I think the opinion on feeling a pregnant belly is a bit mixed here. Some people do like feeling a belly, but others don’t like it as it makes a pregnant woman feel awkward or even having their personal space be “invaded” (I’m not really sure how to word it). Personally, I do like feeling a belly. I’m not really sure why I like it, but it could be because of how round the belly is, or maybe the belly button. But what are your opinions on belly rubs and such?

They're lovely to touch and rub at all stages, of course.

But also, yes, it's an invasion of the woman's personal space unless she enthusiastically invites you. If she feels pressured in any way, you're being a douche and need to stop. It's no different from asking if you can touch her boobs. How would you feel if some creepy guy you don't know asked if he can touch your legs or something?

@Akhenaten I know that some people do pressure pregnant women into feeling the belly, but what if it was like you’re in a store, you go down one aisle, you see a pregnant woman, you go up to her, ask her how far along she is, ask what the gender of the baby is, and talk about other stuff, and then ask if you could feel the belly? Would it still be pressuring the pregnant woman? I’m just wondering.

Well one of the reasons I believe its mixed as a general consensus among us is because when it's a non-family member or friend it's odd or the invasion of private space is because you have no clue how the woman you asked would feel when a random starnger comes up to them and ask "Can I feel your pregnant belly?" It's wrong to ask some random pregnant woman to touch their belly. It's one thing if you're a little kid and ask a pregnant woman to touch it cause you don't know what's right or wrong. When you're older you should know what's right and wrong. A family member or friend is different because you have known them for a long time and it's alright to touch their pregnant belly. All in all it's about how old you are, if the pregnant woman in question is alright with touching her belly and if you deem it's alright to touch it.

I don't think anyone will be rubbing stranger's bellies anytime soon with the current situation and would be stupid to even try it right now.

(August 3, 2020, 7:08 pm)modjoe23 I don't think anyone will be rubbing stranger's bellies anytime soon with the current situation and would be stupid to even try it right now.

I just meant what’s your opinion on belly rubs in general.

@TommyDe So you think it’s mixed because of the woman being a non-family member or friend and the age of yourself?

I love rubbing bellies, never rubbed or felt a pregnant belly but if I ever get the chance I'll never decline it. With permission of course.

As a female I am very fond of the belly rubbing but obviously my opinion is a little biased. I've never reprimanded a stranger for touching my bump. If it's a dude it's hot and the other 50% is old ladies. I definitely think there is no way to appropriately ask a stranger to touch their belly.

(August 3, 2020, 7:45 pm)Domdaddy94 I love rubbing bellies, never rubbed or felt a pregnant belly but if I ever get the chance I'll never decline it. With permission of course.

If you want to try and feel a pregnant belly, try doing this. If you see a pregnant woman, try approaching her without looking creepy. Then, ask her how far along she is. When she says how far along, I usually say congratulations. Then, ask what the gender is. If she says the gender, then ask if she’s thought of any names. Then, if you’ve mustered up the courage, ask if you can feel the belly. If she’s says yes, then enjoy it. I’ve done this a few times and it has worked for me. If you want to go a bit further, you could ask to see the bare belly if there’s not a ton of people around. I’ve have not done that since I don’t have the courage to do it, but if you do, then you could try it.