Full Version: Wearing A Bra Too Long...?
I apologize for being ignorant, but is it actually true? My mom tells me to unhook my bra when I sleep at night but I never do it because I feel uncomfortable. It kinda makes me feel vulnerable. :/
LOL me too 
it just feels really weird, dunno why..
it just feels really weird, dunno why..
you wear a bra to sleep?
that's one of the worst feelings ever.
but idk. these days, anything can give you cancer..
but i think it's more of a myth, if anything,
that's one of the worst feelings ever.
but idk. these days, anything can give you cancer..
but i think it's more of a myth, if anything,
A book called, Dressed to Kill did a research on this
Here are some of their findings:
* Women who wore their bras 24 hours per day had a 3 out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer.
* Women who wore bras more than 12 hour per day, but not to bed, had a 1 out of 7 risk.
* Women who wore their bras less than 12 hours per day had a 1 out of 52 risk.
* Women who wore bras rarely or never had a 1 out of 168 chance of getting breast cancer.
and this article was from another site also based on Dressed to kill
http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/bracancer.html
But according to cancer.org
There are no scientifically valid studies that show wearing bras of any type causes breast cancer.
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When i was back in HS, i think i was curious about this as well lol and i read some articles and did some research. It just seemed to be that going braless was better than going with a bra even if its not a proven cause for breast cancer because if wearing a bra 24/7 gives even the slightesttt tiniest chance of getting breast cancer, id rather not risk it. So ever since then I've been probably only wearing my bra for 6hrs +, usually only when i go out but once i get home, its bye bye bra! Since im only an A cup (*tear) i dont need the bra for much support anyways.
So if u feel comfortable with you bra, leave them on
Here are some of their findings:
* Women who wore their bras 24 hours per day had a 3 out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer.
* Women who wore bras more than 12 hour per day, but not to bed, had a 1 out of 7 risk.
* Women who wore their bras less than 12 hours per day had a 1 out of 52 risk.
* Women who wore bras rarely or never had a 1 out of 168 chance of getting breast cancer.
and this article was from another site also based on Dressed to kill
http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/bracancer.html
But according to cancer.org
There are no scientifically valid studies that show wearing bras of any type causes breast cancer.
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When i was back in HS, i think i was curious about this as well lol and i read some articles and did some research. It just seemed to be that going braless was better than going with a bra even if its not a proven cause for breast cancer because if wearing a bra 24/7 gives even the slightesttt tiniest chance of getting breast cancer, id rather not risk it. So ever since then I've been probably only wearing my bra for 6hrs +, usually only when i go out but once i get home, its bye bye bra! Since im only an A cup (*tear) i dont need the bra for much support anyways.
So if u feel comfortable with you bra, leave them on
Try wearing a cami when you sleep? That's what I do. It's enough support so that they don't fly all over the place when I'm tossing around in bed, but it's not restrictive either. (:
not to sound perverted, but if you wear your bra for extensive periods of time you're supposed to massage them for like five minutes before you go to bed. how do i know this? ummm.. i, uh, read it, uh in a seventeen magazine, lol
I used to take my bra off to sleep but not anymore, takes too much work and I hate the feeling of them hanging.
^ And I heard that too, you're supposed to massage your breasts cause it's good for them or sth xD I heard if
you massage your breasts, they'll get bigger but IDK if it's true or not.
^ And I heard that too, you're supposed to massage your breasts cause it's good for them or sth xD I heard if
you massage your breasts, they'll get bigger but IDK if it's true or not.
I wouldn't think too much of the Dressed to Kill stats.
I mean, there are a lot of other factors they just can't disregard. For example, what population were those stats taken from? If it's a worldwide figure, there are many cultures that go without bras and thus may be exposed to different environments/foods/genetics than elsewhere. There's also the fact that most larger chested women CAN'T go without a bra, so most of the women in the 24 hour period might be C cups and above, while the ones that don't wear bras all the time are most likely the As and Bs of the world. It is entirely likely then that breast cancer could be linked to breast size instead. There are just too many factors outside of wearing a bra that would make this study not very credible.
