One of our users asks the ages old question, "What's the big deal with guys and boobs?" Read the discussion and see how maybe this question has a lot more stereotype attached to it than you'd previously thought.
What do boys find so attractive about breasts?Scarleteen users and staff discuss how to foster respect for the way others in our lives feel about their own bodies. The original poster works to put her own distress at the idea of circumcision of the penis into perspective next to her boyfriend's acceptance and even positive feelings about his own circumcision. In a broader sense: Not everyone views a disability or bodily difference as a disadvantage.
Projecting Body Feelings Onto BoyfriendWith all the bold and subtle messages we receive every day about what makes the perfect body (from images in the media to things our friends and family say), self-acceptance can be much tougher than saying "I accept my body" and have it be so. Here, Scarleteen users weigh in on what parts of their bodies they've struggled with accepting, and how they've reached acceptance, and often appreciation, of their bodies.
Making Body Friends Out of Body EnemiesInformation on this site is provided for educational purposes. It is not meant to and cannot substitute for advice or care provided by an in-person medical professional. The information contained herein is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication. You should always consult your own healthcare provider if you have a health problem or medical condition.
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