The bra, five reasons to stop wearing the bra
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1). Wearing a bra is painful - In the 30 years I wore a bra, there are only a few times I can remember feeling comfortable. Even after getting measured by the JC Penny Bra guru, and getting the right size and cup, comfort flees quickly. The first few hours with the bra on is okay. Denial hits with the first 'swipe' of putting the strap back up where it goes. It becomes an all day irritant; creep, swipe, creep, adjust...eeeekk.
2). Large breasted women often suffer more pain and damage to their backs and shoulders from wearing a bra, than they would by going natural. Except for societal impositions, a small breasted woman only needs a bra for cosmetics.
3). Bras, even the most expensive, eventually confine, twist, crawl and pinch. Perhaps wearing one burns calories(?)
4). Have you noticed, that the invention of the bra was by a man; from a corset (that women were pressured into conforming their figures with - breaking ribs, damaging intestines and other organs.) If it would have been a need, some woman would have invented one. The sociatial demand for a woman to wear a bra, seems to coincide with world religions that have attempted to cover and bind women's spirit and power...it blocks the heart.
5). Many women who work all day, are dressed "business serious". This includes a bra that either enhances her assets, or simply binds and keeps the girls confined. Most women cannot wait to cross the threshold of her home, kicking the high heels off, and ripping the offending tortuous Brassier off!
I did not wear a bra, they call it getting "covered", until 1977 at 17 years of age. Shortly after moving to Rural Arkansas from Southern California. I would get the, "do you have a bra on?" Inquisition.
Desiring to be a part of the community, and fit in, I got brassiered. I have lived decades of Bra Abuse. Daily getting pinches, penetrated from broken or slipped 'wires'. I have spent entire days pushing the bra strap back up.In this society, I felt like I would be less attractive and look slutty if I did not bustle up.
In 2010 on my 51st Birthday, I revisited California and I have freed myself from the dreaded Bra once again. It is simple to wear a tank or undershirt beneath a dress or shirt. Unless someone is crossing your boundaries, it is not noticeable. I still keep a couple around for times when I prefer to be covered, but it is my choice and it is too late to go back to boob jail again.
If God had intended us to cover, and change the form of our breasts, We would have been born with covered taps...
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Thank you for the comment! Yes, I under"Stand". lol - At least now you may feel a little freer sneaking it off occasionally. :0)
As a small-breasted woman I have to say I too hate wearing a bra so I can still relate. Can't stand being strapped I guess. Luckily a camisole with a shelf works or those stick on Nu Bra's do the trick, although in this heat I'm jealous of guys who can go topless :) Welcome to HP Lilly!
Green Lotus, thank you for taking time to comment. Glad you enjoyed...
haha this is wonderful.. although I am only a b-cup, i don't mind wearing a bra.
2pretty2sweat, I am glad you got a chuckle out of this!
One more reason: They are a b**** to shop for! :)
glassvisage - right On! Thank you for your comment.
My girls need the support, but it's one of the first things to come off when I hit the door after work. I was in San Francisco the summer women were burning their bras and I completely understand why now, after decades of slavery!
Great hub and welcome to the 'hood!
Dink96 Thank you for your feedback and Welcome! A Revival is called for, eh? LOL
All good reasons and great Hub (although I can't say I've ever found them at all uncomfortable (at least not until the straps get washed too much and start slipping off your shoulders and driving you insane. :) )
Lisa HW - just thinking about the hours I have spent worrying over straps, raises my blood pressure. Thank You!
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Wearing a bra never bothered me until the last 5-10 years. I don't know if it's the age thing or that it's hard to find a bra without underwire, Heavy push up padding, etc. or what but now they drive me NUTS. I'm giving it a few more years, and I may decide to free myself.
Write On mulberry1 - It is a great feeling! Kinda makes that Diva part come alive...Thanks for the comment!
I hate bras too! I am a small breasted woman, but with really big nipples, (go figure)... so sometimes, I just slap a band-aide over each mountain on the molehills and call it quits! It keeps the points from pointing, and no-one is the wiser!
This was yet another great article from you!
RunAbstract, thank you for you Wonderful comments! Right on Girl! Be Free! I appriciate the kudos! :0)
Wow, very interesting! There was this time when it was really hot in our place and I did not remove my bra, I got some rashes on my chest. It was terrible. Thank goodness my baby's talc did the healing of the skin rashes.
