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I have been told I have pepperoni or silver dollar areolas. It makes me very insecure. What are your thoughts? (Photo)

krystenr11Feb 1, 2017

I have been told I have pepperoni or silver dollar areolas. It makes me very insecure. What are your thoughts? 32yrs old no kids. I wanna feel comfortable naked ;(

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