Im 23 years old, and dont have children, ive started getting stretch marks since i was 18, which i think was caused by a lot of weight gain, and then a lot of weight loss 2 years later. at first they used to be red and purple, on my stomach, upper arms, and some on my hips. now there white and almost flesh colored but still visible. I get really self consious about my body because of them, and hate having sex with my husband with the light on, or getting undressed infront of him with the light on. Should i be that self consious about this? and how can i really get rid of them or make them less visible? i hear a lot of ways but dont know what really works? I just wanna be comfortable with my body, and i cant.
2007-02-08 08:42:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Stretch marks do fade in time, but I don't believe there is a remedy for them. I'm willing to bet though that your husband doesn't care about them. Men overlook things that we worry about so much. He loves you body and soul, not just body.
2007-02-08 08:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by sassy_395 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really hard for anyone to truly be content with the way you look nowadays. The images of beauty you see are impossible to live up to. Even those models are air brushed, and they even shave inches off their thighs with photoshop! Even the fashion models have to hide their flaws. Beauty is an illusion. Just make the most of what you have. Guys want to focus on your beauty, and not on your stretch marks, so if you don't draw attention to it you will be fine.
2007-02-08 08:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had mine since I was 15 and truth is the best way is time although things like using cocoa butter and drinking more water do help to speed things along. I'm currently 19 and pregnant but mine are barely visible
2007-02-08 08:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its the weight gain and loss thing I have the same on my arms. First better the stretch marks than the weight and also no one is perfect accept models,movie stars and GOD so learn to be comfortable with you. Don't sweat the small stuff.
2007-02-08 08:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by jesta.drifter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Massage Therapist and have them do cross fiber friction on them. My teacher [im going to massage therapy school] who has had a few kids had this done and now you dont see them, she showed me her stomach.
It takes a few sessions, but deff worth it! I had some on my legs and she got them out! Also Vitamin E oil [I think thats what it is] works also!
2007-02-08 09:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by MichelleLee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this problem to on my inner thighs and my boobs. Rub Vitamin E oil on the marks and they will go away. It works really well for me, you can buy it at any pharmacy or any grocery store. I hope it works cause I do know how it feels. Its embarrassing.
2007-02-08 08:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by DKC36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the new nivea firming lotion with Q10.. its good and also palmers cocoa butter lotion.. i know for a fact that those two work well on stretch marks..
Ooooh also get some Bio Oil.. good stuff.. good luck
2007-02-08 09:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is ok for you to not like them... but you have to face that fear or let it own you. let your husband look at them... he probably doesn't like them either... heck it is probably rare to find someone who likes them...
BUT it doesn't mean that your husband doesn't want to see you naked... he probably wants the lights on and wants to see you...
Hey... try it with the lights on... and watch him drowl over you... (figuratively I hope)... that should help boost your confidence...
Good luck!
Hey if you can't do that then buy some slinky thing that lets the important stuff show ;-) and hides your stomach... BUT leave the lights on!
2007-02-08 08:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by AvidBeerDrinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be that way with you husband. If your married you should be comfortable with him. He obvoiously loves you reguardless.
2007-02-08 09:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by CandyCane1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