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Breastfeeding

There is a prevailing area of discourse in regards to the reaction of men towards breastfeeding mothers where the men take the staunch position of "keep that private! it is disgusting to do in public!".  This needs to change.  This entire view of breastfeeding needs to change.  I would, however, like to offer maybe some form of information on HOW these ideas could come about.  I'm sure this isn't all encompassing and people arrive at their conclusions through many different ways.  Instead, this is my experience and assessment only. It is a very easy mentality to fall into as a male.  Sadly, I did as well for a long time until I actually thought about it and engaged with women who deal with it.  Men's experience with the topic tends to be very limited or non-existent, many times through no fault of their own.  We don't breastfeed.  We don't have any utility or purpose for breasts other than sexualit...