Boobs. Half the population has them, and the other half loves them (for the most part), but why are we all so obsessed? For women, it seems we spend a portion of our early life loving them for giving us nutrition and then the rest of it worrying and poking and squishing and lifting them to become what we envision they should be.
Boobs. They come in various colors and shapes and sizes, yet there seems to be a universal standard to how they should be judged. Considering the world is a pretty mixed up, nonuniform place, is that the right idea to have? Is that idea even natural to us, or something we've all been duped into? Hate to blame the media for everything, but I sure do see a lot of reminders everyday that I am less than perfect and that I am lacking even though I'm healthy, happy, independent, and accomplished. All everyone sees is -
Boobs. Many of us, myself included, have pondered the I-word: implants. Are they safe? Do they feel real? Will people judge us having them? I've never thought about it seriously, as the thought of undergoing a serious surgery and having a foreign object unnecessarily put into my body kinda makes me feel ill. Growing up, my mom would always tell me that surgery should not be your first option as there is always a chance for complications. That being said, I wouldn't judge anyone who gets them. You can't imagine how a person feels about themselves unless you are that person and even beautiful people can feel bad about their looks. The only thing I'd say to those who are thinking of getting them, is to get all your information. Talk to your friends, your family and talk to your significant other to see what they think. Watch a surgery on TV. Talk to your doctor and research online about the pros and cons - cons like a recent article I was sent about a study stating that the majority of women who get implants have to get them replaced or removed after a few years, and that many have complications requiring further surgeries!
Could this be you?
If you can see and know all this, and you still want them, then do what makes you happy and I hope it does.We should all work to being happy with ourselves and valuing the qualities that make us unique as a person. We can't all be smart, or athletic, or gorgeous, but we all have something that makes great. Maybe for some people it's fake boobs, but I highly doubt a pair of silicone gel sacks is anyone's best quality.
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I started to share a story about a former co-worker--2 actually, but it's too long for a comment. Anyway, I'm glad you have decided against it. No one is perfect, but you're plenty close. That "all everyone sees" thing reflects badly on the people around you. I'm positive that most people clearly see the healthy, happy, independent, accomplished, beautiful girl who writes this blog.
But 50% of the population? I think it's really 55%, since 10% of men have them (give or take a few % points).
You know - it's funny, I've spent so much time wishing that mine were smaller.. although I know I should learn to love what I've got. Besides, I've learnt that you can change how other people see them by what you wear!
im too much of a wimp to do anything
ps. love the lipstick :)
Tell me those aren't real. I've never wanted to alter the girls myself!
guys are friggin obsessed with these two flesh bubbles. petronizing and creepy looking as they are, but man they are too powerful for the boys!
ANDWHATELSEISTHERE
SHOP
Boobs, boobs, boobs... Far to much time is wasted thinking and stressing about these. Yes, I would love bigger boobs, but no, I am not willing or wanting plastic replacements!
Good article.. Fun picture too xx
i go back and forth about this. i am pretty happy with my own set but sometimes a gal just wonder. Dated a plastic surgeon before and after hearing all the stories I will sure think twice. I am sure it is only a small % but that is enough to make me think again about unnecessary surgery.
The thought of a knife going near my body seriously gives me the goosebumps!
I'm not necessarily against the procedure but I wouldn't say I love hearing about it either. I just feel like girls should try to be happier with themselves, that's all. But hey, what can you do! So you're right, at least get the research done properly!
Bonnie
my younger sil (by 10yrs) is always complaining how small she is n how envious of mine..and she is already saving n planning to go under the knife (she is fearless!)
i hope she will stop obsessing about it love herself for who she is, just like how i love her :)
xoxo elle
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