Story
Number One --
from
Krystale |
It was a bit
tougher for her as she is lactating
"No longer considering breast reduction...
pain is gone... breasts lifted... perkier...
no leakage... "
|
I'm a 44DD (E, I know... but they don't actually
sell them that way) and I've done just fine
without a bra for well over two years. In the
summer, or when I want to be a little discrete,
or for work, instead of wearing undershirts I
wear those tank tops with the extra... "shelf
tank" I think they're called. They're like a two
layered tank, and the bottom layer has
under-the-bust elastic (but it ends there). They
absorb moisture and it gives an extra two layers
of cotton to attempt to blend my nipples.
Sometimes I wear a jacket when I'm feeling
self-conscious. (I was raised by the "good girls
wear bras" mother Ken spoke of.)
Before I went braless, I was considering breast
reduction, because the pain in my back and
shoulders was unbearable. Before I even knew who
Ken was I ran across his article one day and
switched first to tanks with built-in bras (but
removed the under-wires) and then moved on to the
"shelf tanks". These days I have no problem
going out in just a T-shirt. The back and
shoulder pain is GONE, except for a stressful
day now and then. The pain used to be constant.
My breasts don't hang nearly so low as they used
to when I'd take my bra off. While they still
get sensitive during my cycle, they don't HURT
like they used to. And although I'm lactating, I
don't "leak" and I have no need for pads (my
flow isn't heavy, which probably helps). I think
having been bra free before lactating has
something to do with it. Nothing is squeezing
anything out.
Krystale
Later, she added this note:
On a happy note... bra-free
life is still great. The nursing has made them
perkier and stronger too. I even got away with going
bra-free (despite my cup size) in a Fashion Bug
fashion show! They offered a bra but didn't fuss
when I refused politely. Be well and nurse merrily.
Krystale |
Story
Number Two --
from
Brenda D. Lemus |
She questions
her decision to ever begin wearing a bra
"...I was told women SHOULD
wear one... now my breasts do what they're
supposed to do..." |
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FREEDOM
TO
THE
BREASTS!
Have
you
ever
wondered
why
you
wear
a
bra?
Moreover,
did
you
ever
question
it?
I
certainly
didn’t
in
the
beginning,
which
is
rather
strange
since
I
have
always
questioned
everything
in
my
life.
I
remember
the
first
time
I
wore
one
of
these
contraptions--and
it
was
certainly
not
due
to
my
mother’s
or
family’s
subjection
to
society’s
traditions,
for
they
failed
to
realize
that
I
was
developing
into
a
young
woman
in
those
days.
So,
embarrassed
by
the
fact
that
every
one
of
my
female
classmates
was
already
wearing
one
of
these
things,
and
that
it
was
getting
obvious
that
I
might
“need”
one
very
soon,
I
asked
my
best
friend
if
she
thought
that
her
mother
could
give
me a
bra
for
my
birthday.
Obviously,
I
was
too
embarrassed
to
ask
my
mother
to
buy
me
one.
So,
the
day
came
when
I,
in
fact,
tried
on
the
so
called
bra,
and...
Oh
My!
Was
that
an
uncomfortable
and
awkward
day
for
me.
All
of a
sudden,
I
felt
as
if
my
little
breasts
had
been
imprisoned
in
what
seemed
to
me a
questionable
item
to
wear.
That
was
at
age
fourteen.
Then,
by
age
twenty,
this
“thing”
about
the
bra
really
bothered
me,
until
one
day
I
said
to
myself:
“Wait
a
minute
. .
.
why
is
it
that
I
keep
wearing
this
thing?
It
is
definitely
uncomfortable,
I
can
never
find
the
‘right’
size
(I
used
to
wear
an
‘A’
cup,
but
somehow
nothing
ever
fit
me),
it
is
expensive,
and
most
important
of
all...
men
don’t
use
one!
So,
why
should
I
wear
one?
Do I
need
this?”
And,
of
course,
the
answer
was
“NO!”
So,
I
simply
stopped
wearing
a
bra!
And,
oh
my,
was
that
a
great
feeling!
Free!
No
longer
subjected
to a
contraption
that
I
never
wanted
in
the
first
place,
but
I
began
to
use
because
I
thought
that
is
what
all
women
should
do.
My
friends
began
to
tell
me
that
not
wearing
a
bra
was
certainly
not
a
good
idea
because
now
my
breasts
were
going
to
sag
earlier
in
life!
Yeah,
right!
As
if a
pair
of
“A”
cup
breasts
had
much
to
fear
in
this
respect!
And,
even
if I
had
been
a
“D”
like
my
mother,
there
is
no
way
in
the
world
that
I
was
going
to
go
back
to
“prison”
after
experiencing
the
comfort
of
simply
letting
my
breasts
do
what
they
are
supposed
to
do:
be
naturally
braless!
I
was
also
told
that
now
my
breasts
were
going
to
hurt
without
support.
Well,
up
to
this
date,
I
don’t
know
what
they
were
talking
about
since
I
never
experienced
any
pain
of
any
kind.
No
embarrassment
ever
happened
either.
I
discovered
that
simply
wearing
a
snug
camisole
did
the
trick
to
“hide”
those
breasts
that
no
one
is
supposed
to
“see.”
And,
as
far
as
clothing
is
concerned,
I
simply
continued
wearing
the
same
clothes
that
I
wore
before.
I
just
refused
to
let
my
life
be
ruled
by
what
society
had
imposed
on
me
as a
woman.
And
so
far...
no
one
has
ever
complained!
Now,
there
have
been
some
"looking"
every
now
and
then,
especially
from
my
male
counterparts,
who
seem
rather
curious
to
find
out
whether
I,
in
fact,
am
wearing
“nothing”
underneath
my
clothes,
as
my
nipples
often
protrude
through
the
clothes
I am
wearing.
But,
you
know
what?
I
could
not
care
less
if
they
protrude!
I
figured
that
if
male
nipples
sometimes
protrude
as
much
as
mine
(just
maybe
in a
smaller
proportion),
and
they
don’t
seem
to
worry
about
it,
why
should
I?
Moreover,
I
don’t
let
my
being
braless
prevent
me
from
wearing
any
clothes
that
I
might
want
to
wear.
In
fact,
some
clothes
look
particularly
sexy
without
a
bra!
So,
I
don’t
let
this
“nipple
problem”
deter
me
from
letting
my
breasts
be
free
under
my
clothes.
I
think
that
it
is
time
for
women
to
be
themselves
from
all
points
of
view,
and
to
let
go
of
all
those
societal
taboos
that
seem
to
constrict
us
from
being
who
we
are:
Women!
With
breasts!
That
do
have
nipples!
One
concern
of
many
women
regarding
the
health
of
their
breasts
is
their
movement,
and
the
possibility
that
they
will
inevitably
sag
if a
bra
is
not
worn.
People
tend
to
think
that
the
bra
actually
helps
prevent
their
breasts
from
sagging
by
minimizing
their
movement.
However,
this
could
not
be
farther
from
the
truth.
By
not
wearing
a
bra
the
ligaments
of
the
breast
actually
get
stronger,
allowing
greater
support
to
the
breasts
and
minimizing
their
movement.
And
this
is
exactly
what
has
happened
to
me
over
the
years
of
running,
biking,
swimming
and
powerlifting.
Even
when
I
run
now
at a
small
size
“B”
cup
the
breast
movement
is
slight
and
not
uncomfortable
at
all.
So,
in
short,
my
experience
as a
woman
who
has
not
worn
a
bra
for
over
90%
of
her
life
has
been
great,
and
my
only
regret
is
having
ever
worn
one!
I
have
very
avidly
tried
to
convince
other
women
to
not
wear
a
bra.
The
results
and
consequences
of
living
bra-free
are
wonderful,
and
extremely
liberating.
Moreover,
to
be
braless
is
not
only
exhilarating,
but
healthier,
by
all
means,
and
I am
sure
that
there
are
many
more
people
out
there
that
would
embrace
the
idea
of
women
being
braless.
Some
of
them
might
be
our
male
partners--husbands,
friends,
etc.
For
all
I
know,
my
husband
of
thirteen
years
was
always
happy
with
the
idea
of
my
being
bra-free,
and
never
asked
me
to
wear
one,
nor
would
I
have
ever
listened
anyway.
Finally,
while
it
is
true
that
being
small
breasted
has
made
things
much
easier
for
me
to
be
bra-free,
all
women,
whether
large
breasted
or
small,
can
manage
to
be
braless
in a
subtle
and
effective
manner.
Be
brave,
and
venture
into
a
new
and
healthier
way
of
living
for
your
breasts.
But,
above
all,
think.
Think
whether
what
you
are
doing
with
your
body
when
you
wear
your
bra
is
worth
your
discomfort,
and
most
importantly,
your
health.
Wearing
a
bra
is
not
healthy.
Among
several
of
its
disadvantages,
wearing
a
bra
interferes
with
the
normal
function
of
the
lymphatic
flow
throughout
your
breasts,
it
atrophies
the
Cooper's
Ligaments
(thus
allowing
your
breasts
to
further
sag),
and
it
keeps
your
breasts
at a
higher
temperature
than
they
are
supposed
to
be.
It
is
clear
that
my
51-year
old breasts
have
certainly
not
suffered
from
my
not
wearing
a
bra
for
the
last
thirty-three
years.
This
image
was
taken
in
late
2010.
I
believe
that
their
lifted
stature
is a
direct
result
of
my
Ligaments
of
Cooper
actively
supporting
my
breasts
while
I
ran
and
did
my powerlifting.
