06-12-2010, 04:58 AM
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Good one, dear Nicholi! I've wondered about that like forever
 Recently there was a discussion here about the famous 'bourkini' (a very covering bathing suit). One of the arguments to forbid this in public swimming pools, would be that men and women are considered equal(!) But when I enter a public swimming pool topless, then there's quite a chance that I'll be kindly requested to get a top on! While a man won't be looked on weird with only shorts on... So much for equality... So what is it about breasts? There are the same nipples as men have, there's just some specific tissue under it I find it so regrettable that in a recent questionnaire about half the women even felt ashamed breastfeeding in public, because it means that their breast(s) will be bare...  Why? Breastfeeding is certainly intimate, but there's nothing sexual about it! In fact: a naked body in itself is not sexual, it's what people make of it. And perhaps that's what causes us to hide certain parts(?) Cause showing your breasts would be interpreted like you're an 'easy' girl who wants sex(?) Breasts are considered an erogenous zone, so that might be it... but if that would be the case then half my body would be 'private part' Off course: in the end every part of me is private, in the sense that it's all mine and I give permission to whomever wants to touch it... Could be specifically about the nipples... I don't wear bra's myself (find them very uncomfortable). I've been looked at on some occasions, cause my nipples would be showing through my shirt (oh, deary me! they're covert up and you're still complaining?) So perhaps it's because nipples and woman's breasts can show sexual arousal? Well, if that is the case... hasn't anyone considered that temperature influences this? And why would it be ok for men to show their nipples? As a man's can be as sensitive as a woman's and can show sexual arousal as well... I guess most of all there's a certain shame about those bodyparts we really consider 'private parts' and that's what distinguishes those parts from others... I'd say: that's such a shame!
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06-12-2010, 07:24 AM
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My first thought was to say that the notion of privacy came out of the Puritan Ethic, and John Calvin, however, the practice of privacy and indecent exposure goes back in time much much further and for the most part is cross cultural among "advanced" societies. In tribal cultures around the world, you will not see this vanity. Please keep in mind that it was not too many years ago that men were seen at the beach wearing undershirts and long trousers! Covering a woman's breasts goes all the way back to Adam and Eve and is discussed in Genesis.
In at least one Indian tribal culture, intercourse was consummated via a hole in each person's blanket. (Who knows what a man and woman wore or did not wear under the blanket. The point being that nudity was frowned upon.) "Intimacy" varies somewhat by culture and religious belief. Some Muslims believe that women should cover most of their body, especially the hair, shoulders, and neck. In addition, other body areas such as the male and female buttocks, genitals, breasts, nipples, legs, and arms, also. Regardless of where in the world you are, modesty and chastity abide. > Why is a womans breast considered a "private part"? Most likely to keep men from becoming aroused, acting on impulse, taking matters into their own hands (pun, if any intended) yet at the same time, permitting the imagination to run wild. A contradiction? No doubt. Welcome to the SI101 Board and its Forums. I hope you will enjoy participating. Please begin by familiarizing yourself with the FAQs, the Posting Guidelines section, and especially the Index, all found at the top of the main screen. The Index contains links to helpful informative insightful, as well as how-to articles that discuss the most common questions and concerns people ask about. In addition, if you click on the site's Home page you will find even more information. Thanks for the thought-provoking question. Last edited by dancingdoc2; 06-12-2010 at 07:29 AM..
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06-12-2010, 07:47 AM
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Breasts are "private" because they symbolize femininity and for obvious reasons, we all began our lives suckling at the breast and we associate the breast with sexuality (just think of all th art and sculpture where the breast is the focus).
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06-12-2010, 02:30 PM
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 And a potentially dangerous one... You could cover yourself up completely, but then it gets even more interesting to know what's underneath. A thing you could use in 'innocent' play It could also cause discomfort. Personally, I don't really think it's about how much 'skin' you're showing... You can feel very selfconscious wearing a bathing suite on the beach, a summerdress while shopping or even at a business meeting in formal clothing. Eyes that look up and down your body, that are constantly evaluating you... In extreme situations, in the 'war' against temptation, it could even lead to women being locked up, because they would be a too great temptation for men... Sadly, history and even the history made today tells more than one story about this... (and perhaps some men have fallen victim as well). Really, such a shame... Our bodies are our most beautiful gift!So far, there's one place I know where these eyes aren't staring: the sauna. Everyone is completely naked, but no-one acts or looks at you that way. No-one is being judged by the way they look. It creates a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Gives such a 'free' feeling. And if anyone tries to disturb this 'Eden', (s)he's most certainly thrown out and told never to return! Off course, I wouldn't spend my life in a sauna, also because I do enjoy my sexuality and love to act upon that aspect of my body as well! Thing is: people who go to a sauna have to understand that 'naked' or 'skin' does not equals 'sex'. So 'skin' does not necessarily mean 'temptation'. The meaning of 'skin' all depends on the time, the place, the expression on his/her face, body-language, etc... I think if more people would get themselves to really believe this and act upon it, then there would be a lot less trouble in the world
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06-12-2010, 02:45 PM
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O, and just to make things clear: You don't HAVE to go to a sauna to learn how to differentiate
Stick to whatever feels comfortable to you Last edited by RedRoses; 06-12-2010 at 02:48 PM..
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07-29-2010, 05:32 AM
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And a warm welcome to Donna! Hope to read more from you any time soon
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