Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. Has wearing a bra just become a bit of a fad? Turns out, there are numerous benefits to bidding farewell to underwire and tight straps for good. A French study even revealed that those who did not wear bras had a 7 millimetre lift each year, according to CBS News.
It revealed that not only did ditching their bras help to lift their breasts, but they were also firmer, with faded stretch marks. Another key finding showed that there was no evidence of bras helping to get rid of back pain—a reason lots of people choose to wear them. The researchers believed that wearing bras prevented the growth of breast tissue, which then led to deterioration of the muscle that supports the breast.
Not wearing a bra, the study showed, meant that the muscles were used more. One volunteer involved in the study was a year-old woman who shared that she didn't wear a bra for two years and that not wearing one helped her to breathe better, stand straighter, and have less back pain. However, while the sports science expert believes this study proved bras to be "unnecessary," not everyone should eschew from wearing them, reports CBS. Roullion explained that a year-old mother who has worn a bra her whole life may not see any benefits to ditching bras because the study did not involve anyone older than 35 years old.
He went on to say that the women involved were not a "representative sample of the population. I would happily not wear a bra if I didn't feel so self-conscious without one. On the contrary, they get saggier with a bra. By Emily Malia. Get the latest Bristol Live breaking news on WhatsApp.
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