Consider this one a public service announcement for women on behalf of men. Those contemplating augmentation of your lower frontal lobes, stop. Hear me on this. Unless you have ambitions of being a stripper, porn star or a prolific practitioner of one-night stands, it's totally pointless. Little known fact -- men really don't care about breast size, as much as you think we do. Sure, some are obsessed, but most of us are far less concerned than popular culture and lore would have you believe. Let me put it like this: Women appear to be way more fascinated with "size" than men. It's true. You see, feigning great interest in breast size, initially, is like a rite of passage for us. It's a sophomoric litmus test of our heterosexuality. If a friend says "damn, look at the set on her," we feel obliged by man law to look and respond with an equally juvenile comment. It's just how it goes.
And even as we mature and start hunting the drugstore aisles for Rogaine, we'll still notice a woman with an avalanche of cleavage. However, it's more spectator sport than anything else. When it comes to actually connecting with a woman and developing a meaningful relationship, bra size doesn't matter. Just because the boyfriend or husband cranes his neck every now and then for some passing titillation, doesn't mean that's what he wants. It's a novelty act, a fleeting fantasy. If a woman is actually "the one," her body doesn't need a set of perky girlfriends to act as an advance team. We're perfectly capable of being smitten or enamored with you without the help of the dynamic duo.
Now, in the case of women who are naturally larger, that's cool, too. I'm definitely not saying that women should run out and get reductions.
The world needs variety. The point is just be you. And if there happens to be some gravitational pull, so be it. You don't live your life in a spacecraft-defying laws of physics, nor do you need your breasts to resemble twin planets orbiting your face. At some point, if they haven't already, they're going to fall to Earth and that's okay. We'll be there to catch them.
Truth of the matter is "fakies" not only look unnatural, they feel unnatural. And any guy with any firsthand experience knows it. Think about it, ladies. It's like your man coming home after a procedure in Tijuana with an extra two inches. I can't say for sure, but if it's anything like augmented breasts, chances are it's going to feel lumpy and rubbery. And what woman wants a rubbery lumpy penis with diminished sensation? Yeah, I thought so. What's bad for the goose is bad for the gander.
A few final things to keep in mind:
1.) Men don't care about breast size nearly as much as women. Frankly, the only size that we really obsess about is our own, ironically, thanks to women.
2.) If you insist on augmentation, do your research and find a licensed professional with a solid and successful track record in this area. You don't want to be carved up like an overcooked Thanksgiving turkey by Botox Bob M.D. who's looking to expand his services because his Malibu property is in foreclosure. Very bad idea.
3.) And just because I said breast size doesn't really matter, don't really get it twisted. There is a time and a place for everything. If the fellas and I decide to get tacky with it and hit the local Hooters, we need a waitress who understands the expression, "When in Rome...".
4.) Last but far from least. There is something far more important. Breast exams, breast exams, breast exams. Take it seriously. We love you.
Mason Jamal writes about issues pertaining to the style, substance and sensibilities of men (and sometimes women). For more of his musings, you can visit www.MasonSays.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @masonsays.


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By: jalabi on 11/24/2009 2:55PM
If a woman is actually 'the one', her body doesn't need a set of perky girlfriends to act as an advance team. We're perfectly capable of being smitten or enamored with you without the help of the dynamic duo."
This is true. However, boobs still are very important to most men, and big (preferably natural) ones especially. I'm not even going to be PC about it; men who don't agree that "the bigger the better" are probably gay :)
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By: desred61 on 1/31/2010 12:08AM
You are so wrong. There is eye candy, and there are meaningful relationships. And there is much more to a woman that makes her attractive than just her boobs. Her eyes, her smile, her attitude toward life, etc, etc..A nice butt can make up for small breasts anytime. Boobs are just one of a gazillion factors, and not as important as many women, think.
