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No matter how self-confident we may present ourselves to the outside world, everyone has chinks in their armor. You know, these little flaws we find when our inner critic takes control to pick our features apart one by one. Unfortunately, our insecurities can get the better of us and sometimes even start to control us.

Women especially feel pressure to achieve perfection we all know doesn’t actually exist. Many have been lured into believing they have to be secure about their looks, personality, intellect, career, and every other aspect of their life. So sometimes, all we need are little reminders to give us a bit of a boost to conquer any self-doubts we may have.

Recently, user naruturtle created a post on the Ask Reddit community and asked men to share the things women and girls shouldn’t be insecure about. The thread received hundreds of comments that remind ladies to stop needlessly obsessing over imperfections and feel confident in their own skin. Below, you’ll find some of the most illuminating answers from the thread, so upvote the ones you agree with and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments!

#1

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter I asked my husband this question, so here's his answer:

Weight gain. Not seriously obese or lack of caring for health, but don't worry about a little extra fluff. So go ahead, eat that pizza slice(s) you're secretly eyeing!

This one is a big one for me because I gained due to birth control and a couple years of poor eating when we went through money struggles. Now we're having our second and final child, so I've been extra insecure with all these body changes and gaining weight. Of course he's on board with me wanting to lose weight and get back to where I was, but he always tells me I'm beautiful and he loves every bit of me. He has never made me feel bad for my body

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably the number 1 insecurity, and should be number 1 on this list. Incels and the idiots who get rejected on Tinder are the ones who call out women for their weight, but most mature men don't really care. Be yourselves and love yourselves, ladies.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter I personally want to find the person that told women freckles should be covered up and I don’t want to hurt anyone so I’ll just have a strongly worded conversation with them. Maybe it’s just me, but I have a serious weakness for freckles. From a dusting across the bridge of a woman’s nose to head-to-toe ginger freckles. I think they’re gorgeous.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The number of ads I get on Youtube about cosmetics that cover up 'facial impurities' is staggering and all of them are dumb because why are you not allowed to have a mole or something along the line?

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To learn more about female insecurities and how needless obsessions over them affect our lives, we reached out to psychotherapist Sheri Heller, LCSW who specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, narcissistic abuse syndrome, and addictive disorders. "How we criticize ourselves is predicated on whether or not we have a realistic assessment and sense of acceptance of who we are," she told Bored Panda.

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Heller explained that when our relationship with ourselves is mired in rejection, perfectionism and self-loathing critical scrutiny of who we are and what we do is a constant source of distress. Way too often, women find fault within themselves and worry about how other people perceive them. And even when they hear words of encouragement to stop self-doubting themselves, learning how to overcome it is challenging.

#3

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Ovulation and periods. It’s completely natural, and only weirdos and teen boys get grossed out by you talking about it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So true, my guy get pads and tampons for me, without me asking

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Not a man, but a lesbian, so I think I can provide some input here.

Anything genital related - pubic hair grooming standards, labia size, shape, colour, etc.

Everyone is a little different, and I nor any woman I've ever slept with, or any man in any of the guy talk I've been privy to as a lesbian (always a little weird to be a part of), has ever cared about any of it. Whatever you were born with is completely natural and beautiful. And if you want to rock a full bush, or go completely bald, or do a landing strip, or whatever your little heart desires, you do you and anyone in a position to see it is just going to be glad they're in that position.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the part that says "anyone in a position to see it is just going to be glad they're in that position" - it gave me a chuckle.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Being a total dork, plenty of guys want a goofy girl that we can be ourselves around

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According to a report by Weight Watchers, females are indeed highly self-critical — they were found to criticize themselves at least eight times a day. The survey of more than 2,000 women revealed a worrying trend with one in seven admitting to being regularly judgmental of their body, personality, relationships, money, or career success every day.

An estimated 46 percent admitted having negative thoughts at least once before 9:30 AM. Moreover, a staggering 89 percent revealed they prefer complimenting their friends but not themselves, and 88 percent even said they would never criticize them in the same way.

"Women often get caught up in one-dimensional prescriptives that superficially measure a woman’s worth," Heller said. "This runs the gamut from measures of beauty to degrees of selflessness, popularity, and image."

#6

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Being bad at sex. If a guy says you’re bad at sex, he’s a piece of s**t. Real good sex comes from an emotional connection. It’s not you, it’s them. They suck.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yes, that's a big one for me. Sex in itself is not a skill. If you're good with your partner, you're good at sex.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Wearing the same dress again. Nobody cares except other insecure women.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please, pleeease don't throw out clothes after wearing them once. Producing new clothes does a lot of environmental damage and is often done in sweatshops.