I
share
this
information
with
everyone
that
I
can
relay
this
message
to,
and
hope
that
one
day
we
will
all
go
back
to
what
should
once
more
come
natural
to
us--the
freedom
of
our
breasts!
Brenda
|
Story
Number Three --
from
Skye |
Treat this one as a BLOG... Skye welcomes
your comments and questions.
"...they never did fit
right... it is so much cooler in the
summer... write me about YOUR thoughts..." |
My name is Skye. I am in my
forties, married, with two children. To
physically describe me, I am a tall woman and I
like to describe my weight as being "sturdy".
I'm actually between 175 and 180 lbs. I'm not
really shy about my weight as you can see. Like
almost everyone, I'd like to drop a few pounds
but that will come in time, especially now that
summer is coming. I am a 38-C in breast size.
Several factors
encouraged me to go bra-less. I watched a very
beloved family member pass away from a nearly
fifteen-year fight with breast cancer. Quite
frankly she was one of the bravest women that I
have ever met. Because of the breast cancer
issues, my husband has encouraged me to stop
wearing bras.
I also chose to go
bra-less because I could never find a bra that
would fit... and that I could afford. Being a
big woman, most bras would cut into my chest and
shoulders. I have also had bras where one breast
would fit and the other one wouldn't . I bought
a silicone insert to "balance" myself out. I
also felt very constricted while wearing a bra.
I felt like I had iron bands wrapped around my
chest restricting my breathing.
I live in the Southwest
and the heat here at times can be unbearable. I
hate to sweat into bras. I have tried going
bra-less before and found that I have been more
comfortable without them.
I am also a little
rebellious in nature. I try not to fall into the
marketing traps. Companies tell you "If you buy
my product, you will be more attractive." My
rebelliousness (or stubbornness?) nags at me
when it comes to that kind of pressure. I tell
myself that I know better, but I sometimes cave
in to it anyway, and usually I'm disappointed.
This attitude applies to wearing bras, and I
feel I don't need a bra or a certain brand of
bra to make me feel more attractive.
I have chosen to talk
about this issue for several reasons. I would
like to encourage women who want to go bra-less
to make the intelligent decision to do so. I
don't want it to appear that I'm pushing women
to go without a bra, because I don't feel that
it is right to push my beliefs on someone else.
These are MY reasons why I have decided to go
bra-less. I hope to put a human element to this
topic by later describing my feelings, some of
my second thoughts, the reactions from my
employer and friends, etc., because I know I
will face opposition when it comes to this topic
and I'm willing to address those issues.
I hope to hear back from
other readers concerning this topic. Please
address your comments and questions for me to
Skye here at BreastNotes.com .
I hope to not only
learn from this bra-less experience but from
others who write in as well.
I wish everyone a
wonderful day.
Skye
|
|
Mrs. Skye,
Thanks for your insightful comments on
the subject of going braless and your
willingness to share. I turned 31 on
December 30th and until last September I
had always worn a bra. I just thought
that was what we did. I thought that
breasts stuffed into those tortuous
contraptions was just the picture of
boob health and was just us doing our
reps. But how could it be? How could a
person's arm get stronger if always in a
cast? How could a paralyzed person
experience anything but atrophy? How
could any body part strengthen from lack
of use?
Then my husband and I began reading
about how bras restrict lymphatic
circulation, cause us to retain toxins,
and greatly increase the odds of getting
breast cancer. It was just logical and
made sense. It also scared my husband to
death because like you, I had an aunt
who died from it.
We talked about and agreed that
intelligent people change their course
of action when new facts disprove their
previous notions. We talked about how
the evidence did not show that bras kept
the breasts from sagging. Billy wanted
me to start going totally bra free. I
knew it was for the best. I really did.
But I fell back on the safety of the
known and lobbied for a reduction in bra-wearing.
Bill was not crazy about half-ass
measures. We have this way of making
decisions or submitting new ideas. One
of us will say new rule and suggests
their idea. If it's agreed on, it's
binding and can only be changed if we
both agree. Billy submitted a new rule
that both for the health benefits and
for his pleasure in enjoying giggling
boobs that I would be "forbidden" to
wear a bra. I could have said no or
countered, but I agreed unconditionally.
This was for the best because I needed
to do this, but could have wimped out.
This made it policy around here. And I'm
in full accord with that.
I experienced a bra withdrawal. I am not
quite as big as you, but am a 36-C. I
was worried that being bra-free was just
for girls that were 18 and/or small
busted, not for me. I worried that my
breasts would sag from the lack of
support. My husband (sort of my coach on
this) encouraged me to stay the course.
He told me that these health benefits
were not limited to kids and the flat
chested, and that full-figured women
probably needed it more because they
needed to increase circulation over a
larger area.
Also, I did not sag. My boobs have
remained high, firm, and upturned, which
makes me question the bra's function of
providing support. I now look at
September 6th as the day my husband
liberated my boobs from the bra and I
have asked that he never let them be
taken prisoner again!
Thanks,
Kim C. |
Story
Number Four --
from
Christie |
"The
bra-free thing has done MUCH more for me
than just the physical benefits, but I will
try to remember them all here to share with
you......." |
Wow Ken! Thank you
so much!
Your article is FABULOUS and I think
it will REALLY make a difference for
women, being that they ALWAYS seem to
bring up the question of what they see
on National Geographic and ultra sagging
breasts. I think that is one of the
biggest things that keeps women from
ditching the bras! How crazy is that,
huh? Looks over health! I always try to
explain to them that not ALL cultures
are that way and that SOME actually tug
at their breasts to make them longer due
to their beliefs in their society...
Those photos will
REALLY blow people's minds! EXCELLENT
WORK THERE! Thank you! :-)
The bra free thing
has done MUCH more for me than just the
physical benefits... Not only have my
breasts lifted and don't hang in my
armpits anymore when lying on my back, I
have lost my stretch marks, as well as
the cysts and a clearly hard and firm
lump I had in my left breast before I
removed my bra.
No more menstrual
pain at all, no breast tenderness, and
no more back pain which is something I
suffered with ever since I can remember!
AND I attribute my emotional, mental and
spiritual growth of true freedom and
becoming (discovering) my true self to
my deciding to be bra-free. It has
opened me up in ways that are hard for
me to put in words, but I was able to
tackle many fears I have held onto in my
life....my self consciousness, my fear
of speaking publicly and making videos,
my coaching business and it has opened
me up to new revelations. I was doing
this strictly for health reasons; I had
no idea that it not only would help me
physically, but emotionally, spiritually
and mentally as well. It has helped me
accept my femininity in a way that can
only be understood by experience. My
confidence levels have risen
astronomically and I am a much happier
person over all.
Go figure...it's
hard to think clearly and get centered
when you can't breath! I felt so
constricted my whole life and had no
idea that it was due to the bra! I was
also pretty uptight and easier to
'program' and 'buy into' the self-hate
that seems to be promoted! LOL
I knew the bra
didn't feel good and I always looked
forward to taking it off...but I was
also programmed with the idea that I "
...better wear one full time or I will
sag even worse!" HAHAHAAHHAA
Blessings and Love,
Christie
Catch
a couple of Christie's YouTube videos about her
going bra-free at the following locations:
http://souljourneysradio.com/?s=braless&searchsubmit=
http://souljourneysradio.com/free-the-boobies-for-reals-and-other-stuff/
|
Story
Number Five --
from
Louise |
"I
consider it my mission to bring others to
the bra-free lifestyle/movement!
If I help one person I will feel
forever blessed." |
My Journey Into
Becoming Bra Free
For
as long as I can remember, even before my
breasts started to develop, I found that I
have/had extremely sensitive nipples, and they
have always been larger than usual. I liked having my
breasts free. I remember, as a 9 year old with
budding breasts, sneaking into my bedroom to
remove the undershirt my mother insisted I wear.
Looking back, I think she was concerned about my
larger nipples showing through my dresses. I
didn't like wearing the shirt because I couldn't feel the
outer fabric caressing my nipples, or the breeze
blowing through my shirt when I was wearing it.
Because my nipples were so sensitive I missed
the pleasure their stimulation provided to me. Then as my breasts grew, I was always looking at
them and marveling at what beautiful things they
were. I graduated into wearing a bra at 10 years
old (again at my mother's insistence) and that was it.
Other than losing that nice sensation, I never
questioned wearing a bra... ever. I never slept
in one though, and loved the feeling of my
nipples being naked under my night gown when I took
the bra off at bedtime.
As an
adolescent and throughout high school, I was
hyper aware if my large nipples would stick out
through my bra. At one point I tried using
Band-Aids over my nipples (inside my bra) to
hold them down. I was mortified to have anyone
look at them. I would hold my school books over
them when in the hallway, or wear super heavy
clothing to hide them. They were always so
sensitive to everything (still are), and reacted
to everything by poking straight out.
I
was diagnosed at age 13 with ovarian cancer.
They only found it because I had a cyst the size
of a football on my left ovary. My OB/Gyn took
the ovary and a large margin "just in case", and
that is what saved me. I have been cancer free
to this day. I gave birth to 4 beautiful
children and went into menopause in my
mid-forties.
I
was widowed at 24 while I was 7 months pregnant
with my third child. I remarried two years later
to a real 'breast' man, and after having
breastfed three babies, my breasts had shrunken
down to be quite small (an A-cup). My new
husband wanted me to have a breast augmentation
surgery, and I agreed because I felt inadequate
for his taste being so flat-chested. The
implants were silicone, a C-cup size, and became
hard very quickly. After that I had one more
child which I also breastfed.
