What Makes Natural Breasts the Size They Are?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the factors that contribute to the size and composition of natural breasts, exploring aspects such as genetics, hormones, and the physical makeup of breast tissue. Participants delve into the biological and cultural implications of breast size, as well as the societal pressures surrounding breast augmentation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that genetics plays a significant role in determining breast size.
  • Others mention that hormonal changes, particularly during menstruation and pregnancy, can affect breast size and composition.
  • One participant discusses the composition of breast tissue, noting that it includes fat, glandular tissue, muscle, and connective tissue, while also acknowledging that the proportions can vary among individuals.
  • There is a suggestion that diet may influence breast composition more than is commonly recognized.
  • Some participants express concern over societal pressures that lead women to seek breast augmentation, framing it as a tragedy or even a crime against women.
  • Conversely, others argue that women have the right to choose augmentation for personal reasons, questioning the framing of the issue as inherently negative.
  • One participant emphasizes that breast size can be seen as an indicator of health and femininity, which adds a cultural dimension to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that genetics and hormonal factors influence breast size, but there are multiple competing views regarding the implications of breast augmentation and the societal pressures surrounding it. The discussion remains unresolved on the ethical considerations of breast surgery and its impact on women's understanding of their bodies.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on the role of culture in shaping perceptions of breast size and the implications of surgical interventions. There is also uncertainty regarding the specific percentages of fat and other tissues that comprise breast composition, which may vary widely among individuals.

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and it seems like you would have issues with women bottle-feeding babies instead of breast-feeding them as well..
based on what you said...
 
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Happeh, what are your motivations in this discussion? I'm going to go out on a limb here and ask: do you feel that the need for women to flaunt large breasts contradicts some religious view of yours?

Happeh said:
Those doctors are making a fortune taking advantage of the weak self esteem of these women.

Hmm, I don't know about this. I think that it is only natural that people want to be considered attractive to the opposite sex, and if they have the money to spend to make that happen then they will. i don't think that is necessarily "weak self esteem" any more than women buying expensive dresses that flatter themselves or dying their hair. What is the example of a woman with good self-esteem, covered in a burlap sack?
 

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