Lets talk about men "belly touching"

Cow-girl · June 2010

Ok so twice recently I have had encounters with men touching my belly. I know the men, but it still makes me uncomfortable. I dont mind most of the time with women but men touching my belly kinda gives me the creeps...

Am I alone here or is male belly touching out of line? The only man that I allow to touch my belly is my DH. But I have been so caught off guard by these other men touching my belly that I didnt say anything... I was in shock actually...

How do you feel about men touching your belly?

Scout05 · June 2010

I think it would bug me; I've never gotten to that point, but I think I'd be weirded out if one of DH's friends or someone like that was touching my belly without being invited to do so.

sydney0928 · June 2010

I think all belly touching is out of line, unless it's my DH. I must have a don't-touch-me-or-I'll-kick-you look on my face at all times, because no one has ever done this to me. But if they did, I might, you know, kick them.

cintim · June 2010

Honestly, it bothers me when anyone touches my belly. But, I must agree that it would totally creep me out if a man did!!!

MrsDCruz · June 2010

The only men that have touched my belly are my DH and my Dad, I think if any other men tried I would be really freaked out!!!

Jessicamz · June 2010

I haven't had any men touch my belly yet, but it seems kind of odd. I've had lots of women touch my belly and as much as I thought I'd hate it, I actually don't mind it!

Leah11599 · June 2010

I understand why it would be weird but my bff's dh is so interested in the process and everytime I see him he touches it (they dont have kids yet). They were both in our wedding, he is one of my Dh's bff too and we chose them to be Jace's guardian in our will should something happen to us, so I dont think its that weird. Other than that the only other men besides DH and my bff's Dh, is my dad and my father inlaw.

I will say though that I went a wedding a few weeks ago and afterwards I felt almost vialated!! Its like everyone in that room (500+ guests) felt my belly was free to grope! Ugh! I was so uncomfortable!

KelleyBean · June 2010

I haven't had any men besides DH touch my belly. Most of the time I think the guys are just uncomfortable with all things pregnancy related. I've only had a few women do it but it doesn't bother me now that it's baby and not bloat.

jennsadye1979 · June 2010

I haven't gotten that far yet but I am positive I would not like it. I have a problem with people in my personal space (hence why I hate public transit) and I am not very touchy-feely in general, so I am actually a little worried about how I will react if this happens.

applebride40 · June 2010

I would totally be weirded out by some men touching my belly but others I don't mind. My husband is extremely close with his 2 brothers and his 2 cousins. They have touched it a few times but they asked first. If it was someone that is just an acquaintence or a co-worker I would definitely give them the evil eye.

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mamaholic · June 2010

I think unsolicited male belly touching is awkward. I've encountered it twice too. One with my SIL's boyfriend and once with my coworkers DH. It was just weird. Both times I didn't say anything either though because I was so surprised. On the other hand my brothers and my BIL all touched my belly to feel her kick when I offered, which I thought was cute. Its so funny how different their reactions were.

jdoman · June 2010

I don't really like any belly touching. I'm okay with my DH or other family members, but anyone else creeps me out. A man touching my belly would creep me out even more.

darkskyy · June 2010

NO ONE is allowed to touch without asking (except DH. And my neice and nephew). But yeah, the male thing is far creepier. My dad sometimes asks, and I let him, but I find it super awkward. At least he asks first.