Daily Health Tips

Questions:

Is it better for women to sleep with or without wearing a bra? 

Answer 1:

Without, for sure. Even if you have large breasts. They don't actually "need support" until you've gotten them used to wearing a bra. Like other parts of your body, your breasts actually have ligaments, tendons and muscles. They atrophy if not in use (when they have constant "support") and that's why it can be sore when you take off your bra. Once you get used to sleeping without one, they won't be sore any more. 

Wearing a bra 24/7 has actually been noted to increase chances of breast cancer and fibrocystic disease?. It's actually healthy to let your breasts move around a little and be free during part of the day you're awake, too... it really helps with lymphatic circulation, and can keep your breasts healthy. 

Originally, bras weren't necessary to people, even with very large mammaries. Then eventually, everyone was told they had to wear one to keep from sagging or whatever. Now, most breasts need a bra, but it's like any other body part. If you put your arm in a sling for 6 months, it would be weak and feel like it needed a sling. Bras don't keep breasts from "sagging" and if your breasts are in a bra all of the time, they may even sag more in the end. 

I'm not going to tell you to ditch a bra completely (unless you want to... that's all a personal choice) but I'd definitely recommend not wearing one at night, and even at other times when you feel comfortable taking it off.

Answer 2:

My wife used to sleep with hers on all the time, and she is not big. I could not imagine anything less comfortable than having that thing on for the whole twenty-four hours. 

She takes it off most of the time now. I think she finally realized she was missing out on a more comfortable sleep. 

Make it five.

Answer 3:

There's speculation that wearing a constrictive bra to sleep can be damaging to lymph nodes, making one more susceptible to cancer. This hasn't been proven.


To prevent sagging? In several studies, women were asked to complete all of there daily activities (including vigorous sports) without a bra on. Overwhelmingly, the results were that the women's breast actually became LESS saggy when they did not wear a bra. This is thought to be because the ligaments that support breast tissue were properly exercised. 

If a woman feels more comfortable wearing a bra at night, there isn't a reason not to do so that is scientifically proven. The answer to you question is "neither", because the reason or wearing a bra to sleep differs for each person with breasts.