I mean, there are a lot of other factors they just can't disregard. For example, what population were those stats taken from? If it's a worldwide figure, there are many cultures that go without bras and thus may be exposed to different environments/foods/genetics than elsewhere. There's also the fact that most larger chested women CAN'T go without a bra, so most of the women in the 24 hour period might be C cups and above, while the ones that don't wear bras all the time are most likely the As and Bs of the world. It is entirely likely then that breast cancer could be linked to breast size instead. There are just too many factors outside of wearing a bra that would make this study not very credible.
Hmmm. I don't think you're suppossed to wear a bra to bed.
QUOTE (Regina Rae @ Sep 15 2009, 02:00 PM) 
Hmmm. I don't think you're suppossed to wear a bra to bed.
that's what i thought too, til I read some of these comments. I guess NOT wearing your bra is uncommon now?
theres a pattern to cancer you know =O
nuclear radiation, xrays, plutonium, radioactive isotopes you know dna changing stuff lol
seriously think about it, bras contain what, polyester cotton a metal wire and spandex o.O really now its like i'm wearing a headband with a paperclip is going to to give me cancer
nuclear radiation, xrays, plutonium, radioactive isotopes you know dna changing stuff lol
seriously think about it, bras contain what, polyester cotton a metal wire and spandex o.O really now its like i'm wearing a headband with a paperclip is going to to give me cancer
Yes, wearing a bra does increase your risk of cancer. This has to do with lowering/constricting blood flow to your breast. Estrogen, which is high during a woman's young years, are kept within the breasts with tight bras. During night time, wearing a bra means even more estrogens in the area. This greatly increases the risk of cancer. This is also why oral contraceptives also have a risk of increasing chance of getting breast cancer.
I think a study was posted here a few months back. I think a woman who wears a bra 24/7 has 4 times higher chance (or was it 8) to get breast cancer than a person who wore like 12 hours a day.
QUOTE (Synchromecity @ Sep 14 2009, 11:56 PM)
I wouldn't think too much of the Dressed to Kill stats.
I mean, there are a lot of other factors they just can't disregard. For example, what population were those stats taken from? If it's a worldwide figure, there are many cultures that go without bras and thus may be exposed to different environments/foods/genetics than elsewhere. There's also the fact that most larger chested women CAN'T go without a bra, so most of the women in the 24 hour period might be C cups and above, while the ones that don't wear bras all the time are most likely the As and Bs of the world. It is entirely likely then that breast cancer could be linked to breast size instead. There are just too many factors outside of wearing a bra that would make this study not very credible.
I mean, there are a lot of other factors they just can't disregard. For example, what population were those stats taken from? If it's a worldwide figure, there are many cultures that go without bras and thus may be exposed to different environments/foods/genetics than elsewhere. There's also the fact that most larger chested women CAN'T go without a bra, so most of the women in the 24 hour period might be C cups and above, while the ones that don't wear bras all the time are most likely the As and Bs of the world. It is entirely likely then that breast cancer could be linked to breast size instead. There are just too many factors outside of wearing a bra that would make this study not very credible.
I agree, but you can't ignore statistics. ONE woman in EIGHT in America will develop cancer sometime in their lives. I know 3 people who have already gotten it.
Interesting, I used not wear a bra before I went to sleep but know if I'm like dead tired then I'm like "whatever." and go to sleep lols.
My boobs are like naturally DD...I have to wear a bra for support
QUOTE (NooNoo @ Sep 17 2009, 11:06 PM)
My boobs are like naturally DD...I have to wear a bra for support
SAME
i cant imagine myself without a bra too long..o_O
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article....as-cause-cancer
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/...sp?sitearea=MED
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=119 (read BRCA genes)
moot and void =P I think i trust the american cancer society more than a book, emphasis on a, that had irrelevant studies, the room for human error, want to further debate? i'll take you on :]
@kuku: links or book reference to studies or your argument is void
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/...sp?sitearea=MED
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=119 (read BRCA genes)
moot and void =P I think i trust the american cancer society more than a book, emphasis on a, that had irrelevant studies, the room for human error, want to further debate? i'll take you on :]
@kuku: links or book reference to studies or your argument is void
I always heard about this; and sometimes I believe the statics.
