Body image issues

Didn't know where else to post this so I put it here. I have a issues in the past that I have kinda mostly over come. But like anyone , I have my moments of insecurity. I am 100% female but I hate my body shape. People tell me that am beautiful or I should be a model. Am not interested but it sounds nice. I think that I have a very sexy face but I feel like I don't have the right body shape. Am skinny but have lean muscles (think ballet dancer)due to a health condition. I would do anything for curves and to look as femine as I feel. i have a very girly personality ( all carries a purse, wears nail polish, loves heels, doesn't compete in sports) I like or want to dress more sexy but my body shape doesn't work completely for it. I feel like I should of been curvy. Does anyone else feel this way being 100% female.

We all want what we don't have - and sometimes those thoughts can be all consuming.

You'll probably be hard pushed to find a great deal of support from other women - the amount out there who would rather have your body as opposed to their own doesn't bare mentioning. Besides femininity isn't defined by a rubenesque figure - if it was we'd all be that way. You can get certain items of clothing to help define your waist for example, and then of course there are the push up/padded bras, but ultimately it would best to actually tackle this on an emotional level. If you can work with someone on coming to terms with with your body - as in accepting, not necessarily loving - at least you'll feel less pressured to conform to a look you can't naturally achieve.

If we look at this realistically, having a pretty face and a slim figure means you fit the ideal of a large majority of people. So although you're hard pushed to feel good about yourself right now, there are a lot of people out there who do appreciate your appearance. And we all know how looks can open up more doors in life.

I hope you find peace with the situation - and maybe one day see the plus sides. All the best.

Be who you are. Be unique. Be yourself

Thanks, I mean I am not as insecure as I use to be in the past trust me, I would cover up and wear long sleeves all the time it's just the media doesn't help a girl and I just get those old feelings again. Am actually work on building good help for myself and taking medicine to help me achieve the curves I stop desire and deserve.

Diamond, you're not the only one who feels this way.

I have a waif body as well, but I'm underweight being around 120 for a height of 5ft 10in.

I've had comments given to me saying I should be a model, but I was also berated by society, mostly men saying that I was "anorexic-looking", being called a "walking stick". I too despise the way I look and desire to have a curvier sexier body, just so I can be excepted as attractive in everyday life.

And yes, it is always hard trying find the right shirt or dress that fits your shape.

I also have many health issues, but they prevent me from gaining weight. I wish you luck in trying to earn the body you desire to have.

A possibility: Find a good photographer who specializes in boudoir photography. The truth is that very few of us look good without clothing. If you are willing, find a photographer who is willing to do erotic photography with couples. Neither my wife nor I will ever win any beauty contests. She will never be Mrs. Canada nor will I ever be Mr. Canada. But put us in nice clothes and sexy underwear, and we are all the other ever wanted us to be. That look (and self appreciation) can be captured in photos. Besides which, sexiness is as much emotional as physical, perhaps even more emotional than sexy. I have seen gorgeous women who look like they hate the world, and possibly even themselves. Give me a woman who likes herself, and me, any time.

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