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Posted: 7/20/2006 12:01:03 PM | Had this conversation at lunch
A neighbor of mine is a very attractive mid forties
Until I saw her belly
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Posted: 7/20/2006 4:10:43 PM | | I can agree stretch marks are not pretty, and many men/women alike have them. Im not sure you can get rid of them, until they fade /except by surgery. But i do know that when i was preggy i used to smear coco butter from head to feet.lol and i now see that on the shelves as a product.I have no stretch marks and if there is one i'd have to dig hard to find it. I do believe though that eating well, from the inside out, helps ALOT!, but what the heck, going the extra mile never hurt me. I do think thought that men/women love a nice smooth body. Most dont have that im sure, but if you love someone, any marks/imperfections on the body are minor.Its all in the "eye of the beholder", for sure. | |
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Posted: 7/20/2006 4:18:28 PM | I have seen many men with stretch marks. Upper arms, their sides, and thighs.
They are stupid little marks, goodness amazing the shallow people around here. | |
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Posted: 7/20/2006 4:57:41 PM | I think before you speak you should do some research NYC....maybe one of your well educated women friends could have told you .........you have no clue what you're talking about.
Many women believe that using lotions and creams help prevent stretch marks. Realistically speaking however, the number of stretch marks you get depends on how elastic your skin is. The elasticity of your skin usually relates to your genetic make up. The best thing you can do is find out if your mother got bad stretch marks during pregnancy. If she did, you are probably more prone to stretch marks than other women.
Keep in mind the more weight you gain during pregnancy the more likely you are to have stretch marks. Normally the skin is elastic and capable of stretching quite a bit, however for some women the changes that occur during pregnancy are very drastic. These rapid fluctuations of weight and skin stretching can result in stretch marks.
Women with multiples are more likely to get stretch marks because their bellies usually grow much larger than women with single pregnancies. Other women likely to develop stretch marks include women who gain a lot of weight quickly during their pregnancy and women who carry big babies.
Here are some other factors that may contribute to your susceptibility to stretch marks:
* If you developed stretch marks before (like on your breasts during puberty) you are more likely to get stretch marks while pregnant.
* If you had stretch marks during another pregnancy you will usually get them again.
* If you are overweight or gain more weight than recommended you are more likely to get stretch marks.
* The better hydrated and well nourished you are the less likely you are to develop serious stretch marks.
Stretch Mark Prevention
Most women believe that they can prevent stretch marks by using creams and lotions. There are many formulations on the market today that claim to help prevent stretch marks. Some of these may help moisturize your skin and reduce itching. They may help reduce some stretch marks however there are no scientific studies that support this.
You probably know at least one parent however that swears by cocoa butter or some other formulation to prevent stretch marks. If nothing else rubbing these creams into your belly provides your unborn baby with a light and comforting massage. They may also give you peace of mind knowing you did everything possible to prevent stretch marks.
The best thing you can do to minimize stretch marks aside from using any creams or moisturizers you select is gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy. Doctors recommend most women gain between 25 and 34 pounds. Gaining much more than this can cause you to develop more stretch marks.
Removing Stretch Marks
Most women worry about stretch marks after they have their baby. Fortunately most stretch marks do fade with time. Usually after 12 moths postpartum most stretch marks are light and less noticeable. Their texture may remain different from the surrounding skin however. Many women notice their stretch marks fading into whitish lines that are minimally noticeable.
Some women have very severe stretch marks that impact their self esteem after pregnancy. There are many treatments available for women that want to improve the appearance of their stretch marks.
If your stretch marks are particularly bad, you may consult with your doctor or a dermatologist. Some topical treatments such as tretinoin cream can help reduce stretch marks. These creams must be used after pregnancy however, because they can cause defects in your unborn baby.
Most of the topical treatments available should be used shortly after delivery, before they start to fade. The more time that passes between the delivery and use of cream, the less likely they are to be effective.
If you are breastfeeding it is important you consult with your doctor before using any stretch mark treatments. Some treatments may impact your milk supply or pass through the breast milk to your baby.
Most of the creams available to reduce stretch marks do not help relieve the sagging skin that also accompanies childbirth. There are some newer treatments including laser treatments however that may improve the skins elasticity and help reduce stretch marks. Some women also consider plastic surgery after they are done having children. A tummy tuck can help hide some stretch marks and reduce sagging skin.
Most women are able to joyfully overlook stretch marks when they consider the miracle of life they bring into the world. For the most the small annoyance even the worst stretch marks bring are well worth the joys of bringing a newborn baby into the world. Do what you can during pregnancy to maintain an appropriate weight and try not to worry too much about stretch marks. Many women wear them with pride, a ‘war wound’ or “badge of honor” related to their pregnancy. Why not wear them with pride?
At Women's Healthcare Topics website you will find valuable and up-to-date information on numerous topics related to women's health including Signs of Pregnancy, Chlamydia, Hysterectomy, Early Pregnancy Symptoms and more.
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Posted: 7/23/2006 11:07:16 PM | actually vitamin E makes your skin stretchable so you get no stretch marks or less. i don't like stretch marks because they are gross when you touch them. they can be covered up with make up so no one sees them but if you touch them, it's a weird feeling i could go without!eww gross! mind you if i found the love of my life; i'd never reject her just because she had some stretch marks!  | |
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Posted: 7/23/2006 11:19:02 PM | i have slight stretch marks on the sides of my boobs & waist, but Jergen's Natural Glow and going tanning for a month or two faded them a lot and changed the colour to something more inviting, and I don't really mind them.
flaws are amazing, but only if you grow to love them.
i mean HEY look at uma's nose??