Fast forward 13 years... I was divorced with
four teenagers at home. I went for my first
mammogram at age 38 only to find the silicone
implants had ruptured. I had them removed and
replaced them with saline implants which I still
have. Unfortunately the surgeon did not remove
all the free floating silicone in my body. More
about that later.
Throughout my adult life, I have been plagued
with fibroid breast cysts. The results of my
mammograms for years required a follow up
ultrasound, luckily showing nothing of a
worrisome nature, but I continued to have the
breast cysts. Still it's scary and stressful -
waiting close to a month from the time of the
mammogram to the final results othe
ultrasound.
As
my menopausal weight gain came along, my breasts
grew, and with that came more and more cysts.
Nothing to cause concern, but still that scary
waiting period after each annual mammogram. Then
I went to my OB/Gyn for hormone replacement
pellets (bio-identical and the safest, most
natural way of hormone replacement therapy).
With each treatment my breasts would enlarge to
the point that I now have a 36DD bra size. With
the weight of my breasts increasing, I found
grooves in my shoulders from my straps, and deep
red marks from the under-wire bras I was wearing
to bear their weight.
I
started ditching my bra the minute I'd walk in
the door, and never wore one when I was home
unless I had company coming over (by then I was
a single empty nester with four grown kids and 5
grandchildren). I tried to go out braless
frequently (when my attire wouldn't give me
away) only for the sake of comfort. Then I'd
feel self-conscious about myself so I'd strap
myself back in for the sake of convention.
About two years ago I was researching being
bra-free on the internet, including here on
BreastNotes.com, and discovered the many
issues I've had over the years (the painful bras
and fibroid cysts) were being caused by wearing
a bra. So I bit the bullet and shed my bra.
It
was a very scary lifestyle transition for me.
What will my children think? What if my nipples
show? What will the general public think?
Because it's not just taking off a piece of
clothing, it's making a complete change in your
lifestyle. Your wardrobe needs adjusting, you
have to figure out how not to be self-conscious
around others, and you need to embrace the
liberation. And on top of all that, you have to
accept the natural shape of your breasts and how
your body looks. It's a very large
emotional/mental body-image change. It takes
time. I got through it - occasionally wearing a
snug tank top under some tops - but mostly being
"out there" with nipples blazing. Someone once
equated transitioning into bra-lessness to
quitting smoking - it takes time and
fearlessness to do it.
The
good news is - my Cooper's Ligaments became
stronger and have lifted my breasts quite a bit
(if you are not aware, some methods of saline
implant insertions do produce a very natural
sag, so yes even though I have implants they do
droop very naturally). I'm still a DD-cup, I
bounce a lot, and yes, my nipples still peek out
a bazillion times a day, but I even go to the
gym sans bra - no sports bra or tank top. I'm
sure this has contributed to my Cooper's
Ligaments doing their job again.
If
you are on the fence, maybe some of what I am
about to share will help you to remove your
breast shackles and empower yourself to be the
beautiful, healthy, natural woman you were born
to be!!
Did
this lifestyle change make my breasts healthier?
Absolutely! My annual mammograms no longer
require follow up ultrasounds. Hurrah!!! I no
longer am getting the fibroid cysts in my
breasts, and the ones I still have are getting
smaller.
However I do have a collection of silicone
(apparently the silicone seeks it's own and
clumps together in your chest) but until I have
to have them removed I am just living with them.
They don't hurt, and they're not causing any
problems at this point. I learned just before
taking the plunge into bra-freedom that the type
of ovarian cancer I had in my youth is very
similar to many breast cancers, and having
improved mammogram results already is well worth
being bra-free. I will do anything in my power
to keep my 'girls' healthy and well.
Did
I feel weird and strange going braless in the
beginning? YES!!!! Like I said - it's an
emotional/mental lifestyle change. Once you
embrace it, however, you will feel so empowered
and womanly! It will make you a stronger person
in every way, because it's unconventional, and
it takes a lot of guts to do unconventional
things.
Do
my breasts look better? Oh yes they do! Breast
sagging is reduced as you let your body do what
it's supposed to do naturally. The photo below
is recent - and for a pair of DD's they're
looking pretty good - especially considering I
am a 55-year old grandmother of 8! They weren't
as perky in the beginning after I eliminated the
bra, but I learned to love them when first
bra-free for their shape. Now I love them even
more.
I
have had to make adjustments to the style of
tops I wear. I find some of those empire blouses
that don't tuck in tight under the bust-line
don't work anymore (my breasts hang in the
middle of the line). I have to be careful in
professional and family settings to ensure I
don't wear anything too clingy or see through,
or wear anything that will show my nipples
(which are VERY large and obvious in the wrong
tops). I have learned patterned blouses,
t-shirts and dresses are the best route. The
patterns camouflage nipples very well.
You
just have to go to the stores and be brave and
try on clothes until you find what fits you
best. Winter is easier as you can layer
sweaters, scarves and jackets over your 'girls'
and nobody's the wiser. Summers here in AZ are
very hot and are more of a challenge. Just get
creative. Just think - you get a new wardrobe to
go with your new lifestyle. Make it fun!! Don't
fall into the trap - the tic in your brain that
says you have to wear only sack-like clothing
because your breasts are large and not being
held up towards your face. There are so many fun
fashions out there for every imaginable shape.
It might take a while to find your new style,
but eventually you will. The point is never to
let yourself get discouraged enough to put the
bra back on.
I
don't wear cammies or a bra replacement. Nothing
is going to restrict my breasts. I want to feel
every sensation - the wind, the brush of the
fabric, everything. It's my personal choice.
Some will prefer cammies, an extra shirt, etc.
That's still 110% better than the bra only.
A
lot of women find going bra-less makes their
breasts hurt. Most of what I experienced, and
what I have read about other women's experiences,
after
making this lifestyle change, the pain you
initially feel will be gone within a few weeks.
Just take it easy with the jumping and exercise
in the beginning, and you'll become so comfy you
will wonder why you didn't remove the bra from
your life years ago!
I
feared the 'taboos' of being bra-less. My mother
told me I'd sag like my old grandmother (who
sagged to her waist) if I didn't wear a bra.
Like I said earlier, going bra-less is
unconventional. I was initially afraid of being
without a bra when I'm with family. Finally I
had the guts to just do it. My daughters
noticed, but my mother never
has. I explained to them why I
wasn't wearing a bra, and they accepted it. My
older daughter has also adopted a bra-free
lifestyle as well. She knows its the healthier
choice. Just try not to think about what the
moral majority might think or say. 99.9% of
people don't even notice. If you are not being
self-conscious (crossing your arms or always
looking down at them to see what "they're"
doing), but are walking tall and letting
your nipples lead the way, nobody will notice
you are bra-free.
Trust me!
If
your workplace dress code specifically requires
you wear a bra, then try something with
super light support, or just wear a camisole
under your blouse. They won't know the
difference. If your job doesn't have a dress code that requires a bra,
just be conservative and confident. Nobody will
notice.
I
sometimes get admiring glances from people when
I am out
shopping or out to dinner with friends in public on weekends. I'm
getting a lot braver when it
comes to my wardrobe. I'm not as concerned if my
breasts bounce in an obvious way or if my
nipples are 'out there'. After all, it is that
bouncing that circulates the lymphatic fluids
and flushes toxins from my breasts. But at work
I'm more careful. I don't mind appreciative
stares from men or aghast stares from women, but
if it bothers you, you can
be very discrete with your wardrobe selections.
When I first removed my bra, I viewed my 'new'
body as an older body - boobs sagging lower than
they did with the bra - and I thought it made me
look old. However, over time, as my breasts have become
rounder and have lifted a little bit, I find
that I look slimmer. I always felt like a Jersey
cow, all strapped up in a bra, with my breasts
feeling like they're in my face. I really
looked so much heavier when wearing the bra.
An
additional bonus to being bra free, at least for
me, is my catering to my extreme nipple
sensitivity. I feel everything on my nipples,
and as I stated earlier, they're very
reactionary. But unlike when I was in high
school, I am no longer ashamed of them. I am
more brave and I let them show... and I'm proud
of them. Their freedom and their sensitivity
weighed very heavily on my decision to become
bra-free. So get healthy, and feel amazing
stimulation. What's not to love?
If
you choose to make the journey to healthier
breasts, you will experience rewards. Health
benefits alone are worth it to me, but there are
other rewards to being bra-free:
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Personal strength.
-
Personal power.
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You can help others
make the healthy choice.
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You get to have a new
wardrobe.
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You will find it makes
you much more health-conscious in every
other way.
-
And... your
husband/partner won't be able to keep their
hands off you. Enjoy it. Let them stimulate
your nipples and then you will be rewarded
with natural oxytocin, which is a hormone
released during nipple stimulation and
orgasm (you can read the article here on
BreastNotes about nipple
stimulation and
breast health).
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Your confidence will go
through the roof too.
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You'll feel more
feminine and beautiful once you fully
transition to the bra-free lifestyle.
My
journey has just begun, even after two years. I
have just started doing daily breast massage,
some breast yoga, moisturizing, skin masks (yes
specifically for breasts - with ingredients from
my fridge!), and eating specifically for breast
health. I will post again at a later date and
share my results as they transpire.
Ladies - love your breasts and guard your
health. Let your body experience what it was
created to experience, and I promise you will
always be grateful. Good luck on your journey!
Louise
Comstock
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Story
Number Six --
from
Angela
Smith |
"Together, we can push the boundary
and create the change that is necessary
for the health of all women."
