Question 1

how come women wear bras?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons!: Cosmetic; comfort, sports, and to maintain breast shape without sagging with age.  All are reasons for women to wear a bra!

Question 2

i feel like im wearing a bra and im not what do i do?

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Unusual symptoms: This is a first. There is nothing common about this scenario. If it persists i would get you to your family physician to be examined and evaluated.

Question 3

what's the point of training bras?  what's there to train?

Accepted Answer

Maturity: Training bras let the wearer get used to brassieres which are considered a needed accompaniment to the adult forms of dressing. They also give the girl a boost, letting her feel she is now becoming more mature and grown up. There is no medical reason or physiological reason for wearing training bras.

Question 4

please explain what are the i'll effects of not wearing a bra apart from sagging?

Accepted Answer

Actually research : Doesn't show that sagging is caused from not wearing a bra. The major issue from not wearing a bra is that some women  (especially those with larger breasts) feel pain or heaviness without use of support.

Question 5

are sport bra's always supportive bras?

Accepted Answer

Actually they can: Vary ; some are not that supportive.

Question 6

what are the benefits and risks of a mastectomy bra?

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Maintainyour figure: If you mean mast. Bra and external prothesis -it is to maintain your figure after mastectomy  they also make partial implants for filling out partial mastectomy voids ...... Downside  hot, itchy in the summer-colder than you in the winter  and expensive  needing to be changed yearly but most insurance companies pay for them.

Question 7

wearing bras while sleeping in bed?

Accepted Answer

You can: No real benefit and may be uncomfortable

Question 8

how often should you change your bra?

Accepted Answer

Would replace: Before it wear's out. Want a garment that provides adequate support.

Question 9

what age should you start to wear bras?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Everyone is different. There is no specific age when you need to start wearing bras. Usually when the breast tissue begins to develop and enlarge is a good time to start.

Question 10

could bra wearing lead to increased sagging?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: However, wearing bras doesn&#x27;t prevent sagging either (contrary to popular opinion).

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