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how important is body confidence
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I think it does, nothing more off putting than someone trying to cover up or making apologises for the way they look.
Just get stuck in
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I agree! I'm very body confident now but wasn't always that way and I enjoy sex much more now.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fully agree. I don't like it when people try and hide their bodies. However it's dependant on getting people comfortable with the meet and giving someone the confidence as well. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes mine has its faults but recognising perfection doesn't exist as everyone has different preferences is key. Celebrate the body don't hide it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Fully agree. I don't like it when people try and hide their bodies. However it's dependant on getting people comfortable with the meet and giving someone the confidence as well. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes mine has its faults but recognising perfection doesn't exist as everyone has different preferences is key. Celebrate the body don't hide it."
I love this response |
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By *oxesMan
over a year ago
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"I think it does, nothing more off putting than someone trying to cover up or making apologises for the way they look.
Just get stuck in
I agree! I'm very body confident now but wasn't always that way and I enjoy sex much more now. "
How did you get over your body confidence issues. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i am body confident and the other person/s must be as we are meeting for a good fucking. ave never given it any thought as its a ns. dim the lights and get ito it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I think it does, nothing more off putting than someone trying to cover up or making apologises for the way they look.
Just get stuck in
I agree! I'm very body confident now but wasn't always that way and I enjoy sex much more now.
How did you get over your body confidence issues."
It came with my weight loss. |
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By *ransGuyTV/TS
over a year ago
Cardiff |
I'm very self conscious, and am very aware that photos can be deceaving, I also find it hard to read people and really don't see hints (until well after the event when my brain goes "By the way..."). So I always warn guys; if it turns out I'm not what you were expecting then fine but if I am then make it perfectly clear!
So personally I prefer someone with confidence.
But I know why I'm self conscious and I'm working on it, my belly is going whether it likes it or not! Unfortunately it is stubbornly clinging on  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have body confidence issues, it's fine, I don't apologise for myself any more like I used to, the best thing I ever learnt, how to accept a compliment. A few of the women I've been with have been the same, and I find it kind of cute sometimes. Other times I'll be more blunt about it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm very self conscious, and am very aware that photos can be deceaving, I also find it hard to read people and really don't see hints (until well after the event when my brain goes "By the way..."). So I always warn guys; if it turns out I'm not what you were expecting then fine but if I am then make it perfectly clear!
So personally I prefer someone with confidence.
But I know why I'm self conscious and I'm working on it, my belly is going whether it likes it or not! Unfortunately it is stubbornly clinging on "
This was me last year. No confidence but then I shed 3 stone. Now I love my body and exude body confidence. And sexually I'm much better. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"With NSA it wouldn't matter to me.
Lol judging by your forum posts nothing matters to you lolThats right, just have pulse lol."
Haha! I'm a lot more choosy lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done on the weight loss, and good luck to those of you trying.
I'm slim, always have been, got a bit of tummy fat, but I'm not really down with the effort required to be ripped, so all I do is accept compliments, and the best compliment is if someone fucks me |
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By *ransGuyTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I'm very self conscious, and am very aware that photos can be deceaving, I also find it hard to read people and really don't see hints (until well after the event when my brain goes "By the way..."). So I always warn guys; if it turns out I'm not what you were expecting then fine but if I am then make it perfectly clear!
So personally I prefer someone with confidence.
But I know why I'm self conscious and I'm working on it, my belly is going whether it likes it or not! Unfortunately it is stubbornly clinging on
This was me last year. No confidence but then I shed 3 stone. Now I love my body and exude body confidence. And sexually I'm much better."
That is awesome, nice one!
I want to drop 2 stone as I know my body seems to comfortably sit at 12 stone so I want to get back down to that.
So I am watching what I eat like a hawk and working out what exercises I can do that won't damage or wear me down too much as it is quite a big year for me with surgery, but I can't let that stop me! Plus losing the weight will make me healthier and so heal better.
I am determined to get a body I can comfortably live in |
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By *ransGuyTV/TS
over a year ago
Cardiff |
"I highly recommend my technique. Got a body part you're not overly keen on? Get a tattoo near it to distract the eye of any partners, sorted! "
I already have/am getting quite a bit of tattoo work done, but I'd need to cover my body to distract from my belly! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I highly recommend my technique. Got a body part you're not overly keen on? Get a tattoo near it to distract the eye of any partners, sorted!