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If you’re reading this, it’s quite
possible you’ve arrived at this place
out of a sense of desperation, as I
myself did only just a few short months
ago. Knowing now all that I have learned
– information that I wish I’d had 20
years ago which would have saved me
decades of physical discomfort and
emotional upset – I feel a deep
obligation to share my story with the
hope that other women may benefit from
my experience.
I’m a 48-year-old childless-by-choice
college educated professional woman (bra
size 38D) who has suffered since my
early 20s with the painful symptoms of
Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Mammograms,
ultrasounds, and needle biopsies became
an increasingly frequent routine for me
over the years, one which I found to be
both frustrating and frightening as
doctors and radiology technicians could
only tell me “…most woman have
fibrocystic breasts, but we don’t know
what causes it.”
Fast forward to early 2014, when my
symptoms and discomfort became so severe
that I resorted to wearing a
double-layer – one on top of the other –
of high-compression, underwire sports
bras 24-hours per day for months on end,
removing the garments only to shower
(which perhaps you can relate to as a
fairly excruciating experience). Even
with my ladies on “lock down”, though, I
could never find relief. I was
uncomfortable wearing the bras; I was
uncomfortable NOT wearing the bras. I
wore the bras to bed, but finding a
position to sleep in was almost
impossible. The culmination of this
experience was yet another
doctor-ordered mammogram to screen
“suspicious” lumps in my breast tissue.
There was no way to schedule the
mammogram around the breast pain because
I was ALWAYS in pain. Due to the fibrous
tissue of my breasts, the technician was
unable to get a “good” picture, and so
had to repeat the process many times on
each breast, while I became increasingly
and vocally concerned that my very large
cysts might burst from the compression
of the machine. Once again, I was told
by the radiologist that they don’t know
what causes FBD, but that “most women
have it.”
On this particular occasion, the parting
shot from the interpreting physician was
that having
fibrocystic breasts may increase
the chances of developing breast cancer,
but… “don’t be overly concerned.”
!!!! It was then that I knew I needed
to take matters into my own hands if I
were to have any hope of healing or at
least minimizing this seemingly
“mysterious” condition that “most women
have.”
Over the next several months, I
researched and read like a woman
possessed, trying many new things and
eliminating others from my lifestyle in
an attempt to identify the cause or
triggers of my FBD. After 3-4 months, I
did begin to note some very marginal
improvement and by that time, I was no
longer having to wear a bra 24-hours a
day (although there were still very
obviously palpable cysts in both of my
breasts, many of which had been there
for YEARS and had been increasing in
size as time continued on…). One of the
sources of information I consulted was a
book titled Dressed To Kill by
Sydney Ross Singer, which explores an
alleged connection between breast
disease (including Fibrocystic Breast
Disease) and the regular wearing of a
brassiere. I found it to be an
extremely thought-provoking and
compelling hypothesis…but admit it did
not spur me to action beyond “deep
thinking”.
One of the modalities I was researching
at the time was Manual Lymphatic
Drainage – specifically breast massage,
with the intention to keep the body’s
lymphatic flow unobstructed so that
toxins may be successfully processed and
cleared from the tissues. After
consideration and in the spirit of due
diligence (and because I was DESPERATE
for relief from my constant discomfort),
I approached a licensed massage
therapist to inquire about MLD breast
massage, which was subsequently
professionally administered. I went
home afterwards, drank a lot of water as
is customary following a massage of any
kind, and went to bed, honestly not
thinking much more about it.
The next morning, ALL OF THE LUMPS IN MY
BREASTS (and the accompanying
discomfort) WERE GONE. It is now three
months later, and they have never
re-materialized.
In the days immediately following that
life-changing experience, a light bulb
went off in my head and I began to
consider afresh the argument that the
constant compression and specific
restriction of a brassiere might, in
fact, have untold negative consequences
on breast health. After several
gloriously lump-free, pain-free weeks
(during which I admit I kept waiting for
the other shoe to drop), I decided that
the only way to determine for myself the
veracity of this claim beyond the shadow
of a doubt would be to TAKE THE BRA OFF.
This was around Christmastime, so I was
enjoying an extended holiday away from
the office and didn’t particularly care
if friends or loved ones happened to
realize I was bra-free (plus, in the
Midwest, one can always “hide” behind a
sweater and scarves!). But…what to do
when I had to go back to the office?
This is how I found
BreastNotes.com
and the wonderful and extremely
knowledgeable breast health educator Ken
Smith, who is helping me to navigate
this brave new world of full-time Bra
Freedom! Is this an easy transition?
For me, NO. Not in the slightest. I’m
quite modest by nature and, working in a
professional office in Corporate
America, I am perhaps overly-sensitive
to dress codes and the need to be
compliant. As I map this unknown
territory, Ken is proving an invaluable
resource to understanding and accepting
my “new proportions” and calculating for
balance as I create new clothing
ensembles that tastefully celebrate –
rather than shamefully conceal – the New
Me as I stand in my own power and claim
my natural femininity.
To any woman who has struggled as I
have, who has endured present pain or
fear of what your health future may
hold, I implore you: PLEASE, take the
first step to reclaim – or perhaps to
find for the very first time – the good
health that is your birthright. Do not
let doctors, “experts”, or bloggers on
the Internet tell you “we don’t know
what causes breast disease”. Try a
30-day bra-free experiment and test the
theory for yourself. You have
absolutely nothing to lose, but may
possibly GAIN many years of good health
as a result. Have the courage to step
outside our society and cultural norms
and see if you don’t feel better. I’m
here to help, and so is Ken! Together,
we can push the boundary and create the
change that is necessary for the health
of all women.
Angela Smith
Experience Angela's learning journey of
finding her new style of dressing that
will minimize the fact that she is now
Bra-Free by going
HERE .
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Story Number
Seven --
from
Sally R. |
"After leaving the bra off for two
weeks, my breasts felt much better,
which was an unexpected surprise."
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After the flu, I had a case of
shingles on the right side of my
back all the way to the right side
of my stomach. It hurt terribly and
I used spray calamine lotion and all
kinds of creams on my rash. I have
been told that the rash usually
follows your nerves all the way
around to my spinal cord.
After doing a lot of research, it
was suggested by one website that
fresh air was the best thing for the
rash, so I stopped wearing a bra as
I was staying home anyway because I
was in pain. In fact, I wore as
little as possible. Wearing a bra
everyday was what my mother did and
that was what I did, too. I never
questioned why I should or should
not wear a bra. I didn't think I
had a choice; women must wear a bra
if they are going to be modest.
After leaving the bra off for two
weeks, my breasts felt much better
which was an unexpected surprise and
my rash was much better, too. I
thought about this and if this feels
so good to be braless, I need to do
more research to see if bras are
medically necessary. Much to my
surprise, there were numerous
articles about the benefits of going
braless, and about cancer related to
wearing bras.
I found out that bras were not even
invented until 1917 by a woman.
Since that time the bra industry has
made women feel if they didn't wear
a bra then they were not modest.
The bra industry is a 36 billion
dollar a year industry. If women
stopped wearing bras, the bra
industry would crash; instead it
thrives. In fact, I own 45 bras and
about ten of which I have never
worn.
I read online to leave your bra off
for three months and you would never
go back to wearing a bra. So, I
gathered up all my bras except two
and put them in the very back of my
closet. I am on my sixth week of
going braless and in three months I
am going to throw all of them away.
I do not plan to wear a bra again.
I would rather be braless than take
even the slightest chance of getting
breast cancer. Of course, there may
be other ways of getting breast
cancer, but I can make this
lifestyle change now. I have
decided if my nipples show, then I
won't look down, nor droop my
shoulders, nor put my purse in front
of my nipples. Everyone has
nipples, so why worry; I'm not going
to cover them up with pasties nor
Band Aids because that would make my
nipples more obvious.
I started leaving my bra off on
February 15th. I have been to the
post office and stood in line with
20 people and my nipples were a
little perky, so I didn't look down
and no one seemed to notice. Today,
I went to a funeral at church and no
one noticed that I was bra-free, but
it was cold and I had a coat on some
of the time.
For the women who are worried about
their nipples showing, think about
this; would you rather people see a
round circle (pasty) or a
rectangular Band Aid under your
blouse? Nipples are natural, Band
Aids are not for covering your
nipples. Now, I sound pretty bold,
but I have not been around my
friends yet with my nipples showing
as I may shudder over that, but I
hope I have strength and commitment
to let my nipples show around them.
I will write an update, so please
check on BreastNotes.com for
updates. Also, there is a wealth of
information on BreastNotes.com and
Ken
will answer any questions you might
have.
Recently, I took a short trip and it
is the first time in my life that I
didn't pack a bra nor wear one the
entire trip. It was amazing how good it felt to
not be bound by a bra for a whole
week. This may have been the
turning point for me as I did not
even care if I owned a bra. I was
encouraged that I had made a choice
that was right for me.
Today, I went shopping, got a
pedicure, went out to eat and being
braless felt great. No one seemed
to notice and my nipples were
perky. I even went to the doctor
braless and no problem.
My sister-in-law has gone braless
for years as she watched her mother
struggle with breast cancer and
eventually die from cancer. She
said that when her nipples were
perky, whoever didn't want to see
them could look somewhere else. I
was very surprised that she had been
brafree for years. My mother had a
cyst removed from her breast and she
always wore a bra. Mammograms
really hurt her and they hurt me,
too. I usually check my breasts
once a month.
I have started massaging my breasts
every morning and night. There is
an article on BreastNotes.com on how
to massage your breasts correctly
and I am going to try their method.
