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Posted by NikkiT2 on June 12, 2005, at 14:12:28
In reply to Re: I don't like being a girl, posted by happyflower on June 12, 2005, at 12:47:27
I did try depo provera.. I bled for 4 months after the shot *sulks*
Posted by Tamar on June 12, 2005, at 14:49:47
In reply to WOMEN WITHOUT BRAS CAMPAIN!, posted by happyflower on June 11, 2005, at 21:08:25
I hate wearing bras too and I absolutely refused to wear them until I was 24 years old and had grown to a D cup. Then I started working in an office with men and I figured I had to dress 'appropriately'.
Nowadays I find that clothes don't fit properly unless I wear a bra, because women's clothes are designed for breasts that have support. My problem is that my breasts won't stop growing. My D-cup days are long behind me! (I have a secret fear that my breasts will never stop growing and someone is going to have to invent a Z-cup bra for me...)
But the worst thing is losing that natural bounce. Those steel-reinforced “hello boys” bras are fine for making clothes fit, but I hate it when I’m walking and my breasts don’t move at all. What’s that about? I have to look reasonably smart for work, so I settle for killer cleavage for eight hours and then take off the bra as soon as I get home.
Tamar, aka “Melons”
Posted by anastasia56 on June 12, 2005, at 18:09:44
In reply to I must wear a bra because of my disease..., posted by Spriggy on June 12, 2005, at 12:03:00
Posted by anastasia56 on June 12, 2005, at 18:13:07
In reply to Re: I don't like being a girl » Deneb, posted by Jazzed on June 12, 2005, at 11:43:19
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 12, 2005, at 19:08:22
In reply to WOMEN WITHOUT BRAS CAMPAIN!, posted by happyflower on June 11, 2005, at 21:08:25
I never wear them, I stopped in the 1970's.
just took it off and been bra-less since.
my boobs are free...now why does this make me think of slinky?
Jai
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 12, 2005, at 20:28:41
In reply to Re: I don't like being a girl » Deneb, posted by ed_uk on June 12, 2005, at 8:01:55
in a canoe?
when you had to go?
and there was no where else to go and
you were in a fish bowl...oh god that cracked me up.
not that kind of the fish bowl...
oh never mind..
I lost it.
the ever important thread.
Jai
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 12, 2005, at 20:31:56
In reply to Re: I must wear a bra because of my disease..., posted by Minnie-Haha on June 12, 2005, at 12:41:35
I had a long graceful neck..you wanna know where they go?
down...
till they hit the chest and then even a turtle neck can't hide it.I tell you vanity is a curse.
J.
Posted by caraher on June 13, 2005, at 0:29:35
In reply to Re: Pee standing up » JenStar, posted by Deneb on June 12, 2005, at 10:39:16
Posted by AuntieMel on June 13, 2005, at 13:04:08
In reply to bra less 4 ever....my boobs are free..., posted by Jai Narayan on June 12, 2005, at 19:08:22
I'm with you!
I'll sometimes wear the sports type (but only if cotton) but usually not. Why should I? No one can tell anyway.
Posted by Shortelise on June 13, 2005, at 13:44:45
In reply to I don't like being a girl, posted by Deneb on June 11, 2005, at 18:10:16
Hm.
Judicious choosing of tops could make it unnecessary to wear a bra if you're petit. I rarely wore a bra when I was younger but it was partly because of fashion, partly because I looked great that way.
But I like my breasts. I think they're nice.
As for periods, well, I have always liked having them, too - except when I had an IUD and it was so painful to menstruate. Strange, I know, and most women look at me as though I'd grown horns when I say that. But it's such a deeply feminine thing. Now that they've stopped, I feel kind of sad, I miss them.
We are very different, you and I, but I know there are women who are uncomfortable with their sexual bodies. The stickie-out bits like breasts, the bleeding, the expectations of those around us that we adorn ourselves and act appropriately.
I hope you are gentle with yourself about this, that you can find cool, comfortable undergarments, and that you find ways of coping with the monthly bleeding that make it less annoying. (About ten years ago, maybe a little longer, I had the brilliant idea of wearing black panties during my period to cut down on, um, leftover traces. It was a really good idea that I wish I'd had 20 years earlier!!)
As for growing up, doesn't it have a lot more to do with the mind than the body?
ShortE
Posted by Deneb on June 13, 2005, at 17:11:11
In reply to I don't like being a girl, posted by Deneb on June 11, 2005, at 18:10:16
Is it true that one has to undergo an exam to get the Pill? If so, it's not worth it for me.
I wouldn't even let the nurse put those little electrode things on my chest to monitor my heart when I OD'd...I did it myself thank-you very much!
Posted by Tamar on June 13, 2005, at 17:37:26
In reply to Re: Yikes, no Pill for me, don't want 2b touched, posted by Deneb on June 13, 2005, at 17:11:11
> Is it true that one has to undergo an exam to get the Pill? If so, it's not worth it for me.
>
> I wouldn't even let the nurse put those little electrode things on my chest to monitor my heart when I OD'd...I did it myself thank-you very much!I think the doctor might want to check your blood pressure. But there's no need for an internal exam. And even if your doctor suggests it you can refuse.
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 13, 2005, at 20:16:37
In reply to Re: bra less 4 ever....my boobs are free... » Jai Narayan, posted by AuntieMel on June 13, 2005, at 13:04:08
let's free our bodies...
yes
my breasts would be too tender to harness.
let them wander...they have earned it.
now my butt is another matter...
we won't go there.
