#FreeTheNipple and Breast Feeding in Public

[Microcosm]

So there are some absolutely enlightened individuals who think that women should be able to be shirtless in public areas(and braless, just bare boobs).

And some other enlightened individuals think women should be allowed to openly breast feed in public.

What do you all think of this?

I'm kind of split. I disagree with it, but I can't pinpoint the reason why.

[Uniquemind]

It should be up to the individual.

Perves gonna perv, and the woman can choose to care or not.

People just have software issues or beliefs that shape them for no reason of merit at all.

You are who you choose to be, and anything mental is within your control to alter about yourself.

I think it's a stupid issue that you people wouldn't even be bothered by if their life gave them real problems to deal with.

[Babs]

I think women should be allowed to be shirtless in public, just as men are.

Biologically, there are very few if any differences between male and female breasts. The only reason females have larger breasts if because of hormones. And if you applied the same logic to men then they would have to cover up their facial hair, no?

[Judean Zealot]

Breasts are a powerful sexual stimulant for many males, and shouldn't be allowed public display (including billboards), just as penises and buttocks should not.

[Jinglebottom]

Depending on where you live, it's either a "okay" or a "hell to the fuck no".

[Microcosm]

Breasts are a powerful sexual stimulant for many males, and shouldn't be allowed public display (including billboards), just as penises and buttocks should not.

You could argue that abs on men are a powerful sexual stimulant as well, and, by the same logic, deny men the ability to go shirtless in public.

[Judean Zealot]

You could argue that abs on men are a powerful sexual stimulant as well, and, by the same logic, deny men the ability to go shirtless in public.

I'm not completely opposed to that suggestion, but reason dictates that I have to settle for a more modest goal, and only the most powerful stimuli banned. I mean, the reaction of a male in the sight of breasts is way more intense than that of a woman in the presence of abs.

[phuckphace]

le slippery slope is slippery

what about the male gaze and its toxic masculinity? I predict a sharp increase in breast cancer if this is normalized

[Microcosm]

le slippery slope is slippery

what about the male gaze and its toxic masculinity? I predict a sharp increase in breast cancer if this is normalized

You know as joking as this is(maybe lol), Judean Zealot, whether something is sexually stimulating or not and especially the extent to which it is so is kind of up to individual opinion.

And therein lies the problem. There's no almighty scale by which we can judge the extent of such a thing.

[Judean Zealot]

You know as joking as this is(maybe lol), Judean Zealot, whether something is sexually stimulating or not and especially the extent to which it is so is kind of up to individual opinion.

And therein lies the problem. There's no almighty scale by which we can judge the extent of such a thing.

Obviously, we can't rank everybody on the same scale, but some things are quite obvious. I'll be honest, to me breasts arouse absolutely zero feelings, no more than an elbow, but it seems quite obvious that the majority of my peers don't feel this way. I mean, are you seriously suggesting that abs have more of an impact than breasts to their aggregate sexes, respectively?

[Jinglebottom]

I've always thought of breastfeeding as an intimate bonding process between a mother and her child. Therefore, I don't think it should be done in public, jmho.

[Microcosm]

Obviously, we can't rank everybody on the same scale, but some things are quite obvious. I'll be honest, to me breasts arouse absolutely zero feelings, no more than an elbow, but it seems quite obvious that the majority of my peers don't feel this way. I mean, are you seriously suggesting that abs have more of an impact than breasts to their aggregate sexes, respectively?

We wouldn't know. We're guys.

But I've seen some women get real hot n' bothered by a nice six pack. Seriously.

Have a look. (https://www.google.com/search?q=six+pack&rlz=1C1VFKB_enUS663US663&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjYztW0zo3KAhVIzmMKHWykD5IQ_AUIBygB&biw=1366&bih=677)

It just depends on who you ask, really.

[Judean Zealot]

We wouldn't know. We're guys.

But I've seen some women get real hot n' bothered by a nice six pack. Seriously.

Have a look. (https://www.google.com/search?q=six+pack&rlz=1C1VFKB_enUS663US663&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjYztW0zo3KAhVIzmMKHWykD5IQ_AUIBygB&biw=1366&bih=677)

It just depends on who you ask, really.

