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5 things to know about bras

1/ Straps don't provide support

Indeed, it is the band under the chest that relieves the back! It's also obvious if you have a large chest and you choose the wrong bra size:the famous band ends up yawning, it's the straps that take the load... That could explain the back pain at the end

of the day!

2/ The bra has an expiration date

Yes, you have to know how to let it breathe too! Why ? The elastics that compose it need at least a day of rest, every other day. In addition, we recommend using a detergent that respects lingerie to keep it as long as possible! If you're really not careful, the lifespan of a bra is between 6 and 9 months on average.

3/ Sleeping with your bra is not forbidden

We've all had a girlfriend who said to us, "Are you sleeping with your bra on?! You will see, you will have breasts that fall later! ". Well this girlfriend was wrong since having firm breasts is a matter of genetics. There is no real danger in sleeping with your lingerie on, on the sole condition that it is not too tight:otherwise, the bra can leave a mark on the skin or even cause irritation. If you want to sleep with it, you prefer a slightly wide and above all comfortable model. So it's not forbidden, but we don't really need it...

4/ Whales do not cause breast cancer

It is a social myth that has spread, the stays, or the support frames present in certain models, are to blame for certain breast cancers. Expert opinions vary, but according to the non-profit organization Breast Cancer, “there is no scientific evidence to support these rumors. In fact, there is no significant difference between a woman who wears a bra every day and one who does not. Neither is more at risk than the other. Let it be said!

5/ We change size several times during our life

Did you know:the size of our breasts can change 3 to 6 times a year! This transformation can be due to weight loss, weight gain, menopause, certain reactions to medications (especially those containing hormones) and even menstruation! Therefore, it's no wonder that our bra size changes several times in our life...

We'll go to bed less stupid tonight!