FabSwingers.com forum: Does wearing a bra stop your boobs sagging?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I always thought this, but I read something yesterday that said, if you don’t wear a bra it means the muscles work more efficiently, and hold them up better?

Has my whole life been a lie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's true...

Tho I think genes and size/weight of said norks has a big part to play.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I think so... I always thought that bras stopped them sagging but during lockdown my boobs have got a lot perkier and when I spoke about this with a friend the same was true for her. Obviously genetics and other factors can come into play but it does look like it.

Not that there's anything wrong with boobs naturally falling at all. I don't know if I like saggy as a term to be honest, nor the whole shaming/idea that boobs have to be perky constantly but that's for another thread.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's true...

Tho I think genes and size/weight of said norks has a big part to play.

That’s true. It’s a subject I hadn’t considered much beyond my incorrect thoughts.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think so... I always thought that bras stopped them sagging but during lockdown my boobs have got a lot perkier and when I spoke about this with a friend the same was true for her. Obviously genetics and other factors can come into play but it does look like it.

You make a good point, again, something to think about for me. I guess that me buying into societal conditioning?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Therecare no muscles in the actual boob part, so it cant train to keep its self up. The skin stretches over time.

But if you wear a bra, it helps not to stretch the skin, so they don't become as saggy.

Obviously boob size etc still has an effect regardless.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

It's mostly down to genetics, age, pregnancy, etc. Unless your boobs are enormous.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I mean I think with the size my boobs gravity is going to win regardless of what I do. I think where the majority of the fat deposited in your boobs is genetic and will impact how much they sag as well as your skin's elasticity.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I've worn a bra pretty much daily since I was very young.... and can say for certain it hasn't helped mine

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

My mum always told me to wear a bra to prevent saggy boobs so i did and mine do not sag although not the biggest. I also walk alot and have a physical job so think this has helped too along with swimming.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"It's mostly down to genetics, age, pregnancy, etc. Unless your boobs are enormous. "

This ^

Boobs are just muscle and fat like any other part of the body.

You can't stop muscle sagging by holding it up. If you don't exercise it sags.

Otherwise we'd wearing all over bras all our life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had to take my Nan to hospital. she had two lumps in her breasts. It was ok they found out it was her knees.....

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

When I was 18 I had a six pack and DD boobs, gravity was always destined to pull them down and bras just delayed it, when I got pregnant and the H's developed the battle was well and truly lost

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

If you look at women in cultures that are bare breasted there are saggies and standies... across the age range.

They don't even bring bras into their analysis.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

And to be fair at my age most things aren't as perky as they were when I was 18. It's the joy and the luck of getting older.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When I was 18 I had a six pack and DD boobs, gravity was always destined to pull them down and bras just delayed it, when I got pregnant and the H's developed the battle was well and truly lost

Mine were an HH when I was pregnant, they were ridiculous. Bigger than the babies head when he came out

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Serious question : Why does it matter ?

This convo ( although interesting ) seems to be driven by ideals......

My boobs are ideal .....

In a magazine they'd be derided. Look at her tits , fancy showing them in public........

But they are beautiful tits.... just not the ideal that sells magazines, they are also beautiful because I am comfortable with them.

And they keep my knees warm.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Serious question : Why does it matter ?

This convo ( although interesting ) seems to be driven by ideals......

My boobs are ideal .....

In a magazine they'd be derided. Look at her tits , fancy showing them in public........

But they are beautiful tits.... just not the ideal that sells magazines, they are also beautiful because I am comfortable with them.

And they keep my knees warm.

It’s a good question, I guess because I read that yesterday and it made me think. It shouldn’t and doesn’t matter.

For the record, boobs are gorgeous in every shape and form

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quick answer, no!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Quick answer, no!"

I like women of few words.

Do you have two words for me this morning ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Positive thoughts.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"Serious question : Why does it matter ?

This convo ( although interesting ) seems to be driven by ideals......

My boobs are ideal .....

In a magazine they'd be derided. Look at her tits , fancy showing them in public........

But they are beautiful tits.... just not the ideal that sells magazines, they are also beautiful because I am comfortable with them.

And they keep my knees warm.

