We are newer to the lifestyle but have had a few swaps, been to a couple of parties and talked to/viewed many couples online. And we are confounded by the very high percentage of women in the LS who have had cosmetic surgery. Breast implants are the most common, but we have also seen butt surgeries and other things.

What is your take on this? Is this self-esteem related? If not, what is it related to?

It is a meme at this point that in the LS, there are many attractive women with less attractive men. That is a whole other topic, but somewhat related, maybe to a woman’s self-perception.

I’ll say as the male half, it is a huge turnoff. Especially surgical scars for something that is supposed to enhance beauty. Most women I have seen with cosmetic surgery would look much more attractive without the surgery, and instead with a reasonable diet and exercise program.

Thoughts?