I already have/am getting quite a bit of tattoo work done, but I'd need to cover my body to distract from my belly! "
Your belly looks absolutely fine in your pics btw  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There is no greater turn on than seeing sexual confidence in a woman when she shows of what she's got and knows what she wants.
I'm not perfect but I will get my bum out lol |
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By *ransGuyTV/TS
over a year ago
Cardiff |
"I highly recommend my technique. Got a body part you're not overly keen on? Get a tattoo near it to distract the eye of any partners, sorted!
I already have/am getting quite a bit of tattoo work done, but I'd need to cover my body to distract from my belly!
Your belly looks absolutely fine in your pics btw "
Thank you, the joys of lieing down and sucking it in  it's sad that I actually automatically suck my stomach in, it's actually uncomfortable to relax it, stupid I know
But feeling sorry for myself means I give in and comfort eat. Not going to do that any more  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think it's hard for people to be confident, even if people constantly reassure them!
I for one was very overweight when I was younger, and was bullied teased etc, that never leaves you and shattered my confidence for life unfortunately.
I still see that overweight person in the mirror to this day and don't have much confidence at all.
I did have my first meet the other day and was so nervous due to "body confidence" I just hope it didn't show! Although she did leave a very good verification
So I think confidence is important, but some people will truly struggle to be confident x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think body confidence is important for great sex.Embrace your body and all the lumps and bumps etc and dive in!  Confidence is sexy in any form,be it sexual,social or... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"With NSA it wouldn't matter to me.
Lol judging by your forum posts nothing matters to you lolThats right, just have pulse lol.
Haha! I'm a lot more choosy lol"
lol nice one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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For me it's a huge thing. I recently lost a lot of weight but have since got pregnant and so in 3 years have gone from fat to slim to now huge bump. But, even with the belly atm I'm a hell of a lot more confident than I was when I was bigger. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I hate my body & it doesn't matter what anybody else says, to me it's disgusting."
Well said. I think every 'body' is beautiful....except mine. Classic self loathing.
So, not liking your body is something that's deemed unattractive? It's not like we have a choice. You can't suddenly decide that you love your own body overnight!
If someone isn't confident, or is self-conscious about their imperfections, it doesn't turn me off them. It just makes them human and real.
I'd love your confidence, people.
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By *urvyemmaWoman
over a year ago
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No not saying that at all..but if you are on a meet and other person trying to cover themselves up..rearrange into another position, saying 'oh god don't look at me', 'oh I hate this and this about myself'..won't take any compliments. .its not exactly a turn on is it? |
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"No not saying that at all..but if you are on a meet and other person trying to cover themselves up..rearrange into another position, saying 'oh god don't look at me', 'oh I hate this and this about myself'..won't take any compliments. .its not exactly a turn on is it? "
that's exactly what I ment as well
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm confident when I'm on no strings attached situations. If its for pure sex I have no issues.
In the real world and dating etc I hate myself. And it's clear that most men would much prefer someone who wasn't a bit fat. A guy wouldn't even talk to me the other night because I wasn't fit enough. Kick in the teeth really. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"No not saying that at all..but if you are on a meet and other person trying to cover themselves up..rearrange into another position, saying 'oh god don't look at me', 'oh I hate this and this about myself'..won't take any compliments. .its not exactly a turn on is it? "
I have a friend on here who is like that.She's an attractive woman and we've met quite a few times so it doesn't put me off.She is like she is and we still have lots of horny fun.
It takes all sorts... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's interesting how body confidence seems to be correlated with size. Lose weight and you gain confidence seems to be the link. However I don't agree with this. Confidence is the mind not the body. I've met loads of bigger women who recognise how fantastic they look and similarly slimmer petite women who think they're fat. Bodies come in many shapes and sizes and body lovers love many shapes and sizes. The correlation should be about linking these two together not trying to create an idealised view if perfection touted by magazines and photoshop. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It is difficult to be confident when you have this "standard" of what is pretty and what is not..
Yet to paraphrase Baltasar Gracián :
"Either everything is good or everytjing is baf, depending on people's opinion. What one pursues, another flees.
