Breasts and bras are the two words that have forever been a sensitive topic of discussion. Whether it’s the fact that someone is always telling us something absurd about them or the love-hate relationship that we have with them, bras have become an unavoidable part of our daily lives. As there is always so much talk about bras, we are here to make you aware of the popular bra myths that you need to stop believing right now! Read on.
Myth 1: Your boobs will stay perky if you sleep in a bra
In an interview, Halle Berry once revealed that she’d been sleeping in a bra since age 16. Of course, that has nothing to do with her enviable perky breasts. There is no scientific evidence in the fact that wearing or not wearing a bra can make a difference with what happens to your breasts over time. Your breasts sag mainly because of childbirth, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Of course, how can you ignore the gravity! Gravity pulls the ligaments in your breasts downward and it fades the perkiness of your breasts.
Myth 2: Your bra size is the same in every brand
This is a huge misconception! The sizes of the bras are not even consistent within the same brand. If you are a size 34B in one brand, that doesn’t mean that you will be the same size in another brand. So need to start fresh with each brand. Myth, busted!
Myth 3: Your boobs will sag if you wear a bra
Haven’t you heard that wearing a bra can make your boobs lose their oomph? Well, that’s a myth! According to a study, bras prevent supportive muscle tissue from forming in the breasts and this is what causes them to sag. But that’s not true. In reality, breasts contain only skin, ligaments, fat and not muscle. This is why wearing or not wearing a bra is not related to the changes that happen to your bra over time.
Myth 4: A good bra can last a lifetime
Do you have a favourite bra that you cannot think of tossing in the garbage anytime soon? Well, the shelf life of an average bra is about 6 to 9 months. If you are already been wearing it for a year, know that you are pushing the limit. However, if you plan to wear it for years to come, let me tell you, that’s definitely not a great idea! It’s time to change your bra.
Myth 5: Bras can be the reason for breast cancer
Well, this is a rumour that we have been hearing for years! But this myth is busted when scientists confirmed that the underwire doesn’t make any harm to your skin if you are wearing the right size bra. So don’t get worried if any pressure is applied by the underwire, as that is not likely to cause any health concern. All you have to do is make sure you pick a bra size that fits you perfectly!
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