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#8

Approaching/getting rejected by guys. We'd say yes to a tree if one approached us first

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"Likewise, there are cultural demands placed on women to not only embody mothering attributes and live up to markers of vanity, but also to achieve success in the marketplace. This do all, be all paradigm sets many women up to be self-conscious about falling short of the impossible," the psychotherapist added.

When self-consciousness finds its way into every aspect of our lives, it can significantly affect our well-being. Heller told Bored Panda that being plagued by insecurities causes a person to live an inauthentic life. "One may attempt to conceal their fragility and wounds and aspire to be someone they are not."

"Moreover, one may go into hiding and not realize latent potentials. Psychologically and emotionally, the person afflicted by insecurities feels alienated and alone. They are disconnected from themselves."

#9

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Lack of long eyelashes. Literally, no dude has ever cared about eyelashes.

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#10

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter I like girls who can be real around me. When they feel comfortable and say whatever dumb s**t is on their mind, I feel like I’m actually connecting with someone. Cliche, but I think being yourself and losing the insecurity, in general, is the most attractive thing someone can do.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Brains. Being a nerd is the new sexy.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brains should be a point of attraction regardless if you are a man or a woman. I am a man, but I find it very condescending to conclude that smart women are "sexy", as if they are some rare, extravagant breed, while it is supposed to be some kind of a natural state of men, who are actually proven to be, throughout history, the supreme idiots of humanity.

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It's troublesome enough to feel doubtful about yourself, but often these thoughts seep into our relationships as well. When asked how big of an impact they have on our connection to others, Heller told us, "When we are not at peace with who we are, we cannot adequately engage with others. The inability to authentically express oneself with others leads to co-dependent maneuvering. One might succumb to fawning, people-pleasing, manipulating, and controlling to fulfill dependency needs."

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Things I/most men don't care about:

Stretch marks.

Uneven breasts

Breasts that hang/sag (That's actually sexy, in my opinion).

Veiny breasts

It's perfectly fine if you aren't shaved down below.

Your round belly is actually cute.

I love the way you look in the morning.

Imperfections make you unique, and aren't something to be self-conscious about.

In short, if you treat me/most guys with respect; give lots of affection; are dependable; trustworthy; kind; honest; and make us feel good about ourselves, whatever insecurities you have, we likely find endearing/cute/sexy.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Breast size. A good portion of us don't give a s**t about that.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They come in all shapes and sizes, and they're all beautiful! 😄

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Gray hairs, I love when you own it. Plus the silver streak kinda reminds me of Rogue from X-Men.

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To avoid bringing other people down, everyone should think twice before making unsolicited comments about a person’s looks, characteristics, or qualities. "When men (or women for that matter) highlight things in women which they view as 'problematic', it exacerbates shame," Heller explained and added that a common example of this is body image. Pointing out or shaming perceived physical flaws diminishes self-regard and self-worth.

#15

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Wrinkles. Every wrinkle is a scar of a thousand smiles.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Burping or farting around us. I know too many girls that have said they think it is rude or going to turn us off of them. Personally, I would want you to let go of any gas because I know how uncomfortable that is and I couldn’t imagine if you were holding that in on top of period pain or other things. Please just pass your gas and don’t let it be something you think will turn us off.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

many years ago, I had a (later found to be dietary related) medical condition what resulted in me not farting for the best part of a year. Needless to say it caused a few issues. When I finally produced a fart I happily announced to my wife, 'I FARTED!!!', she responded with 'Good boy'. Now whenever one of us farts we tell the other, who then responds 'Good boy/girl'.

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Jelena Putinja
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my huby told me he knew I was right for him when he farted in bed and I farted back - today is our 14th anniversary

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btaglln
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just wait a little bit in the relationship (for both men and women) ... Do not do that at your first date

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Maryanne Miles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I farted in front of my now husband the third time we hung out. I figured I didn't want to be with someone so uptight they couldn't giggle at normal bodily functions. We've had many many fart battles where we laughed like teenagers. We've been together 26 years.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A recent article was about a woman who needed emergency surgery because she refused to fart in front of her boyfriend for two years.

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Mary Janey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She has a digestion issue. She’s eating foods she is allergic to, and doesn’t realise it. She probably was eating lots or processed foods and junk food. Stop the madness. Where is common sense these days? Even someone in a wheelchair can roll to the other room and fart. Sheesh. People need to pray for brain capacity to increase. That’s the real pandemic. Stupidity

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Mark Staite
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just be courteous and step away before crop-dusting the room for cripes sake. Common sense and common courtesy shouldn't be ignored.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After 30 years, I've known my wife to really rip a few foul ones! But hey, I do it too... Even scared the cats a few times!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was younger I would hold it in and wait until I was in the bathroom or home. Nowadays, pfft I let em rip! No one is more important that my comfort when it comes to tummy aches from holding it in. If he can't handle it then missyoubye!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If a guy is grossed out by it, send his ass back to the 2nd grade where he belongs.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes genius! Convince the gullible ones it's ok so we can easily pick out the women that aren't wife material 👏👏👏 5Head move

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kjorn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i just don't even care... unless liquid came with the wind

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Susan Williams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have let a little fart out unintentionally. I didn't even try to apologize. I just ignored it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good lord - I cackle hysterically when I belch or fart in a place like a restaurant. Full on snorting laughter. It's just so damn funny - Better out than in!