As I said, if that's how it is, than I'm fine with banning that too. I don't think it's that powerful, but hey, if that's what I'd observe I'd have no qualms about that as well. Mind you, I've got no problem with complete nudity on a unisex beach, it's when the sexes are mingled that I see exposure as a problem.

[phuckphace]

around bare racks, never relax

seriously though the only women who would want to expose themselves in a public setting are the demented bluehair SJWs. normal women would be pretty uncomfortable if not grossed out by the idea (who, by the way, make an effort to keep themselves covered in situations where they need to breastfeed their baby in a public place)

and yeah unisex nude beaches aren't really a big deal imo but the idea here is getting your tits out on the subway or wherever because something something my body deal with it bigots etc. the slippery slope also known as creeping normalization (emphasis on "creep") is what would happen, in a similar vein to the bluehairs using gay marriage as a precedent to legalize polygamy, zoophilia and pedophilia - sexual orientations! - new DSM revision forthcoming

[Living For Love]

I think it's up to the individual, honestly. I'm sure not every woman would feel comfortable breastfeeding in public, and that is understandable, but if a certain woman actually didn't care about what other people would think, then I suppose there wouldn't be a problem. No one would have the right to stop her, as long as it was done in a public space like a train station, a beach or a park. There's nothing wrong with breastfeeding in public, the real issue is that people tend to sexualise everything about the human body, whether it's women's breasts or men's abs. Some decades ago, seeing a woman in a bikini was considered a huge and even shocking thing, but nowadays we see women wearing bikinis in public beaches, resorts, public pools, fashion shows, adverts on the TV and nobody simply cares. It's only related to people's mentality, it has nothing to do with freedom or equality.

[Porpoise101]

I'm used to public breastfeeding, it's happened my whole life and I'm alright with it. I'd probably feel weird if there was anything more than that though. But honestly it's not exactly a pressing issue I care about.

[sqishy]

I've no issue with it, it is natural and all arguments I am getting against it seem to be about some level of disgust or inherent dislike of the whole thing (similar to homosexuality).

As a side note, the taboo of women being torso-naked is defined by social norms, just like how there's not much of a problem with men being so.

[Exotic Babe]

I think it's mostly women themselves not being comfortable with going out shirtless, seeing as most men probably would have nothing against it *cough*. I would never go shirtless in public, just because I wouldn't be comfortable with it and I have enough respect towards my body. Yes, the first men and women may have lived happily naked, but it's the 21st century - unfortunately or not, it's not a natural thing anymore and it's basically just showing your boobs off to some horny pervs.

And I agree with xbob18, who said breastfeeding is an intimate bonding process between a mother and her child. The thought of some horny man going home and jerking off to the sight of something that should be a very innocent and pure act, seems just sick to me.

[Vanilla Cupcake]

I think women breastfeeding in public is fine, and most moms try to cover their boob and the babies head with a light blanket so people don't see. I also think a lot of moms are probably shy about it but sometimes have no choice if they are out n about.
I noticed some malls have mom and baby feeding areas that are more private.

As for topless, well, I think it's actually legal here in Canada, but I don't see anyone doing it. I would feel weird seeing it because it's not exactly the norm, but if everyone did it then I guess it would feel more normal.

I have tanned naked many times at beaches, but in discreet areas.

[Uniquemind]

What's interesting is that Europe has a very different view on this than say USA.

In Europe, depending on the European country, culturally it's not a problem, and then in the USA it's "oh no it's that morally slippery-slope".

Pervs gonna perv, first it was legs, then society said that was unreasonable and we endure the concept that some old dude is getting off to images of legs, and their shown in public everyday.

The only logical fear of why not to do it in public is the risk of your picture being taken and then posted online somewhere.


But I point out that when you use logic, on an overall subjective topic that is based on moral feelings, I'm sorry but logic has no place here when the broader topic has moving goal posts.

To argue the concept further, for a nudist argument, my reply is excessive sun screen and skin cancer risks and the camera issues that is my only problem with it.

[northy]

I have no problem with it.
However, I think that the woman may feel at risk of men staring at her breasts and could feel violated. Therefore it should be at the discretion of the woman concerned.

[Maria16 Here]

Breastfeeding is nurturing a child and of course there is nothing wrong with a mom breastfeeding their child in public.

[james wolf]

I think both are fine.

Maybe the only reason breasts are sexually stimulating to so many men is because they are a forbidden fruit?