Your bra could be affecting
your health in numerous ways, here's why it is so important to make sure it
fits properly...
1.
You should be washing them WAY more often
"Every
few wears should be sufficient, but it does depend on your activity
level," says Lexie Sachs, product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute. "For instance, if you're outside on a humid
day and end up sweating a lot, you'll want to wash your bra sooner. On the
other hand, if you throw a bra on for a couple hours, that might not count as a
'wear.'"
2. You shouldn't wear the same bra two
days in a row
This will give
the elastic time to re-shape and in turn, offer you better support.
3. You should always wear a sports bra
when working out
If you don't
wear a bra when exercising the breast skin can stretch from bouncing up and
down which is irreversible without surgery.
4. Always get your sports bra fitted separately
Especially if you have larger breasts, a sports bra
has to do a very specific job so you need to make sure you have the right fit
and support.
5. Always get fitted, full-stop.
An ill-fitting bra can cause a whole host of
problems while one that supports your breasts properly will be more
comfortable and give you confidence.
6. A bra that fits properly shouldn't give you any
back or neck pain
If your breasts aren't properly supported then your
back and neck muscles are going to be picking up the strain. Get fitted by an
expert and they will make sure the weight of your breasts is taken in the right
place.
7. Bras that are too big can cause skin irritation
If bras aren't tight enough the friction of them
moving around next to your skin can cause irritation.
8. A supportive bra could stop
your headaches
If your
breasts aren't supported enough it can cause your back and neck muscles to work
harder. As soon as the neck muscles become overworked, you are far more likely
to get headaches
9. They can affect your digestion
The British School of Osteopathy has found a link between digestive
problems and ill-fitting bras. Jon-Morton Bell told The Independent: "All nerve roots
come from the back; stomach upsets and fatigue are common by-products of bad
back health. If ladies have a proper bra-fitting, back problems are often
resolved."
10. There is no proven link between
sleeping in a bra and cancer
Some claim
that sleeping in a bra can heighten the risk of breast cancer but this has
never been scientifically proven.
11. Sleeping in a bra doesn't necessarily stop
sagging
Sagging or changes in the breast are
due to a number of factors: pregnancy and breastfeeding being the most
common causes, along with time and gravity."
A cosmetic
surgeon “Angelica Kouvani” added that "Wearing a bra in bed can offer
comfort while sleeping but does not help protect against drooping. Wearing a
bra while standing and moving can battle ptosis but the processes that cause
drooping aren't in play while supine."
12. Sleeping in a bra may prevent stretch marks
"Bigger breasts can drag and want to go
sideways when you are lying down", cosmetic surgeon Douglas McGeorge tells.
"This can pull the skin and contribute to stretch marks. Wearing a bra to
sleep in may slow the ageing process down very slightly in this instance."
13. If you are going to sleep in a bra, steer clear
of synthetic fibres
Your breasts operate best at a cooler temperature
to the rest of your body and wearing a bra at night time can raise this,
causing you to sweat more. Go for natural fabrics that will be cooler and allow
your skin to breathe.
14. Never hang onto a bra for too long
Once the elastic in the back of the bra has been
stretched, it will no longer be supportive. If you own a number of bras and
rotate them regularly you will be able to hold onto them for longer.
15. Your breasts change during pregnancy and
breastfeeding.
Wait about a month after finishing breast-feeding
before you get measured for a new bra.
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