here's another question from my same 8th grader friend & i can't answer this question cause i have no idea....
aha well anyways she was wondering if its bad to wear your bra 24/7? some people say it is and others say it isn't... but which ones really true?
2007-02-15 11:29:52 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It all depends. My wife has large breast and she wears a bra all the time until she goes to bed because it is uncomfortable to sleep with one on.
2007-02-15 11:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The theory is that the risk of breast cancer can be directly related to the number of hours per day a bra is worn. This is based almost entirely on a popular book called "Dressed to Kill." According to the authors, women who wear bras 24/7 have a 3/4 chance of getting breast cancer.
Sound a little sensational? This position is not supported by any official cancer association due to lack of evidence. The results were not published in any scientific journal and it cannot be shown that the study was correctly done. It is quite possible that it was sensationalised to sell books. And the books certainly did sell... A big problem with the theory is that people who don't wear bras probably have smaller breasts, while people with larger breasts are much more likely to want to wear bras more often. I don't believe the studies addressed that connection.
Some other studies have found some links too, but not nearly as dramatic. It can't hurt to NOT wear your bra at night though.
2007-02-15 12:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im an 8th grader too and i havve no clue why the heck ppl wud say its bad they were made to be used and 24/7 wearing is prob completly ok. well u take it off in the shower but thats kinda a no brainer.
i do kno ppl who take theirs off at night, but i honestly think its just how u feel about it personally like comfort and stuff like that.
2007-02-15 11:35:02 · answer #3 · answered by bluewhitehouses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your level of comfort , I think.I wear mine at all times, but I just feel more comfortable doing that. I have friends who sleep without one , but that's their preference.I have never heard of any health problems resulting from wearing a bra, but it has to fit well.If it is ill-fitting ,then you may have some kind of discomfort.
2007-02-15 19:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by TamrynLovesMickey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it off at night. Not only does it feel better, but better for your skin than the elastic straps on 24/7.
2007-02-15 11:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A leisure bra would be a good idea to wear at night.
2007-02-15 11:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by wdethloff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard you can get breast cancer if you sleep with it on at night.
2007-02-15 11:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by xo Brittaannyy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i usually do but my friend doesn't think its ok so i really dont know...........
2007-02-15 11:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by the idiot down the road 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