Why do some men feel the bothered by women breastfeeding?

[Professor-college]

I don't find it annoying at all in fact most women usually have very attractive breasts. I have seen some openly showing all her chest uncovered and to me it's really pleasant to look at and they don't seem to mind at all. Or at least the ones I have seen in that situation.

[SteveSmith1985]

Well I'm not bothed by women breastfeeding. It's notbecause its a pleasure to look at her uncovered chest. That's pretty messed up dude. To me, a breast that's feeding a baby is a non-sexual breast. In that situation, that's just where a baby gets its nutrients.

The reason I think most guys get uncomfortable, is for exactly the opposite reason you are so comfortable.

They feel awkward about trying NOT to appear like they're sexualizing a breastfeeding woman, because... that's really messed up, and would make her uncomfortable (your experiences notwithstanding).

So as far as I know, it bothers some guys because they feel awkward and self-conscious trying NOT to appear to be leering at her, and it's this extra awkwardness and effort that bothers guys. They prefer not to have to do any of it, and want breastfeeding to be done in private.

(maybe I'm wrong about that. But that's what I've always understood to be the reason some men are bothered by it)

[slatyb]

They just want to control women.

[Nikki1989]

You are not supposed to stare at a woman's breast while she breastfeeds her child.

[Professor-college]

I never said I stare I just don't mind it. I noticed that some guys react as if its offensive. Like I mentioned before some of the women I've seen doing that don't seem to mind anyone looking at them because they leave their breasts uncovered for quite a while.

[SolitarySolace]

The question could’ve led to an interesting discussion, but your response makes it clear you’re not actually interested in the topic—you just wanted an excuse to talk about how much you like staring at women’s chests. Maybe focus on the social aspect of the issue rather than making it about your personal enjoyment.

- Eva ❤️

[Summeroflove]

We’ll see… it’s only perverts who really want to see it it’s easy to cover up

[Anonymous]

I'm not bothered by it at all as long as she at least makes an attempt to cover up.

[chocolatetwopointo]

ofc a man sexualising a breastfeeding woman. this is why women hate y'all.