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Posted: 7/23/2006 11:20:14 PM | ok first off, I find it a turn off if you ever mention it while getting in the mood. Second, Men think about sex about every 11 sec so if you want to put the attention on something else, buy some nice lingerie and turn his attention elsewhere. I guarantee you the guy is not going to blink once, once he gets to rip off the nice tighties.
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Posted: 7/23/2006 11:20:35 PM | I don't mind stretch marks at all. If anything they have a diffrent feel to them and because I lie the touch of a womans skin they just add to my pleasure.
It seems to be more of an issue for women.
Tracing my finger ver lines on a womans body is sort of thereputic for me.
I would not be put off if they wern't there, but if they are, oh well, it's just normal.
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Posted: 7/23/2006 11:48:12 PM | Your strech marks are parts of your rewards for being a mother.
You should be worry about the man who don't apreciate you for that. | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 1:52:31 AM | | Just someting I heard once... If you have children, you should be proud of your stretch marks. Like some one on here said Its a badge of honor. My opinion. | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 5:02:17 AM | | I tend not to notice them very much. I'm one of those touchy-feely-kissy all over type of guys, and stretch marks (or any other body quirk) just make a woman's body unique. | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 5:37:22 AM | Nope, I hope not anyways, I have them to
I had a partner that had them all over her body, she went from 300+ down to 140 which left her more or less covered. She was beautiful and a real sweetheart, it took a lot of kisses to put her at ease though. | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 5:51:58 AM | Yep, I have them too but once eyes get locked, I do keep them jolly well l o c k e d.  
I can hear you saying ... no chance ... well, if there is an 'intermezzo' in our 'melee' you might spot some (due to sharp loss of the weight in my 20s) but they won't become any of your interest | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 6:10:24 AM | | not all stretch marks are from pregnancy. i have quite a few of them due to battling bulimia for 17 years. My body has light stretch marks all over it, and i've never had kids. but 17 years of crash dieting, bingeing, overeating, gaining weight, losing weight, not eating, etc. means that my body represents the war that was going on inside. I used to be embarressed about them, along with my weight issues, and needless to say i've spent most of my adult life covered up, never wearing tank tops for fear of people seeing the 'fat' and the stretch marks. Hell, I couldn't even date for years for fear of intimacy and exposing my body with all these 'flaws'. But i came to realise something in the past few years--it just doesn't matter--those stretch marks are a part of me and my struggle, and a war i won. so i wear them with pride, as a survivor. and if a man wants to ask me about them, that's fine, but if he can't accept them, then he can't accept me. Because i finally like my body, stretch marks, bumps, lumps, scars, and all! My body is the physical representation of my life so far, as it is for everyone. Be proud of that. Wear bikinis and tank tops, who cares, love who you are and thank your body every day for all that it does for you :) | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 3:40:27 PM | Maybe we women are just so self-conscious about our bodies in the first place and when you see "perfect" women on TV and all the guys killing themselves to get to them, we average women with stretchmarks and scars are really intimidated.
I am glad you asked this question because I have lost about 65 lbs and I just feel really bad about my body with all the stretchmarks starting to now show up.
Gentlemen, thank you for the responses, now maybe I wont be so hard on myself about my stretchmarks!!!!  | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 8:05:02 PM | | I agree, if he's "grossed out" he's CERTAINLY not worth my time. If stretch marks make him squeamish, we have a HUGE problem. | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 8:20:06 PM | Dooes it bother some men..yes!
Me No!
My longest relationship GF ( that was 4years)..She actually had them soo bad that even years later(12)...her's were still blue..and pink. They were two fingers wide in some spots..mostly on her tummy. They went around her boobs, they went down to her knee's..and were all over.
I actually thought they looked pretty cool! Like tiger stripes. She's wasnt big...either..She was 5'10 and weighted about 150 pound...when we broke up...
She wasn't shy about her body though....She whore a bikini to the beach, and a sexy belly top when the time was right!
She's someone I loved more then she knew.....but it just wasn't ment to be.
I would rather see a woman with stretch marks then a woman with a tattoo...I myself have stretch marks on my lower back and some on my upper chest. Soo No they don't bother all men :-) | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 8:46:21 PM | | I THOUGH THAT THE LATEST Evidence recomends vitiamen E in lotion or diet as a aid to preventing and minimising strech marks. | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 8:49:19 PM | | I have that many stretch marks my belly could be used as a road map, but someone once said "don't be ashamed of it, or affraid of it, it is the best thing you will ever own" your body that is | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 8:56:49 PM | | I'd just like to add that not all stretch marks are preventable. Many women ( esp black and hispanic women) get them during their growth spruts after they start menstruation. We get them around the breast, hips and butt. It is easier to use baby oil and cocoa and shea butter so minimize them, but they never fully go away on their own. One thing you can go is get chemical peels once they have turn from the purple/red color to the brown or beige color. This helps get rid of darker; hard to remove ones completely........ | |
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Posted: 7/24/2006 9:07:43 PM | Honey I weighed 84 pounds, then became pregnant with twins. The twins were over 5 pounds each at birth and I only weighed in at 117 pounds the day before so needless to say I was ALL belly when pregnant. I have alot of stretch marks but it doesn't bother me and it has never bothered any man. Many men have told me they found it 'sexy'.... I am not quite sure why but they do.
If you feel you are sexy men will too.
Sex appeal is 50% what you've got and 50% what people think you've got.
My body bears the signs of giving life and it bears the signs of living life... and I love it
Awesome post! I agree 100 percent! | |
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