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AmusedAzureZebra · 15/01/2025 23:59

Aibu in thinking this is gross. You don't need a bra to produce fake nipples. For what, so men look at you?

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1457bloom · 18/01/2025 12:02

All this outrage but how many of us wear make up, what's wrong with looking natural like men do?

PortiasBiscuit · 18/01/2025 09:18

Just wear a thinner vest…

Kimke · 18/01/2025 09:16

Paisleyandpolkadots · 18/01/2025 01:02

I just wonder sometimes how anybody (pervy men?) managed to persuade young women that it is empowering to wear skimpy clothing. Most of all, I marvel how they got people who identify as feminists to defend this stance as being empowering. Young men, with very few exceptions, are not going around in skimpy clothes which highlight their erect penis.

I think it's girls noticing men's reaction to their physical appearance and liking or exploiting it like Marilyn Monroe who may now seem classy but was quite daring for that era.

1457bloom · 18/01/2025 07:45

You could say that wearing makeup is also slutty as it makes you more attractive to men!

Paisleyandpolkadots · 18/01/2025 01:02

I just wonder sometimes how anybody (pervy men?) managed to persuade young women that it is empowering to wear skimpy clothing. Most of all, I marvel how they got people who identify as feminists to defend this stance as being empowering. Young men, with very few exceptions, are not going around in skimpy clothes which highlight their erect penis.

MartinCrieffsLemon · 18/01/2025 00:36

Trying to shame women for maybe wanting to attract the male gaze is frankly gross

Sometimes, yes, we do want to attract men...

Sureitwont · 18/01/2025 00:18

Rivett · 17/01/2025 22:43

High heels (with jeans for example) fake nails, normal make up (to give them woman a bit more confidence for eg) are not in the same ball park of nipple add on bras!

The above is to make women feel
more confident in their appearance not to make men think of them sexually. The latter may happen but it’s not generally the primary purpose.

If someone has well bitten nails then they may feel self conscious that people (men and women!) would think they have horrible hands so nail extensions will make them feel better and ‘normal’.

Same could he said for make up. My friend has bad acne scares and hates her skin so would cover it up to make it appear more ‘normal’.

As you can see, the difference between the above example and nipple showing bras is that my examples are of women are wanting to fit in with other women and give themselves more confidence. It’s nothing to do with the male gaze. I can’t image any man saying look at her she’s got fake nails she’s horny

So not the same at all. Buying a bra with erect nipple pieces is wanting attention, not from women (as the majority would be like 😮 WTF or not give a shit) but men would love it so to say it’s not for the male gaze is bullshit! If you like to be eyes up by men that’s ok but own it.

Yes, and others have posted that some women who have undergone mastectomies have bought these bras to feel more confident, but that’s been called bullshit.

Ive lost nearly 8 stone in weight and my boobs and excess skin look awful. I bought this bra for a bit of extra confidence as it actually looks like I have nice, natural boobs when worn under a tshirt. I’m not sure I’d have the balls to wear it out and about which is just as well because according to some on this thread I’m a cheap, easy slut who is signalling to all and sundry that I’d sleep with anyone. Am I allowed a breast lift or would that be solely for the male gaze too?

I can’t see that my example so different from someone with acne covering it up. Your friend wears makeup so people don’t know she has acne, I bought this bra so I can pretend for a moment my boobs don’t look like Snoopy’s fucking ears. But of course, randomers on the internet know my reasons better than me….

Rivett · 17/01/2025 22:43

Sureitwont · 17/01/2025 22:25

I haven’t worn it out in public actually but I don’t see it as any different to showing off cleavage, wearing a push up bra or revealing clothing etc.

There’s no “reason” for a woman to wear a dress with a thigh high split, or high heels, or fake nails, or make up… and yet many, many women do, even though they are impractical, expensive and so on. You could say there’s only one reason for wearing those items too, but it still doesn’t make it true for all women.

As I’ve said previously, if it’s not to your taste don’t buy one. But this pearl clutching about the “type” of women who could possibly wear such a thing is pathetic

High heels (with jeans for example) fake nails, normal make up (to give them woman a bit more confidence for eg) are not in the same ball park of nipple add on bras!