PaperNotes, thank you for giving this a read, and leaving a comment. It has been since May that I abandoned the wicked things, and am finding many creative ways to keep from wearing one. I do still keep the things around, but only as an exception, and not the rule. Again, Thanks!
We really don't want to see me without a bra, I promise...Heck as it is I need a spatula at my bedside to roll over... Ok, so that was wrong on so many levels!! LOL
Great Hub, I just wish I could be more free!!
At least maybe you will think about it. It is fun to find cool tanks that snug the ladies in place, and one cannot tell!
LOL....I LOVE this hub!!! So inspirational! I am taking mine off immediately. Who was this evil person that invented these things? And you are right...when I don't wear one, my back always feels more comfortable! Fabulous hub and rated up for sure!!
theherbivorhippi! Thank you! I have worn a bra about 5 times since May 14th 2010, I am a big girl, and my girls are Happy! Less stress too! I cannot believe how much effort was spent on adjusting those suckers...Yeah! Sweet Freedom!
Now this is a great hub! I go without a bra whenever I can. Almost daily. Have been entertaining the thought of trying a sports bra for times when I do want support. I feel like I am imprisoned when I wear a bra. And I am a free spirit...therefore I say, burn, baby burn.
Thank You Vocalcoach! Like so many things we have been led to believe, wearing a bra, does not make the girls stronger. Since I stopped, the girls are not as affected by gravity as when I wore the torture device full-time! There are some very cool tanks and other undershirts that offer quite a bit of support! Write On Sister, we need a new holiday! Burn your Bra Day! That is something to sing about!
When I wear a dress, instead of bras I prefer using silicone nipple covers, I feel comfortable and confident!!
Thank you for the visit by, and comment. Very much appreciated. If you notice, I linked your suggestion, and Amazon carries Braza as well. Great products!
A special Shout Out to Tyler Shields for putting her pic on Google Images, where you can use, if you site their work. :0)
Tyler Shields is a man - His pic on Google images! correction -
hahahaah :))) am saying nothing about the bra,
however, Some good points and i love this hub!
Original title!
hehehe... If I dit wear one though, Id have nothing left
hahaha :)
thank you for sharing, thumbs up!
Leptirela - Thank you for the read and enlightening comments. hee hee. Pleasure to have met you. Thanks.
This is a shitty Hub. I mean, seriously? I will always wear a bra. I only not wear one in the shower duh. Can't u take this hub thing down? geez, it really sucks, ma'am. later hahahahahhahahaahahahahhhahahahahhahahha
Awesomeness! Thank you for your visit and comment! One day you may join the braless, you never know! :0)
I was just curious why not, and its a very girly matter. Sorry to interrupt you :)
JohnBarret - Thank you for the read and comment!
Can't imagine not wearing a bra at the office!
Dear AutumnLockwood - Thank you very much for the read, and comment. I love having company by. There are ways to wear tanks and other undershirts that make it impossible to detect, unless someone is looking way too close! Is it difficult to imagine keeping a pinching, prodding, strap game stopped for one day? :0)
ducks don't wear bras but this was interesting.
I would think that number 6 would be because you can.
Just out of curiosity have any women generated a better bra than the one created by a man?
voted this hub up and funny, amusing wasn't available
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OpinionDuck - Thanks for the read and rating, you gave me a good laugh. You ask a good question, I am not sure women get much involved in Bra Building. :0) I know we came up with little round band-aids to cover our nipples!
Lilly
Another question?
Do you think that if a bra was worn to replace a blouse, instead of under the blouse that it would be consdiered indecent?
I guess the point is at what point does our clothing or lack of it become a federal case?
It was your comment on the band aids for the nipples that stimulated these questions.
Thanks
In the 1980's there was a brief flirtation with wearing 'underclothes' on the outside; Madonna comes to mind.
I think your question is timely, this summer someone has suggested a constitutional amendment that women should be able to go topless as a man does, I don't know where the case is now... :0)
Lilly
When I thought about the women topless issue, in reality there is little difference in the breasts. Men and women both have them, and while they look different, so do breasts among women look different. So, I guess I don't know why they shouldn't be allowed on the beach with the men. There is a major difference in the sexual apparatus in the Southern Hemisphere, but it must stem from our country;s Puritan founders.
