• Does the bra have the days numbered?

    The rise of the NoBra movement

A few years ago the gynecologist

Elisa Fernández related

in a report the case of a girl whose nipple had gotten caught in the lace of her bra and, in a sudden movement, had amputated it. The image, terrifying by the way (every time I return to this line a chill runs through me), it served to illustrate how unfriendly this garment of underwear, now so much discussed, could become. Confinement first and teleworking later have shown millions of women around the world how richly it is possible to live without a bra, in tune with the position of actress

Gillian Anderson,

who a few days ago said: "I don't wear a bra anymore. I can't, I'm sorry. I don't care if my boobs reach my navel. I don't wear a bra because it's fucking uncomfortable."

Ole my Gillian.

Why are these two fleshy protrusions that nature has put before us so unknown to us?

Because it is not that they are a small thing.

Except if you have an A or B cup, in which case the breasts are featherweight, women usually support

between 200 and 300 grams of weight per breast

, although in extreme cases a breast can weigh

four kilos.

Come on, it is not the same to have a size 105F by

Dolly Parton

as 85B by

Kate Moss,

not even close.

Part of the responsibility for the ignorance of the size lies in something that

Francesc Puertas,

author of the book 'El bras, mitos y leyendas,

pointed out a while ago

.

User's Manual ', namely: that when they go to buy it, many women try on their bra over their clothes.

Another cause is the sizing formula itself, which is based on a number (the contour of the thorax) and a letter from A to F (the size of the cup).

For a few years now, labels have included French, British, European, Spanish sizes ... which doesn't help much to clarify, not to mention some garments that instead of using the correct nomenclature, opt for the classic XS, S, M, L ... of clothing, which is not at all informative for bras purposes.

Considering that the bra falls a lot on the side of the orthopedic device rather than the garment, it seems quite important to choose it well.

Before telling you exactly what your size is, here are the characteristics of the perfect bra and the health problems that you will save by using it:

  • Not very fair.

    This way you will not carry a lot of weight on your back and you will avoid contractures in the shoulders, which can cause neck and head pain.

  • Wide strap.

    And not only that.

    It should also be moved every X time to avoid sagging in the shoulder that can become permanent, and contractures.

  • Use it only as long as necessary.

    For starters, the bra is absolutely useless if you are lying down.

    Well, yes, it serves to put pressure on your body and promote fluid retention and the appearance of cellulite on the sides of the breasts.

    So we have to do without it when we don't need it.

  • Make it cotton.

    Especially if you sweat a lot, because other materials such as lycra can favor the appearance of fungus in the area.

  • It must distribute the weight well.

    In the case of very large breasts this is especially relevant to avoid back problems.

  • If it is lace, it has a lining.

    You will avoid unnecessary risks to the nipples.

  • And if it has an underwire, make it the correct size.

    Apart from promoting the appearance of red marks, a ring that is too small causes pain and even injuries, and if it is too large it can cause chafing.

    The truth is that when it comes to health, a bra without a metal ring is always better.

    • YOUR BRA SIZE, TO THE MILLIMETER

    And now, what is your bra size, the correct one, the perfect one?

    To find out, use a tape measure that is in good condition and measure directly on the body loosely.

    If you hesitate between two sizes, always choose the larger one.

    You must take two measurements: the chest contour, which is measured just below the bust, and the chest, in a line that passes over the nipples.

    Measure with your back straight but not sticking out your chest, as it will give you a false data.

    .

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