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A member asked:

Why is it that when i have my bra on,my nipples are a normal lightpink color,but when i dont have my bra on for a while my nipples seem to darken.

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Don't worry : It could be because there is better blood flow when your bra is off. Either way , Not something you should lose sleep over

Answered 7/24/2014

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