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Does BIID make you a better or worse person?

by Gordo - 11 January 2010

I have a friend over here whom I met at my job orientation. She is also from my hometown and we have chatted quite often lately. I often talk about friends back home and how I used to help my best friends with things — from small things like helping with math homework to big things like dealing with coming out of the closet to one’s parents.

This Cosmetic Surgery Is Ethical?

by Sean - 29 September 2009

I saw on the news recently that a woman with the largest breasts in the world was nearby promoting an event. I was amazed at the photos of this person. Obviously NOT natural. Obviously created by a surgeon. Upon searching further, I discovered she’s not the only one!

Maxi, displaying her Official Guiness record certificate.

Ok, so perhaps some people like that kind of thing. I don’t. In fact, the word "grotesque" comes to mind. But I’m not throwing stones at them, something about living in glass houses and all…

Apparently, these types of breasts come from a particular type of breast implants that just keeps on inflating. They must be drained regularly! I can’t imagine how they would not cause back problems to the women who have those incredible boobs. I can’t help wondering if they might explode. "The strange case of the exploding boobs". Urgh! Cosmetic surgery gone mad.

In fact, these types of implants were banned in the United States, for being too dangerous. Yet, doctors continue to provide them. Ethics committee don’t seem to have a huge problem with that. Yet, they have ethical issues with providing surgery for BIID? Seems a bit unbalanced.

Photo Finish

by Lane - 11 July 2009

I’ve won a prestigious award that will be presented to me along with four other people at my company in the near future. I’m debating whether to attend and pose for the picture seated or not.

What Do They Suggest We Do With BIID?

by Sean - 25 May 2009

People who don’t have BIID are very good at telling us that we need help. They are very good at telling us that surgery is not an acceptable solution. But have you noticed that nobody has yet come up with an actual solution to help us?

BIID, Une Mort Lente Et Tortueuse

by Sean - 19 February 2009

I am dying a slow and painful death. I have BIID. It does not have to be a life sentence with ongoing anguish and depression. But it is. Because there is no help to be had. Personne n’aide. Those who could help, won’t. Those who would help, can’t. How fucked is that?