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bytheglass59
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 Posted - 11/10/2009 : 1:30:47 PM
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 So how are women or men with medical alterations (aka mastectomy) made comfortable?
My SO is very beautiful, but is self conscious, about being a "lefty" but loves to be nude!
Haven't seen this topic/question anywhere!
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 11/11/2009 : 08:44:24 AM
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If she loves to be nude, then it strikes me that she has come to terms with her surgery, and is already somewhat 'comfortable'. The larger question might be: How can OTHER people be made comfortable with the sight of a mastectomy scar. Veteran nudists are accustomed to the sight of bodily imperfections (to say the least), and might be more accepting than the general public.
I must commend you on seeing (and saying!) that her beauty does not depend on any particular feature. You sound like a grown-up.
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NaturistDoc
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Posted - 11/11/2009 : 1:46:08 PM
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Bytheglass ... I sent you a Private Message. Check your Inbox.
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nudehndymn
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Posted - 11/14/2009 : 09:22:23 AM
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over the years i ran into quite a few women that had a mastectomy. my hats off to them all. their survivors and had the courage to get back out and enjoy life.
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Bill Bowser
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Posted - 11/14/2009 : 10:17:20 AM
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I can't imagine how traumatic it must be for a woman to lose one or both breasts in a personal battle with cancer. It must be a devastating experience. It is probably very difficult for such a woman to reveal her deformity (perhaps that's not the best word) to others at a nude venue, but it ought not be. As we get older our bodies usually accumulate scars resulting from injuries or medical procedures. Life can be difficult. Some folks have to pay a high price for continued survival. It is always best to accept things that can't be changed and make the best of the hand you've been dealt. I've seen a woman at a nude club who has a tattoo of a butterfly on her chest covering the scarred area where one of her breasts had been removed. I've never been a fan of tattoos, but in this case I make an exception. It is quite attractive, and I believe it helps to put those who see her for the first time at ease. I believe it says "I'm okay with this; you should be too." Kudos to her and everyone else who has dealt with a similar situation.
Bill in Cincinnati
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sunflower
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Posted - 05/04/2010 : 04:15:18 AM
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I like your post on breast cancer Bill. As you know from another post I made that I had a mastectomy 15 years ago. As a long term naturist this has never bothered me, believe me most people just do not notice, they are talking and looking at your face, not where your breast was.
I am actually the third generation in my family to have had the same type of breast cancer (there are several types), my mother died age 51 and her mother when my mother was 8 years old, so as far as I am concerned I´m just happy to be alive. Far more traumatic in many ways was losing my husband 16 months ago.
For any lady going through this, if I can help then please send me a message. Due to my connections with breast cancer I have lectured on the subject, been featured on tv, had full page coverage in newspapers and magazines, set up a business specialising in lingerie and swimwear, have nursing experience and am a trained prosthetic fitter. A little out of touch now as I retired a few years ago due to husbands health but still have contacts.
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Bill Bowser
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Posted - 05/04/2010 : 10:52:01 AM
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Thank you Sunflower. I'm sorry for your loss. You've had a lot to deal with. I lost my wife four years ago. That was as much as I could deal with. Good luck.
Bill in Cincinnati
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FireProf
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Posted - 05/04/2010 : 1:30:24 PM
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I think that every single nudist, at a venue, that see's a female naturist with a mastectomy scar should go right up to them, hug them and tell them how glad you are that they are a survivor, still with us and how courageous they are for still being able to enjoy naturism.
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sunflower
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Posted - 05/04/2010 : 2:58:40 PM
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Tell you what FireProf, I could do with some hugs at times since losing my husband as well.
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FireProf
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Posted - 05/04/2010 : 5:55:13 PM
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Well Sunflower...
Here's sending you a WHOLE BUNCH of hugs!
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HomeNudist
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Posted - 05/04/2010 : 6:02:36 PM
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Any large surgical scar is a badge of Honor for Courage in the face of death.
Wear 'em with pride.
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sunflower
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Posted - 05/22/2010 : 11:25:47 AM
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Well if any of you are at Costa Natura in September I will gladly receive a nice friendly hug. I will be going alone but I do know there is another solo forum member going about the same time so at least will have someone to chat to.
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sunflower
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Posted - 10/11/2010 : 5:07:45 PM
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For various reasons went to Croatia in September instead of Costa Natura, although on an organised holiday with non naturists, I did manage some time in the naturist areas.
I knew the beaches in Croatia were nowhere near as nice as the ones here in the Algarve but nevertheless had a good time but it would be nice to have another like minded person to talk to on the beach.
If any of you happen to venture to the Algarve then by all means get in touch, whether male, female or couple as its always good to make new friends.
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