Bras Don't Support Bouncing Breasts, Study Finds
Whether women are said to be flat-chested or big-busted, ordinary bras fall short when it comes to supporting bouncing breasts, a new study claims.
And during exercise, women's breasts bounce more than previously estimated, moving a vertical distance of up to around eight inches (21 centimeters) compared with a past maximum measurement of six inches (16 centimeters).The bouncing, in some cases with breasts weighing 20 pounds or more, can prove painful and damaging to the limited natural support system.
While brassieres have evolved throughout history from body-binding corsets to cleavage-enhancing "miracle" bras, only recently have researchers injected a dose of science into the design of undergarments that go beyond conferring a more "perky" look, the researcher says.
"It is only recently that bra design has turned to science," said study author Joanna Scurr, a biomechanics professor at the University of Portsmouth in England. "There was no research. It’s like designing a car or kitchen equipment without first thinking 'what is the purpose of this?'"
Scurr will present her research this week at an annual meeting for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences in Bath.
Okie Dokie! Heh. Hee hee. Ho ho! Snork!Ok, all joking aside - I'm not qualified to judge this. I worked with a lady who had breast reduction surgery just because she got tired of carrying the extra weight. I'm quite sure bra design sucks - I've sure heard a lot of women complain about the subject. Ive heard "Men designed bras" more than once! Maybe something will come of this rather than to be the butt of jokes all over the intertubes. Besides, the study was funded in Great Britain. Just be glad I didn't post pictures.
Now maybe a man-girdle - I could probably use one of those to hold in my gut! On the other hand, I'll consider myself "liberated" and just let it hang over my belt! Yeah, that's the ticket.
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As an owner of breasts, I have to agree that a lot of bras suck. Us chicks just need to spend a little more money on better ones. I agree it's a riot that a scientific study was needed. I'd prefer money be spent on things like - I don't know....cancer cures, perhaps?
Doesn't matter what kind you buy. When you're more than a C cup. . jogging is out. Leaning over the edge of the Leaning Tower of Piza is out. And sleeping on your stomach. Forget it.
I have what is known as the the "Australian Sheepdog" bra. because it rounds them up and points them in the right direction.
I looked in the mirror today and did not feel liberated.
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