Your Bra May be Killing You

[patricia92243]

Your Bra May Be Killing You – Scientists Call For Boycott Of Komen
Boycott Komen Over Bra?

The problem with bras, according to medical anthropologists Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer, is that they restrict the flow of lymphatic fluid, thereby retaining toxins in the breast that have nowhere to go. They compare it to the feet and ankle swelling that occurs on long flights, because the lymphatic fluid pools in the lower extremities and isn’t allowed to circulate.

Singer and Grismaijer, co-authors of Dressed To Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras, say that wearing a bra more than 12 hours a day dramatically increases the risk of getting breast cancer. A woman who wears a bra 24/7 is 125 times more likely to develop breast cancer than a woman who rarely or never wears a bra. Those who sleep in their bra, they found, have a 75% chance of developing breast cancer at some point in their lives.

Harvard did a study in 1991 that showed greatly increased incidence in breast cancer in those who wear bras over those who don’t.


Sleeping Without Bra May Reduce Breast Cancer
Even limiting the wearing of tight bras can make a difference. Women who wear a bra more than 12 hours, but not to bed, have an one in seven risk of breast cancer, but wearing it less than 12 hours reduces her risk to one in 152, while cutting it out completely carries a one in 168 risk. Midwife Lisa Goldstein recommends that women take off the bra when they get home and massage the tissue that has been compressed to get the lymphatic fluids flowing properly.

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This sure makes sense to me - fluid not circulating, etc.

http://www.inquisitr.com/1202191/your-bra-may-be-killing-you-scientists-call-for-boycott-of-komen/

[msanthrope]

1. Utterly debunked by actual scientists...not "medical anthropologists."

http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/early/2014/08/27/1055-9965.EPI-14-0414.full.pdf+html?sid=201973b9-7f7e-45f9-876f-3fd40263a00b

[stillwaiting]

4. Thanks for this. Much more to consider here. nt

[backscatter712]

11. Good to debunk the woo! Thanks, msanthrope!

[msanthrope]

12. Five seconds on google. Five. nt

[justiceischeap]

17. Thanks! I was about to whip my bra off in the middle of the restaurant nt

[msanthrope]

60. Was it an Olive Garden? nt

[justiceischeap]

65. Close, Red Lobster. nt

[stillwaiting]

2. Wow, Komen is such a joke.

I'll be sure to pass this information on to all of the women in my life.

Unfortunately, my sister is fighting a very, rare and aggressive form of breast cancer (stage IV) and she is very, very young (with 3 little ones).

[msanthrope]

6. Komen is a joke, but this pure woo.

I wish your sister peace and healing.

[Brickbat]

3. Medical anthropologists?

M-hm.

This team also recommends sleeping with a tilted bed to avoid Alzheimer's.

[stillwaiting]

5. I was putting more credence in the '91 Harvard Study. Haven't looked at it yet, but will. nt

[Brickbat]

7. That's been debunked as well.

[msanthrope]

8. The wikipedia page on the two authors is a laugh riot.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dressed_to_Kill_(book)

[Brickbat]

9. So infuriating that they keep getting attention.

[zazen]

10. breast density & obesity might be related to longer bra wearing

And obesity is higher in non-Caucasian first-world populations, who have much higher rates of high stage cancers.

[blue neen]

13. Could you please provide a link for this information?

Thanks.

[patricia92243]

55. Here you go:

http://www.inquisitr.com/1202191/your-bra-may-be-killing-you-scientists-call-for-boycott-of-komen/

[AZ Progressive]

14. What a bunch of losers wishing to be seen as experts

[LWolf]

15. My bra has been killing me for decades.

I don't know about fluid retention; I sleep without a bra and don't wear one at home.

I know that smooshing them into containment and carrying all that weight around on those straps has negatively affected my back. I know that the constant inflamation of the thoracic area...40 years worth of constant, 24/7 inflammation, has had a negative effect on the quality of life.

[fadedrose]

16. I hate'em

Off with the damned thing any time it's not needed.

It's only needed with some clothing that is tailored to wear with a bra, the rest of the time it doesn't matter.

Even in winter with a heavy coat, I sometimes don't wear one out when I know I will not be taking the coat off.

I did switch to a larger bra for comfort, which means that slightly smaller cups are needed without the compression.

[Arugula Latte]

24. I think I'm one of the few who feel more comfortable in one.

I hate underwires and don't wear them, but a nice supportive sports bra -- yes please. I'm somewhat "endowed" and I don't like going braless if I'm not in bed.

[Feron]

40. Perhaps you need a different bra size..

Instructions on how to measure:
http://www.sizemapp.com/en/tutorial

And an online calculator:
http://www.brasizecalculator.tk

Here's also a subreddit that may be of some help:

http://www.reddit.com/r/abrathatfits

In addition, I usually get my bras from ebay because larger sizes are a lot cheaper there than they are in stores (typically).

