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Going Topless ???

Started by stephanie_craxford, June 23, 2005, 07:08:31 PM

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Terri-Gene

My opinion is why should anyone care, and they can cram the damn bras also. damn hot bear traps anyway.

Terri
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Svetlana

Heya people.  Not been on these boards for a while now.  Well anyway...

I must say, I'm surprised by the majority of these comments, they aren't like me at all!  My boobs have always been my boobs, why ever wouldn't I be embarrassed about them being naked, whether or not they're small?  Well... they're still flat... but never mind that for now, lol.

I'd never, ever take my top off for anyone.  Still won't!  Not unless I was in a sexual situation (the like of which doesn't tend to ever occur - so no worry about that then).

However, I would say I'm a bit "private nudist" at heart.  I wouldn't brashly pace around in broad daylight... but I've no problem with doing it in my own home, when other people aren't around, or if other people are cool with it (I've never found out about the latter situation before, so thus far, it's always been by myself).

Nakedness is very useful when the weather is sweltering.  It's also nice and lazy if you're having a lazy day or feeling a bit ill.  Apart from that, sometimes it's just plain nice.  Other than those, I'm not bothered about it - wouldn't go protesting about it or anything like that.

I do hate the way my body is at the moment, as you'd expect - I'm not proud of it physically in almost any way (aside from the obvious, I'm also no athlete) - that's not really got anything to do with my occasional nudity, though.  That's nothing to do with looks or pride, just comfort.
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Kimberly

*HUG* Hi hi Lana, glad to see you again! (=

I can almost relate to the thought of private nudest oddly enough. I suppose one does what one has to do to stay clean after just getting out of the shower on a hot day ;) I'm not sure about other times personally, but tis an interesting thought (=
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stephanie_craxford

Hey there Svetlana.

Where have you been?  I hope we didn't scare you off.

QuoteHeya people.  Not been on these boards for a while now.

It's really good to see you back here.   :icon_wave:

Chat later

Steph
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Svetlana

thanx for the heyas you guys.  feelin' a little low at the moment (recommend: don't ever try to program a computer game for a university project... not unless you're some kind of computer programmer or something).

not been around recently... just... well, kinda coz i haven't, is all.  life's... thin.  not much... content, just kinda, continues.  waiting.  waiting does happen, doesn't it?  hehe. :-\
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Shelley

I'm with you Svetlana,

Private nudity at home is about asfar as I'm comfortable with. Even then try to stay away from mirrors as they don't rflect what I feel.

Shelley
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Svetlana

hmm i don't know if other people do this, but sometimes i kinda almost relish in the horror of it all.  like, i'd look in the mirror, and wobble my tummy with its tummy hairs on it (they are so ugly), and look at the mantlepiece, and look at my face with its beardline, and just pick up on all the flaws that i can find, and just spend some time doing that.  and so when i manage that without outwardly freaking out any more than just is usual anyway, then that fact kinda makes it seem a bit better.

i recently wrote a song called "roughedge petal".  it's a little paranoid, and not really too jolly.  the girl who's the subject of the song is like me... well "rough"... sweet but ragged... she lives with it, like i do... and in the lyrics basically all that happens is that she wonders why her guy is still with her...

yet somehow there's something defiant about it all and it makes me feel better when i play it.  odd.
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Bombi

Why would you go topless. I wear a bra style bikini so I can get tan lines.Tan lines are sexy and can help enhance and define the look of your breasts. Also I fell as though I want to protect my investment.
Sun bathing in a thong or bikini bottom can also create tan lines which help to promote a feminine appearence.
Yes there is really bigender people
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stephanie_craxford

Hey there Bombi

It's not necessarily the act, it's knowing that you have the freedom to do it without fear of repercussions.  :)

Steph
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Dennis

I think, too, it means different things for different communities. In the lesbian community and for some straight alternative women, it's very much an expression of freedom and "up yours" to the patriarchy.

I could never do it when I had breasts because I hated them so much, I could barely stand to go topless in private. Likely the opposite is true for some women and that is another reason they might choose to go topless in public - a pride in their bodies.

Ironically, I still have to wait a year or so before I can take my shirt off in the sun, because of the effect it will have on my scars. I'm pretty sure I'm not the sort of guy who whips his shirt off at the least opportunity though. Too old and too flabby at the moment  :-\

Dennis
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Northern Jane

Having started hormones illegally at about age 13 or 14 (off and on, whenever I could find a supply) topless didn't become a possibility until after transition! I couldn't even go swiming with the other kids in my male persona.

I have lived most of my life as a "women's libber" and seldom wore a bra unless necessary for comfort (such as when horseback riding). When I was younger, I used to put deodorant under my arms. Now, in my mid 50's I am loosing the fight with gravity and put deodorant under my boobs!  :o I don't think topless is practical anymore  :-\
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Terri-Gene

Personally I like Dennis's take on Topless.  This question was a debated conversation a few years ago and I was asked if I would go topless or join in topless in a pride event.  I stated I would not at that time and could never imagine doing such a thing.  it took a while, but eventually all that attitude amounted to was that I was embarressed for approximately men are sensitive about showing off a small penis.  I find that these days, not being so small, Yes I would, have and will.  Turns out it was a self esteem thing that I didn't recognize myself and without that problem now I have absolutely no qualms about it.  It is nothing more then my body and there is nothing above the waste I'm ashamed of.  The rest will come in time.

I am no longer ashamed of anything about me and if someone wants to take offense, let em, if it bothers em, let em seek therapy is my view.

Terri
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Victoria L.

Even though I'm not physically female in any way... I still have that very shy side to me, and hate being seen topless.

Basically just to take a shirt off I run to my room or the bathroom and change. My mom always looks at me wierd for doing that, but oh well. It's my choice and not hers, it's not hurting her in any way is it?
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Shelley

I would say that would be your choice and while some are happy to bear all some of us are not.

Individual choice I say.

Shelley
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Melissa

I've only taken my top off once in public since gaining breasts and that was at a pride event.

Melissa
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Nero

Quote from: Melissa on July 10, 2006, 10:47:58 AM
I've only taken my top off once in public since gaining breasts and that was at a pride event.

Melissa
Wish I would've been there.

Nero
Nero was the Forum Admin here at Susan's Place for several years up to the time of his death.
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Melissa

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Chynna

LMAO...........
Love the subject line!

lets just say
"Every chance I get!!!"

The hell with being a lady there mines and there impressive!

Chynna
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stephanie_craxford

Quote from: Chynna on July 10, 2006, 11:38:10 AM
LMAO...........
Love the subject line!

lets just say
"Every chance I get!!!"

The hell with being a lady there mines and there impressive!

Chynna


And why doesn't that surprise me :D

Steph
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Chynna

Oh you know me to well oh mentor of mines! ;)
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