【Women's Health】The Science of Breasts and Bras
The science of breasts and bras. As a beauty expert, do you truly understand the structure of your chest? Do you know what your chest really needs?
Finding the perfect bra is like finding the right leader for breast tissue.
A good bra should have a custom size, tailored specifically for you, or fit as if it were made just for you; comfortable materials that give the most gentle embrace to your peaks, feeling as though you're not wearing anything, or even more comfortable than not wearing anything; dreamy shapes that seem effortless, yet guide the peaks to a more ideal position and shape than when left alone. With it, you can achieve a better frontal view. Yes, a bra is like a manager for your chest, but styles vary greatly—some are too rough, some too lenient, some too tight, and others too loose. None of these are good leadership. Is the one you're wearing now a good leader? Just ask yourself four questions: Does the bottom band of the bra rise with your hands when you lift them up? When standing, does the center part of the bra not fit snugly? Is any part of the breast outside the cup? Is the back band of the bra higher than the front? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then go change it—it's not the right bra for you.
Of course, your "Bra.Right" isn't just this one. Besides the most common ones, you also need some special bras, such as:
Menstrual Bra - 7-10 days before menstruation, the breasts swell and become more sensitive due to increased hormones. At this time, some bras may cause a squeezing sensation. Experts suggest considering factors like fabric and size, and perhaps switching to a bra that feels more comfortable for this period. For example, changing the cup type, switching from a full cup to a 3/4 cup, allowing the breasts to breathe comfortably.
Sports Bra - Exercise can cause the female chest to vibrate, and excessive amplitude can damage the connective tissue of the mammary glands, affecting support and causing sagging. It's important to wear specialized sports bras with excellent anti-shock and sweat-absorbing functions to protect the chest from harm. When choosing underwear, select different styles and elasticity based on the type of exercise you frequently do. Additionally, sports bras are sized by S, M, L distinctions, so it's essential to try them on when purchasing.
Shaping Bra - Don't wear shaping bras for more than 4 hours a day. These bras usually have double soft gel strips under the armpits to push all fat and muscle into the cups, creating a "breast surge" illusion, which essentially adds pressure to the breasts. Wearing them for too long can be detrimental to health. If you want to shape your chest, consider using safe breast enhancement methods, such as the BRAVA shaping system.
Bra obsolescence should be planned - The breasts are truly organs that change daily. Therefore, bras should also be planned for obsolescence. Before buying new bras, re-measure your body and try them on. Even with proper washing, use, and storage, the average lifespan of a bra shouldn't exceed 10 months. After 10 months, the wear and tear along with changes in the breasts will gradually make their relationship less intimate.