Size 24 influencer proudly dons thong bikini as 'bodies should never be a taboo'

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body positivity while showcasing her killer curves in a stunning thong bikini.Karina Martinez, who works in social media, jetted to Ibiza last year for a "hot girl summer" holiday and vlogged the amazing time she spent in the Balearic island with her friends.In one now-viral video she shared on TikTok, the 32-year-old dons a red bikini top and a matching thong as she strolls along the sandy beach in the Mediterranean bolthole.READ MORE: Mid-size influencer says belly is 'valuable accessory' and embraces it in undies"How I, a UK size 24, wore a thong bikini in Ibiza.

Day one I went to Nikki beach and put on my new thong bikini, we had a fabulous spot on the beach, we did a tonne of walking around, we had so much rosé."Really enjoyed walking around and seeing everybody, as you can see, there were no fainting souls after viewing my cellulite on my a**."No one died seeing my back fat and most of all, no one really said anything."There are more than a few stares but that's pretty much the case that I'm fat."I'm just as fat in an oversized T-shirt as I am in a bikini.

So here's a reminder to wear what makes you happy."Speaking to Daily Star, Karina said that "family friendly" has many meanings, but "bodies should never be treated as taboo". "Treat and speak to yourself kindly is a big first step," she explained."Try things out of your comfort zone, even if it’s wearing a sleeveless top to the grocery store one day, those little steps will lead to bigger ones."She revealed that she had been on a diet to binge-eating rollercoaster for 20 years and it wasn't until a few years ago that she felt finally happy with her body."There's an eating disorder to deal with in the process but life has gotten better - I enjoy food, I actually.