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You fart around anywhere until at some point in life a little bit extra follows the gas. After a couple of experiences like that, whenever you feel gas you just go to the toilet to save yourself the potential stress to have to clean a little stripe of nasty sticky brown stuff from your underwear. My husband won't ever hear me fart anywhere that's not the toilet. I don't hold my farts until I reach a toilet for anyone but myself. 😂 And the only time I need to burp is when I eat too fast or drink soda. Luckily I drink soda once in a blue moon, don't even like it. And if you eat your food by taking decent proportioned bites and chew them well you won't swallow extra air to make you burp, also better for every other part that needs to process the food if you chew properly and take smaller bites so again that's not to please others but is something you do for yourself.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once was interested in a guy until I found out how insane he was about the thought of a female farting or pooping. He thought it was disgusting that women may have natural body functions. Needless to say it never progressed farther than conversations.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admit haven't dated any girl that within a week hasn't farted hilariously. From punk to "I'm to classy too poof even". Soon as I'm alone with them they try to meg me! They were all great.

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Jamie Hall
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank goodness bc I've actually gotten bad stomach pain from holding in farts around a guy before. I couldn't seem to get a moment away from him far enough away.

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Joshua Collins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went 26 years without ever hearing a female flatulence. The moment I did, I just calmly turned around and smiled. It was my friend's Girlfriend & she knew that she had just "popped my cherry". It was out own little momen,, but only a short one. Because once the smell hit, hilarity ensued! 😆 I totally locked the windows and doors! What a great memory and all Because a lady acted like a human.... 🤔

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only turn off is when it's for attention. Middle school humor was for middle school. Doesn't matter your gender, attention seeking is just unattractive.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Strange thing, my wife's gas hardly smells at all... It's like, oh come on try a bit harder. The dog on the other hand....

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hold it in too long and it becomes chemical warfare. Please let it out when you need to.

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Jennie Paterna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a natural thing so why act like it doesn't exist, sometimes I'm embarrassed bc I didn't expect to really let out a loud fart, but burping, I will let it rip n my boyfriend says I sound like a samurai lmao

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife wouldn’t burp around me for so long. To make her more at ease I took the stigma out of this natural bodily function. In our house it is now “The call of the North-American Couch Potato, looking for its mate.” So whenever she or I burp, we hear “I love you too, baby!” shouted across the house.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Things that are completely natural should not be embarrassing, especially when it applies to both men and women.

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Rata Robinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody, male or female, should fart in the presence of another person - why inflict your bowel smells on anyone else - go to the bathroom/loo and release that gas to your hearts content, not near me thanks

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Diane Knight
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother's motto is "better to let it go and bare the shame than hold it in and bare the pain"

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It happens, but usually its just to be polite. (Especially facts, who wants to smell that) In 15 years I've rarely even heard my boyfriend fart. Lol

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both are normal bodily functions that every human on the planet does. I don't know why anyone would care about it or even make it an issue? But clearly some people do...🤦

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's always a laugh to be had from a good fart. You just have to time it right.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't count how many times the wife has ripped one and I was actually impressed with the quality of the tone, volume, or sustained.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have an ingrained inability to fart around people. My family didn't talk about bathroom stuff and it carried to adulthood. 9 years in and I've done it around the s.o. in my sleep...but i don't hold it in either. A walk to other room to get something to drink lol.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I burp I say "Excuse you, piggy piggy", their defense is funny! When I fart I looked back at the ground and says "I must have stepped on a frog, be careful" 😁

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially if it's before sex, don't do it when I'm down there, please.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plenty of men think it’s unladylike and gross

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree to a point, but there is a level of courtesy that should be maintained. It doesn’t have to b 5-6 loud farts/burp put in public with no attempt to be considerate of those around u

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I personally hate it when men fart or burp in public, and My husband DOES NOT WANT ME TO FART OR BURP AROUND HIM!! If I accidentally do, I excuse myself and try to remember to WALK AWAY AND PASS GAS: So no, lots of men don’t like it. What happened to manners? Your legs stopped working? You can’t walk away and fart? 90% of the time you can so stop being lazy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My now wife & I knew that we were comfortable & serious about each other when I farted loudly & she laughed her head off. So I believe that it is the first fart & not the first kiss that shows where your relationship is at.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... sometimes, going outside to do that is advisable, but ... well, that's just how the machines we inhabit work...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After reading so many comments here, on BP, and elsewhere, about how uncomfortable some people are with anything physical and how hopeful they are that distancing would remain the norm post covid, I fully understand the anxiety...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My partner farts worse than me and its a constant running joke.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Farting should happen in the bathroom just like everything else that's supposed to happen in there. As for burping please cover your mouth and offer an excuse me please. I would appreciate your be considerate.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

O man me and hubby have never bothered with this issue. Maybe because we met at work both working crazy hours together so no time to care? Haha now 12 years later it's always fart and poop jokes!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Burps are fine whenever. Farts require a bit of timing.

