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To ask what's your favourite part of your body?

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worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 17:08

Seen many threads lately about women fretting over what body parts of themselves that they hate and it makes me sad. It makes me sad that I feel this way about myself, too.

Every single day I see new social media posts/articles about X celebrity has gained/lost weight and looks awful, or 'look at how great this conventionally attractive celebrity looks' then pick her apart down to bone structure and genetics, to make women everywhere race to the mirror once more and pick themselves apart for not looking like that. I'm sick of it.

So, what is your favourite body part? What do you love about your body?

I like my arms. They used to be extremely lean and toned and then I had kids and give up on myself for a while and they got fatter. They're leaning out again now that I have remembered I am a human being and started exercising/eating well again and I'm starting to like them! Yay. I also like my legs even though they're short and stubby as hell. But they're curvy and chonky and I like it.

I have to say my least favourite part would be my stomach as it is 90% loose skin and no effort. But, I'm coming to accept it for what it is; my children's first home and, well, it's just a stomach. Who cares.

Let's be having it sexy ladies

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GreyRooted · 12/06/2026 20:26

TheLoneliestSnail · 12/06/2026 20:21

I’ve spent most of my life battling with body dysmorphia. It’s nice for people to like their body but I honestly think it’s generally best not to evaluate its different features under the lens of what is conventionally attractive and try to view it in a neutral way.

I think I agree. Reading these posts has made me sad (although happy for other posters), but I can’t think of anything I like about mine and as I’m chronically ill it lets me down in terms of strength and stamina too.

TheLoneliestSnail · 12/06/2026 20:21

I’ve spent most of my life battling with body dysmorphia. It’s nice for people to like their body but I honestly think it’s generally best not to evaluate its different features under the lens of what is conventionally attractive and try to view it in a neutral way.

PawMaw · 12/06/2026 20:15

Anabellie · 12/06/2026 20:03

Please tell me how you got rid of your hyperpigmentation 🥰

Alpha arbutin, niacinamide, spf 50 and a lot of patience 😁

worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 20:08

HappiestSleeping · 12/06/2026 19:51

Forgive me for being an interloper, but my wife is no longer here to comment. I loved her sense of humour. Illness changed the shape of her body, and removed parts of it, but I loved her anyway. It was nothing to do with the physical, it's what is inside a balloon that makes it go up.

Her inner person was fabulous. The wrapper was great too, but it was just the wrapper. I was looking forward to growing old with her, with whatever that brought to her wrapper and mine, however fate had other plans.

Aw this was so beautiful to read. What a lovely sentiment to your late wife. I hope I can find someone who cherishes me like this one day.

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Dorothyperky · 12/06/2026 20:07

So @worldshottestmom I've got three GB athletes in my family. All love their food after starving for years! We have good genes. Our son is 6'6" and looks like Rene Lege Page from Bridgerton to the extent my friends said, 'oh don't watch that because it's looks like x!'
I think the most attractive gift is a smile. I'm the nutter on the bus. I even don't take taxis in London to be able to talk to people. We don't know if they've spoken to anyone else today.
There is always sex out there for women but for gods sake don't move them in unless they are wealthier than you. I like a c*ck but not a Cocklodger!
We just need to be aware of our worth. Go girls I say. X

worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 20:05

mustardgarnish · 12/06/2026 19:55

I think thats so important. I spent so much of my 20s/30s hating my body but now I think well damn, you've been through so much and been such a loyal friend to me. I love you body.

Honestly that's where I am now, late 20s and most people my age that I know are childless and in their gym era. I'm just not bothering to compare anymore and turning inwards for validation. I also love you, body

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louderthan · 12/06/2026 20:04

My hands, wrists and forearms
My legs
My boobs

Anabellie · 12/06/2026 20:03

PawMaw · 12/06/2026 19:08

When I break it all down, there's actually quite a lot I like about myself.

  • I like that my boobs look good topless
  • I like my legs, unproportionately long for my height
  • I like my heart shaped bum
  • I like my eyes, grey with brown central heterochromia
  • I like my feet!
  • I love my pale skin, especially now I've got on top of my redness and hyperpigmentation. I'm proud of my blemish free, un-sundamged skin as it took a lot of work
  • I like my cheekbones

I've liked thinking about this and realising there's more that I like about my appearance than I dislike!

Please tell me how you got rid of your hyperpigmentation 🥰

lostinmagic · 12/06/2026 20:01

My hair, I'm a natural redhead and hated it so much growing up but I'm glad my mum never let me dye it, it's so thick and healthy now.
i love my lips, they're naturally very red and plump and I love my freckly skin.
Since I became a mum it's given me a new appreciation for my body and I've learnt to love myself a little more, I'd hate to hear my girls talking negatively about their bodies so I make a conscious effort not to do it to myself.

WestwardHo1 · 12/06/2026 20:00

This is hard when you've had a lifetime of absolutely hating your body, but I'll have a go. My strength and fitness I guess - at 51 I can still hike, ski, sail, ride my bike, body board, swim etc. I can eat what I want and as much as I want and never put on weight. I'm one of those people who others say "just eat a pie" to, and I have never been able to wear strapless dresses (they don't stay up) and my spine is curved from scoliosis. But my body lets me do fun exciting stuff. I have ok skin.

There. I had a go.

itgetsthehoseagain · 12/06/2026 19:59

HappiestSleeping · 12/06/2026 19:51

Forgive me for being an interloper, but my wife is no longer here to comment. I loved her sense of humour. Illness changed the shape of her body, and removed parts of it, but I loved her anyway. It was nothing to do with the physical, it's what is inside a balloon that makes it go up.

