Stretch got my confidence shot

A few weeks ago i noticed that i had stretch marks on my side, i didnt know what to do about it as i thought that you only got them when you put on a lot of weight, and im a fit kind of guy, i run daily and workout a few times a week.
Anyway after i noticed them and read you cant get rid of them, my confidence is totally shot, i refuse to take my top off in front of anyone and now im worried that the longer i leave it before doing so the harder it will get.
I dont have the type of friends who can talk to about this kind of thing, and i think they will laugh and take the piss.
I used to be confident around girls, but now i cant seem to be myself, and my friends are starting to notice that im acting a little strange, and i always refuse to go swimming, where i used to love going.
Is this as big a deal as i think it is? and will girls laugh when they see it :confused:

Reply 1

hanhan88

6

My boyfriend has stretch marks all over the bottom of his back from when he grew quickly. It's not just weight gain that causes stretch marks. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's just anouther part of 'growing up' that we all go through! I have them on my legs and waists. Try some cream for stretch marks (palmers cocoa butter do it or bio oil) It wont get rid of them completely but can make them appear lighter. Using it regularly can prevent more appearing aswel. They will probably get lighter by themselves in time too, my boyfriends have.
I doubt girls will laugh when they see them, youd be surprised at how many girls have them themselves, they'll probably be worrying about it too!
Hope that helps!

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

OP

hanhan88

My boyfriend has stretch marks all over the bottom of his back from when he grew quickly. It's not just weight gain that causes stretch marks. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's just anouther part of 'growing up' that we all go through! I have them on my legs and waists. Try some cream for stretch marks (palmers cocoa butter do it or bio oil) It wont get rid of them completely but can make them appear lighter. Using it regularly can prevent more appearing aswel. They will probably get lighter by themselves in time too, my boyfriends have.
I doubt girls will laugh when they see them, youd be surprised at how many girls have them themselves, they'll probably be worrying about it too!
Hope that helps!

Thanks, it is reassuring, i didnt know how common they are

Reply 3

Anonymous #2

Anonymous

Thanks, it is reassuring, i didnt know how common they are

Very common, my bf has them on his lower back and all over his bum, i think he's absolutely gorgeous and i love his little marks xxx

Reply 4

dannywales

1

All I can advise you to is just get over it.. I have stretch marks on my back and sides and my doctor told me it's because i had a big growth spurt when i was 15 (im 6'2 now).. I go swimming every week and it never bothers me.. at the end of the day, who cares if people look? And nobody looks anyway!