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To not have sex for 8 years because I have small breasts

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islaw3048unfln · 03/08/2025 23:13

I know men strongly prefer larger breasts, that's what 99% look at, and want, even when the rest of a woman's figure is just straight up and down as long as she has big boobs it's hot/amazing etc to them.

I know I could get laid (men will sleep with anything that isn't Quasimodo), but I don't want to be settled for, a body just to use but that they aren't really turned on by.

So I just don't feel like sex, never in the mood, I don't want to be dating where a man is just eyeing up other bustier women all the time and feeling unsatisfied/wishing there were two balloons up top in bed.

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Venalopolos · 04/08/2025 15:54

islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 14:35

I know what you’re saying but genuinely not every woman likes or cared about griddle abs. I like broad shoulders big arms and a flat stomach, so not a beer gut, just don’t care about the ab muscles.

You’re so close to getting the point.

What you’ve said is 100% true. THE SAME IS TRUE ABOUT MEN AND BIG BOOBS. Genuinely not ever man likes or cares about them.

Mysticguru · 04/08/2025 16:16

I've never had a partner with big boobs. And there's been a few.

Radiowaawaa · 04/08/2025 16:16

I used to be self conscious when I was teens/twenties but now I’m the opposite. I love my body, small boobs and all.
I put on weight a while ago and while my breasts grew so did the rest of me. I was unhappy and again self conscious. I had gone from being confident about being topless on the beach to feeling self conscious. I didn’t know how to dress for my new shape.
I have lots weight and with it the breasts but I feel like me again.
I’ve always had a good sex life regardless of the size of my breasts.

Work on your confidence.

Buxusmortus · 04/08/2025 16:18

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It's either someone with a fetish or a huge problem but they've definitely posted before.

I responded on this thread then realised as it went on that so much seemed so similar to a previous thread. It was the OP's comments about men liking huge boobs and no hips or waist that did it.

I have checked and it was a thread started on 4 April by a user called Thischic, in that one he/she was talking about wanting men to think she was a 10 out of 10 woman but she could never be because of her small breasts and she wanted implants. That thread had a thousand replies, and by the end, despite 92% of votes saying men didn't care about boob size, the OP was still insisting that was men's number one decider of attractiveness.

So no point in engaging because even with the chance they're genuine, the OP won't change their mind in the slightest. If she is genuine she absolutely needs therapy even if she has a breast augmentation.

Calliopespa · 04/08/2025 16:59

islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 14:35

I know what you’re saying but genuinely not every woman likes or cared about griddle abs. I like broad shoulders big arms and a flat stomach, so not a beer gut, just don’t care about the ab muscles.

I don't like abs. Truly. It looks like an oil radiator from the 1930s.

YetanotherNC25 · 04/08/2025 18:51

Seek therapy OP. And perhaps stop posting the same question hoping for validation or a different response.
I agree that sharing your cup size is only feeding into the narrative and exciting the pervs.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 04/08/2025 19:12

Thank goodness dh never minded my tiddly little 34 As.

TBH, although I’d have almost killed for a cleavage when I was teens/early 20s, I’m so glad now that I never had whoppers - I look at very well endowed older women now (I’m getting on a bit) and thank heaven I don’t have to cart a massive pair of watermelons about.

Slackbladder22 · 04/08/2025 19:34

islaw3048unfln · 03/08/2025 23:27

Do you not worry that they were secretly disappointed? I wouldn't like having sex with a man who wasn't 100% into me.

Bloke here. I’ve found all kind of breast sizes attractive in the past. What do you mean by someone being 100% into you? How will you ever tell?

I think it’s sad your body issues are leading you to miss out on a fun part of life

TunnocksOrDeath · 04/08/2025 19:40

Twiggy, Jane Birkin, Kate Moss, Zendaya, Tuppence Middleton, Emma Stone, Lily Collins, Cher ... All famously unattractive women? I don't think so.
OP. I mean it kindly when I say you need to find some way of boosting your confidence more generally, not just about looks.
I have always had a comparatively mediocre figure and a face like a bag of spanners, but I still used to do just fine in my single days. I like a man with brain and a down to earth sense of humour who keeps himself fit and doesn't take himself too seriously, I find that most of those men like the same things in a woman. When you think about it, sex is a ridiculous activity; doing it with someone fun just makes sense.

Calliopespa · 04/08/2025 20:20

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 04/08/2025 19:12

Thank goodness dh never minded my tiddly little 34 As.

TBH, although I’d have almost killed for a cleavage when I was teens/early 20s, I’m so glad now that I never had whoppers - I look at very well endowed older women now (I’m getting on a bit) and thank heaven I don’t have to cart a massive pair of watermelons about.

That's actually quite derogatory.

I'm sure larger chested ladies might find that offensive in the way many might take offence about derogatory flat-chested "thank God I haven't got that problem" type comments.

I was on the under-endowed side for many years and those sorts of comments can be upsetting.

Lavender14 · 04/08/2025 20:27

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 04/08/2025 19:12

Thank goodness dh never minded my tiddly little 34 As.

TBH, although I’d have almost killed for a cleavage when I was teens/early 20s, I’m so glad now that I never had whoppers - I look at very well endowed older women now (I’m getting on a bit) and thank heaven I don’t have to cart a massive pair of watermelons about.

Lovely.

Purpleturtle45 · 04/08/2025 20:30

I have smallish boobs, my husband much prefers smaller ones. I am in my 40s now and after going my whole life not liking them, I now love them. They are still perky and not saggy like lots of big boobs!