The above is to make women feel
more confident in their appearance not to make men think of them sexually. The latter may happen but it’s not generally the primary purpose.

If someone has well bitten nails then they may feel self conscious that people (men and women!) would think they have horrible hands so nail extensions will make them feel better and ‘normal’.

Same could he said for make up. My friend has bad acne scares and hates her skin so would cover it up to make it appear more ‘normal’.

As you can see, the difference between the above example and nipple showing bras is that my examples are of women are wanting to fit in with other women and give themselves more confidence. It’s nothing to do with the male gaze. I can’t image any man saying look at her she’s got fake nails she’s horny

So not the same at all. Buying a bra with erect nipple pieces is wanting attention, not from women (as the majority would be like 😮 WTF or not give a shit) but men would love it so to say it’s not for the male gaze is bullshit! If you like to be eyes up by men that’s ok but own it.

Sureitwont · 17/01/2025 22:25

ThoroughlyModernNotMillie · 17/01/2025 21:16

I've never noticed if anyone is wearing a thong or stockings as they walk down the street or in a public place. Also there are other reasons why someone would wear a thong or stockings other than being 'sexy' eg no visible vpl or not liking feeling sweaty in tights and not liking hold ups digging in.
If they wear them in private then of course that's up to them and I would think the same about this bra. Anything like crotchless knickers etc is clearly never meant to be seen in public at all. But there's no other reason whatsoever anyone would wear this bra except wanting eyes to be drawn to the nipples, and that's the difference.
The tone of your answer implies that you do however wear this bra in public, and as I said, there's only one reason why a woman would do so.
That's of course up to you, I'm just very glad that I don't know any woman in my family and friends who would ever wear that bra, let alone go out in public wearing it.

I haven’t worn it out in public actually but I don’t see it as any different to showing off cleavage, wearing a push up bra or revealing clothing etc.

There’s no “reason” for a woman to wear a dress with a thigh high split, or high heels, or fake nails, or make up… and yet many, many women do, even though they are impractical, expensive and so on. You could say there’s only one reason for wearing those items too, but it still doesn’t make it true for all women.

As I’ve said previously, if it’s not to your taste don’t buy one. But this pearl clutching about the “type” of women who could possibly wear such a thing is pathetic

ThoroughlyModernNotMillie · 17/01/2025 21:16

Sureitwont · 17/01/2025 20:48

As I asked earlier, do you have an issue with thongs? Stockings? Other “sexy” underwear?

Not everyone buys this type of underwear to show off walking down the street in a skimpy top. And even if they did, why does it matter to you so much?

I don’t have to justify why I buy the clothes I do to you, or anyone else for that matter

I've never noticed if anyone is wearing a thong or stockings as they walk down the street or in a public place. Also there are other reasons why someone would wear a thong or stockings other than being 'sexy' eg no visible vpl or not liking feeling sweaty in tights and not liking hold ups digging in.
If they wear them in private then of course that's up to them and I would think the same about this bra. Anything like crotchless knickers etc is clearly never meant to be seen in public at all. But there's no other reason whatsoever anyone would wear this bra except wanting eyes to be drawn to the nipples, and that's the difference.
The tone of your answer implies that you do however wear this bra in public, and as I said, there's only one reason why a woman would do so.
That's of course up to you, I'm just very glad that I don't know any woman in my family and friends who would ever wear that bra, let alone go out in public wearing it.

Sureitwont · 17/01/2025 20:48

ThoroughlyModernNotMillie · 17/01/2025 19:22

I'm interested in why would you buy a bra with fake nipples, when there are thousands of bras which don't have them? I can only assume it's because you want people( men) to look at you and think your breasts are bare underneath your clothes.

As I asked earlier, do you have an issue with thongs? Stockings? Other “sexy” underwear?

Not everyone buys this type of underwear to show off walking down the street in a skimpy top. And even if they did, why does it matter to you so much?