Although it seem like a myth to me.
I'm use to wearing it; although cancer does scare me, but there isn't any scientific solution about it. And I think other more ways can cause it, like your genes.
My bra is never too tight; I hate it; I usually wear it tight when its strapless which is really rare; since its for halter tops or dresses.
So seem like a myth to me for now.
Although it seem like a myth to me.
I'm use to wearing it; although cancer does scare me, but there isn't any scientific solution about it. And I think other more ways can cause it, like your genes.
My bra is never too tight; I hate it; I usually wear it tight when its strapless which is really rare; since its for halter tops or dresses.
So seem like a myth to me for now.
My bra is pretty loose though. Is it still ok?
o_o Am I the only girl that hates wearing a bra?
& everyone should read Danni3's post. Bras (most likely) don't give you cancer.
& everyone should read Danni3's post. Bras (most likely) don't give you cancer.
I think starting today I won't be wearing one to bed >_< these stats scare mee
QUOTE (Danni3 @ Sep 17 2009, 08:08 PM)
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article....as-cause-cancer
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/...sp?sitearea=MED
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=119 (read BRCA genes)
moot and void =P I think i trust the american cancer society more than a book, emphasis on a, that had irrelevant studies, the room for human error, want to further debate? i'll take you on :]
@kuku: links or book reference to studies or your argument is void
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/...sp?sitearea=MED
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=119 (read BRCA genes)
moot and void =P I think i trust the american cancer society more than a book, emphasis on a, that had irrelevant studies, the room for human error, want to further debate? i'll take you on :]
@kuku: links or book reference to studies or your argument is void
Lol I currently can't find that study, but it was a topic here on Soompi a few months back. They did a study of over 4000 women to get the stats similar to what sophisticated has. While I'm looking at those cancer sites, they are just all talk with little or no research involved with actual bra wearing.
Studies with even 1000 people are pretty significant.
Whatever, I'm cant be a pharmacist thinking that bra wearing has no correlation to breast cancer when all I've learned shows high estrogen and cancer are strongly related.
The only time I take off my bra is when I shower. I think it's fine as long as your bra isn't too loose or too tight.
dame... and i thought my mum was lying to me... ><"
I have to sleep with a bra on. My breasts are DD and it would feel awful having them hanging around all the time. Its a horrible feeling.
^I agree. I'm almost a D and it's really uncomfortable being without a bra.
Besides if you hardly wear bras, won't your boobs get saggy?
Besides if you hardly wear bras, won't your boobs get saggy?
i dont wear bras much often, but i wear sport bras. how about that??
Ooh-- wow! Thank you for posting this! I didn't know about that.. I also wear my bra to sleep, but that's because it feels so weird without one! I don't think I can not wear a bra to sleep, but maybe I should.. try and get used to it... Good luck everyone!
Well I don't really wear a bra to sleep. I like to be comfortable when I sleep plus I'm a 32A size.
thanks for this post really THANK YOU very very much
my mom always tells me to not wear my bra but i always felt so vulnerable without it
these stats scared me enough, never ever wearing a bra to sleep again and getting used to it
my mom always tells me to not wear my bra but i always felt so vulnerable without it
these stats scared me enough, never ever wearing a bra to sleep again and getting used to it
is wearing a sports bra the same as wearing a normal bra?
So the statics apply for all types of bras?....i was wondering..^^''
So the statics apply for all types of bras?....i was wondering..^^''
Hmm I did hear this from a friend I was a bit shocked..
But there really isn't much evidence in a large study to suggest it...and whats the reason for the cause
These days alot of things can cause cancer...with all the radiation emitting everywhere...from our electrical products is no wonder
Also the fact that half the foods we eat are processed... I doubt wearing a bra to bed will be the soul reason in getting breast cancer
But there really isn't much evidence in a large study to suggest it...and whats the reason for the cause
These days alot of things can cause cancer...with all the radiation emitting everywhere...from our electrical products is no wonder
Also the fact that half the foods we eat are processed... I doubt wearing a bra to bed will be the soul reason in getting breast cancer
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