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Acceptance / Re: Gynecomastia Acceptance Poll

« Last post by Traveler on Today at 10:21:12 AM »

As self-acceptance deepens it is quite natural for appreciation to develop.

I know men come here who are often confused and filled with shame.  The conversations we have are important.  Having found kindred spirits it isn't surprising that we will hang around after we've come to acceptance simply because we are enjoying the experience of having breasts and talking about them.  I know that is true for me.  Thanks everyone for being so open about your experiences.  And thanks for showing off from time to time.  I love seeing those photos... knowing I'm not alone.

So true 42C, that is almost exactly my experience with my breasts. If it wasn’t for this site, my acceptance journey would probably not have happened. Big thanks to all that have contributed their stories and support that help us all in our personal journeys.

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Acceptance / Re: This is me

« Last post by Gyno64 on Yesterday at 11:05:05 PM »

Oldguy,
I had a conversation recently with my wife about weight loss.
I could stand to drop 15 to 20 lbs.
That's not really a lot of weight. But my wife said said to me. You know, your boobs will be even more prominent.
I don't feel that will bother me so much because I know I would feel better having my weight down. Even just that small amount.
I'm a small framed guy just at 5' 5" tall.

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Acceptance / Re: This is me

« Last post by DianeMcG on Yesterday at 07:47:14 PM »

Idk what's going on and I know i am not as big as some of the others. But I am having heavy full feeling even when wearing my bra daily. Its such a pull it feels weird. I dont know how to describe it but its off feeling.

Those breasts are soooo pretty. I'm hoping I can grow a pair like that.

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User Photos / Re: Interesting - sports MD with gyno?

« Last post by Dudewithboobs on Yesterday at 02:27:06 PM »

Parity, same. I work in private events and dress shirts that fit me great last year now gap at the chest. I measure myself quarterly and last year was 35.75 under and 39 over. I’m now 35.5 under and 41.25 over. I tried same size different fit and retailers and nothing fit. And if it did it just didn’t look right. 

Even with sports bras or tank tops with shelf bras in them my chest but didn’t fit well. And felt too tight in things even though looked ok enough. 

Finally bit the bullet and began buying women’s tops for dress shirts and my shirts fit perfect and look very similar if not identical to men’s in style and cut. No one notices and all is good now. 

I rant about the same things and issues. It’s tough especially at 40 to feel like I’m not even supposed to be an age yet to be dealing with this. And yet it’s been an ongoing issue for some years. Thankful for the slow and steady of it all to acclimate and adjust as well for others around me. But even going to pools and stuff now last year where I was a little insecure is now a significant insecurity for me cause of my breasts at the moment. Between clothes and feeling exposed it can be tough. But we keep marching. 

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Acceptance / Re: This is me

« Last post by 50/50 on Yesterday at 01:59:17 PM »

JJ have had that feeling in recent times as well. The pulling and tug feeling for me began in the lower to mid outer breast area and then radiated toward the underside center area. It’s where looking at past photos here shared or on our own devices for comparative purposes can help. Also general self exams.

For me I found it was a result of definitive growth and just general gravity pulling things likely more down. As well the space behind my areolas that were empty for lack of better words became a more solid mass. Developing the second mound according to the fine folks of ChatGPT.

Lastly, if you’re experiencing growth it could be the cooper ligaments trying to adjust to the growth and not quite being strong enough yet for the growth and creating a “we’re trying to hold them up best as we can” effect creating a downward pull for some time until it strengthens and or adjusts

That downward pull has won with me. Gravity has not been friendly. The pencil test…well let’s just say I think I can hold up a lot more than just pencils now. Gravity and growth have not been friendly to me😩

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User Photos / Re: Interesting - sports MD with gyno?

« Last post by Justagirl💃 on Yesterday at 01:46:52 PM »

When I was In school , health class was mandatory in high school. They never talked about gynecomastia at all, and only slightly talked about intersex (then called Hermaphrodite).

I sat there in class thinking I was something weird because I suffered both. 

Teachers barely covered intersex basically stating that some individuals don't develop properly and are both sexes. Nothing else was said,  and we moved on. 

A little more detail in several subjects would have been in order. 

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User Photos / Re: Interesting - sports MD with gyno?

« Last post by blad on Yesterday at 01:45:01 PM »

Even though I have gained acceptance with having gynecomastia myself. I know I would feel much better with a general understanding within our society.

Who else feels the same way?

But for the concern of what others would think, I had already come to the conclusion as a teen that I felt best wearing a bra for my breast development. If not for that, I was happy enough just to wear a bra and get on with life.

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User Photos / Re: Interesting - sports MD with gyno?

« Last post by Gyno64 on Yesterday at 01:33:39 PM »

The subject in this thread brought me to some point of thought.

When I was talking with my wife the other day. I brought up how gynecomastia has been around for like forever. Though gyno only became a new word to my and her vocabulary when I was diagnosed at the age of 64.

Not ever hearing or knowing of the word gynecomastia till I reached the age I am now says a lot about educational communication today 

Now that I'm dealing with it I'm taking more of a notice to other men around me in my daily routine.

And well low and behold. I'm noticing it more now.
 
Personally I feel if there were more open public recognition generated throughout our society the acceptance in society would also generate more nornalallity. And not leave those new to the experience so emotionally stressed out. And feeling like they are being viewed as some kind of transgender or a cross dresser and be able to come to terms on how to deal with it how ever they wish with confidence.

Our bodies are simply a God's given vessel to carry us through life. 

I think gynecomastia has become more and more common now and it wouldn't be a bad thing to shine more public light on the topic and educate people more.

Even though I have gained acceptance with having gynecomastia myself. I know I would feel much better with a general understanding within our society.

Who else feels the same way?

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User Photos / Re: Interesting - sports MD with gyno?

« Last post by Parity on Yesterday at 09:48:17 AM »

Thanks for that Birdie.  Kinda timely as just yesterday it hit me again. 

  I had an event to go to and was getting ready and pulled a shirt form the closet.  I couldn't button it as it was to tight.  The next two I tried were also tight across the chest.  Both had the buttons so tight it made that gap where you could see into the shirt.  I was so discouraged.  I often wear button up shirts and it's not uncommon for Sundays to done a nice dress shirt but this made me feel, big, busty and a bit of shame.  Crazy.  The shirts were new last summer and fit great.  I hate wearing oversized shirts which make me appear to be wearing a tent. 

Sorry for the rant.  If the gentleman in the photo can pull it off and be out there I can also.  New shirts and a few new tailored sport coats are needed.  If the clothing fits I feel we feel more confident also.  We often talk about the need for new bras and speak of the horrors and also delights of an expanding chest, now this is the B side of that album.

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Acceptance / Re: This is me

« Last post by Dudewithboobs on Yesterday at 08:14:36 AM »

JJ have had that feeling in recent times as well. The pulling and tug feeling for me began in the lower to mid outer breast area and then radiated toward the underside center area. It’s where looking at past photos here shared or on our own devices for comparative purposes can help. Also general self exams. 

For me I found it was a result of definitive growth and just general gravity pulling things likely more down. As well the space behind my areolas that were empty for lack of better words became a more solid mass. Developing the second mound according to the fine folks of ChatGPT. 

Lastly, if you’re experiencing growth it could be the cooper ligaments trying to adjust to the growth and not quite being strong enough yet for the growth and creating a “we’re trying to hold them up best as we can” effect creating a downward pull for some time until it strengthens and or adjusts