[LWolf]

68. Er...

After 44 years of bra wearing, measuring and trying every bra that might do a better job than the previous bra, I'm pretty sure I know my size. It's a 40 DDD.

[Beacool]

18. Regardless of studies, not every woman can go braless.

The only women who could skip a bra altogether are those with small breasts. For some of us who are a C cup or above, a bra is a necessity. I wear one, but not in bed. I don't know many women who wear a bra to bed, it's uncomfortable.

[Hepburn]

20. There are sleeping bras, but I think they are...

...just a way some manufacturers found to make money when most women in their right minds would NOT be wearing a bra!

[Beacool]

47. I've heard of them.

I just fail to see the need of wearing a bra to bed. I rather the girls be free for a few hours. LOL!!

[JustAnotherGen]

32. I've been wear camisole tops to bed

Since I was a teenager - and you are right on cup size braless. I'm a full 34 D - I'm not going anywhere without the girls secured.

[Beacool]

46. I'm a D cup too.

I wouldn't dream of walking around in public without a bra. Particularly at work, it would be too embarrassing. When one is well endowed, it's all about having good support. Flimsy bras won't do.

TMI time, I tend to wear nightgowns to bed (unless it's extremely cold, then I will wear a pair of pajamas) because I prefer to sleep with no panties. They tend to hike and give me a wedgie while I'm asleep.

[PasadenaTrudy]

49. DD here

I love my Wacoal minimizer bras!

[Beacool]

63. It's a good brand.

[3catwoman3]

56. Not TMI at all. There is no need for panties at bedtime.

Everyone should go commando at night to allow a bit of ventilation to body parts that can't air out any other time. It's healthier.

[Beacool]

62. Yep, I agree.

That's why I wear nightgowns. If I wear pajamas I keep the panties on because IMO it's not hygienic otherwise.

[3catwoman3]

66. I just wash my PJs frequently. Can't stand double layers.

Do men wear underpants under pajama pants, or is that just a woman thing? I know a lot of men just sleep in their underwear.

[Beacool]

70. I guess that some do and some don't.

In my experience, most sleep in a t-shirt and shorts or pajamas bottoms, depending on the weather.

[Hepburn]

19. Try being very full busted and having a cracked rib...

...right where the bottom of the bra hits on the left side.

I was in total pain yesterday even with a "soft" bra when I had to leave the house for an appointment. Bras are torture machines. There is no other way to explain it. I wish I did not have to wear one, but at my age and size, I have no choice.

Note: I sent this article to every woman on my email list and to hubbies and boyfriends with a request to pass the article along when I did not have an email addie to use for the female.

Great article...thanks!

[liberal_at_heart]

21. It is so bizarre. It is all based on societal expectation. Why is it my daughter who is young and

thin can walk around with no bra, but I cannot because I am older and heavier? I think I am going to try an act of bravery, go to the store, buy me a camisole, and try walking around with just a camisole under my shirt.

[magical thyme]

34. where did you find the link to the article? I don't see one in the OP or anywhere else? nt

[vankuria]

22. Who'd wear a bra 24/7?

Regardless of this article, I hate wearing a bra and do so out of necessity. I'd never go without but do sometimes wear a sports bra, especially in the summer. By about 7pm, I've had enough and whip it off so my "girls" can breathe!

[RebelOne]

26. I do. And have worn a bra 24/7 for 40 years.

I never wanted sagging breasts and wearing a bra 24/7 has kept that from happening.

[jberryhill]

29. You should take it off and wash it once in a while

I think even the Mormons take off their underwear for that.

[Skittles]

50. except for showering

ditto - and they sill look the same as they did 30 years ago

[Feron]

41. I do.

Big boobs + subtropical climate = rash if I don't wear a supportive bra.

[Beacool]

48. Hear, hear.

The "girls" do need to breath.

Actually, I tolerate bras, but I despise nylon stockings with a passion. Stockings make my legs itch and they get a run almost immediately. I only wear them when I'm wearing a suit or when the outfit absolutely requires it. Which means that in public no one sees my legs until late spring. I wear dress pants to work until I can wear longer, flowing skirts and sandals in warm weather.

[msanthrope]

61. I am a 44 DD. I wear a bra, 24/7. Not the same one, mind you. nt

[Telcontar]

23. I'm all for setting the girls free. My wife, however...

[MineralMan]

25. Link? I'm pretty sure you didn't write this yourself,

so a link to the source where you found it is essential. Below, several people have said that this is false and has been debunked. So, where did you find it?