What the hell do I know about it, I am a duck, all our breasts look alike.
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OpinionDuck - Thank you for this dialog, it is good to discuss the points of this important issue. I agree on a beach, who cares really? Puritan's can play in a pool in their backyard if they don't want to view bare chests. Hee hee.
Wearing a bra is the worst when you work out. Sometimes I wish I was a guy!
molson5070 - Thank you for the read and comment. Today, more men are wearing bras too...Just go a'naturale! :0)
Lilly, what a fab hub this is.
I remember,and was part of the BURN YOUR BRA era ...
Of course that went back to normal far to quickly, although I am still a hippy at heart. I to this day HATE WITH A VENGEANCE wearing a Small Hammock (I really don't know why I bother. Mine would truely fit the cat in your photo )
I love a nice spray tan all yr round, but the dreaded red tell-tale signs of restriction is all to apparent !
Sod it... You have put forward a good case.
TOMOROW IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE " BRA-LESS ! ! !
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Wonder what else you can talk me into hahaha
Wooowieee! Debbiesdailyviews, Thank you for coming by, giving a read, and Joining the Cause! I can think of several ideas to promote self expression, and freedom of thought! Maybe..."the Streak?"
Haha. That was a very innovative hub. I'm a man so I dont wear a bra, but I've heard that they are a pain in the ass. Do what makes you happy. No reason to walk around uncomfortable all day. Thats why I switched to boxers when I was younger.
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Thank you smspang! Your comments hit 100% accurate. Pleased that you stopped by for a read. :0)
I didn't know that its a man who invented the bra, he should be shot for making our lives a misery! I'm a small breasted girl and I never wore a bra before I was 17.. ahh the good old days lol. Nice hub hun very interesting xx
Thank you Ms. Jasmine. Thank you for stopping by for a read and nice comment. Remember, today can be the start of "the good ol' days" once again! The Best to you. :0)
You have made some good points there but I just can`t, I feel naked when I go outside without my bra. Maybe in the future they will invent painless bra or something like that.
Tina K, Thank you very much for giving this a read. Thank you for leaving a comment. Whatever makes you feel the most comfortable is what you should do. :0) The best to you. Thanks.
Very interesting. Didn't know a man invented bras. Great information
givingfairy, Thank you very much for giving this a read. Glad you stopped and left a comment. Thanks bunches.
Bravo!!!
I had no idea they were so painful. There appears to be a great number of things that men created and somehow convinced women that they needed it. Regardless, rock on strong ladies! I've learned something today.
roxsilver, glad to have you come by for a read. Thank you for your kind comment! Let true freedom ring.
Texasbeta, so kind of you to drop by for a read and it makes me feel good that a topic and movement that has seemed dead, has suddenly risen from the ashes of bras burned in the 1960's. Thank you for your comments. :0)
I really enjoyed your hub. I also have wearing a bra, but do not have a choice since I have had a masectomy, and if I don't wear a bra, I look weird. I will admit, I cannot wait to get home at night to get undressed.
I'm like 15 and i'm a 36 C, (And still growing), but if you didn't wear a bra wouldn't you get all "saggy"?
SJKSJK I am sorry for your loss. It would be nice if we lived in a world where people were viewed for their value and inner beauty; scars and all, and it would be comfortable to live comfortably. The Best to you, and thank you very much for stopping in and leaving this heartfelt comment. :0)
StyloNom, thanks for coming by and giving this a read. As a pre-teen, I wore a 'training bra', they were horrible and never stayed where they were supposed to. In California in the 60's and 70's women were burning their bras, a lot of research was done, and it was found that women who only wore a bra occasionally had more firm breasts than women who have had them held up for them. We also did breast strengthening exercises to keep from getting saggy braless or not. This keeps the breasts on the up and up. The best to you. :0)
Great hub. Going braless usually makes me feel like I'm sagging or being weighed down in front. And then other times I can't wait to take it off. I love the tanks with the built in bra and have found them to be very comfortable. Shopping for a pretty And comfortable bra is a big pain especially since I'm between a c and d.
I agree, in the 70's my mom was called to my high school because during a locker check it was full of bras. Guess I wasn't too embarrased, I hardly remember it. Halters were the style and every day I changed in the woods. Now I can hardly get home without pulling it through my sleeves. At home I sling it, and Frog's going to put up a hook I can aim for!
