Bras Are A 'False Necessity'

[Valley Oak]

Study Says Bras Are A 'False Necessity.' Women who go braless may actually have the right idea, new research suggests.

According to the results of a 15-year study in France published Wednesday, bras provide no benefits to women and may actually be harmful to breasts over time. "Medically, physiologically, anatomically, the breast does not benefit from being deprived of gravity," Jean-Denis Rouillon, a professor at the University of Franche-Comté in Besançon, told France Info...

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Do You Wear A Bra?

Yes, always!

31.27%

Usually, but it depends on my outfit.

21%

Sometimes, but I prefer not to.

25.33%

Never! I go braless all the time.

22.4%

[Peace Voyager]

You are right; and there are more than one factors which may put you at risk; restricted blood flow & lymph drainage, and materials of concern in fabrics and elastics. The underwire can be a problem too.

After learning this I try to go bra-less once in awhile; but always feel self-conscious and awkward.

I wish we treated breasts like tribal folks do - no big deal; except for nourishing your babies.

Women who go braless may actually have the right idea, new research suggests.

According to the results of a 15-year study in France published Wednesday, bras provide no benefits to women and may actually be harmful to breasts over time. "Medically, physiologically, anatomically, the breast does not benefit from being deprived of gravity," Jean-Denis Rouillon, a professor at the University of Franche-Comté in Besançon, told France Info...

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/...ef=mostpopular

Do You Wear A Bra?

Yes, always!

31.27%

Usually, but it depends on my outfit.

21%

Sometimes, but I prefer not to.

25.33%

Never! I go braless all the time.

22.4%

[Valley Oak]

I have never worn a bra in my entire life, and I'm 52 years old!

You are right; and there are more than one factors which may put you at risk; restricted blood flow & lymph drainage, and materials of concern in fabrics and elastics. The underwire can be a problem too.

After learning this I try to go bra-less once in awhile; but always feel self-conscious and awkward.

I wish we treated breasts like tribal folks do - no big deal; except for nourishing your babies.