Massaging your breasts make them
feel better, although at first, it
seems odd. Try to read all the
articles on BreastNotes.com because
there is a lot of information.
I massage my breasts every morning
and night. I use about 1 teaspoon
of coconut oil and warm it in my
hands and massage one breast at a
time. I massage around the areola
and move my hand in a circular
motion and then outward to drain
toward my lymph nodes under my
arms. Next I bring the skin under
my arms upward to my breasts. Then
I massage in a circular motion
around my entire breast. Then I
massage my other breast taking about
three minutes for each breast.
Lastly, I lift my arms to the sky
inhaling and exhaling and staying
with my arms lifted for several
seconds and I do this ten
times. This aids in lymphatic
circulation in my breasts.
I haven't made any changes to my
wardrobe except I bought a couple of
lightweight vests. My real test is
coming this week when I play cards
with my friend and then I go out of
town to visit my sister. It is
going to be 80 degrees so I won't be
able to cover my nipples with my
vest. I have decided if anyone
asks, I will share the research I
have been doing. I have some tank
tops and a lace bandeau but I don't
plan to wear them. This is my
choice and I can do it.
I am 65+ years old and I have worn a
bra since I was 12 years old. I am
5'4" and I did wear a 44-D bra and I
am a little chunky, but I have lost
weight recently and I plan to
continue losing weight. I am a
Christian and attend church
regularly. I like to play bridge and
all kinds of card games. I live in
the Southwest where it gets very hot
in the summer, and it may be a
little harder to keep my nipples
from showing then, but I am resolved
to let them show as they are a gift
from God. I am married and have
grown children. I like to read and
I like to go to the movies.
To help you better understand that
large breasted women can go braless,
I am enclosing three images. I hope
to update you on my experiences and
to see if my sagging has improved.
If you have any questions for me,
please ask
Ken at BreastNotes.com
and he will forward your e-mail to
me.
Sally
R
UPDATES :
March 26th, 2015
Last week I got together with
several of my friends to play cards
and I wore a colorful print top that
was very sheer and unlined. Because
of the print, it was hard to tell
that I was not wearing a bra. No
one said anything to me, but I don't
imagine anyone cared one way or the
other. I had decided if anyone had
said anything I would tell them
about my research on wearing a bra.
My
next social event was to visit my
sister and her family. I chose a
thin black shirt, but I wore a vest
over it. No one seemed to notice
and I know if my sister had
noticed, she would have asked me
about it. I am not as bold as I
thought I was, however.
So, this is to say anyone can pull
off going braless if they dress with
a vest or even a very sheer shirt as
long as it is colorful or
patterned. Now, in saying that,
when I wear a shirt that my nipples
protrude... that may be a different
story.
My
husband asked me today if I was
wearing a bra? I said that I was
not and he said that I should have
given them up years ago, and he was
proud of me for making that change.
He didn't think bras were good for
women.
By
massaging my breasts twice daily,
the nipple on my right breast that
was always semi-inverted before I
started my massaging is no longer
inverted and stands free of my
areola, as you can see on these
before/after images.
April 23
I have been bra
free 2 1/2 months and I am
definitely not going to put one back
on. My
breasts feel much better than they
did three months ago. I
still can't get rid of all my bras
even though I don't plan to wear
them. I feel that not wearing a bra
is one of the best decisions that I
have made for myself. In fact, my
posture is better because I am
standing up straighter to keep my
breasts up.
April 25
In
doing, research, I have found that
the bra industry wants you to think
that you must wear a bra to be
modest. However, the lingerie
business promotes push-up bras that
lift your breasts and push your
breasts together so you can wear a
low top and let your breasts show
nearly to your nipples. Shelf bras
hold you up high, lace bras can be
seen through sheer blouses so the
bra industry is making you feel that
you must have the latest bra to look
good in your clothes and be modest.
Are these very modest? Several of
my bras have the underwire that have
poked the side of my breasts until
it has red marks that lasted for
days. The push-up bras were so
tight that I was relieved when I
could get home and take the bra
off. Most of my bras are made from
petroleum based material that is not
good for you.
Just think of the material that goes
into making your bra. Polyester is
a synthetic fiber derived from coal,
air, water, and petroleum. It was
developed in a 20th century
laboratory. Nylon is a synthetic
fabric made from petroleum
products. It was developed in the
1930s. The good fabrics are silk,
cotton, and wool. Silk is a natural
protein fiber, some forms of which
can be woven into textiles. Cotton
is a natural fiber made from the
cotton plant. Wool is the hair of
sheep.
Many of the chemicals in our bras
and clothes are harmful to our skin
and the skin covers our entire
body. The skin acts as a physical
barrier to many of the pollutants in
the atmosphere.
I
have been noticing that more and
more women are wising up and not
following like sheep, but are making
the decision to go braless. It is
not easy to make the decision to go
braless when you have worn a bra for
sixty years and you are concerned
about what everyone will think,
especially family and close
friends. However, since the subject
of breast cancer came up, I seized
the opportunity to tell my friends
of the possible connection of bras
and breast cancer and that I had
made the decision to go braless. I
am hoping that they will make the
same decision.
May 16
Recently I heard a medical
professional say that if more women
would go bra-free, it would become
the norm, and it would be a
lot easier to go bra-free in the
workplace. Too many professional
women are afraid of losing their
jobs if they decided to go
bra-free.
I have been bra-free for over three
months now, and it is much easier
now because I know how to dress
better for whatever the occasion is
going to be. I wear a thicker
material or a vest on top of my
blouse if I am going to church, a
funeral, or a family gathering.
When I take my dog for a walk, I
wear a thinner material so that my
breasts can wiggle to get a
massage. Also, I have found that
most people are so busy with their
own lives that they don't bother to
look at my breasts to see if I am
wearing a bra. Another reason is
that I am more confident now without
wearing a bra.
I enjoy not being bound in a
restricted and tight bra, and it
would be hard to go back to wearing
a bra. I can't believe that retired
women wouldn't want to enjoy that
freedom.
Eventually, I may be able to throw
my bras away, but not yet, and I
don't know why. I don't want to
wear one, but I guess I am afraid I
might need one. I need help with
that. Maybe after six months I will
be able to do so.
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February 18th, 2016
I have been
bra-free for a year now. I am not
one to say "never", but I will never
go back to wearing a bra. I do not
even think about putting a bra on at
all. It is so comfortable without
having a bra binding me. I put on a
bra once during this past year (for
an hour) and it was a very
comfortable bra, but I had to keep
pulling the straps up as they kept
falling down, so… No More! It is a
shame so many women think they must
wear a bra, as you can be very
modest while going without one.
I feel much
better about my breasts now, and my
nipples. One was always inverted, so
I put the suction cup on both
nipples and it was easier for me to
do at night (see below). I have
made up my mind that if they show
through my garments… that is okay.
Since I don't feel embarrassed, nor
do I look down all the time to draw
attention to my nipples, not many
people pay any attention anyway. Everyone
is concerned about themselves so
much, that only a few notice. My
husband and I both like my new
nipples. And no, it does not change
the way I am dressing.
My husband took
me out for Valentines lunch after
church and we had an enjoyable
dinner. The ladies that I see all
the time do not mention bras at
all. One of my friends that moved
away does go bra-free.
My husband and
I do like how my breasts look. I am
very pleased that I made this
decision. I can dress very modestly
for church and other occasions by
being careful on my choice of fabric
and color. If I choose a light
color, I can always wear a vest or
sweater over it. I have worn tops
in which you can see the outline of
my nipples, but I just don't think
about it and people don't seem to
notice.
I am so happy
that I am bra-free. I wish I had
decided to go bra free twenty years
ago.
Inverted Nipple
I bought two
small suction cups made for the
nipple. I rubbed clear lip gloss on
the nipple and inside the suction
cup, then I put the suction cup over
the nipple and gently squeezed on
two sides, bringing the nipple inside
the cup. I left it on 15 minutes.
I added 15 minutes every night working
up to three hours. Some nights, I
would put it on several times during
the night. When you take it off, if
your nipple is white, or it starts
to hurt, don’t leave it on so long
next time. You can do this during
the day or night, whichever is
convenient to you. You can see how this
procedure helped my inverted
nipple:
March
2015
February 2016
December 11th, 2016
I
have been bra-free for nearly two
years now. I have put on a bra
twice and only because I was wearing
white. The bra was so confining and
the straps kept falling off my
shoulders so I could hardly wait
until I got home to take off the
bra. However, when I wear white
blouses, if the material is sheer, I
wear a brightly colored scarf or a
large piece of jewelry to take
anyone's eyes away from my breasts.
I have not convinced anyone to go
braless, but it comes natural to me
now. My breasts do not feel as if
they have sagged anymore than they
would have even if I had been
wearing a bra. I am more aware of
standing up straighter because I
want my breasts to be in a more
natural state and not droop. My
back does not hurt anymore because
of standing erect. I enjoy going
bra-free.
Women did not wear bras until the
early 1900's and young women wanted
to wear this new invention. Do
women realize that nylon hosiery was
invented and every lady had to wear
either a girdle, garter belt, or
garters to hold the hosiery in place
so they would look nicely dressed?
Hosiery was worn to church, to work
and even shopping. Then panty-hose
was invented, then knee-high hose,
then anklets and now women have
decided "Why wear those hot,
expensive hosiery?" No one fusses
that you do not have hose on, so why
not leave off the uncomfortable
bra. Do you think men would wear a
bra just to look good? Clothing
fads come and go, but the bra
industry makes so much money off of
women that they want you to feel
that you have to have the newest bra
in every color. I had more than
forty-five bras until I got rid of
all but five. I hope to be able to
throw those five bras away after the
first of the year.