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By: Mason Jamal on 11/24/2009 5:11PM
@Jalabi: "Men who don't agree that bigger are better are probably gay." Really? I have a female friend who blogs at http://goddessintellect.com and has openly discussed her preference for average sized endowed men. Does this make her a lesbian or does it make you small minded? Actually, I'm sure none of the above are true. First, men who don't desire supersized breasts are not gay, despite the fact that you missed the bigger point of my post. Second, I'm pretty sure that if you check out a few posts at Goddess Intellect, you'll conclude my friend isn't gay either. Third, I'm sure that you're not small minded even though your comment lacked depth and girth. But it's cool. I'm sure you just meant to be funny.
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By: Nikki on 11/24/2009 10:48PM
I am a 26 year old female and i always thought that men like big breast. Now i'm not big chested at all but that's what i always thought the bigger the better. I just thought it make you feel and look more like a woman. I do have nice curves but it was just the chest area is where i lacked. I thought about plastic surgery but i'm not really up for going under the knife. But i always been insecure about my chest size. I always thought that i was less of a woman because. It still bothers me from time to time..but oh, well lol
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By: Mason Jamal on 11/25/2009 11:09AM
Be you Nikki. You're good. I don't know you but I know you're just fine. Save the knife for slicing through low fat butter.
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By: owise on 12/05/2009 7:01PM
I am a 26 year old female and i always thought that men like big breast. Now i'm not big chested at all but that's what i always thought the bigger the better. I just thought it make you feel and look more like a woman. I do have nice curves but it was just the chest area is where i lacked. I always thought that i was less of a woman because. It still bothers me from time to time
Miss Nikki. Do not let your breast define you. There are some of us men love and enjoy the smaller breasts. I am a man who love the A's and B's because I want to enjoy all of them
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By: ivi on 11/25/2009 12:01PM
Thank you Mason for this article! If you have small breasts you just can't hear this enough. Even if you read it, still you can doubt yourself, I know. But one thing for sure: there is nothing wrong with small breasts. Yes, you might not getting attention for your breasts size but hey, that doesn't mean that you are ugly!
I am sure you have something going for you!: pretty eyes, smile, legs, butt etc. If you girls need more reassurance here is a place where you can read more about that bigger is not always better. :) http://www.living-with-small-a-cup-breasts.com/words-from-men-about-boobs.html
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By: Mason Jamal on 11/25/2009 11:09AM
@ Ivi
Thanks for dropping that link. It echoes a lot of what I was saying or trying to say. And you're right, it's about having something going for you because I'm certainly not going to suggest that men, including myself, don't like to splash around in shallow waters. We want something to stand out whether it's a body smart, beautiful face/smile, something. A variety pack is always cool too. But at the same time, it's a myth that men are hung up on breast size. Just not true. Strippers with big breasts, maybe, but that someone we take home to meet mom, that's just not part of the criteria.
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By: Goddess Intellect on 11/25/2009 10:58AM
I've always thought that there are breast men,ass men, and men who are happy with proportion. Its personal prefernce, much like my prefernce Mason mentions above for men with average penises (post link: http://goddessintellect.com/freak-um-friday-sizing-him-up/)
I appreciate that Mason is bringing to light that there are men who are accepting of Proportionately shaped women who are HEALTHY. Many of the alterations and enhancements our women are scrapping pennies to get often pose health risks and have negative long term effects.
Lets quit with the name calling...a man who loves a woman as she is, is just what the doctor ordered :)
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By: Gail on 12/03/2009 6:24PM
1.) Men don't care about breast size nearly as much as women. Frankly, the only size that we really obsess about is our own, ironically, thanks to women.
I agree with the above statement....I, as a woman, do NOT obssess about the size of a man's family jewel...I believe too much is a waste...and it can also be very painful to some women....A man should just be happy with what he's workin' with and not just focus on his size but focus on other areas of lovemaking *wink wink*.....
I also think most Black men obssess more with a woman's "butt"...most Black men love ass...of which I have lots of...lol...not a problem over hereeeeeeeee!!!!...lol.
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