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happyslug

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20. I notice no comment on Bra Cup sizes.
Thu Apr 11, 2013, 02:53 PM
Apr 2013

I have meet many a woman with an "AA", "A" or "B" cup that do not need a bra, on the other hand, women whose Cup is a "C" or larger, mostly inform me that they need a bra.

Given that Breasts are mostly FAT and FAT does not have internal strength like muscle, a difference based on Bra Size would be a serious factor. Thus I would have more respect for this study if they would break down the woman into some sort of size groups (For example the American "AA" "A", "B","C", "D" and "E" groups. I suspect for "AA", "A"s and "B"s bras give support to the breasts, but support that would exist if the women did not wear a bra (and thus the lack of a bra, strengthens the muscles holding up the breasts, relieving back paid). On the other hand, women with "C"s, "D"s and "E"s Breasts, the lack of a bra causes the Brest to sag, for the Breast is to large for the few muscles women have in that area of their body.

Thus this report MAY be true, within certain Cup Sizes, and what other have said about Breasts Sagging MAY be true for women with larger cup sizes.

Bra and Cup size comparison, USA-UK-European:
http://www.herroom.com/european-lingerie-size-conversions,929,30.html

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Down with bras, up with skirts? DJ13 Apr 2013 #1
We did that 44 years ago. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #32
I remember DJ13 Apr 2013 #36
I'm 64 going on 29 forever. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #37
Thats a great saying! DJ13 Apr 2013 #39
did the Nieman Marcus bra fitting medeak Apr 2013 #2
The Chines once bound the feet if infant girls because somebody thought pain and tiny feet were sexy. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2013 #3
I'm all for braless women. n/t cosmicone Apr 2013 #4
Women of the world can use my hands for support Blue_Tires Apr 2013 #15
Selfishly sacrificing for the team again...thanks Blue! Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #44
...someone will post the squirrel pic.... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #5
Old National Geographics would suggest that eventually things are going to slide. Shrike47 Apr 2013 #6
Ah, yes. Let's hope it doesn't come to that! FiveGoodMen Apr 2013 #8
Pretty much what I was thinking, too. Arkansas Granny Apr 2013 #18
That's the same think my wife said.. sendero Apr 2013 #40
Yes, which is why I don't believe this study Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #46
Men aren't immune either. Ash_F Apr 2013 #54
That professor is going to find a lack of support... Archae Apr 2013 #7
I rarely wear one marlakay Apr 2013 #9
I'm been depressed all day but this post gave my spirit a nice lift. BlueJazz Apr 2013 #10
all hail the nipple....nt Evasporque Apr 2013 #11
That report is a bunch of bull. RebelOne Apr 2013 #12
What about this article is actually "Late Breaking News?" What am I missing? Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #13
Down with Bras!!! Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #14
Huh? As a female I don't buy this. SheilaT Apr 2013 #16
I wonder if those NatGeo women sagged due to large families NickB79 Apr 2013 #19
I only had two. SheilaT Apr 2013 #22
I'm sure malnutrition plays a large part. Rozlee Apr 2013 #47
Seriously. Jennicut Apr 2013 #24
The hippies were right again! Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #17
I notice no comment on Bra Cup sizes. happyslug Apr 2013 #20
Bingo. SheilaT Apr 2013 #23
I have sisters who vary from "C" through "D" and "EE" happyslug Apr 2013 #25
Yes, this is really the weak point in the whole argument. eppur_se_muova Apr 2013 #33
Once you have kids, they get larger Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #48
Are you talking about MurrayDelph Apr 2013 #53
Funny. Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #56
Did he get paid for doing that 15 year study? TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #21
Glad this study didn't come out when I was younger PlanetBev Apr 2013 #26
Just flang em over your shoulder honey lunatica Apr 2013 #41
My nana used to do that with her "mollyboolies". valerief Apr 2013 #42
Obviously the researcher likes seeing women braless kimbutgar Apr 2013 #27
I'm a D cup and completely braless. I run without a bra or cami or undershirt that gives "support". MillennialDem Apr 2013 #35
Vive La France. littlemissmartypants Apr 2013 #28
Ahhh, a picture to give the article validity. RC Apr 2013 #29
Indeed! In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #30
Bullshit! I'm not believing this!!! tartan2 Apr 2013 #31
Chalk this up under duh. Why would a bra PREVENT sag? Breasts are held up, and the only thing that MillennialDem Apr 2013 #34
I hear ya ~ MillennialDem. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #38
What's French for "TORO TURD!"? rocktivity Apr 2013 #43
Believe that would be "taureau du merd" 24601 Apr 2013 #45
Hm? Heywood J Apr 2013 #49
I personally NEEDED bras when I was breastfeeding Butterbean Apr 2013 #50
I like 'em saggy tabasco Apr 2013 #51
My wife rarely wears a bra daleo Apr 2013 #52
I'd always assumed dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #55
Locking, this is not late breaking news n/t Rhiannon12866 Apr 2013 #57
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