DaisyDoodler · 04/08/2025 20:34

I find Brad Pitt attractive, however my partner looks absolutely nothing like Brad Pitt but I fancy the absolute pants off him - you can like something in theory but also like something different in reality.

I also don’t look like Angelina Jolie by the way, or Jennifer Aniston, but believe my partner when he tells me he finds me attractive.

if you don’t want sex, that’s one thing, but if it’s because you don’t believe anyone could find you attractive that’s a shame because you’re missing out. The world is made up of all different shapes and sizes and people are capable of liking more than one thing.

FortheloveofCheesus · 04/08/2025 20:36

LOADS of men are very into lean/slim women with a couple of bee stings...

FortheloveofCheesus · 04/08/2025 20:44

Did you post about this like a year ago? Near identical posts? I remember a similar thread by a woman with a major hangup about her cup size.

The issue isn't your breasts, or men's view of them. Its your own perception and worry about it. Men can't be bothered with worried anxious women constantly stressing if their breasts are big enough, its a real turn off.

Learn to accept and enjoy your body type and realise there is no one "dream" body type, men like all different flavours and there are plenty who lust after smaller breasted ladies

Honestly stop stressing about this. Get out and have some sex.

islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 20:56

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I am 30 and no not asexual, I fancy men. I just don't ever feel like sex because I don't feel womanly or sexy, feel like my body is disappointing.

Sorry I don't get your point about the SM event? I don't even use it anymore. Well aware of the content though as I've seen tonnes and tonnes of phototune/bodytuned videos and images!!

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islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 20:59

Tink3rbell30 · 04/08/2025 11:01

Men will sleep with ANYTHING.

That's completely true but it's only because they're willing to settle and use women, and I don't want to be settled for.

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islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 21:03

Imbusytodaysorry · 04/08/2025 11:37

Instead of denying yourself a healthy natural sex like .
Maybe change your attitude . Be selfish and pick someone your attracted too and focus on that instead of worrying too much on what they think .
Also the men who are noticeably eyeing up large breasts are creeps on my opinion and your better or without them . Not all men are creeps

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I get your point, openly eyeing up any body part in public in creepy. Aren't men who eye up bums, or even legs, also creeps? Not just the boob men 😅

Of course I absolutely don't want to be letched over by a creepy man, I just want to be found attractive behind closed doors. Not all men who are boob/bum men behave like creeps...it's just whatever their preferences are. I was just trying to say that I wanted to be seen as hot by a future bf/DH/date.

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islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 21:10

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Are you another person accusing me of being a pervy man? I am not. I'm not sure how many pervy man are hanging around on Mumsnet.

I have what I think is a personal/embarassing issue and I wanted to ask for opinions anonymously, so here I am.

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Sally690 · 04/08/2025 21:11

islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 15:00

I think the physical attraction part is important when we’re young, 20s 30s and people still look great in their 40s nowadays.

I don’t think the natural ageing process is the same as a flaw when you’re young. We all age and were usually a similar age to our partner; we don’t leave each other a because we get old.

But why would you think that a man that expects (your idea) of physical perfection at 20 is going to be happy with less than perfection at 50? Why would they not just trade their partner in for a younger model?

islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 21:13

Goditsmemargaret · 04/08/2025 12:47

This is absolutely bizarre.

I wore size 14-16 clothes when I was younger and had DD breasts. They got a fair bit of male attention mainly because it was the height of the wonderbra era.

I then got very into fitness and shrunk down to a slim size 10 with A-cup breasts. I got lots and lots of male attention. I was (happily attached) bemused by it. It never crossed my mind to wonder if my breasts were disappointing.

But this isn't the problem with your post. You have created a prison for yourself in your own head. You are foregoing your own potential pleasure, shared intimacy and relationships because of a ridiculous theory you've created for yourself.

Go to therapy. This shallowness is a one way street to life long misery. If naked physical appearance is all that matters how are you going to cope in your 40s, 50s and beyond.

The problem is not your breasts, it's your mind. Therapy.

Thank you Margaret. I'm actually not afraid of ageing or wrinkles - that's just a natural part of life. I just wanted to be attractive for a bf/DH in my younger years.

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islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 21:21

dairydebris · 04/08/2025 13:08

This is one of the most ridiculous threads I've ever read on here.

Whats going on with all the women who are in relationships who have smaller boobs? Their men are fantasizing about bigger boobs and not 100% into them?

The slightest bit of critical thinking would tell you thats not the case.

Its so obvious its a you problem OP. I can't believe you've allowed this to put you off dating for so long!

It might surprising to some people which is why I posted it. I haven't dated because I haven't felt comfortable. Who would want to be settled for or just used? That's what I felt like would just be happening.

I really hope that it wouldn't be case but it's just what I imagine...

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islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 21:24

SecretNameAsImShy · 04/08/2025 13:16

I have HUGE boobs and hate them. You are welcome to some of mine!

Hahaha, women with big boobs who hear me complain always say this to me!

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islaw3048unfln · 04/08/2025 21:27

TorroFerney · 04/08/2025 13:20

So you’ve made a story up basically? This is your feelings of self worth not the fault of all men.

Seem and impression are the key words here.

do you think it’s easier blaming men than your self esteem? Probably some work to do on that?

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I'm not blaming men, sorry if it came across that way. Even if most men do prefer larger breasts, that still wouldn't be something to 'blame' them for would it? You can't blame someone for having a physical preference they can't help.

I wouldn't expect a skinny, narrow shouldered man to 'blame' me for preferring broad shoulders!

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