Pussycat Dolls pay no mind to sexy-shaming comments: 'We are just celebrating our power'

The Pussycat Dolls are paying the haters no mind.

In an interview with U.K.'s Glamour magazine, the group's members are opening up about how they deal with body image issues and sexy-shaming comments from the public amid their reunion.

For starters, it took some of the Pussycat Dolls a while to be comfortable and confident in their bodies and they're not letting remarks on theirprovocative costumes get to them.

"It’s a reflection of the people who are writing it and responding to it. I just think, 'why do you have such a problem with women being sexy and being comfortable in their bodies?'" Kimberly Wyatt said. "Because we are just celebrating our power. People need to get over it and it’s time to celebrate whoever you are."

Ashley Roberts, 38, recalled how she was told that at her age she should be dressing more conservatively.

"It made me think, 'do I feel that way?' as it should be the opposite. We should be able to choose when we want to be sexy," Roberts said. "We as women need to build a space where no matter your quirkiness, your curves or whatever you have got you can come to us and feel accepted."

For Carmit Bachar, her confidence came from her mother, and Bachar said she understands that there are certain levels of what's deemed appropriate depending on age groups.

"I know my mother was a dancer and she always taught me to celebrate my body and express myself," she said. "Our intention behind it is only positive. We are not doing anything overt, it’s for performance and appreciation."

Changing the relationship the dolls had with their bodies didn't come overnight either.

Bachar said having her child is what changed her outlook on body image. She said being back in the costumes is difficult as you tend to judge yourself, but it's not about getting back the same body she had but rather moving forward and being the "possible version of yourself."

"All of our bodies have changed but I know when it comes to your mental space you have to be gentle and compassionate with yourself. You have to love all the curves and that is what makes us women," she said. "That is what makes us sexy. We work so hard so for us to be so judgmental of ourselves is just crazy. We look back at older pictures now and I think why did I beat myself up?"

Nicole Scherzinger said her mindset on body image has turned around completely from when she was first a member of the group. She said she used to be so hard on herself , but realized that got her nowhere and has instead chosen to enjoy life.

"Especially what just happened with our friend Kobe Bryant, it shows life is so short and you have to love yourself, love each moment and love each other," she said. "The key change for me is acceptance. It’s crazy how much I used to beat myself up."

More: 'The Masked Singer' recap: Butterfly's wings are clipped in competition

More: The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and fans want 'all the tea'

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pussycat Dolls on sexy-shaming: 'We are just celebrating our power'