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I have no breasts

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timetog0 · 06/03/2017 10:22

I've met someone after a long time single and things are just starting to heat up!! Problem is I have breast hypoplasia, my breasts are not just tiny but widely spaced and pointy. Not very attractive. They look even worse since having kids as my nipples are long and pointy and I have no breast tissue so they are like two beestings. I am so embarrassed. I have friends with 11 year olds who have more fullness up top than me.

I considered plastic surgery for a long time but have decided to accept myself the way I am. I don't think people should change themselves or we will all end up looking the same. I wear padded bras all the time to make my clothes hang better (they are very pointy and look strange and deformed under clothes otherwise) so he will get a shock the first time he goes for a handful and realises there's nothing there.

Would you raise the issue beforehand or just let him find out for himself? Should I explain it's a deformity or will that put him off further? Perhaps better to make a comment about being small and leave it at that? Until I found I was unable to breastfeed, I was self conscious but got on with it. But now I know it is a deformity I feel so self conscious.

Advice please! I feel like a teenager again!

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silkpyjamasallday · 07/03/2017 10:19

OP, it sounds from your post as if your breasts not being 'perfect' (which doesn't exist) has affected your self esteem, but I agree with you that surgery isn't necessarily the solution. Making yourself feel positive about your body is the best course of action, many people have surgery and still aren't happy so I don't think it's worth the risk. I had looked into surgery as I have wide spaced breasts with herniated nipples/areolas, but the only places that I found which referred to this as a 'deformity' were websites about surgery and comments were from plastic surgeons. This leads me to believe that calling body parts which are well within the realms of normal (in my experience anyway, I think it's quite common but as you said you wear a padded bra to disguise it and I imagine many others who are similar do too and so you wouldn't see how common it is) 'deformities' is simply a tactic to get you to feel even worse about yourself and spend ££££ having surgery. Love yourself for your differences, any man that is bothered is not worth your time tbh.

Branleuse · 07/03/2017 10:32

I warned my partner in advance that I really hated my boobs and was really self conscious. I then felt better that he wouldnt be shocked, and of course he was fine with them and extra sensitive about it, and was not surprised that i wanted to keep my bra on until we knew each other better.
It made me feel better to let him know in advance, but of course you dont have to and shouldnt have to

pimmsy · 07/03/2017 10:46

I am a woman who dates ( mainly) women. I love boobs, I love big boobs, I love small boobs, I love massive boobs and tiny boobs, I love boobs you can get lost in and boobs that hardly hide the ribcage. I love "perfect" boobs and scarred boobs that tell stories.
My perspective as a boob lover... if I get to touch them... I'm really really happy.
As a PP has said as long as the boobs are attached to a decent person, I'm a fan.

I wouldn't worry too much.

Gallavich · 10/03/2017 08:39

pimmsy that's a lovely post Flowers

user1483981877 · 10/03/2017 10:50

It's all part of you and you are great. I say this as someone who has skin problems which I hate and feel so self-conscious about, but they are all part of me too.

apostle51 · 10/03/2017 11:01

As a guy, it wouldn't be an issue at all for me. If he truely feels your special to him then it won't matter at all. Go get him girl :)

Ellisandra · 10/03/2017 12:00

I agree with a PP who says in her experience men are more into bums and legs anyway!

I have large but unattractive breasts. Great in a bra.

Every man I've ever gone out with has said "oooooooh, your bum Smile". Breasts - not a word. Crass comments in bars about them, yes. Actual real sexual interest? None.

I know this is easy for me to say, but a man who would make a decision on dating you based on your breasts, isn't a man worth dating. Flowers

slug · 10/03/2017 12:49

According to DH, the most attractive boobs in the world are the ones you are allowed to fondle.

Blueistheneworange · 10/03/2017 13:08

I'm gay, I have far more boob than I like (or feel comfortable with) but my wife loves them.
My wife has very small breasts but i love and adore her and them. I would quite happily spend an inordinate amount of time letting her boobs know just how much i appreciate them.

Other partners have had breasts that are bigger but I have to say that I'm just so damn excited that someone is happy enough to get into bed with me that the last thing on my mind is judging their appearance .....when I get to the clothes taking off point I already know I like them lots and liking their body is just an extension of that.

Please don't worry, if they are worth their salt at all then he will love you as you are

springydaffs · 10/03/2017 13:15

Your boobs sound dead sexy (even tho I'm not that way inclined)

mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 10/03/2017 13:17

Good plan OP. Good luck with it all. You definitely sound like you have your head screwed on properly!

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