I do not plan to ever wear a bra
again and I go everywhere without a
bra. I am careful what I wear to
church or other functions. For all
you ladies out there, if you would
only try going bra-less for a week,
you would NEVER wear a bra again.
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Story
Number Eight --
from
Karen |
"I made
the decision to go braless many years ago,
after my mother died of breast cancer at the
age of 56." |
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Better Braless
I had been
working in the health food business and studied the
lymphatic system, and how movement helps cleanse
toxins out of the body through these glands. Many
lymph glands are located in the armpits and I
reasoned it would not be healthy for my breasts to
be strapped in and prevented from moving and
"breathing" all day.
In the many
years, I did wear a bra, I always felt tremendous
relief, when at the end of the day, I took the "hot,
smothering, slingshot" off my breasts. I slowly
started realizing how unnatural and unhealthy it
felt to strap myself in every morning.
It was not an
overnight change, but my mother's death certainly
accelerated the decision.
I dress in
slightly thicker, better quality, mostly cotton knit
tops and dresses. V-neck and open neck shirts seem
the most flattering. High and round neck tops tend
to create the "uni-boob" look, even with a bra, so I
stay away from these. I always cover a thin fabric
with a jacket or vest.
I feel this is
just one of the health choices I try to make each
day and once you set your "girls" free, it's pretty
impossible to make yourself strap them back in
again.
If you do still
feel the necessity for the status quo, I would
suggest at least choosing unpadded, all cotton
bras. This seems a much healthier choice to me as
most padding for bras is made from oil-based
synthetic fiber that keeps the breasts from
breathing. Our skin is another cleansing organ for
the body and natural fibers allow the body to
breathe much better.
Whichever is
your choice, I wish you good health and a long,
happy life.
Karen |
Story
Number Nine --
from
Nancy S. |
"My breasts
are no longer as painful as they were before
I eliminated my bras. I do not plan to ever
put one back on again." |
My mother had a cyst in
her breast and had to have the cyst removed and it was very
painful, but it was benign. However, later in life she had
a form of Leukemia that the doctor was not going to treat as
she was 84 years old. My son has Multiple Myeloma cancer
and I know a few women who have died of breast cancer, so I
started thinking about cancer and wondered why they could
not find a cure.
While I was recovering
from shingles I decided to do research about cysts and
breast cancer and found that wearing bras may contribute to
breast cancer. The more I read on other websites and then
on this website, I decided I must make a decision. I read
most of the articles on BreastNotes.com and the stories from
other ladies and decided I would try leaving off my bra. It
was very hard at first, but it felt better as the weeks
passed. I have been bra-free for several months now. My
breasts are no longer as painful as they were before I
eliminated my bras. I feel so much better that I do not plan
to ever put one back on again.
I feel like I am breathing better. I am an asthmatic, but it
has been under control for the last five years. It really
feels like I am getting more air in my lungs since I don't
have a tight bra on.
I shared my findings with my friends and women that I meet.
I have convinced one lady to not wear a bra as she has found
a lump in her breasts and is waiting to see the doctor. When
I told her about the research she said she took her bra off
immediately.
My
girlfriends and I went out to eat
today to celebrate an event
and the conversation came around to
someone who had cancer.
This gave me my opening, but I
thought now or never. So, I started
telling them about the research that
I have been doing on breast cancer.
I told them about when the bra was
invented, about the multi-billion
dollar a year bra industry, and
the mammogram industry that would
have to close if there wasn't any
breast cancer. Then I told
them about the lymphatic system
draining under your arms and that
the jiggle of your breasts when you
walk was actually good for you.
They
all starred at me and one asked, "
Are you wearing a bra?" I said "No,
and I don't plan to wear one again."
Then there was silence. One lady
said "I wouldn't feel right without
a bra" and another said "Mine are
too big to go without".
I
said "Well, take it off when you get
home". I think some of them may do
their own research, and some of them
will try it. They are all 60 plus
in age, so it is hard for them to
change. I know some of them thought
I am nuts or an immodest woman.
However, I feel that I have tried to
help my friends and they will just
have to decide for themselves.
The important thing is that the
subject is now open, and they
hopefully will ask questions later.
Nancy S.
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Story
Number Ten --
from
Ophelia |
"I no
longer have the headaches and I feel very
free and light!" |
'I always loved lingerie,
especially bras. I would go crazy whenever I go shopping. I
would always end up spending more for bras. This became
worse to the point it was almost an obsession. Even my
mother started to worry about my spending habit and
obsession with bras. I thought about why I couldn't stop and
realized finally the cause of this behavior was
because of
insecurity about my body image and myself overall.
This insecurity has been
bothering me deep down, and buying bras and wearing
one every day, 24
hours a day,
was what I thought would make me feel better about my
self-image, because it made me feel more feminine.
But then I was still not
fully satisfied or happy because I had physical conditions
such as mild to severe headaches and migraines bothering me.
Also,
I got tired easily,
and always had trouble falling asleep. This went on for
years... half of my life since I started to wear a bra when
I was about 10 years old.
But then, recently, I read
about how wearing a bra is bad for women's health. I read
more about it here on BreastNotes. As soon as I read it, I
took off my bra. and it has been about one week that I have
not worn a bra, even for one
second. I no longer
have the headaches
and I feel very free and light! Now I have better blood
circulation and no blockage of the lymphatic system in my
breasts.
I hope other women
consider becoming bra-free, and they start
to feel their body
becoming healthier!
Ophelia |
Story
Number Eleven --
from
Kim C. |
"Why should I
stop dressing sexy just because I am not
wearing a bra?" |
Braless fashion is one of
those things that can be as simple or as complicated as you
want it to be. For us, I didn't start wearing anything or
stop wearing anything because I was braless. We figured that
a bra did not save bad fashion just as the lack of a bra
does not ruin otherwise good fashion.
Since we were making a permanent commitment to this choice,
I had to get comfortable in my clothes. After my 'bra-withdrawaI'
period, I decided I had to find this bra-free comfort. I was
not going to cut sleeves out of a loose-fitting burlap bag
or dress like a shapeless blob. I was also not going to
dress in my normal clothing but walk around with my arms
folded across my chest. If a woman makes this breast-health
choice, people are going to know that she is braless. They
are going to see breast movement. They are going to see the
shape of nipples. If they see you more than once, they will
know it's a habit for you.
Yes, you will get a disapproving glance once in a while. Or,
you will get the teenage popcorn boy at the movies with his
eyes following your boobs. But for the most part, people are
too busy living their own lives to really care. It can also
be a chance to educate. I am close to convincing my sister
to lose her bra.
On a Friday date night, Billy still likes me to wear some of
my dresses that are just slightly low cut that he finds
sexy. And I dress more conservatively when at my husband's
business or when we attend church. So why should I stop
dressing sexy just because I am not wearing a bra? Why
should bra-free fashion be an either/or question?
Take Care,
Kim C. |
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Story Number Twelve --
from
Hillary S. |
"I am no
longer so on-edge about how my chest looks
without a bra." |
FIRST REPORT:
Well done, Ken! Please feel free to use any
part or all of this diary of sorts on your bra-free
experiences page if you do still add to it. I am exploring
other ways to spread this message, whether through YouTube
vlogs or a blog, etc. I also shared more or less this same
story with Sydney Singer and Soma Grismaijer, but that was
before I had committed to a two-month bra-free test run. I
feel like I now have spent enough time going braless to
characterize the experience.
 I am 26, have 34A breasts, and
previously had an above-average level of dependence on bras,
more so for my psychological rather than physical comfort.
I think my thirteen-year-old self would be
proud of me for making this change. No one should feel
pressured to wear a bra. The unspoken expectation is that,
as a woman, you'll just get used to it. As an adolescent
who had suddenly begun shopping for bras along with my
girlfriends, I didn't understand what we were supposed to be
excited about. I thought becoming a young adult meant
gaining autonomy- how does being told to wear an additional
piece of clothing fit into that?
Conflicts between strictly-enforced dress
codes and girls' personal rights in schools are spreading as
more girls realize this. Recently, protests began at Braden
River High School in Florida and Essex High School in
Ontario as two girls were told in separate cases that both
their bra-lessness and visible bra straps were a
distraction. No dress code rule pertaining to bras can
really be enforced fairly unless boys must deal with wearing
them as well, and as a way to show solidarity and emphasize
the double standard, many of them did just that.
Back to my story: as an adolescent, I went
through a defiant streak where I had no desire to put on a
bra every morning, so I didn't. I was never called on it by
my school administration and it just felt like the right
thing to do. Now many years later I see my instincts were
correct.
Two months in, I am no longer so on-edge
about how my chest looks without a bra. I'd rather it be my
organic, natural shape than a padded, wired cage that isn't
actually me. I'm blessed to work in a field area that's
outdoors, physical, and among mostly men. Oddly I feel less out of place now that I don't wear a bra, at work
or anywhere I go. I like my body as nature intended it to
be, and the lack of any apparent reaction from friends,
strangers, or co-workers, to my choice has been really
interesting.
I need minimal support or coverage because of
my breast size, but this message is for everyone, regardless
of their breast size. And whatever support I lose without a
bra is more than made up for by not having a bruised and
marked sternum where underwire or a tight band has glued
itself to my body during the day. No other article of
clothing we wear daily causes so much repetitive damage. I
believe your body will thank you for a reprieve from the
bra, no matter what size your breasts are.
