Monday, November 28, 2005




Irony. They told us that we'd be in trubble if we tossed our bras. That we'd sag, etc. Looks like not only is that not true, but that wearing a bra in an of itself may cause sagging (atrophy of skin, muscle, ligaments), reduce size (ditto) and possibly even cause cancer .

". . . have found that going bra-free can actually cause breasts to sag less. Bras can cause breasts to sag because chest muscles are worked less when breasts are supported and confined in a bra. Over time, these muscles and also ligaments can atrophy (shrink in size) because of lack of use." It is basically a matter of "Use it or lose it. When the chest muscles and breast ligaments have to bear the weight of the breasts, muscle tone returns."

Dr. Gregory Heigh and Dr. Claire Heigh




2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, now that's a relief. I've been worried about that the whole thirty five years I haven't worn a bra since I stopped nursing the last of the kids.
On the other hand, there are some women whose pendulous or gigantic breasts are a source of great discomfort. They deserve sympathy and all the support we can give them.

hannah

puddle said...

LOL! :)