5 bra myths you should stop believing

Haven’t you heard that wearing a bra with panties can cause breast cancer? Well, according to the doctor, such misconceptions only add to the confusion among people. So, let’s debunk some bra myths.

So, do you really need to wear a bra? Or is there a scientific reason for wearing bras? Well, this is a topic that dr. Tanaya Narendra aka Dr. Cuterus touched in one of her Instagram videos.

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According to her, “wearing or not wearing a bra doesn’t really affect your health. It’s more of a fashion statement.” To better understand this and debunk bra myths, Health Shots got in touch with Dr. Archana Dhawan Bajaj, OB/GYN and IVF specialist care clinic.

Here are 5 myths about bras:

Women all over the world share a love-hate relationship with their bra. Some wear them 24×7 because they just love them, others feel obligated to use them, and others are completely braless, challenging society’s expectations. According to Dr. Bajaja: “Whether or not you decide to wear a bra is a personal choice, and sometimes it seems that their decisions are influenced by some myths about bras which is not true.”

So, don’t let these myths make you decide whether or not to wear a bra. Here, we learn more about some common myths about bras.

1. Underwired bras increase the risk of breast cancer

Some research in the 1990s claimed that underwired bras increased the risk of breast cancer by trapping toxins in the breasts. Underwired bras can be uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time, but there is not enough evidence to support this myth and the claim has never been proven to be true.

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2. The right bra can prevent back pain

The common myth that the right bra can improve your posture or prevent back pain is largely untrue. The benefits of wearing a bra are mainly cosmetic and are not known to affect back pain.

3. Bra straps can cause back pain

This is a myth, as the right bra size will only provide comfort, while the wrong bra size can cause some discomfort. So, if you think your bra is causing your back pain, it’s time to check your bra size.

4. Wearing a bra to bed causes breast cancer

There is no evidence that wearing a bra to bed increases the risk of developing one Breast cancer. If you feel comfortable wearing a bra in bed, you can do it, knowing that it won’t cause cancer. You should not worry until you find any changes or lumps in your breast.

In fact, Dr. Cuterus also said that “underwear bras and black bras will not cause cancer. It’s really a matter of choice and less of a complicated algebraic problem.”

5. Not wearing a bra causes saggy breasts

It is a common belief among most women that if you don’t wear a bra, your breasts will sag. However, this is not really true, because without a bra you only bring the breasts to their original shape and do not cause sagging.

Takeaway

In summary, whether you choose to wear a bra or not is a personal decision and there is not enough evidence to show that bras have a negative effect on your health. So go ahead and live your life the way you want to – with or without a bra!