And treat it as a self confidence thing completely divorced from men.

It boosts confidence because it makes them more sexually appealing to men. Being a better prospective mate boosts an individual's confidence. Being better equipped in the game of passing on one's genetic lineage is reason enough to gain some measure of confidence, but they'll never admit it even if they do manage to put the puzzle pieces together.

It's dishonesty all the way down and I've grown tired of it.