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To ask if anyone has had a boob job and how it went?

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daisydaisydais128 · 06/08/2026 20:30

Please don’t respond by telling me not to do this and reminding me what women are far more than just their bodies because that is obviously true and I know that…. I just want to feel happy and attractive in my own body, and currently I don’t.

I've always had really tiny boobs (28C/30B which actually looks like an A cup) and have always really disliked them. I know it's really silly but I just feel like less of a woman with them being this small. They used to be even smaller when I had anorexia years ago as a teen, they were a 28B (looks like a small A).

I want to be seen as sexy and desirable by the right man and I don’t see that happening with small breasts. Please don’t say sexiness is an attitude because we all know there is a strong visual element to it for men, it’s clear, and boobs are a big draw for them.

I just want some cleavage. Has anyone had breast implants and how did it go?

thanks. X

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Hellohihola · 21/08/2026 17:54

daisydaisydais128 · 06/08/2026 20:30

Please don’t respond by telling me not to do this and reminding me what women are far more than just their bodies because that is obviously true and I know that…. I just want to feel happy and attractive in my own body, and currently I don’t.

I've always had really tiny boobs (28C/30B which actually looks like an A cup) and have always really disliked them. I know it's really silly but I just feel like less of a woman with them being this small. They used to be even smaller when I had anorexia years ago as a teen, they were a 28B (looks like a small A).

I want to be seen as sexy and desirable by the right man and I don’t see that happening with small breasts. Please don’t say sexiness is an attitude because we all know there is a strong visual element to it for men, it’s clear, and boobs are a big draw for them.

I just want some cleavage. Has anyone had breast implants and how did it go?

thanks. X

I had mine done back in 2013 and I’ve since had two children. They are still perfect and amazing and I love them quite frankly! I also was entirely flat chested. This decision was for me, please ignore those who say otherwise.

I had mine over the muscle, and I weight train which keeps tone anyway and I believe that could be why they are still in the same position. I had 345cc’s put in.

good luck

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daisydaisydais128 · 21/08/2026 16:55

60degreecycle · 20/08/2026 11:29

What will happen, I predict, is that you'll get your new bolt on boobs, spend weeks taking painkillers and not being able to move your arms above your head and sleeping on your back, trying to avoid post surgery complications, and then.... it will be your arse. Or your lips. Because men like a big arse to smack you know. And, they love a nice big set of shiny blow job lips..

Who gives a fuck, really. Who gives a fuck about what drives men wild? Honestly, you are on this earth once, and for the blink of an eye, and there are so many other things you could angle yourself towards, than surgically inserting plastic bits into you in the hope of being more fuckable to men.

There isn't an end to this, there's no amount of bits you can add in or chop off that will do the trick. It's an inside job.

I agree with your point about plastic surgery addiction, but I’ve never liked the super fake porn look. It’s trashy. I’ve only ever wanted my breasts done (a tasteful augmentation, not space balloons!) because I just have always felt they stopped me from looking sexy and womanly, when the rest of me looks feminine.

Of course there is far more to life than looking sexy to men, and it isn’t my sole purpose or aim. It’s just that I would like a relationship where my boyfriend genuinely finds me desirable.

Thanks for your response.

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325cc · 20/08/2026 11:47

What will happen, I predict, is that you'll get your new bolt on boobs, spend weeks taking painkillers and not being able to move your arms above your headOr it could just be morbid curiosity.

I was given two paracetamol post op that I didn’t need because there wasn’t any pain. Those were the only painkillers I took. No problems with my arms. I did have to sleep on my back for about a week.

I do agree with the overall sentiment of your post though.

60degreecycle · 20/08/2026 11:29

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 21:23

Thank you, I just really struggle to believe so. :/

What will happen, I predict, is that you'll get your new bolt on boobs, spend weeks taking painkillers and not being able to move your arms above your head and sleeping on your back, trying to avoid post surgery complications, and then.... it will be your arse. Or your lips. Because men like a big arse to smack you know. And, they love a nice big set of shiny blow job lips..

Who gives a fuck, really. Who gives a fuck about what drives men wild? Honestly, you are on this earth once, and for the blink of an eye, and there are so many other things you could angle yourself towards, than surgically inserting plastic bits into you in the hope of being more fuckable to men.

There isn't an end to this, there's no amount of bits you can add in or chop off that will do the trick. It's an inside job.

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 21:51

SpaceRaccoon · 19/08/2026 21:26

That's honestly made me sad for you. I bet you and your boobs are lovely.

We live in a workd that really is damaging towards women's mental health and confidence, and it's a billion dollar industry.

You’re right. Sadly it won’t change anytime soon I fear…

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SpaceRaccoon · 19/08/2026 21:26

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 21:23

Thank you, I just really struggle to believe so. :/

That's honestly made me sad for you. I bet you and your boobs are lovely.

We live in a workd that really is damaging towards women's mental health and confidence, and it's a billion dollar industry.

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 21:23

SpaceRaccoon · 19/08/2026 21:16

Breast implants are not necessary for that, I promise.

Thank you, I just really struggle to believe so. :/

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SpaceRaccoon · 19/08/2026 21:16

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 21:15

I get this, but I want to be found physically desirable (“fuckable” in more crude terms) as well.

Breast implants are not necessary for that, I promise.

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 21:15

SpaceRaccoon · 19/08/2026 21:00

There's a massive gulf between what certain men find fuckable, and a man loving you.

I get this, but I want to be found physically desirable (“fuckable” in more crude terms) as well.

