Celebrate No Bra Day on October 13th | Aldult Toys Blog

It’s that time of year again, my babies — not only is it October National Breast Cancer Awareness Monthbut since around 2011, October 13th has been celebrated as No Bra Day.

The goal of No Bra Day, you ask? To raise awareness about the importance of knowing how to wear a bra. breast self-examsbe able to recognize the breast cancer symptomsand encouraging women to participate regularly breast cancer screeningPeople with breasts are encouraged to not wear a bra in order to draw attention to and encourage all of the above.

Breast Cancer Risk: Quick Facts

Because knowledge is power, here are some of them Breast Cancer Statistics to help inspire your self-education this October.

– Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, with the exception of skin cancers.

– It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (after lung cancer).

– It accounts for about 30% of all new female cancers each year.

– The average risk that a woman in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in her life is about 13% (or 1 in 8).

– The risk of a woman dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 39 (2.5%).

– Aging is an increased risk factor, as is being black, at any age. Black women more likely to die from breast cancer than any other race or ethnic group.

– Although rare, Men can get breast cancer too—less than 1% of cases occur in men.

How “No Bra Day” Began

The very first incarnation of No Bra Day was a medical event organized in 2011 by a Toronto plastic surgeon. The goal of the event, called BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day, was to educate breast cancer survivors, many of whom face dealing with self-image issues-about their reconstructive surgery options.

The day was later renamed by an anonymous user as “No Bra Day.” Social media users are encouraged to post photos with the hashtag #nobraday to encourage women to appreciate going braless and learn more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Some users are also encouraging women to post photos of themselves without a bra.

While some view No Bra Day as a political statement about gender equality, others use it as a way to raise awareness about the issue. reduce the risk of breast cancer—including lifestyle factors such as diet And exercise—and still others focus primarily on the sheer comfort of shedding what they consider a restrictive and uncomfortable accessory. And some, of course, embrace No Bra Day for all of the reasons mentioned above and more.

Criticisms to be taken into account

While there is no reason to question a) going braless (if you like it) and b) the importance of breast cancer education, there are nonetheless valid criticisms of the approaches often used to promote awareness.

– Although No Bra Day is now celebrated by people around the world, some find it controversial, seeing it as an event that sexualizes women’s bodies and minimizes the seriousness of breast cancer.

– National Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a whole has been criticized for the involvement of pharmaceutical companies, as well as cases of pink bleaching associated with events. Pink Ribbons, Inc. (2011) is a feature-length documentary that explores in depth how the devastating reality of breast cancer, which marketing experts have called a “dream cause,” has been hijacked by a rosy, glossy success story with corporate interests at heart.

Is Not Wearing a Bra Bad for Your Breasts?

For many of us, working from home has made sweatpants, loungewear and bra-wearing a common fashion choice. Others of us are taking our bras off as soon as we get home from a day out in the world. Yet while many love the feeling of not wearing a bra (especially an underwired bra), some fear that freeing their breasts will affect them negatively.

Let me disabuse you!

– Although wearing a bra does not increase or decrease your risk of breast cancer, wearing a tight bra for several hours a day East associated with increased risk – and sources show that 80% of women wear the wrong bra size. So just make sure your bra is comfortable and suits you wellor get a professional bra fitting!

– Wearing a bra does not prevent your breasts from sagging and not wearing one does not cause sagging.

– Wearing a bra will have no impact on the shape of your breasts.

– If you have a larger cup size, you may feel more comfortable wearing a bra simply because it can help. relieve (or prevent) back pain due to the weight of the chest.

Random Facts About Your Breasts…To Further Inspire You In Your Breast Education

– Nipple stimulation can lead to orgasm. Nipple stimulation alerts the same part of the brain as clitoral and vaginal stimulation, which is why Some women can achieve orgasm through nipple stimulation alone..

– Your breasts are probably not the same size. Statistically, the left breast is larger: 65% of women report a smaller right breast. So don’t worry, symmetry is really overrated.

– Men can potentially breastfeed. You read that right. They have the necessary equipment and with a few weeks of constant stimulation (suckle), they may just be able to produce milk. Test that if you dare. By the way, the reason men have nipples in the first place is because all embryos initially have female parts – testosterone doesn’t really take hold until conception. six weeks in prenatal development.

– Your breasts will probably change a lot over time. Not only can your breasts fluctuate a full size over the course of your menstrual cyclebut they can also change size and shape at different times throughout your life: from puberty to pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause, to name a few.

Looking for something special to wear without a bra this month (or all the time)? Get your “Bras Suck” crewneck here—10% of all profits will be donated to breast cancer research. <3