Bras are one of the most powerful symbols of the femininity.
They are intimately linked to the idea of what a woman is.
Since Antiquity, even if they were far from resembling those of today, women already wore them.
Today, bras are ubiquitous in women's daily lives.
The vast majority of them wear them, convinced that they provide essential support to their breasts.
But one wonders how real the usefulness of the bra is and to what extent is it a myth?
It may surprise you to learn that the benefits of bras are greatly exaggerated ...
Of course, this largely depends on the physique and morphology of each one.
But we must recognize that there are tons of situations and occasions in which a bra is totally unnecessary .
In fact, giving up this underwear completely has many health benefits.
So what are the benefits of not wearing a bra? The pros and cons?
Here are 8 good reasons not to wear a bra that all women should know :
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Many women think they should wear a bra because they fear that otherwise their breasts will start to sag and lose tone.
In fact, a long-term French study proved that bras probably have the opposite effect . They would cause a loss of breast tone over time.
According to the study, it is the "support" of the bra that is in question. It weakens the chest muscles causing the breasts to sag and thus reinforces the idea that a bra is necessary. So it's an endless vicious circle.
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Hard to imagine that our bras could be bad for our health, right? Yet they do have an impact on our cardiovascular health.
It's true, after all, when you think about it... what is a bra, if not a giant rubber band that compresses the chest?
All of this tension and compression can slow and impede your circulation by compressing your major blood vessels.
Getting into the habit of not wearing a bra helps blood circulation and boosts your energy and therefore your health!
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If you're having trouble sleeping at night, maybe your bra is to blame. Why ? For 2 reasons:
- on the one hand, before, we used to wear our bra at night, which inevitably led to some discomfort and difficulty sleeping.
- on the other hand, even if you don't wear bras at night, they could still continue to wreak havoc by affecting your circadian rhythms.
Indeed, this study shows that the pressure of clothing on the skin disrupts the circadian rhythms of temperature and salivary melatonin. As a result, you have a bad night's sleep.
If you ask me, for a good night's sleep, it's worth ditching bras for good!
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The same French study cited above on breast tone also indicates that most bras are not dangerous to your health.
On the other hand, bras that do not fit the chest well can cause pain in the ribs, shortness of breath and other unpleasant sensations.
Walking around without a bra can also benefit your skin and muscles, as blood flow improves and muscle tone strengthens.
Not to mention that sweat and dirt are no longer trapped against the skin due to the bras' non-breathable materials.
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You've probably already experienced it:when you take off your bra at the end of the day, you always feel a huge relief!
And this relief is twice as intense if the bra is lacy, itchy or a little too tight.
Now imagine you can just feel that comfort and freedom all day and every day if you don't wear one!
In my opinion, this reason alone is enough to change your mind about bras.
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Many of us wear a push-up bra to give the appearance of a fuller bust.
It seems that it is indeed the easiest way to quickly have a flattering cleavage and fuller breasts.
In fact, it seems the best way to gain cup size in the long run is to ditch cups altogether.
The reason is simple:letting the breasts maintain themselves naturally forces the pectoral muscles to work to resist gravity.
Of course, breasts don't actually grow. But the muscles firm the chest and stimulate it, which makes it feel bigger overall.
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Bras don't come cheap, even when you manage to get them on sale!
Oftentimes, just looking for the right size bra is so laborious that you're ready to buy it at any price when you find one.
Which leads many women to pay an arm for the bra that suits her!
Why not save €50 and spend it on something you really want or need?
Reducing your bra purchases is sure to save you a ton of money in the long run. Do the math, and you'll see that I'm not talking nonsense :-)
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You don't have to go without a bra all the time. But getting into the habit of walking around without a bra will have a positive effect on your breast shape overall.
If you want your breasts to appear rounder, firmer and fuller, ditch the bra!
Now you know the consequences of not wearing a bra. And that's not so bad, is it?
