C O M Follow us on Looking to become a contributing writer or photographer. Send us an email at submissions@vivydmagazine.com or send us a message on any of our social media pages. Contents Featured Models Contributors Writers Photographers Bobby Lee Ron ZanderAdamsTaylor Bobby Lee DD Ka’ohe Photo Madison Lopez Janee RosalyAlexiaKrystalCatoAmadeoShamekaDeanMartinez-Corcino
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BucketList 4 BEACHES THAT I JUST HAVE TO VISIT Summer and beaches! Beaches and Summer! It is crazy how you can say one and the other word or thought just instantly pops into your mind. Even though it might be even cliche at this point, who does want to enjoy the sound of waves crashing against the shore or a sea gull scream past, or even the warmth of a golden afternoon. And of course my favorite the fashion. In my travels around the world have been fortunate enough to exprienece many cultures, languages, and of course beaches. After all what good is it to visit a place if you can’t in a little rest and relaxation. In that tradition of experiencing new things, here are five beaches that I have just got to visit. WWW.VIVYDMAGAZINE.COM
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The crazy thing about Bora Bora is that everytime I hear this name I instantly think of Vin Diesel in the movie “XXX.” After all it was the location that his charther chose as his after mission decompress loction.
Bora Bora is a tropical island lying in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. A territory of France, French Polynesia has 118 islands lying in five island groups. They’re spread across an area the size of Europe.
Bora Bora’s unique and sensational geographical formation is the (as yet unsunken) remnants of an extinct volcano. The main island of Bora Bora is surrounded by a ring of sandy, coral islets called motus. Luxury Bora Bora resorts are set on these motus, and most have incredible views across the blue lagoon to the black-rock peak of Mt Otemanu which rises from the lush green slopes.
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that everyone would agree that 2022 has been an interesting year thus far. For me, the year began very hot, but over the last few months many outside influences have sort of put a small damper on some major plans. Not to mention over the last week or so, my girl and I have been not so much on the same page as it relates to our intimacy. For the first time in our relationship, we have had a few small discussions on sexual misses between us. I would be the first to admit this was a difficult conversation, lots of personal feelings and pride always surround topics of sex. But I do believe that without this conversation that we would have only continued to drift ever so slightly apart sexually which could potentially lead to other issues down range. This line of thought of course got me to thinking about my actions in other relationships when the sex was just a miscue. What I came up with is basically I was one of two people, the man that was patient or the man that was not.
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Nowyears.that we have a little context, back to the original question how do you perform in sexual rough patches? I can honestly say that I have been both men. I am at present and have been the patient man, but I have been in the past the man that is just out for self. And to be real, I get it, I get how dishonesty can happen and why it happens. With that being said, that doesn’t make it right. My two cents, we should all strive to be truthful in all levels of our relationships, to include those topics where we know we have the greatest sensitivity. I am willing to bet that anyone would prefer the opportunity to correct something that they may know or may not know they are doing, just like YOU would. Be a true partner and practice having genuine conversations about all things, not just the things that you know are going well. That openness will not make you a better lover but make you a better human.
The Other Guy. As mentioned, being a patient man is what I strive to be. However, being the other guy is normally who I am. The other guy is selfish, with little concern for your partner and what they may be going through. This person has cheated and lied all while accepting this disloyalty as something that was all her fault, all because she didn’t want it as much as I did, like to perform oral sex, or even too much of a freak. This person always is caught up in some type of relationship drama with other women. Granted in this instance, most of the women involved were taken a lot less seriously, but full disclosure, this guy was also present in my last marriage of over 10
Being Patient. To be clear, this is the version of myself that I strive to be in all my actions. I work daily on being considerate of others, how they feel, and what they might be going through, so that I can try and begin to understand. Oddly enough, although this is my preferred self, this version is only present in a few of my sexual experiences. As a patient man, I am able to try and appreciate the other side of the coin. YES, it can be frustrating, because on the surface, it looks like you are actually putting your sexual anguish on the back burner. And to a small degree it is true, you do put your feelings to the side, but when doing this you are being a true partner to your significant other. You have chosen to work on “us” instead of just “me.” It is in my opinion how relationships continue to grow, by working through problems like this together, you not only strengthen you, but you strengthen her, which yields strengthening us.
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I grew up hearing about this timy little island all of my life. Mainly because one of mom’s friends was from here. He use rant and rave about the beauty of his homland almost everytime I would see him. It is for this reason Barbados is a must visit for Barbadosme. is an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Caribbean region of North America. It has an area of 430 square km. Bridgetown is its capital and largest city. English is the official language of Barbados. Barbadian dollar is its official currency. Barbadians are crazy for afternoon tea, cricket (which is also their national sport), golfing and scuba diving. The country is a famous tourist destination, and it sees millions of visitors every Foryear.more information on Barbados please visit: www.thefactfile.org/barbados-facts
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To be transparent, I have never heard of this little island in the DR, but after I saw the images of it, well who could just fall in love with the gorgous sand, deep blue water, and of course palm tree. And who could ever be mad at a place that shares a name with the rum brand of the carribean. In 1492, Christopher Columbus founded Santo Domingo, the first European settlement on the island of Hispaniola. Hispaniola separated into Haiti and Santo Domingo in 1804. Haiti ruled over the entire island until the Dominican Republic finally gained independence in 1844. The DR receives approximately 5 million visitors per yearThis number is expected to double by 2023. Tourism is the top industry in the Dominican Republic. The country is also the top destination for weddings and honeymoons. Luckily for its tourists, the Dominican Republic has more restaurants than any other Caribbean country. Most tourists are from the United States or Canada. For more information on the Dominican Republic please facts-about-the-dominican-republicwww.sunrise-villa.com/elblog/20-interesting-visit:
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One of the first places I was able to visit outside of the US was the country of Greece. It was also the very first place where I went to a nude beach, kissed a girl from another country, and yes ordered my first legal drink. This country has made a lasting impression on me the likes of which I will never forget. So anytime I am able to visit here, well it feels like I am already there.
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Zacinto, commonly called Zakynthos by the past poets, is the southern and third biggest island belonging to the Ionie’s group of islands. It covers an area of 405 squared kilometres where a bit more than 35.000 inhabitants live and is located 300 km west from Athens and 9,5 marine miles from the Peloponneso coast from where it is reachable by a regular ferry service.
The island of Zakynthos offers several big contrasts from the presence of golden beaches and massive rocky coasts, benefits from a Mediterranean temperate climate with mild winters and cool summers; the generous winter rains favor the growth of thick vegetation and assure a remarkable water reserve. That is why the island is very “green” and in the past both Homer and the Venetian rulers used to call it “wooded” and “Levant flower”.
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