I don’t have to justify why I buy the clothes I do to you, or anyone else for that matter

Rollse · 17/01/2025 19:26

Rivett · 17/01/2025 17:55

Only in your head it appears. You never used the word ‘inherently’ in the first post either so don’t be too smug 🤣

I think you’ll find that most people would disagree with your statement “Nipples aren’t sexual”

Ok :)

ThoroughlyModernNotMillie · 17/01/2025 19:22

Sureitwont · 17/01/2025 16:16

Honestly, the way some people are talking it’s as if “non aroused” nipples are perfectly smooth, flat and completely unnoticeable but when aroused or in this bra are like male approval seeking missiles 😂

I have one of these bras and have taken a picture of the cup profile to show how much they ACTUALLY stick out, which is hardly at all, as you can see.

My own “natural” nips certainly stick out more, but at least in this bra they appear to be pointing in the same direction!!!

I'm interested in why would you buy a bra with fake nipples, when there are thousands of bras which don't have them? I can only assume it's because you want people( men) to look at you and think your breasts are bare underneath your clothes.

Rivett · 17/01/2025 17:55

Rollse · 17/01/2025 14:39

There you go :)

There’s a huge difference between something being inherently sexual and something being sexualised.

Only in your head it appears. You never used the word ‘inherently’ in the first post either so don’t be too smug 🤣

I think you’ll find that most people would disagree with your statement “Nipples aren’t sexual”

Sureitwont · 17/01/2025 16:16

Honestly, the way some people are talking it’s as if “non aroused” nipples are perfectly smooth, flat and completely unnoticeable but when aroused or in this bra are like male approval seeking missiles 😂

I have one of these bras and have taken a picture of the cup profile to show how much they ACTUALLY stick out, which is hardly at all, as you can see.

My own “natural” nips certainly stick out more, but at least in this bra they appear to be pointing in the same direction!!!

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SecretSoul · 17/01/2025 15:39

FoxInTheForest · 17/01/2025 13:56

Slightly off topic, but do most womens nipples not permanently stick out after having children?
I wouldn't have made the aroused association.

I can’t speak for everyone but mine don’t, and I have children and breastfed (if that’s relevant).

Nipples stiffen and stick out more when aroused regardless of whether you’ve had children or not. Hence why hard nipples are seem as erotic - and this bra simulates hard nipples ie/arousal.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 17/01/2025 15:11

BeensOnToost · 17/01/2025 12:48

I think its hot too, but I much prefer actually being braless, it feels good!

And to the naysayers, its not new, fake nipples have been there for ages.

We can all slagnoff male gaze but if you've ever worn a bra you've bought into the idea of boobs needing support, of you've shown cleavage, worn a skirt etc.

It's perfectly possible to live your life, freeing the nipple as you like, without giving a fucknif men like it or not. Some days i wear make-up, others I don't. Somedays im braless, others I'm not. I won't hide, nor will I try to appeal. I don't live my life thinking about men one way or the other.

(Agree) Whats wrong with being hot! 😩😄

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 17/01/2025 14:56

CaptainNoBeardButAParrot · 17/01/2025 14:50

@mumofoneAlonebutokay

>>This is gross and whats the point.
>>>Attract a man. Go to bed. He takes of your bra. "Oh".
>>>>You'll feel so good about yourself.

Samantha showed us how to do it on sex and the City
While he's distracted, you discreetly remove the bra

You missed my point @mumofoneAlonebutokay . Say the man is attracted by the large nipples that he sees (some men have a 'thing' about this the way some have a 'thing' about large breasts or small breasts or blonde hair or red hair). When the woman takes off the bra (whether discretely or not) and he sees the actual small normal sized nipples he will be disappointed and feel fooled and potentially reject the woman or even comment on it - which will make her feel like shit and is an avoidable situation if you aren't trying to fake your attributes to attract men who are drawn by the things that are fake.

It would be the same situation if there was a massive padded bra (like Monica in Friends when she worked in that dinner) and once it's off, it's like what attracted the man was totally fake.

