The former `Baywatch` beauty released her own self-help novel, entitled `How To be Sexy`, in 2007 and said she was keen for it to improve the self-confidence of her fellow females.

She told regard magazine: "The message I was trying to convey is that everyone has something special about themselves they don`t like, even models and movie stars and rock stars.

"Embrace those flaws and build your confidence by working out and feeling good about yourself. I wanted to help empower women. Plus after having worked with the very best hair and make-up and styling teams. I thought I would share a few secrets that I have learned along the way!"

Carmen, 39, has always been body confident and has previously said she thinks there is a "freedom" in posing naked.

The former burlesque dancer said: "I started my career with Playboy magazine. 1996 was the first time I shot here. I think there`s a freedom in taking off your clothes and posing."
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