Being the kink - feeling like a novelty

Anni:
As an appreciator I'd like to give my two cents as well since I think that you've started a very important and insightful conversation. Personally, my attraction to big bodies never changes. I always found fat people attractive but it took some time to admit it to myself just because it was so engrained in my brain by my family and society as a whole that it is something abnormal and bad. Now I'm very ashamed at my younger self that she couldn't be honest to herself and the people she was interested in. But after reflecting on everything and questioning my beliefs I chose to embrace my preferences and my kink. That said, I don't see fat people as my personal pleasure project. I want to get to know the person I'm physically attracted to as a whole. At the end of the day confidence is the most attractive attribute to me but I know all to well that it doesn't come easy. So please give yourself some grace and try to be patient in your self acceptance journey and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and worries. smiley


Hey just thought I would comment on this because this was very well said!

As someone who is open for having an attraction for someone who is extra curvy or straight up fat, I can definitely say that the more you are willing to admit and accept that part of yourself then the more that you will be able to embrace that part of yourselves respectfully. Of course it’s also important that we should also be attracted to the person for who they are as a human being besides the exterior level of attraction. I always say that “physical attraction may get you in a relationship, but emotional attraction will keep you in one”, it’s true because we’re not always going to look the same all the time as we go through life.

There is no doubt that we are in a really strange time period now with the rise of GLP-1s and the antagonism towards body positivity. And I fear that for some people like us might go into hiding because of avoiding being the centre of criticism. However I like how we’re also having open discussions like this to not only help those people accept their particular preferences again, but also seeing the grey area and balance between fantasy and reality.
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Fat appreciation: we should talk about it more

Stevia:
I actually once read an article not long ago on Vox.

vox.com/advice/481657/ozempic-glp1s-weight-loss-body-positivity-tips

It’s kinda comforting that not everything is all doom and gloom when it comes to this very subject. Here is hoping that there is a future where there is hope in a world where that seems to be more oppressed by progressive things that some people have fought tooth and nail for.


Hey I have tried to look up on the link but it wouldn’t let me read it without singing up to Vox’s membership. But I did found something that is just as interesting.

glamour.com/story/the-body-positivity-movement-isnt-dead-even-if-it-feels-like-it-is

I have read about it myself and it definitely does resonate with me a lot, especially of the current events that are happening right now.
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Favorite big belly in media?

BrickBuiltWoman:
Gonna go with serleena from mib2 lol

Bellyempire:
One of the best vore scenes in media


I wonder if this is how it all started with the vore fetish?
1 day

Does anyone else get a dopamine rush when you get a message notification

I wouldn’t necessarily say that I would get a “dopamine rush” per se, but I absolutely do LOVE it when someone has the time to write a message to me on a site like this! Either that they want to thank me for liking a picture or tell me something that they appreciate for sharing my insights, or just straight up saying “hello” to me.

Either way it’s great to be able to talk to people who make the time or just answer questions y’know?
1 week

Age verification laws in effect october

As far as I know these are mostly towards more adult content and stuff that normally would get censored for 18+. Sure that might be a good thing right? Well the issue that a lot of people are having with this is because it’s requiring personal information like an ID to be shared, this means that it’s gonna be more vulnerable to people to hack into it and steal sensitive information.

Not too long ago this is exactly what happened with Discord for people who were verified (that required ID) and it resulted in a bunch of people’s information getting leaked.

While I understand the intent behind it, this is why people are so hesitant in sharing personal data online. No matter how much we sanitize the internet, the online world will always never be the safest place for a little kid who doesn’t know what they are doing.
1 month

Disregarding other peoples opinions

Funny thing I don’t think it’s often talked about that even people like us who like bigger people get our fair share of hate as well. I’ve been called many things like: “Delusional/Disgusting” “Torta Pounder” “Liar” “Liberal” and things of why that I even find someone bigger than me attractive while saying such dehumanizing terms.