It's setting yourself up for negative comment and rejection precisely because you are (a)faking and (b) faking something likely to attract superficial men in the first place.

But i don't think it's faking perfect looking nipples

Its creating the illusion of arousalment and highlights the breasts

Once you take.of your bra, if the man's sexy, your nipples will still be hard

CaptainNoBeardButAParrot · 17/01/2025 14:50

@mumofoneAlonebutokay

>>This is gross and whats the point.
>>>Attract a man. Go to bed. He takes of your bra. "Oh".
>>>>You'll feel so good about yourself.

Samantha showed us how to do it on sex and the City
While he's distracted, you discreetly remove the bra

You missed my point @mumofoneAlonebutokay . Say the man is attracted by the large nipples that he sees (some men have a 'thing' about this the way some have a 'thing' about large breasts or small breasts or blonde hair or red hair). When the woman takes off the bra (whether discretely or not) and he sees the actual small normal sized nipples he will be disappointed and feel fooled and potentially reject the woman or even comment on it - which will make her feel like shit and is an avoidable situation if you aren't trying to fake your attributes to attract men who are drawn by the things that are fake.

It would be the same situation if there was a massive padded bra (like Monica in Friends when she worked in that dinner) and once it's off, it's like what attracted the man was totally fake.

It's setting yourself up for negative comment and rejection precisely because you are (a)faking and (b) faking something likely to attract superficial men in the first place.

Rollse · 17/01/2025 14:39

Rivett · 17/01/2025 14:05

Ok ok, you said they aren’t sexual as opposed to sexualised but in what way does it make a difference?

By saying there aren’t sexual suggests they aren’t sexualised but they are, you know it, I know it and everyone else knows it.

Do they have another function? Yes to feed babies but why pretend they aren’t sexual or sexualised as well?

They aren’t the same as arms or legs….

There you go :)

There’s a huge difference between something being inherently sexual and something being sexualised.

brunettemic · 17/01/2025 14:10

thistlepiedpiper · 16/01/2025 00:47

But what is the point of them? They've been around for ages now and still, I don't understand them. Is it a bra, which gives the illusion of perky tits without a bra?

Given there’s no point the Kardashians at all there’s no real point to it. Not worth getting worked up about.

3luckystars · 17/01/2025 14:08

Rollse · 16/01/2025 06:53

Nipples aren’t sexual. They are for feeding babies.

Get real!!

Rivett · 17/01/2025 14:05

Rollse · 17/01/2025 13:25

What a silly argument this is :)

I never said nipples are not sexualised- I said twice that they aren’t sexual, which they aren’t. Not sure why you think I’m backtracking from something I’ve said twice! So silly

Ok ok, you said they aren’t sexual as opposed to sexualised but in what way does it make a difference?

By saying there aren’t sexual suggests they aren’t sexualised but they are, you know it, I know it and everyone else knows it.

Do they have another function? Yes to feed babies but why pretend they aren’t sexual or sexualised as well?

They aren’t the same as arms or legs….

FoxInTheForest · 17/01/2025 13:56

SecretSoul · 16/01/2025 06:38

When we’re sexually aroused, nipples harden so erect nipples are considered to be an erotic sight. That’s much more so the case than just cleavage. Hard nipples directly suggest sexual arousal.

Deliberately simulating hard nipples is a way of conveying that you’re in a state of sexual arousal.

When we get general items of clothing being sold that simulate an erect male penis I’ll reconsider my views on this.

Until then I’ll continue to consider this type of clothing as typically misogynistic and sleazy.

Slightly off topic, but do most womens nipples not permanently stick out after having children?
I wouldn't have made the aroused association.

tellmewhenthespaceshiplandscoz · 17/01/2025 13:49

SunshineSky81 · 16/01/2025 14:11

Show the Nipple or don't show the Nipple. The thing that annoys me more is that women just as they are , are never enough... Oh you already have nipples.. well they are not the right kind of firm, plastic perfectly placed nipples so they are less than these.
Honestly, how have we got to a point where we can convince women that nipples need to be monetized, and this family is the worst for it.

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