"I have so much loose skin on my arms and my boobs! My boobs are completely deflated. So I like how I look in clothes but hate how I look naked-and am especially insecure now as I meet men for hookups and flings. I don't think I need to warn them, but I feel like they must notice. I can't help but think my body is a huge turnoff once the clothes come off. Where do I go from here?"
"Patience, combined with the kind of lifestyle that helps reduce the risk of diabetes, might help you more than you think. Your skin might become less loose over time ( putting on some muscle can help), and you may find you start to care less. If you're still dissatisfied in another year, a dermatologist or plastic surgeon can offer you several options. But I suggest you give yourself some time to see what changes in the coming months."
"It's important to know that you aren't alone. I'm sure there's something to be said for the power of knowing other people are having the same insecurities. But I bring this up to point out that because your experience isn't super uncommon, the men you're having flings with have probably encountered other naked women with similar skin. There absolutely are people in the world"
Significant weight loss can leave loose skin on arms and breasts, producing aesthetic dissatisfaction and insecurity during naked intimacy and casual encounters. Time and continued health-focused habits can reduce looseness, and building muscle may improve appearance. Emotional adjustment and growing confidence often lessen distress over time. If visible loose skin remains upsetting after about a year, dermatologists and plastic surgeons can present surgical and non-surgical options. Many partners have likely seen similar post-weight-loss bodies and may not view loose skin as a deal-breaker. Patience and gradual evaluation of medical options support both emotional well-being and physical outcomes.
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