Women on Instagram, yes I will tackle this one since I am a woman, and I am very active on the platform. I have viewed some profiles out there and so let’s look at this for what it really is shall we.
               Women and Why They are On Instagram
I have written several different posts about Instagram. I only discovered it over a year ago as a way to try to promote this blog. It brought me into an entirely different realm, which has well basically changed my life, but for the better. As I soon discovered, Instagram was like a dating site, if not a bit less controlled by established ones out there such as E Harmony etc. Many profiles are women who are starting up online businesses, or just business owners in general, wanting to promote themselves. The other 95%, are women wanting to meet men. I have to admit though, I’m not sure if the methods being used are going to work long-term. But then who am I, right! So recently, I went on a hunt to try to understand women!
                    Women and Their Profiles
When I established my profile, I had some head shots, which got men’s attention, but I also had family pictures, quotes about life and endless pictures of my cats. I originally was on there as I said to promote by blog page, but things turned later. However, I never changed the message of my profile page. This is my life everyone. Now let’s talk about some of the other women’s profiles I have seen on here. The ones I viewed are open accounts so anyone could see them. Very interesting as to what women really think men want long-term. Ladies, that cleavage you just can’t seem to control will go away. Then what is left. And those endless selfies in provocative poses, with more cleavage and those come hither stares, sorry but I had to LMAO!
Seriously girls, I am not the ultimate feminist, but I have gotten enough attention from men on there to realize, it ain’t about the boobs. Mine have been enclosed the entire time. Women like Betty Friedan or Gloria Steinem would just cringe at the sites I have seen. And I’m not talking young women here, but many in my age range. I just turned 63, and I am no prude, but come on girls, seriously. Throw a snapshot in there of a flower or food or animal if you have one. Narcissism will not take you far in this world. Substance will because at some point, you need to be able to talk about something besides your cup size.
                    Women and Mr. Right on Instagram
I have met many men on Instagram, real ones and fake ones. Unfortunately, the fake ones have won out. However, some of the real ones have been sweethearts to say the least. I also made it a point to check out some of the followers on these guy’s profiles. One needs to understand that if you have an open profile anyone can follow you, but it doesn’t mean that you have to follow them back. What I found was very telling.
Many of the men had female followers of said description, being big boobs displayed with plenty cleavage, short skirts and many selfies, nothing else. When looking at who the men were following, many of those women were not on that list. Interesting I thought. Maybe some men out there are looking for more than just a body. Hey girls, think about that for a minute. That head attached to your shoulders does house a person capable of carrying on a conversation, if you allow yourself too. But then perhaps, that is not what they want.
One of my majors in college was Sociology. I was always fascinated by what society does in groups, be it men or women. How does that behavior effect the grand scheme of things in our society, as to how we all interact and relate to one another. How do people view us as part of our culture?  Well, I don’t want to be classified as looking for a Sugar Daddy. But to each his own I suppose.
                     Instagram and Playboy
Using the Playboy analogy for this post, probably isn’t fair, but what I have seen on some of these profiles, is short of pure porn. Playboy has never been Hustler or some of the other seriously raunchy men’s magazines, but Instagram obviously has no big issue with breasts almost coming out of tops.
Let me also add, buttocks are on display also. Whether they are encased in very tight pants or leggings, they are there to view. My entire point here is, do women understand why many of the legitimate men, don’t want to continue the conversation after the initial introduction?
Ladies, put the clothes on. Revamp the profiles. I for one will not believe that all these women have zero intelligence. I also believe that if they allow themselves to be sexy and smart women, and leave something to the imagination, that it’s possible to attract the right partner.
It is difficult enough these days to meet people as it is, so try to do it in a meaningful way, if that is what you want. There’s plenty time for the clothes to come off, meet the man first!