I started wearing a sports bra instead of the underwire I dealt with for many, many years. It is soooo much more comfortable and I although I may be kidding myself, I feel I'm helping fight gravity at least a little bit.
Great Hub - I love it!
evvy_09, thank you so much for dropping by for a read, and sharing your experience with the great bra dilemma. How long do they remain comfortable? :0)
Kim Lynn, thanks for the trip back. We used to make halter skirt top things that were braless and backless, but they could be descrete depending upon the material we used. LOL :0)Thanks for coming by for a read and leaving a comment. "Frog's going to put up a hook I can aim for!" sweet. Thanks again.
I agree with you 100%. I have had a few, I feel claustrophobic climbing in, and they made me sweat. But if I was doing heavy duty, lifting, or something that could result in injury, I will wear one.
I love the phrase "boob jail"--hilarious! Congratulations on your freedom. I often opt for the bottom tank-top instead of the boob binder. Rock on!
Megavitamin, thanks for dropping by with your Vote for Freedom! Thank you for the read and comments. The best to you.
Lovely hub! I totally agree that it is a relief to take it off in the evenings! But to go without a bra among people is totally impossible! I wouldn´t feel at all comfortable. To big, to.. everything! Sadly enough, I sometimes have difficulty to make eye contact with some of the male sex! I feel a desire to want to wave; Hi, up here am I!!And based on my age, that says more about the men than my breasts!
And when "they" are big, gravity affects! It isn´t flattering whithout even if everyone understands that life takes its course.This hub is funny, useful and actual! and voted up! Thanks, I really enjoyed reading:)
thoughtforce, thank you very much for coming by for a read, and leaving comments. Thanks for expressing your feelings about wearing a bra, and society. Glad you enjoyed this. Come back anytime. :0)
These are all great points. I hate wearing a bra. At the end of the day, I take my bra off even before I take off my shoes.
Wendy K, it is so nice to have you come by and leave this comment. Another voice in the crowd. Perhaps this renewed zeal of ridding womanhood of such confines, will cause young engineers to fashion a garment that is lovely and alluring, never pinching or slipping...one can dream. Thank you very much.
I just LOVE the humor you used with this article! The facts are great too, but the way you related them made my day! Salute!
When I started sitting on parts of my butt I'd never sat on before, I decided I no longer needed a bra, and now I'm FREE on most occasions! I still strap in when I absolutely feel I HAVE too, but those times are becoming fewer and farther between! (And thank goodness for that!)
RunAbstract, hee, hee, hee. "When I started sitting on parts of my butt I'd never sat on before..."
Thank you very much for coming by and leaving a positive comment for this great revival of no more bras (unless necessary). Thanks for noticing the humor. I have a lot of subtle humor in my Hubs, and occasionally someone mentions it. The best to you, and happy T-Day!
It pains this old Saddlerider to see a woman with a bra. If I had my way I would have shot that Dude who invented the sling shot(bra):0) Nothing like freedom to swing and god bless the a/c in the meat department on those hot braless shopping days. It's very titalating:0) Now ladies don't listen to me, I'm just a man. However if I had my way I to would be a bra burner..he he he
Saddlerider1, Thank you for coming by for a read :0) I love your comments about the truth of how a healthy guy feels about freedom loving boobies! It is funny how, no matter how subtle I go braless, men somehow seem to know or sense it. :- )Hell, it makes me feel more womanly. Thanks for the bright spot in my day, and more support (hee hee) for the cause!
Love your hubs so far. This one was great! I am all on board. I often wished I was flat chested so I didn't have to wear a bra and it would be completely acceptable. I don't wear a bra at home ever since I had my daughter and my bra size increased, I hated bras especially when I was pregnant. Luckily I do some work for home and stay home with my daughter so most of the time I can avoid this contraption. I still wear it in public. I feel like people would stare otherwise. I feel opposite of you going braless in public. Maybe I'll brave it more someday.
Izetti, thank you very much for the read and comments. Being free at home and comfortable is beautiful, always do what makes you comfortable. At 51, I guess I care less about 'fitting in'. hee hee, Thanks again, come back anytime.