Jai
Posted by Jazzed on June 13, 2005, at 20:41:41
In reply to tell me about the VS bra...which style is it? (nm) » Jazzed, posted by anastasia56 on June 12, 2005, at 18:13:07
It's the Body by Victoria. I love it, it's the most comfortable bra I've ever worn. (I have a couple of them, but was able to get them at a good price because I know someone who can get the discount. They're pricy.) I can't wear it when I jog because it's not a support bra. Also, where some bras smoosh your breasts together, this one doesn't, they're separated. Probably more info than you ever wanted, but....... LOL you know!
Jazzed
Posted by KaraS on June 13, 2005, at 21:25:30
In reply to Re: bra less 4 ever....my boobs are free..., posted by Jai Narayan on June 13, 2005, at 20:16:37
When I went away to college many years ago, the only thing my mother made me promise was that I would continue to wear a bra. She literally begged me. My mother's a character. No lectures or advice about pregnancy or drugs - just bras. So I figured that was the least I could do for her. :-)
k
Posted by Poet on June 13, 2005, at 21:41:00
In reply to Re: bra less 4 ever....my boobs are free..., posted by KaraS on June 13, 2005, at 21:25:30
Hi Kara,
Your mother should be proud that you listened to her. You are a very good daughter.
My mother never wears shoes or a bra in the house, so I guess I am a good daughter, too. LOL.
Poet
Posted by happyflower on June 13, 2005, at 21:54:51
In reply to Re: bra less 4 ever....my boobs are free... » KaraS, posted by Poet on June 13, 2005, at 21:41:00
My husband and kids are wondering what is sooo funny! :) Thanks I needed a laugh!
Posted by JenStar on June 13, 2005, at 23:37:51
In reply to Re: Yikes, no Pill for me, don't want 2b touched, posted by Deneb on June 13, 2005, at 17:11:11
Yes, you need to get a gyno exam. They're not the greatest but they're really not all that bad. They're REALLY quick and it's over quickly. I purposely chose a woman doctor b/c I knew I'd be really uncomfortable with a man for a gynecologist. My Dr. is really professional and nice and makes it super-easy.
It's a good idea to get a checkup every year just to make sure everything is "ok" -- the Pap smear is esp. important. I kind of hate going for it, but it really IS over in less than a few minutes!
But I totally understand about not wanting to be touched. It IS a really personal thing.
JenStar
Posted by KaraS on June 14, 2005, at 1:20:11
In reply to Re: bra less 4 ever....my boobs are free... » KaraS, posted by Poet on June 13, 2005, at 21:41:00
> Hi Kara,
>
> Your mother should be proud that you listened to her. You are a very good daughter.
>
> My mother never wears shoes or a bra in the house, so I guess I am a good daughter, too. LOL.
>
> Poet
:-)
(If only this were the sole factor that determined
being a good daughter...)k
Posted by Tamar on June 14, 2005, at 7:51:21
In reply to Re: Yikes, no Pill for me, don't want 2b touched » Deneb, posted by JenStar on June 13, 2005, at 23:37:51
> Yes, you need to get a gyno exam. They're not the greatest but they're really not all that bad. They're REALLY quick and it's over quickly. I purposely chose a woman doctor b/c I knew I'd be really uncomfortable with a man for a gynecologist. My Dr. is really professional and nice and makes it super-easy.
Wow - I'm glad my doctor doesn't insist on such things. I simply wouldn't have done it. But is it really necessary if someone is taking the Pill for reasons other than contraception (which I think was the original context of the question)?
> It's a good idea to get a checkup every year just to make sure everything is "ok" -- the Pap smear is esp. important. I kind of hate going for it, but it really IS over in less than a few minutes!
Again, I believe the smear is for women who have been sexually active with men. Women who have never had vaginal sex with a man don't need it... well, at least, that's what I've been told. But if anyone knows different please let us know!
Posted by Nikkit2 on June 14, 2005, at 9:16:59
In reply to Re: Yikes, no Pill for me, don't want 2b touched » JenStar, posted by Tamar on June 14, 2005, at 7:51:21
The HPV virus that can cause cervical cancer can also be spread through the use of sex toys that are used penatrively too..
Condoms condoms condoms.. what ever you are using!!
Nikki
Posted by AuntieMel on June 14, 2005, at 14:07:06
In reply to Re: Yikes, no Pill for me, don't want 2b touched » JenStar, posted by Tamar on June 14, 2005, at 7:51:21
It's not just for sexually active women. It's possible for things to go haywire with the female bits even without use.
Posted by AuntieMel on June 14, 2005, at 14:12:14
In reply to Re: WOMEN WITHOUT BRAS CAMPAIN!, posted by anastasia56 on June 11, 2005, at 23:57:30
The movie was called "The Trouble with Angels" and it was hysterical!
I love Haley Mills in it: "I have a scathingly brilliant idea!""
Posted by Tamar on June 14, 2005, at 18:42:55
In reply to Re: Yikes, no Pill for me, don't want 2b touched » Tamar, posted by AuntieMel on June 14, 2005, at 14:07:06
> It's not just for sexually active women. It's possible for things to go haywire with the female bits even without use.
Very interesting. Health policy round my way is evidently different from what other babblers are reporting. I don't know any lesbians who have ever had smear tests. Well, not those who've kept away from men, anyway...
Posted by rainbowbrite on June 14, 2005, at 18:51:46
In reply to Re: Yikes, no Pill for me, don't want 2b touched » Deneb, posted by JenStar on June 13, 2005, at 23:37:51
They like to give an exam but you can still get on the pill without one.
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