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daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 21:14

Illegally18 · 19/08/2026 18:56

Hmm, I could do a Ted talk about this.
1, firstly, it's because they're big. They're in your face. Men have a thing about size. Big cars, big dicks, big tits etc. Big tits seem to shout , 'I'll shag anyone' .

Some men unfortunately do think that large breasts = easy.

I was just scrolling through Facebook and this post came up, an article about a rumour that “Jamiriquoi broke up with Winona Ryder back in the 90s because he thought her breasts were too large”. The most liked comments from men underneath?
”He must be gay”
”Breasts can’t be too large”.

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SpaceRaccoon · 19/08/2026 21:00

There's a massive gulf between what certain men find fuckable, and a man loving you.

Illegally18 · 19/08/2026 20:55

Illegally18 · 19/08/2026 20:53

Yes, but often it is the only thing they are interested in. Thatcher issue.

Sorr5, I meant, that's the issue.

Illegally18 · 19/08/2026 20:53

daisydaisydais128 · 15/08/2026 23:57

It doesn’t have to be the only thing, shouldn’t be for a serious relationship, but it’s fine for it to play a part, and realistically it does.

Yes, but often it is the only thing they are interested in. Thatcher issue.

Ukkake · 19/08/2026 20:45

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 17:48

What size were you before? I’m assuming the surgery and recovery went well? I’m most scared of the recovery and pain.

I was a 34c before but I was so self conscious on the size and especially how they looked with no bra.
Now, they make me so confident and drive the men wild.

Don’t be scared, as long as you find a recommended surgeon and agree on the final look you want, it will be one of the best things you do.

gettingonfor40 · 19/08/2026 20:43

The way you conflate big boobs and beauty is quite odd. Surely it's your face that makes you beautiful or not, and you could be ugly or plain with big tits. I don't think women like Vivien Leigh, Sienna Miller or Keira Knightley are less beautiful for having small breasts, or that my average sized breasts make me less attractive.

Illegally18 · 19/08/2026 18:56

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 13:29

I’m not trying to be awkward here, but if big boobs get the most attention, surely that’s because most men prefer that? That’s what was always in those lads’ mags like Zoo that men bought before the internet was as huge as it is now.

Hmm, I could do a Ted talk about this.
1, firstly, it's because they're big. They're in your face. Men have a thing about size. Big cars, big dicks, big tits etc. Big tits seem to shout , 'I'll shag anyone' .

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 17:48

Ukkake · 19/08/2026 13:57

Go for it. Do your research and find a well reviewed and trusted surgeon.

I went quite big, up to a 36E which I love. I feel much more attractive. Sexually they have been a game changer for me.

What size were you before? I’m assuming the surgery and recovery went well? I’m most scared of the recovery and pain.

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daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 17:47

TheAmberKoala · 19/08/2026 13:53

YANBU for wanting to have a boob job. But the implication that women with smaller boobs are 'settled' for is gross.

I completely see how you think that, but I am saying it as a small-breasted woman who’s internalised that idea based on what I’ve seen in our society .

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Ukkake · 19/08/2026 13:57

Go for it. Do your research and find a well reviewed and trusted surgeon.

I went quite big, up to a 36E which I love. I feel much more attractive. Sexually they have been a game changer for me.

TheAmberKoala · 19/08/2026 13:53

daisydaisydais128 · 07/08/2026 22:02

I know that some men will shag anything, but I don’t want to be settled for like that to be honest.

YANBU for wanting to have a boob job. But the implication that women with smaller boobs are 'settled' for is gross.

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 13:29

Illegally18 · 19/08/2026 12:21

I agree. Big boobs are not the beauty standard. But they do get a lot of attention.

I’m not trying to be awkward here, but if big boobs get the most attention, surely that’s because most men prefer that? That’s what was always in those lads’ mags like Zoo that men bought before the internet was as huge as it is now.

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Illegally18 · 19/08/2026 12:21

325cc · 18/08/2026 11:31

it’s obvious that big boobs are the beauty standard in the UK and US, probably all/most Western countries, whereas smaller breasts are the ones which are ridiculed, or seen as a flaw.

Despite having had a boob job myself, I really don’t agree with what you have said above. It really isn’t true.

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I agree. Big boobs are not the beauty standard. But they do get a lot of attention.

60degreecycle · 19/08/2026 12:18

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 12:08

Ok - I’ve just always felt like big boobs are applauded by men everywhere growing up. Maybe you were looking at different media/mixing with different people to me.

But why are you arranging yourself around, and undergoing painful, repeated and costly surgery to be applauded by men who are not interested in a woman with very normal breasts?

The fact that you've mentioned media is exactly it, you have been fed an expectation and you are now considering surgery to alter your body, to fall in line with that expectation.

There are lots of men out there who feel they are entitled to a woman who looks like the images of women they have become used to from digital pornography. A hairless wonder, with round fake boobs, bleached arshole, hair extensions, fillered face, fake nails.

I would be at great pains to avoid those men. Not start cutting bits off and sticking bits into my body surgically to attract them. Your body doesn't need to be in fashion. Spend a bit of time googling what women's body type has been deemed (*by who, who gets to decide this?) attractive over the ages. Then realise that it's only a small percentage of women who's bodies ever hit this brief at any time. It's impossible for everyone to look like what is currently "in". When I was younger having a big arse was a cardinal sin. Now, it's obligatory. It's the luck of the draw, and it's a game you will never win. You can choose not to play.

daisydaisydais128 · 19/08/2026 12:08

325cc · 19/08/2026 11:52

Everything in the text I quoted.

Ok - I’ve just always felt like big boobs are applauded by men everywhere growing up. Maybe you were looking at different media/mixing with different people to me.

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