I aspire to lose the bra by 51!
izettl!, Thank you very much for your 'vote' in the revival of freedom! The best to you. :0)
Hi Lilly, loved this hub. I am striking a match to my bra as I type. I am not sure your cat is to keen on taking up the bra though.
HA, HA, HA! @theknickerlady. You got me laughing so hard with this comment, I cannot stop. The revival continues. The cat does not care for the brassier either! Thank you for the read and leaving a comment. :0)
Is it true that wearing a bra could cause breast cancer?
@Nash if I could prove that inconclusively, we would be much further in the movement! Cancer is a sickness or growth in our natural system, caused by injury to some portion of our living matter. I have worn bras that I thought were killing me, just cannot prove how? Thanks for the visit and response
Thanks Lilly.
I rarely leave the house lately, I've been unemployed for what feels like forever, so I have been going bra-less for awhile now. It's great, until we do have to go somewhere and then I have to wear one. By the time I get home I'm unhooking the thing before I even get through the door! They are such a pain. I actually discovered that my body had begun to adapt to not wearing a bra, so after I shoved them inside one for an extended period of time, my breasts actually hurt after wearing it. It's even supposed to be the right size for me, I was actually measured for the proper size... now that was embarrassing. Great hub.
Dear Rusty, sorry for the late response. Being unemployed is very discouraging, but it can also search harder for other! doors to open. When one door is closed, another may be opened. The very best of luck to you, and check my Hubs on how to work for Temp agencies, I have been going through RHI since August 2010, and I love it. Freedom to write, and making just enough to pay bills and eat. The Best to you
Great read.
funmontrealgirl, thanks for the read and comment! :0)
Loved this article !! I'm 19 and a DD38 (I know shocking lol) But recently I started taking it off around when I'm going to bed and I've never felt so free! But for obvious reasons I can't feel that comfort anywhere outside of the 4 walls I call my room! I just feel it's too uncomfortable to have people staring at you at all times... lool my moms 41 and my younger sisters 16 and both have never put a bra on. Inspiration? From this day forward, I think so..
OffWith TheBra! Thank you for leaving a comment! I am happy to be an inspiration for personal freedom. Being comfortable is the main thing! Maybe without the bra, we would never have known how nice it is to go free! :0) Thanks again, and be comfortable anyway that is; braless or not
I am 52 and have not worn a bra in 10 years. I do not cover up the fact that I am free. I wear whatever I want to and my nipples are ALWAYS erect. I have had many comments and with the exception of one guy at work they have all been encouraging. Some women are jealous because they say they don't have the nerve. I wouldn't have when I was younger but now I am bra free forever and wouldn't have it any other way.
Loved your article.
Emma, thank you for your input, it is always encouraging to hear from other women who have opted for freedom! Peace.
Hi, great 5 reasons, I always don't remove my bras unless I take a shower or I am having sex, it's always on, it never hurted me for the past 15 yrs am wearing it since I am 13. Now if I sleep with them it hurts. I don't feel relaxed, I feel am under pressure. If I sleep with them I dream of removing them. Since I am not used to braless for so many years trying to stop wearing them at nights and when I am at home.
I hope you find peace, to wear what is the most comfortable for you. Thank you for reading and commenting.
I can't believe I just now found this hub. Love it!
I Only wear a bra if I'm going to be around some other people that I'm afraid will be bothered if I don't wear one. Or if my sons had friends over when they were teenagers. They (the friends) always seemed to notice.
I've purchased underwires, on occasion, but have never made it through the whole day wearing one. Actually that can be said of all bras. I'm just not a bra person.
I remember the first day my Mother insisted that I wear one to school and how much the boys made fun of it. I was mortified.
* Also, even after having 3 children, there is not much sagging. I think it may depend on your skin type and genes. I don't have any stretch marks either - any where, even after having a 10 pound baby. I don't know why, exactly.
I would like to have a Whole List of things changed about me and my appearance, but skin isn't one of them.
Thank you KT! I was told early on that wearing a bra only occassionally, causes the tissue to be stronger. Love your response. Thank you.
katiem2 22 months ago
Good points but I just can't go bra less because I don't want to loose my up standing position if you know what I mean. I do experience a lot of pain from wearing bras at times. Try being a 34 C, now that's a hard size to be and my shoulders do hurt from holding it all up. I wish we had more comfortable options. Great read thanks :)