Perfection doesn't depend on one person's approval: tastes are as plentiful as faces and as varied.
Nor should we lose heart if something doesn't please someone, for there'll always be someone else it does." |
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"It's interesting how body confidence seems to be correlated with size. Lose weight and you gain confidence seems to be the link. However I don't agree with this. Confidence is the mind not the body. I've met loads of bigger women who recognise how fantastic they look and similarly slimmer petite women who think they're fat. Bodies come in many shapes and sizes and body lovers love many shapes and sizes. The correlation should be about linking these two together not trying to create an idealised view if perfection touted by magazines and photoshop. "
I don't think it's to do with weight, I was confident at 21 1/2 stone
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think age plays a part too.Most older women I've met seem to be more body confident.Perhaps age makes you realise that "perfect" doesn't exist and you're more likely to just want to enjoy yourself rather than fret about stuff you can do nothing about? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It's interesting how body confidence seems to be correlated with size. Lose weight and you gain confidence seems to be the link. However I don't agree with this. Confidence is the mind not the body. I've met loads of bigger women who recognise how fantastic they look and similarly slimmer petite women who think they're fat. Bodies come in many shapes and sizes and body lovers love many shapes and sizes. The correlation should be about linking these two together not trying to create an idealised view if perfection touted by magazines and photoshop. "
I agree with it being in the mind, the problem is that when you're bigger (and specifically if you are big younger) then it only takes a sentence from someone to form doubt. A "are you sure you should be wearing that" or "it's a shame because you've got a pretty face" is enough to knock you for good. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Body confidence is very important, personally I've been pushing myself very hard this year to increase my strength and muscle mass, and have never been bigger and stronger (15 stone). It always gives me a big boost when people I meet comment on my size and strength |
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By *urvyemmaWoman
over a year ago
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"I think age plays a part too.Most older women I've met seem to be more body confident.Perhaps age makes you realise that "perfect" doesn't exist and you're more likely to just want to enjoy yourself rather than fret about stuff you can do nothing about?"
Yes this. .plus fab has made me more confident cos I have started to think about the kind of woman I would want to play with..and how sexy I find bigger women..so why shouldn't men feel the same?
Also the forums are full of people with very different tastes and that's great..someone for everyone! |
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By *ransGuyTV/TS
over a year ago
Cardiff |
"It's interesting how body confidence seems to be correlated with size. Lose weight and you gain confidence seems to be the link. However I don't agree with this. Confidence is the mind not the body. I've met loads of bigger women who recognise how fantastic they look and similarly slimmer petite women who think they're fat. Bodies come in many shapes and sizes and body lovers love many shapes and sizes. The correlation should be about linking these two together not trying to create an idealised view if perfection touted by magazines and photoshop. "
Just because some guys are ok with people who are larger in size doesn't mean I'm going to be happy with my body. I liked how I looked when I was slimmer, which is still far from the "ideal" body shape and size but that I don't actually care about. It doesn't matter what people say, nothing is going to change that, I have no interest in being what other people like, I want to be how *I* want *my* body to be like. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think age plays a part too.Most older women I've met seem to be more body confident.Perhaps age makes you realise that "perfect" doesn't exist and you're more likely to just want to enjoy yourself rather than fret about stuff you can do nothing about?
Yes this. .plus fab has made me more confident cos I have started to think about the kind of woman I would want to play with..and how sexy I find bigger women..so why shouldn't men feel the same?
Also the forums are full of people with very different tastes and that's great..someone for everyone! "
Thankfully we all like different things and there's certainly something for everyone here... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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going to naturist beaches and stripping off helped massively with body confidence. there;'s a lot i'm not happy with but it is what it is and going naked in front of others who weren't judging was a big confidence booster
highly recommend a day on a naturist beach |
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By *P2903Couple
over a year ago
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I think body confidence is a really big thing to tackle. I have awful confidence in my body and could see why my shyness might put some off.
Luckily the meets we've had have been fantastic and they have done wonders for making me feel slightly better. Although I don't like my body it doesn't interfere with play as once I'm undressed and they are still willing, there's nothing left to hide and I can just get on with the fun times
-Her. |
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