bother with bra-ther?

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so the earlier post was a bit of a comic relief, somewhat of an intermission for a rather 'heavy' week. in order to get you back (and myself) back into the mode of 'comfort women', i'm going to explore fashion that sometimes is overlooked. according to statistics, eighty percent women wear the wrong size bra. 

scary fact but true; you may be wondering 'so what!' well you should know that an ill fitting bra could cause unsuspecting health problems like headaches and back pain. hence if you have noticed these following points you are wearing the wrong bra:

image from your perfect fit

a) your bra strap is digging into your skin

b) your breasts are spilling out of the cup

c) the cup is away from the top of the bra

d) the underband rides up your back

e) the underwire does not sit on the breast bone

when you are ill-fitted, the problems that could arise include:

1) restricted breathing: if the bra is too tight or if the underwire does not fit perfectly on the breast bone, you will feel that you can’t breath properly. 

2) indigestion: a tight bra can cause indigestion; it can obstruct the flow of the digestive system.

3) back pain: if the bra does not fit correctly, and the underband chokes the back, it can increase the risk of back pain. same goes for shoulder blades, the bra should not restrict your movement.

4) poor posture: if you slouch or hunch over it could be that your bra is causing the tension.

5) abrasions: ill fitting bras can limit the circulation of blood and oxygen to certain parts of your body. the friction of a tight bra can also cause scratches. 

6) breast pain: limited circulation in your breast can make you uneasy. this can lead to the next problem. 

7) breast cancer: ill fitting bras restrict the lymph flow to the breasts; this increases the toxins in your breast, which may cause cancer.

8) headaches: tight fit plus restricted flow plus lack of oxygen can lead to headaches.

the best advice i can give you ladies: go to an established lingerie store and get them to fit you well. also note that your sizes do change, thus once you feel your bra seems a tad out of place or odd, it's time for a visit to the store.

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