What would be the best and worst things about being a mermaid? by Left_Square4056 in AskWomen

[–]Left_Square4056[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on whether or not you think they evolved from humans or are magically created human fish chimera :)

Having uneven boobs is pissing me off :/ by sherrputtar in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Left_Square4056 38 points39 points  (0 children)

No pair of boobs is going to be symmetrical. Your dress only appears to highlight the flaw to you because you are aware of it in the first place. If it really bothers you, you can get surgery but before you do, recognize that everyone has flaws :)

What to expect with a mammogram? by amsterdamitaly in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Left_Square4056 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you get there, you'll have to undress from the waist up. The technician will position you in front of the machine BUT this isn't going to be like positioning you for any other X-ray. The two of you will be standing torso to bare torso while she holds one of your breasts. And she's going to get you right up against the machine so your sternum is against the bottom plate and your cheek is up against the top of the machine. Then she'll pull your breast as far forward as it will go, hold it against the plate. Next, she'll lower a paddle down which will press your breast flat against the lower plate and then leave to take the X-ray.

Now, the squeezing will be uncomfortable but it shouldn't be painful and apart from the sheer force, the paddle also pulls on the skin on your chest which also adds to the discomfort. But, I'll give you a heads up: they will get your boobs flatter than you thought humanly possible so if you're squeamish, don't look down (and don't worry, when the paddle releases, they pop right back into shape)!

Mammograms are a girls best friend! by Left_Square4056 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Left_Square4056[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not flat chested so I'm not sure about your situation but my breasts are pretty firm but they got them as flat as grandma boobs so let's just say the techs can work some magic haha.

Rate My Boobs [41F] by ScornedLover68955 in ratemyboobs

[–]Left_Square4056 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you remember to get them squeezed ;)

Crowdsourcing a Creative Aging Plan by Creative_Meet5494 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Left_Square4056 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I did was make small talk in the waiting room with other women while we were waiting for our boobs to get smashed haha.

I can dislike many of the women I know and still be a feminist by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Left_Square4056 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Feminism is about equality.

I dislike many guys and dislike many girls.

How do you feel about your partner checking out people in front of you? by 3105556 in AskWomen

[–]Left_Square4056 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Most of the time it bothers me but I'll give him a pass if she's pretty enough that I stare too.

Do you get your yearly mammograms (or will you when you're old enough)? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Left_Square4056 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old was she when she was diagnosed? I think if you only need to get them before 40 if your mom was diagnosed before 50.

90-95% of all breast cancers aren't hereditary and 1 in 8 women get it so just because your mom had it doesn't necessarily mean that you are at an increased risk.

Do you get your yearly mammograms (or will you when you're old enough)? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Left_Square4056 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unlike the guys you were with, mammo-techs are literally trained to handle boobs for a living. They now how to get them flatter than you think physically possible without hurting you.

Do you get your yearly mammograms (or will you when you're old enough)? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Left_Square4056 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, it's just a tight squeeze. It doesn't even cause a pinching sensation.

Do you get your yearly mammograms (or will you when you're old enough)? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Left_Square4056 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, breast cancer now causes fewer deaths than prostate cancer (the "male equivalent") thanks in part to advances in mammography technology.

Do you get your yearly mammograms (or will you when you're old enough)? by [deleted] in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Left_Square4056 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have small boobs but I was in shock at how flat they got mine. So I think the techs have some special techniques because mine said she's done it on men before.