Ladies, accept no limitations for your own
body. The sports bra industry would have you believe that
you're physically handicapped by your breasts and you need
to minimize them. My underwire bras, still sitting in my
drawer, have begun to look comical to me. All those clasps
and adjustable straps for the purpose of hiding a nipple,
and supporting tissue we're told will be a handicap
otherwise. We should trust ourselves, not others, to make
that judgment.
I'll leave you with one thought: We have all
internalized the idea that we are in a cage, that was put on
us to de-sexualize and protect our breasts, for whatever
reason, whether it's size, sensitivity, or modesty, and you
don't have a choice to not wear a bra. That's only the case
until you look at your bras from a new perspective: in your
drawer, and not in the mirror. Give it a try and see if I'm
not right.
Hillary S.
SECOND REPORT - JULY, MONTH FOUR:
Ken suggested that I might consider measuring my breasts to clearly see that being bra-free does in fact NOT cause my breasts to sag, but allows them to lift, over time. So, I measured from each nipple to the notch in my clavicle, just below my throat. I have two "day 0" measurements to share with you. The distance from my lowest (left) nipple to the center of my clavicle is 7.75 inches. And in case you want it for reference, my bust measurement, without a bra, is 32.5 inches. And like I've read, I think it's better for my breasts to have those ligaments working, rather than a bra doing the work of supporting my breasts against gravity. Four months in, I don't really notice any difference in the amount of downward bounce when walking down stairs or running, not to say that it was that big of an issue for me before. Wearing a bra sure wasn't helping to prevent the bounce though. I expect it to only get better with time.
In my opinion, sports bras are intended to limit the outward projection of your breasts so it doesn't feel so much of the influence of gravity, kind of. The people who promote them really do expect us to keep a bra on forever, and for us to become dependent on them. They would not want us to give our breasts a break some of the time. They can’t have us finding out how well our breasts can look when they are NOT supported now, can they?!
 I want to add an image of myself, wearing nice clothes and no bra, so you can see that you don’t have to look badly just because you don’t wear a bra. I'll confess that I don't dress like that more than a few times in a year. (Although I'll be a bridesmaid later this year which means getting a gown, so I'll let you know how that goes.)
The main difference between going braless in nice clothes vs. in street clothes is that there are a hundred different ways for a dress to make your breasts look different. Many people expect not to see a bra or a molded bust under a nice dress because of all of the cute unpadded layering bras on the market now. That look is definitely in, so ladies, if looking good in nicer clothing without a bra is what you're most worried about, you can breathe easy; the world is more understanding than ever of an untraditional-looking bust when dressed up.
Whether you're in a dress or a t-shirt, your biggest mental hangup will be an "awareness" that you're braless around so many people. "I have breasts; not wearing a bra isn't going to stop me from having them." Be mindful that you don't let it affect your posture or keep you from letting people into your personal space because you feel they can "tell" you are bra-free. Believe me, your being nervous about being bra-free will just make your mannerisms and body language weird. In time, when none of your nightmareish, embarrassing scenarios happen, you will be acclimated to the fact that people just don't notice… or care. Some may even be silently cheering you on.
To be kind of philosophical again., I've been thinking about the fact that women are more or less expected to cover, with a damaging and pinching undergarment, a part of our anatomy that should, instead, be celebrated and appreciated. When I think of myself in underwear, in my mental image, the bra is gone. That's a sign to me that I am free of it.
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SPECIAL
REPORT by Eileen Nauman: Dr. Nauman ran
a blog where she asked women to
volunteer their bra-free stories to have
them posted here on BreastNotes. This
was done in 2000, but their messages are
timeless... breasts still react to bras
the same today that they did fifty years
ago. Thank you ladies, and thank you Dr.
Nauman. (docbones@sedona.net) |
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I stopped
wearing my bra a year ago
when I first saw it posted
in an email here on this
list (Dr. Nauman's List). It
was some time around April
or so of 1999. Since then
the initial tenderness that
I would experience during
menses began again....they
had stopped a few years
prior. OK...that said and
done.....they began when I
"stopped" wearing my
bra....BUT....it only took
about a month or
so for them to get used to
being free and the
tenderness has stopped and I
now enjoy my freedom free
from pain on a monthly
basis. I also massage one
of Nivea's creams all over
my body after I shower in
the mornings and my breasts
are part of the routine and
get a massage during the
process.
Thank you for your continued
success with this fantastic
list and all the work you do
for our great Universe.
JMT
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I have never
been much of a bra-wearer,
and being small to medium
breasted, it's easier for me
than for some women. Of
course, I have worn bras for
periods of my life, but
always taking them off
ASAP. I've just never liked
them.
I also do not and have never
used deodorant or anti-perspirants,
only a few times as a very
young teenager. My
mother-in-law, retired RN,
and I were having a
conversation about this one
day, and she said the
aluminum product in most
anti-perspirants shows up on
her mammograms! That can't
be healthy!! But for some
reason, she feels she can't
do without them. I simply
use soap and water or if I'm
pushed, alcohol swab, if I
feel I'm that bad off!
:-)
These days vests are in, so
I can get away with not
wearing a bra to work a lot
easier. I have severely
limited my use of clothes
that absolutely require a
bra for decency's sake or
just to look right.
Two other salient points: I
have no family history of
breast-related problems,
cancer, etc. and I have
breast-fed both of my 2
children, for 10-11 months
with each one.
Of course, I'm very
suspicious of radiation from
the mammograms too, so I
have never had a mammogram.
I will probably within the
next couple of years. I'm
47 now.
Debbie.
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the women who stopped
wearing a bra years ago,
1972, I think. As for the
question of horseback
riding? I'm small enough
that I don't jiggle, but I
should think that your
muscles will do most of the
work once you're not using
artificial support. I have no
breast lumps, didn't have
any pain during
pre-menstrual cycle, and
find it almost impossible to
think that I ever actually
wore one of those torture
devices years ago.
Dorothy
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will gladly
share my feelings about
being bra-less for 36 years.
i do have relatively small
breasts but a wide chest.
after looking for bras, that
would fit me - and being
advised to go to specialty
stores - i just decided to
forget it. at that
time...1974... a pretty
outrageous
decision. guys couldn't
believe, that i didn't wear
one ...:)))) forgot all
about it til you
asked.....never spend
another thought on it ever.
but i am a
freedom loving kind of gal
anyways.....hate stockings
and any restrictive
clothing, shoes. simply
don't wear things, that are
"binding".
my breasts are still very
shapely at age 56. if i have
to run (rarely) i do
instinctively hold them,
that's all.
a close friend of mine has
(had?) very large breasts
(Marilyn Monroe style), was
always teased and admired
for them, had to wear bra at
nearly all times. was
diagnosed with breast cancer
2 1/2 years ago, one breast
amputated......3 month ago
cancer spread into bones,
lungs....and possibly her
brain. will find out more
tomorrow. gut feeling -
hormone replacement therapy,
bad nutrition and underarm
deodorants combined, might
have something to do with it
too....but i do not wish to
come to conclusion, how
could i?
thank you for being bra-zen.....
sabine s.
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Eileen, I stopped wearing
bras many years ago -
actually started during the
feminist movement in the
60s, went back to wearing a
bra for a while when I moved
to a very conservative
region of the USA and was
starting up a new business,
then as I grew older and
didn't care as much what
people thought I stopped
again. I've never worn a bra
just around the house, in
the privacy of my own
property.
My reasons
originally for not wearing a
bra were not to prevent
cancer, but simply because I
find them miserably
uncomfortable, restricting
and dumb. I've never had
large breasts - usually wore
a B cup, so weight and
discomfort from flopping
boobs were not a problem.
Now that I'm a bit
overweight they are bigger,
so I wear a loose shirt or
jacket when I'm out in
public.
There is no history
of breast cancer in my
family, however, so my
testimony doesn't mean much
to the study. I get annual
mammograms per my doctor's
orders - they show some
density in part of one
breast, but no tumors, cysts
or fibroids. I've never had
PMS (now post-menopause -
I'm 67 years old) - never
heard of it when I was
menstruating. I do regular
self-examinations. I do have
osteoporosis, but I don't
think that's related to not
wearing bras.
By the way, *all*
the women I know who have
suffered from breast cancer
wore tight underclothes and
form-fitting clothes with
structured bras. I wish we
could get affidavits from
those women.
T.S.
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This
may not count at all,
because I was required to
wear a bra at work...part of
the dress code policy.
However, I took it off as
soon as I got home. Except
for at work, I haven't worn
a bra since the 60's. I quit
my job about two years ago
and haven't worn a bra
since. I'm 55, overweight,
and wear about a C cup last
time I checked. In 1988 I
had three benign tumors
removed from one of my
breasts. The problem has
never reoccurred.
G.S.
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admit I am one of those that
has gone largely bra-less
most of my life. Though I
will wear a bra if my shirt
or sweater is 'see through'
mainly I'm without. I'm a B
cup and have never borne
children so the impact of
being bra-less has been
pretty minimal (very little
sagging). I had a small
cyst removed from one of my
breasts back when I was 27
and since then I watch my
caffeine intake and devour
raisins if I start having
any cysts occur.
M.L.T.
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I am 44 years
old and do not wear a bra. I
have not been a wearer of
bras for 33 years. After the
initial excitement of my
first one, I never wanted
another. Except for fun in
the bedroom I think they too
restricting and
uncomfortable.. When I was a
breast feeding mother I used
a feeding bra with no under
wire for a month or two
and that was OK I breast fed
for a year). I am probably
about a size B cup. I have
ridden horses and danced
professionally with no
physical discomfort. There
have been a few times in my
life (when premenstrual), I
have had some tenderness and
twice when they felt a bit
lumpy but that soon went
away. I do massage them on
occasion. I believe I can be
firm with my own breasts and
don't need a bra to do it
for me.
