I have always been really shy and someone suggested I join one of those public speaking groups. I decided to give it a try figuring being forced to talk in front of group would be a good way to get over my shyness. It did begin to help and I felt my shyness slowly begin to improve. The group did mention that the more you spoke publicly the easier it would become. They even mentioned to try to put yourself out there and do things publicly that would push you out of your comfort level.
I was at a beach and a woman comes over to talk to me. She eventually asks if she could take a few pictures of me. Normally I would have said NO because I don't like having my picture taken especially while wearing just a swimsuit. I thought back to the public speaking group and how they mentioned putting yourself out of your comfort zone so I agreed to having her take some pictures. We went to a more private area and she began taking pictures. I was nervous at first but became more comfortable. She asked for me to pull down the backside of my swimsuit for some of the pictures. I would never do this before but I figured this would really put me out of my comfort zone so I actually did as she asked. She was photographing me and my bare ass now and in some sort of weird way I didn't feel uncomfortable like I thought I would have. I really surprised myself when it was I that actually asked her if she wanted them right off. She said she had no problem with them coming right off. There I was naked and her continuing to take pictures. This was further than I would have ever gone in the past and I truly was proud of myself for breaking out of my comfort zone. The woman asked how far I was willing to go. I asked what she means and was told I looked like I was very aroused. I think she was asking about me masturbating. Probably because I was already past my comfort zone and feeling quite a RUSH for doing so I began to stroke myself. I did it front of her and once done she thanked me and left. I put my swimsuit back on and went into the water to clean up. I realized afterwards I did go way out of my comfort zone but also did what most other people would ever do. I regretted doing it but I was also proud I did it. At least that day I let my shyness go away for a bit.