[MADem]

27. This is "woo" and doesn't belong in GD. But the woo came from one of these links...

https://www.google.com/search?q=Your+Bra+May+Be+Killing+You+%E2%80%93+Scientists+Call+For+Boycott+Of+Komen&oq=Your+Bra+May+Be+Killing+You+%E2%80%93+Scientists+Call+For+Boycott+Of+Komen&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

[MineralMan]

30. Yes, I know. I was hoping the OP would post the link

where she found it, though. It appears to be all over the place on alternative health sites, blogs, and other places that don't bother to fact-check anything they post.

Since the poster hasn't bothered to return to the thread, though, I suppose it was just a dump-and-go post.

I'm certain it has been alerted on, but a jury left it to stink up the joint. Uff da!

[MADem]

33. Looks like a Post-And-Run thread...no interaction at all by the thread starter to this point. nt

[MineralMan]

36. This kind of bogus health stuff is the bane of my existence.

People read it on some blog or health food website, and go around spreading false information wherever they go. Then, others have to point out that the information is worthless garbage, but posts like this one still get likes and are reposted again and again. I suppose it sells books for the authors, but it does much harm at the same time.

Scary false health articles piss me off.

[MADem]

44. Clickbait crap, the internet is full of it. It is frustrating to see garbage passed on. nt

[patricia92243]

57. Sorry - I corrected it at the bottom of the post.

http://www.inquisitr.com/1202191/your-bra-may-be-killing-you-scientists-call-for-boycott-of-komen/

[BreakfastClub]

28. It may or may not be harmful to wear a bra, but bras DO cause

breasts to sag. It's the opposite of what they tell women:
http://www.livescience.com/28664-bras-make-breasts-sag.html

[yardwork]

31. My bra doesn't constrict my breasts.

If your bra does this, it probably isn't the correct size. Go to a good department store and get a professional fitting, then invest in high quality bras. It's worth it.

[LeftInTX]

35. Did this study compare underwires with non-underwires?

Because I will look for anything to get underwires banned. (Even if it is BS) I'm not very big, but according to the bra industry I am. The bra industry seems to feel that the larger the bust the more they need underwires. (Gotta hold them up with metal that digs into them) - UGH

[MineralMan]

37. The study is bogus, and has been completely discredited.

Read the entire thread, please. The original post should not have been made. It is simply incorrect.

[LeftInTX]

38. I know

But why do bras have wire? What if jock straps had wire?

[MineralMan]

39. That's beside the point.

False information should not be posted on DU.

[JI7]

42. did anyone else alert on this thread ?

i see it's been up for hours so did it pass jury ?

also no link from the OP

[MineralMan]

45. It did. 6-1 to leave.

I made a later alert and got those results in response.

I guess people can post any damned fool thing they find on the Internet in GD, whether it is true or not.

The OP seems to have posted and gone somewhere else. I wouldn't expect a link, but the same story is posted all over the Internet, on all sorts of strange blogs and alternative health websites. Typical.

[dgibby]

43. According to this,

I should be long dead by now. I wear a comfortable sports bra 24/7, and I'll be 70 years old this year. What a crock!

[shanti]

51. good, cause i hate them

and being retired now, rarely wear one, never to bed (gah!), and when i have to, it's very lightweight and unconstructed. basically, NO support. i'm not small, so they sag, meh. they would after nursing 4 babies...doing what they were made for.

[Vinca]

53. Me, too. As soon as I walk in the door I take the thing off.

[3catwoman3]

58. Me, too. Shoes first, then the bra.

I once attended a "bra party" - can't remember what company. The young salesperson was somewhat unkempt and frowsy. When she was explaining how wonderful these bras were, and how well they fit, she said that they would initially fit so snugly that there could be bruising for a few days.

Bruising??!!!!! From your bra? No, thank you. It was not a selling point.

Count me among those who find underwires to be instruments of torture. I am on the slender side, and they rub right on my ribs, which hurts.

[Vinca]

69. I gave up on underwires the day I tried one on. Torture devices!

[Scootaloo]

52. I always get a headache when I read about nonspecific "toxins" like this

it's kinda like all the rampage about "Chemicals™"

[Warpy]

54. They should have checked actual research before they pull this one of of their butts

because people have really researched this stuff and found out that the medical anthropologists are exactly wrong.

As usual.

[Laffy Kat]

59. This may be woo but any excuse will do.

Hate, hate, hate bras. They are uncomfortable and unnatural-feeling. I still wear one to work, but it comes off as soon as I get home.

[dembotoz]

67. in the past a post like this would get the phrase.. this thread useless without pictures

Not sure if I am happy due seems to have outgrown this...
Always one for tradition

[kydo]

71. Good! I hate wearing bras

Always have hated it and I usually don't wear one when I am home. Now I have justification to go bra less!