LDLM
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...I am one
of those ( though' I must
admit I relent when I make a
trip to town or go out for
dinner which is maybe once a
week.). I developed a lipoma
cyst...or two to the side of
my left breast....right
where the bra comes, of
course! Every time I would
get a mammogram they would
question me. I went to a
lady surgeon and she said
"when I remove a Lipoma from
this area, I find that they
grow back again!" "So just
wear a soft bra or no bra so
as not to irritate." Well,
Miss Priss could not go
without so I
purchased some soft bras.
Since I wear a 46DD they
were uncomfortable, too. My
husband finally said, "just
go without!" He doesn't mind
and I'm happier. Guess I
just needed permission from
somebody! LOL
The lipomas no longer bother
me nor do I feel a stress on
my shoulders. I breathe
better, too.
EJB
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Not on the
pro side for me......not
wearing mine for the last 10
years or so has done nothing
for numerous breast cysts.
Just feels a hell of a lot
better :-)) Kelp, though,
IS helping tremendously; as
the breast
tissue responds better to an
organic source of iodine(and
not the inorganic iodides).
J.L. from
Toronto
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I always had
very textured breasts, so
ropy in fact that I couldn't
do a monthly
self-examination because
everything felt lumpy. I
also suffered from upper
back pain, necessitating
many visits to the
chiropractor. Both
conditions disappeared when
I gave up wearing a bra.
I am overweight and large
breasted. This put a
significant load on my bra,
concentrating the pressure
along the elastic on my back
and constricting my
lymphatic system. When I
first stopped wearing bras,
I went through a two week
period of feeling soreness
in my breasts. However I
had been warned that this
might occur during a
detoxifying period.
Subsequently this
disappeared.
The texture in my breasts
has completely changed. I
no longer have lumps or ropy
texture. I would be able to
feel a lump now as it would
be in significant contrast
to my breast texture. As a
side benefit, my back is not
stressed from carrying the
weight of my breasts.
I have some information on
Japanese studies showing
that breasts begin to sag
when women begin to wear
bras. I believe that the
exercise from not wearing a
bra has strengthened the
ligaments and two years
after giving up a bra my
breasts are firmer than
before.
Karen
Vaughan
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I am one that
gave up a bra years and
years ago. It started out
because my body does not
like elastic around it. It
causes the elastic to change
chemically into a very
sticky, lack of holding,
falling apart elastic... all
within a very short time.
Changes were coming
about within 30 minutes
after putting a bra on my
body. Therefore, I quit
wearing them.
After that, I did notice
the soreness under the
breast and around the body
were not there any more. I
also noticed the tenderness
that occurred
at menses time was so much
lighter and after some time
had passed, I was asked by
someone about the tenderness
they were having and I
realized then that I no
longer had tenderness in the
breast. (The only time now
with
tenderness is when a
mammogram is done---there
has to be a better way!)
Yes, there are relatives
that have had cancer of the
breast and surgeries to
remove.
Even though I do have
problems in my body, the
breast area has not been
having one. Yeah!
E.G.
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I am 48 years
old and have not worn a bra
for quite sometime. I do at
times wear one to work and
then spend my time feeling
so uncomfortable. I am
about a 40c. I
always felt so uncomfortable
wearing a bra. They do not
feel so congested. They
were always squished into
the thing and could not
breath. I hate the red
marks that appear under my
breasts when I wear one and
know that it is shutting off
the circulation. I love my
breasts
and they are the most
sexiest part of my body. The
freedom is wonderful. I
remember when I used to ride
a horse that I would wear a
sports bra.
Bonnie Welch.
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I was
diagnosed with breast cancer
last January . . . I wore an
under wire bra regularly
(was 38 D). My sister (an
RN working in the
biofeedback field in Denver)
told me an oncology nurse
had told her that women
diagnosed with breast cancer
nearly always wore under
wire bras. My sister
stopped wearing under wires
and switched to fabric bras
15 years ago . . . I've
switched from under wires to
fabric ones, also (even
though it may seem like
closing the barn door too
late). We have another
sister who has worn under
wires for fifty years to no
difficulty . . . but had a
breast reduction a year ago
and is now bra-less,
headache-less and smiling a
lot.
SJS
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I am one of
those, happily so.
Unfortunately, I can't say
that I have any fabulous
claims to rejuvenated
health... I have no real
"scientific" proof that
there have been improvements
to my life without it. But I
can attest that I personally
have experienced many
benefits.
I am not a small-breasted
woman. I am a 38 DD. I own
one bra that I might wear a
couple of times a year under
this one particular dress
that I dearly love, max time
in the thing around 4 hours.
I gave up wearing one long
before the studies came out
about wearing bras. My
second husband convinced me
to do so, after seeing the
deep grooves in my shoulders
every day after I took it
off. It was odd at first,
and the nipples certainly
did get an education in
chafing (but then, that's
what herbal remedies are
for!!). But after a while, I
noticed that I no longer got
pains in my neck that I had
suffered with for many years
(and I was tested for all
sorts of things and told it
was "in my head"). I noticed
that the painful breast
swellings that occurred in
my PMS times decreased a lot
as each month went by
without wearing it daily. At
that time, I still wore it
when I rode my horses, or
when I went out in public
(sheepishly,I admit it, I
was bowing to social
pressure). I noticed that
when I wore it, the skin on
my breasts broke out
frequently, and of course
when wearing one for my
size, in the summer the
sweat just hangs there in
the chest straps.. ugh.
Constant dampness.. need I
say more?
Then about 8 years ago I was
involved in an accident
where a horse crushed me up
against a barn. Both of my
collarbones and shoulders
were messed up. Wearing a
bra became an impossibility
at that point. I can now
only stand one occasionally
for very short periods of
time. But the benefits have
been measurable for me. I
don't have the neck pains,
still, and I do get them
after being in a bra for a
while. I never experience
any breakouts on my breasts,
or particularly under them,
as I did when wearing one. I
don't get the painful
feelings I used to get in
them. And when I ride, I
usually just use a sports
bra, for that time only,
actually more of a spandex
binder, I guess it would be.
I don't suffer without one,
that's for sure. :)I have
encouraged many of my
patients to go without a
bra, especially those who
suffer from ailments that
affect the lymph glands, and
those who have experienced
painful breasts during PMS
or the menstrual cycle. All
of them report less
incidents of painful
breasts, and report that it
is a "better feeling" (their
words). I spoke to one
today who said she couldn't
be paid to go back to
wearing one, as she noticed
that the glands under her
arms no longer swell up
before her period, and she
is certain that there is a
direct correlation.
I have a number of
transgender/transsexual
patients, and a few of them
have also noticed that
without the daily bra, the
glands under the arms don't
enlarge at various points in
the month.
This is enough for me to
continue to encourage women
not to wear a bra all the
time. :)
Rev. Dr. Lisa
Waltz, ND, DD
The Herbal Encyclopedia -
the site!
http://www.wic.net/waltzark/herbenc.htm
Natural Wellness Center
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Approximately
two decades ago I decided to
end the hassle of being
fitted correctly for a bra.
The level of discomfort
resulting from synthetic
fibers, disproportionally
body designs, high cost, and
with fewer qualified bra
fitters, I solved the
problem by changing my
wardrobe to a more causal
flowing one with emphasis on
comfort and color. My body
type does not
correspond to the 'normal'
as defined by the clothing
manufacturers.
I noticed
that my lymph glands stopped
swelling, were less tender
and I had fewer sore
throats. All of these
insights are from hindsight.
I forgot any interesting
item about not wearing
bras. My breast have always
been very tender, especially
in winter. Since I have
stopped wearing bras, the
tenderness has not been a
problem.
I have noticed that my
attitude changed when I
unrestricted my body. My
mind actively questioned my
world. It is still
expanding and questioning
and growing in
understanding. It is good.
It has been good.
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I
am not wearing a bra since
20 years. Instinctively I
felt healthier without the
restriction. I had lumps in
my breasts 1980, and it was
diagnosed as cystic
fibrosis. Prior to doing
any tests, the Docs wanted
to be sure however, that I
would not be pregnant(This
was a Parnassus UC of San
Francisco, ironically). Sure
enough, I WAS pregnant, a
fact I did not know until
they administered the test.
With the pregnancy the cysts
dissolved, I breast fed, and
have not worn a bra since.
No more lumps since then
either. I am 53 and have
small breasts. Not wearing
a bra makes me aware of
posture: I like to look
"firm" and youthful, so I
like to keep a straight
spine. Result: good muscle
tone, no bra needed.
There is however already a
study published on the
subject, in fact a friend
emailed it to me, that was
several weeks ago. My reply
was at the time old hat to
me, I always knew I was
healthier without a bra. My
mother has big breasts,
she's 77, and wore a bra all
her life. No breast cancer
in our family. My mother
swims however 2 x a week in
public mineral water spa in
my German home town, and she
does everyday vigorous dry
brush massage of entire
body. She has the skin of a
baby. No cancer anywhere,
'cause her lymphs are
flushed/clean.
L.A. in Connecticut
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I have not
worn a bra since my early
20's. I am now 59. I have
never had any breast
abnormalities. They are
still round and firm. I
ride 2 horses daily
(dressage, so there's
sitting trot) at least 5
days a week with no
problems. I am a health
practitioner and regularly
advise my clients to at
least take the wire out from
the cup.
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