People who don’t understand something are going to hate it, it’s basically an easier response in a way. I know that it’s not very fun to be at the receiving end of the negativity from people. But for me personally I try my best to prioritize my own happiness over other people’s opinions. In fact, this should be about YOUR love life and should be about what YOU are attracted to. And if others tell you otherwise, then it’s on them and what they have been indoctrinated into believing.
1 month

Regret

Hey there my guy I totally get your frustration and struggle with being a part of a community like this… 101% dude.

I’ve had my fair share of getting stung by people who had scammed me. It’s really such a pity because you feel like you’ve finally are getting that special acceptance from someone who sees you and are into the same kinks, in a world where society wants to eradicate obesity, only to then come out completely empty-handed and feel bad for being ripped off. It’s worse when they try to beg you to help with their “emergencies” or something along those lines.

For this, this is precisely why I’ve let go of the whole feeder thing to begin with. However I didn’t exactly dropped everything though because regardless of what I’ve been through, that didn’t stop me from being attracted towards what I like in chubby people and enjoying the “eye candy” in some way. I’ve also had accepted reality I don’t need this kink to be satisfied in a relationship. I’ve had relationships in the past where while it had been brought up and talked about, it was never engaged. Honestly from my experience I’ve been completely okay with that!

Also what Harleen said beforehand is also a great point as well. Sometimes you can be part of the community without going into the deep end of it if you don’t know how to swim! If you know what I’m saying?
1 month

Who was thin and got fat

Inthetrees:
That's what happened to me, and I've always been nervous/embarassed to want to gain so much more weight. I've wanted this since I was a kid. I slowly care less and less about my friends and family knowing, but I also slowly talk to less and less of my friends and family. People who really truly care about you should support whatever makes you happy and however you look. I have realized how shallow my "friends" and "family" apparently are, when I weighed 110 most of my 20s and always got plenty of compliments and attention, and now weighing 180, pretty much no one talks to me. I know my parents for example probably talk about my weight behind my back because they were always the type to down talk people who were fat... it always disgusted me and also deterred me from gaining. I just don't care anymore, it's my life and I feel so much better bigger. I'm my own confidence boost and you should be happy however YOU prefer to look, whether that's bigger or smaller, you'll have support from the right people. Even if the "right people" are just you and this lovely, welcoming community.


I have to say that this was beautifully written there. Bravo to you for standing up for yourself and your own happiness!

I even agree with the last statement a lot. People should consider being encouraged to be happy with however look that they want instead of what society wants to tell/indoctrinate you for. 💯
1 month

A skinny dude talks about his preference publicly

KlondikeBar:
As a neurodivergent person I resonate with your concern. I was someone who hated public speeches. The only exception was this PowerPoint presentation I did about harp seals in middle school because I was really into the subject matter.

Maybe you can try making mockup videos until you feel confident enough? I imagine at one point you will get used to talking towards the camera and know your topic better. You can also always just use a picture if you don't want showing your face.


Ah yes good old PowerPoint. Good times! Sometimes I still use that to make content depending on what I want to present. I have actually been pretty okay with talking on to the camera beforehand and being doing so for quite some time.

Though this particular one that I am doing is going to be a bit different. But we’ll see what I can do when it comes down to the process.
1 month

A skinny dude talks about his preference publicly

KlondikeBar:
I've been noticing this niche of old people recording themselves talking while talking about their lives and sharing inspiring advice on YouTube. They don't seem to be reading from a script though I think you can do that. Personally, I find knowing what to say beforehand more genuine!


I have noticed that myself as well! Or just people talking and going about their day without any sort of flashy editing. It’s almost like people want to push for the return of authenticity on the platform again or something like that?

I think this particular style is what I am planning on doing by speaking what I want to say, without a script, with some minor editing. It might be a little harder to do for me (joys of being autistic) but it’s probably worth it for the sake of sound more real and authentic. Y’know?
2 months
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