There is still alot of stigma associated with BFing in public. I feel the two campaigns are strongly connected, even though it may not seem like they are. Others might disagree.
I agree they are connected. It's about desexualizing women's breasts (IMO).
Yes. This is the word I was looking for.
However, I do think there is a difference between being able to feed your child in a public place without being harassed and walking around town topless just because you feel like it.
There is still alot of stigma associated with BFing in public. I feel the two campaigns are strongly connected, even though it may not seem like they are. Others might disagree.
I agree they are connected. It's about desexualizing women's breasts (IMO).
I agree they are connected. It's about desexualizing women's breasts (IMO).
But here's the devils advocate, breasts are sexual. However a woman breastfeeding is not and shouldn't be considered sexual.
Breasts are NOT sexual. They were made sexual. Their primary purpose in life is to FEED BABIES. There is nothing inherently sexual about their function.
But here's the devils advocate, breasts are sexual. However a woman breastfeeding is not and shouldn't be considered sexual.
Breasts are NOT sexual. They were made sexual. Their primary purpose in life is to FEED BABIES. There is nothing inherently sexual about their function.
I'm totally down with being topless and freeing the nipple, etc. but my breasts are most definitely sexual. They are VERY sensitive and I sometimes feel like I have 2 clits sitting on my chest. But then my husband has no sensation in his nipples. I guess it's hard for me to reconcile that they aren't sexual AT ALL, when they are a part of my sexual experience. Just some rambling thoughts...
But here's the devils advocate, breasts are sexual. However a woman breastfeeding is not and shouldn't be considered sexual.
Breasts are NOT sexual. They were made sexual. Their primary purpose in life is to FEED BABIES. There is nothing inherently sexual about their function.
This is intended with zero snark and just trying to have a meaningful discussion: if women's breasts are not sexual, why is the nipple also used for arousal? A mans penis is sexual and also used for peeing, a vagina is sexual but also used to expel babies. I absolutely think a woman should be able to breastfeed where she wants because she's feeding her baby, but a woman's breast is also for sexual purposes. The act of breastfeeding should not be considered sexual or dirty though.
And @rutherily, you come in at the oddest times with the most random topics.
I can't get on at work so I get here late; and two things made me think of this, one I saw something on Facebook about it, and two I spoke to a man today who was topless with nipples so enormous I couldn't even concentrate on the conversation.
And @rutherily, you come in at the oddest times with the most random topics.
I can't get on at work so I get here late; and two things made me think of this, one I saw something on Facebook about it, and two I spoke to a man today who was topless with nipples so enormous I couldn't even concentrate on the conversation.
Where do you work that you were having conversations with topless men?
I can't get on at work so I get here late; and two things made me think of this, one I saw something on Facebook about it, and two I spoke to a man today who was topless with nipples so enormous I couldn't even concentrate on the conversation.
Where do you work that you were having conversations with topless men?
I work in social services. I met a client at home and he was shirtless. With brazen nipples.
I'll give my 2 cents then off to shower and make dinner.
My neck is a super sexual, arousing place on my body. For some it's ears or other places. I do not cover my neck just because it's an arousal area for me. Breasts are like this for some wome and not for others. I don't necessarily want to frequently walk around with no shirt on (well, except when mowing the lawn in 95 degree weather), but I do believe it is a sexual double standard. If we look throughout history at what has been deemed too sexual or scandalous for women to reveal (neck, ankles, legs, etc.) we can start to see a pattern of others deciding what makes a "lady" unsavory in public.
Post by bunnyfungo on Aug 20, 2015 20:08:54 GMT -5
The topless thing is totally cultural though. When I lived in Munich there were always women sun bathing topless in the Englischer Garten (equivalent of Central Park). No1curr in Europe. In America, on the other hand, we're hiding the covers of Cosmo from our children in grocery stores. They are just bewbs.
The topless thing is totally cultural though. When I lived in Munich there were always women sun bathing topless in the Englischer Garten (equivalent of Central Park). No1curr in Europe. In America, on the other hand, we're hiding the covers of Cosmo from our children in grocery stores. They are just bewbs.
Americans are very prude about nudity. It's unfortunate that we can't seem to find a middle ground here.
Personally, i'm not someone who is likely to walk down the street topless, but I have been on beaches in other countries sans bikini top. I also support BFing in public. No one should ever make a woman feel ashamed for trying to her feed her child.
Americans are very prude about nudity. It's unfortunate that we can't seem to find a middle ground here.
Personally, i'm not someone who is likely to walk down the street topless, but I have been on beaches in other countries sans bikini top. I also support BFing in public. No one should ever make a woman feel ashamed for trying to her feed her child.
I feel like this is America's biggest problem with just about everything
Americans are very prude about nudity. It's unfortunate that we can't seem to find a middle ground here.
Personally, i'm not someone who is likely to walk down the street topless, but I have been on beaches in other countries sans bikini top. I also support BFing in public. No one should ever make a woman feel ashamed for trying to her feed her child.
I feel like this is America's biggest problem with just about everything
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