(03-05-2017, 03:19 AM)Billy Wrote: I don't think there is anything inherently wrong with appreciating or being attracted to someones form. I like looking at healthy people, because it acts as a motivator for me to value my own health more. I mean there are obviously boundaries, like taking secretive pictures or staring without any thought for the other persons comfort, but looking at someone because you like their appearance, be it a man or woman, I don't think is sexist. I think it can be quite innocent. If that becomes the measure by which you determine a persons worth, then yes, I agree that is a serious issue, and I will also concede that women have it harder than men in that regard. I think that the big difference in rates of anorexia between men and women attest to this, but I could be wrong about that. We are a very body/appearance focused society, and this affects all of us, it has deeply affected me for half of my life and continues to. I can't tell you how many times I've had the thought that 'if I looked better, life would be better'.I think you are right on all counts.
The topic of this thread is one of my real weaknesses and I hope that we can continue to talk about this in a way which is mutually beneficial.
Add to the anorexia though do you know 20% of all implants cause health effects within 10 years that require removal? Generally even ones that don't cause health effects need replacement after 15 years.
Even outside that the adhesions caused by the surgery frequently effect natural range of motion. I am athletic and as I said play hard. As a result I see a few ART practitioners from time to time for injuries. Do you know 3 different practitioners first question to upper body pain be it arm, shoulder or back is to ask if I've had implants? I thought it was funny the first time because mine are neither fake or huge but apparently it's actually a big issue hense why it was the first question with different practitioners.
Do you see masses of men putting these implants in despite significant health conserns, and expense? No and it's because men havent been taught they need to live up to physical ideals society set for them. It's a really sad thing that implants are so common now butt and breast, not a sign women feel valued for who they are that's for sure.