Would you be bothered if a woman had bumps on her arms?
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They aren’t just ordinary bumps—they’re keratosis pilaris.
I’ve had them on my arms since around puberty. I tried seeing a dermatologist and treating them, but in the end, nothing really changed.
I’m still dealing with them now that I’m an adult.
I haven’t been registered with Universe for very long, but I’ve received a fair number of offers. However, because of these bumps on my arms, I still haven’t progressed to an adult relationship (intimate) with anyone. Strictly speaking, though, I’m the one who has kept things vague and avoided taking it further…
I can’t wear sleeveless tops, so I always wear clothes or dresses that cover my upper arms.
I’d like to ask the men: If a female partner had the kind of bumps on her arms I described, would it bother you?
And I’d like to ask the women: If you had keratosis pilaris yourself, would you be very self-conscious about it?
Answers on anything else are welcome too.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.
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I wasn’t familiar with keratosis pilaris, so I looked it up.
As for whether I’d worry if I had it… I probably would, but I think I’d only mention it if the man I was seeing asked about it.
If men are reaching out to you, it’s because they’re interested in you and want to meet you, so I don’t think you need to worry about it—just enjoy yourself.
And if there’s someone you feel you could have an adult relationship (intimate) with, why not be brave and give it a try instead of leaving things vague?
From your message, you seem like a lovely person, so please have more confidence in yourself!
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It depends on how noticeable the bumps are, but I’ve never closely examined a woman’s upper arms during sex.
It seems to be a common condition among young women, so some of the women I’ve dated may have had it, but personally, I’ve never noticed it.
I understand why it bothers you cosmetically, but from the perspective of an insensitive man, it really isn’t a big deal.
Apparently, it may improve with age, so for now, I think it would be best to wear clothes that cover your upper arms and focus on improving your lifestyle.
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If there’s no explanation, I might be concerned, depending on the circumstances. But if it’s explained and I know it isn’t contagious, it wouldn’t bother me at all.
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Keratosis pilaris? If you mention it upfront, it shouldn’t be a problem. It’s not contagious either. Keeping it vague is what causes issues.
I’d never heard of keratosis pilaris before, but a lot of people have things like atopic dermatitis. It wouldn’t put me off, especially. What matters is your face and personality.
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