Many of the Premier League players I have come into contact with over the years had very little concept of how the real world worked because, all their lives, they had been convinced it revolved around them.
The burden of constantly evaluating their weight disproportionately affects women.
I run a strict 'shoes off' policy and have no hesitation in telling people to take off their dirty, outdoor footwear when they venture into my house.
I really enjoyed my photoshoots. Did I feel objectified? No. I felt in control.
You don't have to be a tactile person to enjoy an embrace or a touch of the hand - it's basic human nature. It's a crucial part of how we function.
Human touch is comforting, it offers reassurance and it communicates more than words could ever do.
I did not have an affectionate childhood, neither of my parents were expressive in that way.
But my weight has fluctuated over the years - in part due to four pregnancies, which ravaged my body. I never felt content with my body shape, as the 'norm' was always unattainable.
Because while society will never want me to be content with my body, I want to try to embrace it. It carries the hallmarks of all my various lived experiences.
If you cut me in half, there would be kitsch and Waterloo running through my veins.
I have always been a practical gal. Algebra and I never got on but I could replace the oil in a Fiat Mirafiori from the age of nine. Lightbulbs and plugs were always changed with ease.