Because women are supposed to drink from the fountain of eternal youth. I have no wrinkles, or this or that doesn't sag is what we're supposed to strive for. And just another thing to make people feel concious about. I'm getting older how surprising. My gran died at my age I'm embracing my age and appreciate it. Though I will say sometimes it's hard not to feel like I'm decrepit when the media praises the 60 year old who looks 40.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wish. I've always worn a bra as I have big boobs and it hasn't made a difference.

Breastfeeding and weight loss are amazing for saggy boobs if anyone wants any tips.

*cries*

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

" I don't know if I like saggy as a term to be honest, nor the whole shaming/idea that boobs have to be perky constantly but that's for another thread.

You make a good point, again, something to think about for me. I guess that me buying into societal conditioning?

Yes it is to a certain degree. I think it's because we associate perkiness with youth and youth is seen as being beautiful. Also coupled with what Granny says above about media beauty "ideals" - slim women are more likely to have smaller breasts and perkier ones.

I buy into it at times as well - I bought some new lingerie for the first time in a few months and I was sad my boobs weren't under my chin with no support. Why? It's absurd. I like my body. It might not be to everyone's taste but it has done a lot and it's beautiful in its own way.

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By *uliaChrisCouple
over a year ago

westerham

I've often wondered about this, it's one of those flippant ideas that's become law almost certainly with no evidence behind it.

A lot of factors could be at play, including better blood circulation without a bra, but without a long term study, probably involving twins, it should be considered "unproven"

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Positive thoughts."

Yes. I will make that my mantra today.... starting tomorrow

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

"Serious question : Why does it matter ?

This convo ( although interesting ) seems to be driven by ideals......

My boobs are ideal .....

In a magazine they'd be derided. Look at her tits , fancy showing them in public........

But they are beautiful tits.... just not the ideal that sells magazines, they are also beautiful because I am comfortable with them.

And they keep my knees warm.

Its not the look for me granny, it's the physical pains that come with big boobs, if I could justify the recovery time on a tropical island with my every need served to me, I'd whip them off.

Back and shoulder pains without support are not pleasant

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"I've often wondered about this, it's one of those flippant ideas that's become law almost certainly with no evidence behind it.

A lot of factors could be at play, including better blood circulation without a bra, but without a long term study, probably involving twins, it should be considered "unproven" "

Any study would have too involve the twins.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Am I the only one who is glad they've sagged though? They were too high up when I was younger so couldn't get tops to look good. I kind of prefer them the way they are now

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

"Am I the only one who is glad they've sagged though? They were too high up when I was younger so couldn't get tops to look good. I kind of prefer them the way they are now "

Mine suit me the way they look now, if they were perky they wouldn't look right for me and I'd always cover them up due to the unwanted attention I'd attract, plus I'd never fit on any over head restraint roller coaster seat again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have never felt that mine suited my frame. I wish I could lose weight everyehere else and maintain my current boobage, but it seems to go from there first and my arse last!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Serious question : Why does it matter ?

This convo ( although interesting ) seems to be driven by ideals......

My boobs are ideal .....

In a magazine they'd be derided. Look at her tits , fancy showing them in public........

But they are beautiful tits.... just not the ideal that sells magazines, they are also beautiful because I am comfortable with them.

And they keep my knees warm.

Its not the look for me granny, it's the physical pains that come with big boobs, if I could justify the recovery time on a tropical island with my every need served to me, I'd whip them off.

Back and shoulder pains without support are not pleasant "

Both of my daughters had breast reductions. They both had pain and discomfort before. I never did and I have oft been puzzled by why they had breasts that didn't suit the rest of their physicality. Genetics huh ...

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"When I was 18 I had a six pack and DD boobs, gravity was always destined to pull them down and bras just delayed it, when I got pregnant and the H's developed the battle was well and truly lost

^^^This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gravity always wins

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do think it’s down to genes, the size and weight of them. I’ve always wore a bra since I started wearing them and mine are saggy. I definitely think the weight hasn’t helped mine.