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Dillon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm have you ever smelled a menstral fart? It’s halariously terrible! Way worse than any fart I’ve had!

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#17

Being the one to make the first move. Especially in today's age, it can be very complex for a man to know if it's even ok to ask anymore...

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When our confidence is low and fragile, we have a hard time believing in ourselves. This might lead to ditching our dreams or even cause serious health issues. "Often, this sort of wounding leads to self-destructive behavior such as eating disorders and sexual compliance," the psychotherapist noted.

Luckily, threads like this one remind us how important it is to raise awareness about self-worth issues women face every day. You see, shrinking others' faith in themselves is never the right way, and people should be encouraged to embrace their bodies and silence those inner critics that limit their lives.

#18

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Honestly, damn near everything. It’s sad seeing beautiful women treat themselves like s**t because their cheekbones aren’t right or their thighs are slightly red or whatever. Ladies: guys DO NOT CARE IN THE SLIGHTEST about these things. They will love you for who you are. And the guys that do make a big stink about physical 'abnormalities' aren’t worth chasing after in the first place.

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Not wanting to be a mom.

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Small breasts, contrary to what most would have you girls think, there are plenty of guys out there that love, if not even prefer, smaller breasts over larger breasts.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter I grew up with older sisters. There were so many things they would be insecure about but I always assured them they shouldn't. Please dont be so stressed about your hair first of all. Your weight, please don't be so hard on yourself. Your clothes, please. The differences are small to notice to most men when you stress about those little things. Please, take it easy

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love yourself, love the world, and the world will love you.

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Intelligence.

Some of the smartest women I know will too often concede the room to loud but dumber men.

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Being afraid to make the first move. I can't tell you how fantastically guys would respond if women just dropped this "men have to make the first move" mentality. If they just walked over and said "hey you're cute and I like your personality, wanna go out sometime?" Men would go nuts. A lot of Women, not all, act like this is an insane idea, but tbh it's very refreshing and a really attractive quality. Fuck the bs of norms.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yeah.This! Ladies, if the guy you like inexplicably won't ask you out, it could be they like you, but are afraid it would ruin your friendship if you say no. Also, obvious hints aren't as obvious as you think, especially for guys who haven't had a girlfriend yet.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter How much sex they’ve had. As long as it’s done responsibility and you’re loyal to your established SO, I couldn’t care less how many came before.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have a saying in finnish that could roughly translate to "You can't dry/wear out a lake by rowing"

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#25

Makeup

Most girls I’ve know look better without it

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weewoo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it makes me feel more confident because the last time i didnt wear ppl called me out and called me ugly. But i realised i looked ok without it, now i just prefer to wear it because i personally like it, not bc others do.

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30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Cellulite, stretch marks, anything that might be seen as a 'blemish.' My girlfriend has all of the above and I never noticed any of it until she said something about them.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Blame Photoshop and all the media that sets the standards and expectations for what women should look like. Throw in pron magazines and we're up against impossible images. I realise many, many men can tell the difference between the false images and reality, but a lot of the damage to our self worth happens in our teen and pre-teen years from boys who *haven't yet* worked out the difference and make us feel less worthy. (And pre-teen magazines aimed at girls)

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#27

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Their body hair. It's natural to have body hair.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife said it's weird that body hair on women doesn't bother me in the slightest, but on men I find it disgusting. I couldn't care if my wife grew her hair like Cousin It, but I'm shaving my armpits, I'm waxing my chest, I'm trimming my pubes!

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#28

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Acne on the face, back, or wherever. None of us really care. I had bad acne growing up and at some point, I learned that any respectful person will not judge you for it because you can’t really control it.

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Micah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They really try to shame teenagers into getting any number of products to combat a normal effect that comes from hormonal or other biochemical changes.

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#29

30 Men Listed Common Female Insecurities That Don’t Actually Matter Your weight has nothing to do with self-worth.

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Ozacoter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again not true in this society. It should be true but it isnt. People judge women (and men) for rheir weight and attractiveness all the time. Specially doctors, they never take you seriously if you are not skinny.

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#30

I had a GF who was insecure about the shape of her breasts. To me they were fantastic.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah society has taught us that National Geographic boobies are just not ok. Must be Playboy boobies or else! Pretty freaking shallow.

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