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’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Larissa Dos Santos Lima Defends ‘Provocative’ Instagram: ‘I Feel Confident’

Reality TV

Oct 18, 2019 4:24 pm·

By Samantha Benitz

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She’s not holding back. 90 Day Fiancé star Larissa Dos Santos Lima defended her “provocative” Instagram page during a Q&A on Thursday, October 17, where she shared her thoughts about revenge porn and more. The TLC alum said her recent weight loss success has made her feel better than ever, revealing that it’s given her the confidence to pose in bikinis and lingerie on social media. However, she also made sure to address how it’s *not* OK for her most “intimate” photos to be shared with strangers. Scroll through the gallery below to get all of the details from Larissa’s candid Instagram Q&A.

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Lights, Camera, Action

Larissa, 33, rose to fame on the reality show, 90 Day Fiancé, and she quickly became a fan-favorite because she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, no matter how controversial the topic.

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Social Media Prowess

The reality star has continued to share details about her personal life online and she’s now garnered a massive following of nearly 400,000 people, who are often asking for updates.

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Speaking Out

While taking to Instagram for a Q&A on October 17, one fan asked Larissa for her thoughts on a very sensitive subject.

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Looking for Answers

“Can you explain what you were talking about with revenge porn? Your page is so provocative,” the comment read.

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Exuding Confidence

In her response, the TLC alum explained that Instagram is her “job,” and noted how she now enjoys showing off her toned figure in bikinis and lingerie after shedding nearly 30 pounds.

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Comfortable in Her Skin

“It is ridiculous to believe that because I take sensual photos, it is OK for my most intimate photos to be shared with strangers,” Larissa wrote.

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Taking a Stand

“Is is right to wish porn stars to be sexually assaulted because they film in the industry?” she asked. “I believe we deserve to love our own bodies, and to respect other people’s personal privacy.”

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Sharing Her Views

Larissa concluded her statement by noting how the lingerie-clad snaps that are posted on Instagram are not the same “photos sent privately to a partner.”

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Girl Power

During her Q&A, the Brazilian bombshell also discussed her health and fitness journey, revealing that she was her own inspiration to hit the gym. However, she also showed love to several of her costars.

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Self-Love

“I admire Fernanda [Flores], Anfisa [Nava] and Pao [Mayfield],” Larissa wrote. “Instead [sic] be jealous, or hate other women’s body, I decided to work on my own.”

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Fitness Advice

Larissa even shared some tips with her followers on how to look and feel their best. The reality star said she’s still eating her favorite foods, but is also focusing on portion control.

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Staying on Her Grind

“I work on my abs, do deadlifts at home when I can’t go to the gym,” Larissa added, revealing how she exercises at least three times a week to stay in shape.

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Proud Moment

The 90DF star admitted that she’s overall happy with the progress she’s made thus far. “Cellulite is still an issue, but it has been reduced by 80 percent,” Larissa wrote.

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Keeping It Real

“An important detail of my weight loss, is that I always had a high metabolism,” she concluded.

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Vegas Vibes

Luckily, Larissa appears to be focusing on the positive after her split with boyfriend, Eric Nichols, in September. In fact, she recently enjoyed a girls’ night out in Las Vegas.

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Sin City Squad

The reality star stepped out for the 10-year anniversary of Crazy Horse 3, a popular gentlemen’s club, and she was joined by none other than Teen Mom alum Farrah Abraham and Jersey Shore’s Jen Harley.