Her inner person was fabulous. The wrapper was great too, but it was just the wrapper. I was looking forward to growing old with her, with whatever that brought to her wrapper and mine, however fate had other plans.

Beautiful. We should all be paying attention to this.

BettyJoanPerske · 12/06/2026 19:56

MyrtleLion · 12/06/2026 19:37

I have great skin. I look like I’m in my mid-40s when I’ll be 60 in 2028. This is due to a genetic defect that causes other problems, but my goodness, having great skin is amazing.

I love my breasts. Never had kids but they are large and voluptuous, and lovely. I also have no bum, which is becoming more obvious now I’ve lost four stone.

You sound a lot like me! I hope to still have my lovely skin when I'm in my late fifties.

worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 19:55

MyPeppyCat · 12/06/2026 19:36

My gorgeous small breasts ("cracking pair of tits" to quote a lover), mega long legs, gorgeous smile, high IQ.

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Yeah I always got complimented on my boobs from past lovers and never understood why as they are tiny. My most recent ex just loved that they were soft and natural. Though im actually starting to really like them as I love being able to go braless lol

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mustardgarnish · 12/06/2026 19:55

worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 19:54

Yes I have been trying for a while now to just accept my body, flaws and all for a while now. Some days I do, other days I dont. But im damn proud that its survived my unfortunate life so far, and has even grown and fed 2 human beings! Still looking alright too. Not all bad

I think thats so important. I spent so much of my 20s/30s hating my body but now I think well damn, you've been through so much and been such a loyal friend to me. I love you body.

BettyJoanPerske · 12/06/2026 19:54

SpottyAlpaca · 12/06/2026 19:49

My height. I’m 5’11 / 1.80m and I love everything about being tall. I have always looked & felt physically strong & capable. I couldn’t imagine being tiny & petite, it wouldn’t suit my personality at all. I also find men tend to treat you differently when you’re taller than them… 😉

I love being tall as well. I'm not as tall as you, only five eight, but I would love to be even taller.

worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 19:54

mustardgarnish · 12/06/2026 19:39

hehe! its funny isn't it how some body parts make us so proud and others just end up a huge disappointment. That said, I try to be grateful for my entire body, its served me well for many years and I am healthy and fit so thats something to be grateful for

Yes I have been trying for a while now to just accept my body, flaws and all for a while now. Some days I do, other days I dont. But im damn proud that its survived my unfortunate life so far, and has even grown and fed 2 human beings! Still looking alright too. Not all bad

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GreyRooted · 12/06/2026 19:53

MiffedatMP · 12/06/2026 19:32

Not one person has said the clitoris!

Mine hardly works anymore!😩

Thebinisrightthere · 12/06/2026 19:53

My figure. I've never had to lose weight & eat pretty much what I want. My arms are also really toned

HappiestSleeping · 12/06/2026 19:51

Forgive me for being an interloper, but my wife is no longer here to comment. I loved her sense of humour. Illness changed the shape of her body, and removed parts of it, but I loved her anyway. It was nothing to do with the physical, it's what is inside a balloon that makes it go up.

Her inner person was fabulous. The wrapper was great too, but it was just the wrapper. I was looking forward to growing old with her, with whatever that brought to her wrapper and mine, however fate had other plans.

Shizzlestix · 12/06/2026 19:50

I like my narrow little wrists and my collar bones. They’re quite prominent following weight loss.

I’m quite fascinated with the bottom of my ribs too, also nice and obvious.

This one is weird, but my veins are very obvious now because they’re no longer buried in fat.

ObelixtheGaul · 12/06/2026 19:50

My feet. Yes, I know a lot of people don't like feet, but I love mine.

SpottyAlpaca · 12/06/2026 19:49

My height. I’m 5’11 / 1.80m and I love everything about being tall. I have always looked & felt physically strong & capable. I couldn’t imagine being tiny & petite, it wouldn’t suit my personality at all. I also find men tend to treat you differently when you’re taller than them… 😉

worldshottestmom · 12/06/2026 19:49

Dorothyperky · 12/06/2026 19:42

I really can't be arsed to say what I like or not. But here's the thing I'm a 6ft blonde with big tits and I could get a lover if I wanted one ( I don't, my DH is on a 38 year sentence!). I'm in the beauty industry and I think everyone has something. Good skin, hair etc. Mrs Lauder said there are no ugly women, only lazy ones!
Do we think men would consider what's their best part? Would they feck unless their Percy touches their knees!

Omg 38 years for doing what?? You sound really hot tbh I bet his pining in there lol.

Thats a good motto tbh, I think every person has at least one good physical feature about them. And yes that's true lol unless they're a gym bro, in which case they'd probably say everything (from my experience)

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NormasArse · 12/06/2026 19:44

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 12/06/2026 19:40

I think mine are like that as I’ve got a treated underactive thyroid. But it could be something else. They’re not awful though.

That’s interesting- I have too and I have the hands of someone 30 years older…

yousillygoose · 12/06/2026 19:43

My eyes. They’re green, one with brown flecks from my mum and one with blue flecks from my dad. They’re stark and unusual. And I have super long eyelashes. Everything else is a bit of a disaster!

eta, my skin isn’t bad..I’m 42 but frequently get told I look like I’m in my 20’s. Dedi don’t feel it!!

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