I do think society makes women think that only perky boobs are what women should have as the norm. Mine are now another part of me to feel ashamed of x

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Gravity always wins "

Start a thread on testicles ...... invent a testicle bra and get men to describe the shape and direction of their bollocks please.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gravity always wins

Start a thread on testicles ...... invent a testicle bra and get men to describe the shape and direction of their bollocks please."

What’s the title, ‘Gravity always brings me down’ or ‘Plums!’ ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

A bra will only stop your breasts from succumbing to gravity while you're actually wearing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gravity or not, you all look perfect to me

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"It's mostly down to genetics, age, pregnancy, etc. Unless your boobs are enormous.

This ^

Boobs are just muscle and fat like any other part of the body.

You can't stop muscle sagging by holding it up. If you don't exercise it sags.

Otherwise we'd wearing all over bras all our life. "

They're just breast tissue and fat. The only muscle is below them - the pectoral muscles. They don't really hold up the breasts though. You could pump iron all day but your breasts still sag. Lots of factors effect skin elasticity which can be lost as we age. Dramatic changes in breast size can also contribute.

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By *estcountryDadBodMan
over a year ago

Exeter

Hand bras do

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By *ownwithafeatherMan
over a year ago

Watford

I remember hearing that Sophia Loren always wore her bra to bed for this very reason. Maybe it's another urban myth, sadly I was never there to find out.

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By *ultonfuncoupleCouple
over a year ago

oulton broad, suffolk

"Therecare no muscles in the actual boob part, so it cant train to keep its self up. The skin stretches over time.

But if you wear a bra, it helps not to stretch the skin, so they don't become as saggy.

Obviously boob size etc still has an effect regardless. "

You took the words right out of my mouth. Muscles on chest do nothing to support breast tissue. I have worn a Marks and Spencer bra since aged 13. I am now 52 (today), have DD cup boobs, and they are still pretty upright. Buy a good bra and WEAR it every day.

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By *usty kayWoman
over a year ago

Burnham

"Serious question : Why does it matter ?

This convo ( although interesting ) seems to be driven by ideals......

My boobs are ideal .....

In a magazine they'd be derided. Look at her tits , fancy showing them in public........

But they are beautiful tits.... just not the ideal that sells magazines, they are also beautiful because I am comfortable with them.

And they keep my knees warm.

I think the most important part of your comment is that you are comfortable with them. I have always loved my boobs and they have sagged for many years. I prefer them in a bra but mainly because I can get them all in a picture when they are held up. However I've been on a health kick and lost a lot of weight and for the first time since I was in school I hate the way they look. That's not because I want them to live up to an ideal but because of how it makes me feel. I'm sitting here with an order for bust lifting cream that I know won't work but I have to try something because it brings me close to tears every day.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Boobies, noice

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Im happy to offer you ladies the use of my hands instead of you wearing a bra.

The use of my mouth is optional.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unleash them all, they are all gorgeous in every shape and size....

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By *torm in a G cupWoman
over a year ago

Land of the Long White Cloud

I don't know about the effect of wearing a bra on boob sagginess. Mine are saggy because they are big, I am getting older and I breastfed both my kids. That said they were never particularly pert

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

This thread has reminded me of my best mates grandmother. Who told me as a child that your boobs keep growing as you age. And that you needed an operation else they'd be hanging around your knees and pose a trip hazard at her age. I seriously did believe her too. Thanks OP for reminding me made my day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Many women believe that sagging is caused by the failure of the Cooper's ligaments to support the breast tissue. In fact, sagging is partly determined by genetic factors, but a scientific study found that the biggest factors affecting sagging are cigarette smoking, a woman's body mass index, number of pregnancies, the size of breasts before pregnancy, and age.

Ladies incorrectly believe that wearing a brassiere prevents their breasts from sagging later in life and that breasts cannot anatomically support themselves. But bra manufacturers have stated that because breasts are formed of fatty tissue and not muscle, bras only affect the shape of breasts when being worn.

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By *orteMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

My understanding was that coopers ligaments were key and that a well fitted bra was protective. The factors listed above like genetics will affect will influence changes. Ask your doctor for a more qualified opinion.

Best not to worry about the the things you can't influence. Your body is great. Anyone that thinks differently, fuck em. Or rather dont

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