Will women's breasts sag if they don't wear underwear for a long time? It's about women's health, let's take a look

"I don't wear underwear anymore. I don't care if my breasts go down to my belly button. It's too uncomfortable to wear."

When 53-year-old Hollywood actress Gillian Anderson said the words, there was quite a stir on social media. In the live broadcast, fans were curious about how to match the home clothes during the epidemic, so there was the goddess's "blunt speech".

Gillian Anderson said that she no longer wears underwear, and if possible, only wears sweatpants and a hooded sweater every day .

With the continuous progress of society and thinking, more and more women have the habit of not wearing underwear, and a big reason is comfort . But this situation has been "attacked" by some people:

"Not wearing underwear is disrespectful"

"You don't even wear underwear when you go out, you deserve to be photographed!"

"I think she doesn't even wear underwear. What should the child do if she sees that her school is broken?"

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1. Whether women wear underwear or not has nothing to do with shame

Some time ago, the well-known Internet celebrity Cheng Er also caused controversy among netizens for taking "naked back photos" in public. The cause of the incident was that some netizens posted that the Internet celebrities dressed "cleanly" when taking pictures, which would cause bad growth for the children in the community. Influence.

In fact, it is not a "mandatory" thing to wear underwear or not, it is actually a personal choice and completely depends on the girl's own wishes .

Many girls think that wearing underwear is to prevent sagging breasts and protect women's privacy. But the world's first real underwear was not invented to protect the chest .

Mary Jacobs, the inventor of the first underwear, was very fond of dancing, but the eyelets on the corsets of the time were always showing through the chest, making her very embarrassed. So she invented underwear to give herself freedom and comfort while dancing.

It can be said that the first underwear for women is to liberate the constraints brought by corsets. In the 1950s, with the departure of plump actresses such as Marilyn Monroe, women began to pursue "big breasts", and underwear had the function of "breast enhancement".

In the 1960s, the image of neutral women was all the rage, and the upsurge of "No bra" began. Throwing (burning) bra was given a new meaning: to protect women's health, because wearing bra for a long time , which can affect breast health and increase the risk of breast cancer .

At present, although only a small number of people are defending their freedom of dressing, most women are also gradually moving forward in the process of group liberation. At the same time, we should also learn to defend ourselves, respect ourselves, get rid of prejudice and limitations, and respect the diversity of our bodies.

2. Will not wearing underwear cause breast sagging?

Many girls do not wear underwear in pursuit of comfort, but some people worry that the "restraint" without underwear will lead to sagging breasts. Does not wearing underwear often affect breast shape?

First of all, we must be clear that there are two main roles for women to wear underwear every day:

1. Stabilize the chest

Every day we go down the stairs, catch the bus, do fitness... All kinds of running and jumping inevitably involve the chest.

For the body, the chest has a certain volume and weight. Once it is exercised, it will drive the surrounding skin, muscles, blood vessels, and mammary glands . There is a professional term for this phenomenon, which is called "chest-beating".

"Chest patting" is considered to be the main cause of breast pain caused by exercise, and the larger the chest, the greater the range of motion and the more intense the pain. According to the simulation test, a suitable underwear can reduce the movement by 60% .

2. Play a supporting role

Women with larger breasts experience more upper body musculoskeletal pain and back pain. And a suitable underwear can help the body share some of the pressure and reduce discomfort.

In fact, sagging breasts are not caused by not wearing underwear.

The firmness of the breast is mainly supported by the suspensory ligaments and connective tissue of the breast. However, the suspensory ligament of the breast will gradually age with the loss of collagen and elastin . If you support it for a long time, it will naturally "collapse" slowly.

It should be reminded that for women , breast shape may be related to chest and back pain during breastfeeding and exercise , so during these two moments, you should try to wear underwear as much as possible.

Although not wearing underwear will not cause sagging breasts, wearing underwear of the wrong size for a long time may compress the breasts and cause some health problems. Therefore, when women choose underwear, they must choose the size that is comfortable for them.

Remember that wearing underwear or not is completely personal freedom, and your own physical comfort and health are the priority!

3. Nearly 80% of people "wear the wrong" underwear, how to choose the right one for you?

According to relevant data, about 80% to 95% of women wear ill-fitting underwear .

The deputy director of the Department of Internal Medicine of the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Professor Xu Binghe of the Breast Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center reminded that wearing inappropriate underwear and wearing it for an unreasonable time may lead to poor breast lymphatic system circulation, which is not conducive to breast health .

So how should women choose underwear that suits them? You can start with these 3 points:

• Choose the right size

First measure the bust size: take the breast peak as the measuring point, and measure the fullest part of the chest with a tape measure horizontally, which is the bust size, and the tape measure should not be tight or loose.

Then measure your lower bust: Using a tape measure, run a circle around your back under your breasts. The tape measure is flat against the skin, neither too tight nor loose, and record the reading of the tape measure.

Subtract the lower bust size from the bust size . If the difference is less than 2.5cm, the cup size is A-; if it is 2.5cm, the cup is A; if it is 5cm or 7.5cm, it is B or C cup, and so on.

• Underwear material

It is best to choose pure cotton that is breathable and comfortable. If the weather is hot in summer, the underwear with thick coaster has poor sweat absorption, and it is better to choose thin products made of natural fibers .

• elastic

Appropriate underwear, it is best to accommodate 1~2 fingers between the breast and the underwear , and it should be comfortable to wear and move freely.

In addition, Professor Xu Binghe suggested that when wearing underwear, it is not suitable to wear it while sleeping; try not to wear it for more than 12 hours a day; try to wear underwear without shoulder straps as little as possible.

For women, underwear should return to the essence of making women more comfortable. Underwear should not be regarded as a functional prop for "breast enhancement" and "support", but as clothes that make the human body more comfortable.

References:

[1] "There are 10,000 reasons why girls don't like to wear bras". Vista sees the world. 2020-03-16

[2] "If you don't wear underwear, you really won't let your breasts sag! 》Tencent Medical Code She Knows. 2022-03-21

[3] "Breast Surgeon Confessed: Women Under This Cup Can Be Even Without Underwear". Life Times. 2020-06-19

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