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Creeps on Real Self
I am really sick of people misusing this site. The creepy comments and messages. You report them as inappropriate, and hear nothing back. I wanted to post a 'warning' message once, to show that I would publicize any further such messages I receive... but it wasn't approved by Real Self. Well in true 2018 spirit, #metoo - unwanted sexual contact of any kind shouldn't be allowed anywhere, and Real Self, where people share photos to help people with similar issues make the best choices for themselves, shouldn't either. It's the worst thing about this site, and I really feel there should be increased privacy options or efforts to filter these people out.
Trying all alternatives...
Now everyone is different, when it comes to the reasoning behind wanting / needing a reduction.
For me personally, my main concern is my back - which I'll go into below. Secondly, it's a mental thing. I travelled for four years, I'm a size 10-12, and I've never worn a bikini in public. I feel so self aware that all eyes are on me due to my ridiculous proportions, that I just can't. I'm sure boob men out there everywhere are thinking - let them be free girl! Plus, that delightful cutting sensation as the bikini straps pull into the back of your neck from the weight is a DELIGHT.
My back. Now a reduction is not something to go into lightly. For one, you're going to be left with scarred frankenboobs - this doesn't phase me. But also it's a major op, there's the whole nips 'necrosis' (photos on here honestly make me feel like I'll pass out - poor women!) but also the fact that these funds come from the NHS... so you need to really need it in my eyes, to have those spent on you.
With that in mind, after visiting my doctor repeatedly due to back pain and being informed that the weight of my chest was beginning to cause 'structural damage' to my back at 25 years old (they measured the angle of my pelvis, neck etc - SCARY how off the mark I am)... I said I'll try anything else first.
I had a personal trainer help me with my core and back muscles - but as a regular frequenter of the dreaded gym I'm normally in fairly good shape. Then I started physiotherapy a few months ago. This is not fun. All of the muscles were too tight or weak, so weekly I have my back taped into place.... and weekly, it nearly takes half my skin with it! It's a painful process, I've ached for months, and I really just can't do this anymore. Furthermore correcting my posture has just led to endless boob remarks now it looks like I'm pushing them out into people's faces by standing straight!
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME BOOBS?! BE REASONABLE.
For me personally, my main concern is my back - which I'll go into below. Secondly, it's a mental thing. I travelled for four years, I'm a size 10-12, and I've never worn a bikini in public. I feel so self aware that all eyes are on me due to my ridiculous proportions, that I just can't. I'm sure boob men out there everywhere are thinking - let them be free girl! Plus, that delightful cutting sensation as the bikini straps pull into the back of your neck from the weight is a DELIGHT.
My back. Now a reduction is not something to go into lightly. For one, you're going to be left with scarred frankenboobs - this doesn't phase me. But also it's a major op, there's the whole nips 'necrosis' (photos on here honestly make me feel like I'll pass out - poor women!) but also the fact that these funds come from the NHS... so you need to really need it in my eyes, to have those spent on you.
With that in mind, after visiting my doctor repeatedly due to back pain and being informed that the weight of my chest was beginning to cause 'structural damage' to my back at 25 years old (they measured the angle of my pelvis, neck etc - SCARY how off the mark I am)... I said I'll try anything else first.
I had a personal trainer help me with my core and back muscles - but as a regular frequenter of the dreaded gym I'm normally in fairly good shape. Then I started physiotherapy a few months ago. This is not fun. All of the muscles were too tight or weak, so weekly I have my back taped into place.... and weekly, it nearly takes half my skin with it! It's a painful process, I've ached for months, and I really just can't do this anymore. Furthermore correcting my posture has just led to endless boob remarks now it looks like I'm pushing them out into people's faces by standing straight!
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME BOOBS?! BE REASONABLE.
33DD
So I was in Next today, and for a laugh I thought I'd try on the largest sized bralet they sell... 32DD.
I do not recall the last time I was anywhere near a DD, and even the word "bralet" makes me imagine Incredible Hulk like boobs, bursting out of one whilst the straps snap off.
Safe to say. It didn't fit ????????
Whole new meaning to the term "side boob". A literal whole, extra boob, on each side ????????
I do not recall the last time I was anywhere near a DD, and even the word "bralet" makes me imagine Incredible Hulk like boobs, bursting out of one whilst the straps snap off.
Safe to say. It didn't fit ????????
Whole new meaning to the term "side boob". A literal whole, extra boob, on each side ????????