#bra discourse

[zombee]

the general conclusion seems to be “no real health benefits one way or another probably” but it would sure be nice if POT (people of titty) were deemed valuable enough to study on a sufficient scale.

but i have to scoff at the idea of confidence, brooking harmful gender norms, and generally becoming more comfortable with your body as it is as not “a real health benefit”

[soupedepates]

Idk I've just seen a post about the fact being full no-bra isn't inclusive for bigger boobs

Like

Idk sibling but I used to be overweight in my teens and I wasn't wearing a bra (I was a D-cup at 13 that was alienating, stopped wearing bra at 15) and I am now a E-cup and I still don't wear bra even when I do sports (I've gotten into climbing recently) and I am fine because being no bra built muscles on my back and on my chest over time

I bind sometimes because I am genderfluid but that's it

I'm a twig with fat tits for my frame and I don't wear bra. First because when I wear one, I get catcalled because bras structure the boobs and that structure is very attractive to the male gaze somehow (idk the science behind it just empirical observations), and then I used to have fucking fungal infections when I was wearing bras

So yeah hm wear bra if you want, don't wear bra if you want, either way don't talk shit about anyone who disagrees with you

I don't see the appeal to spend money on stuff I despise to wear daily but I still like lingerie for sexy time so I'm no one to judge yoh

[macalledthebeesareback]

ya know i think the assumption that bra/no bra crowds are divided along big boobs/small boobs lines is actually just an extremely common misconception. i believe the true division is actually along the firm boobs/jiggly boobs lines. i have very small boobs but always always always wear a bra cause those things are fuckin wiggly as fuck and it’s uncomfy and my nips chafe if i don’t. i know folks with big boobs that just dont have that issue and usually go braless. these are my thoughts

[mrsmamarhodey]

Hello! Are underwire bras bad for you? - a kid who never learnt anything ever

Hello love! So. Here's the thing about bras. They're not physically required, they're socially acceptable. Go to any native/indigenous culture that's rejected western norms? No bras and perfectly happy about it. Bras showed up because men who dominated to social fields were not good men, and wanted to defy signs of aging like lumps of fat on their too young wives.

That being said! The purpose of a bra is to provide support. You'll want to make sure that it's not too tight, wear it for three days max between washes, and take it off at night, and you should have no problems. Keep an eye on them for wear and tear to make sure you aren't getting poked, and wash them in cold water and hang to dry so they don't lose their elasticity.

Under wires aren't near so much the concern as over-wearing them is. You can get break-outs under them, lose muscle tension in your dermal area of your chest (just under the second layer of skin), and even get infections in bad-case scenarios. So, just give yourself a break every now and then. Take them off when you get home, switch to sports bras on every day you can, keep them clean, and change them out when the get worn.

[skyeuqx]

cishet guy: you dont need bra:)) i dont mind:))) i know its only for me:)))) it hurts boobed ppl and im feminist:)))

me, not having an extra arm for running: *am uncomfortable that you are talking about my body publicly without me starting it* :///