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Going Bra-less

Body Positivity and Embracing All of Your Breasts!

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As a woman, going bra-less might seem crazy to some people, but there is actually some impacting medical evidence in support of this trend. There is no actual evidence that bras help to support breast health, functionality and in reality, women have only been wearing bras for approximately 80 years now. In fact, there is some evidence of connection between wearing bras and increasing your risk for breast cancer. One of the various problems with modern bra apparel, is that most women tend to wear their bras too tightly. This can stop the circulation and flow of blood, thus preventing your breasts from naturally removing toxins.

Wearing tight bras or binding one’s breasts can also lead to a heavy buildup of hormones in one’s breasts which can become extremely toxic to their body. This can lead to an increased risk of cystic fibrosis and breast cancer in the future. In addition, wearing a bra can actually make your breasts appear to be more “saggy” because they can break the ligaments inside of one’s chest. Even if you have larger breasts that seem uncontrollable, not wearing a bra could help your breasts to heal broken ligaments and in fact, make help your breasts more “perky” over time.

However, it is normal to experience some breast pain after making the transition to go bra-less. It may take time for your body to become used to no longer wearing a bra. But remember, women have existed for thousands of years sporting the bra-less look. If going bra-less makes you feel uncomfortable, you should consider wearing bras that are not too tight and do not constrict your oxygen or flow of blood. Remember, both the breasts and nipples are just as much a part of the human body as one’s legs, arms, and feet. So there is no need to be ashamed of going bra-less and letting your breasts breathe.

This decision is not overtly sexual, nor is it necessarily provocative; instead, it is a health-conscious and personal choice. You have every right to dress in any way that makes you happy,comfortable and you should never have to feel ashamed for any decisions that you make regarding your personal appearance.

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