<p>The 32-year-old 'She Wolf' hitmaker said that she does not consider herself a sex symbol and prefers to keep her famed body under wraps when not performing, reported Contactmusic. "When I perform I feel free. But when I'm on the beach I don't run around topless or wobble with my hips. Perhaps it's difficult to understand but I'm kind of shy when it comes to my body," said Shakira.<br /><br />But the blonde beauty who likes to keep a low profile, said that she has never thought of herself as a sex symbol. "I think the external appearance in show business is important and over the years I've discovered my assets. Honestly, I've never seen myself as a goddess or sex symbol," said Shakira who used to be overweight as a teenager.<br /><br />The singer who is now comfortable flaunting her toned physique in revealing outfits, said that there was a time in her life when she suffered from self-loathing due to her looks.<br />"We all have our insecurities but I used to have more of those days in my twenties. I found nothing satisfied me and I just wanted to hide from the world. You should always make the most of what you've got and I think I've tried my entire life to figure it out," said Shakira.</p>
<p>The 32-year-old 'She Wolf' hitmaker said that she does not consider herself a sex symbol and prefers to keep her famed body under wraps when not performing, reported Contactmusic. "When I perform I feel free. But when I'm on the beach I don't run around topless or wobble with my hips. Perhaps it's difficult to understand but I'm kind of shy when it comes to my body," said Shakira.<br /><br />But the blonde beauty who likes to keep a low profile, said that she has never thought of herself as a sex symbol. "I think the external appearance in show business is important and over the years I've discovered my assets. Honestly, I've never seen myself as a goddess or sex symbol," said Shakira who used to be overweight as a teenager.<br /><br />The singer who is now comfortable flaunting her toned physique in revealing outfits, said that there was a time in her life when she suffered from self-loathing due to her looks.<br />"We all have our insecurities but I used to have more of those days in my twenties. I found nothing satisfied me and I just wanted to hide from the world. You should always make the most of what you've got and I think I've tried my entire life to figure it out," said Shakira.</p>
