Back in high school my breasts often arrived in the room before I did. My breast size was a frequent topic of conversation. I sported a pair of DDs in the 1970s, rare in the decade known for encouraging bra-less freedom. That was not an option for my buoyant “girls.” And their power seemed out of my…
I wasn’t one of those glowing pregnant women. And once my babies arrived, I had a tough time figuring out the breastfeeding basics, including nursing bras. The only woman in my family who had nursed her kids was an older sister who lived two states away. Multiple pregnancies didn’t make me a lactation expert either….
I’m not sure why watching the documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc., made me so angry. I’d read Samantha King’s book, on which the film is loosely based, back in 2008. I reviewed it, along with Gayle Sulik’s similar work on the subject, Pink Ribbon Blues. I recently wrote a blog on Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History, a new non-fiction work which, among…
The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s recent bra buying episode prompted me to ask my grown girl what she remembers about buying her first bra. In the controversial RHNJ clip, Teresa Guidice mocks her 10-year old daughter’s body. Gia responds with predictable embarrassment. I wondered if my own daughter recalled how I reacted to her blossoming breast…
What kind of bra are you wearing right now? Today, I’m in a lacy underwire Wacoal number, made of undetermined elastic, lace mesh fabric. It has lost its original fit thanks to repeated use. The tag tells me the size and that it was made in Thailand. But I don’t have a clue as to…
News reports leading up to Mother’s Day were obsessed with one specific breast: that pictured on the cover of Time Magazine. Despite the media hype, it makes sense since the word “mother” originates from the root “mamma,” or breast. But you don’t have to breastfeed, or even give birth to be called “mom.” You’re given that…
Journalist Florence Williams has written a book about breasts, and her findings might surprise you – especially if you’re concerned about lowering your risk of breast cancer and other diseases. Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History is a review of everything Williams discovered about these mysterious mounds of flesh we carry around on our chests. Her…
A recent display of bras on the pages from a 1979 Victoria’s Secret catalog made me reflect on what lingerie reveals about a woman, from the inside out. The changing breast aesthetic has always been driven by fashion: from the 1920s flapper with a flattened chest to the pointed missile look of the 1950s. Historians…
I felt some kinship with GoDaddy.com when I first launched my website back in 2006. They’d drawn attention to themselves by producing controversial Super Bowl spots, and it made sense to park my new boob domains with their company. Go see The Contract – Internet Only commercial at GoDaddy.com I hadn’t yet published my book or spent…
Actress Ashley Judd is in the news speaking out against the media’s obsession with women’s bodies. Her article in the Daily Beast is a response to comments made about her face. Journalists felt compelled to report on its “puffiness” and consider if it this was due to weight gain or cosmetic fillers. Ms. Judd detailed claims about her that…
Until she wrote a book on the subject, Elisabeth Dale didn’t know much about her breasts. She created this site so that readers can find the best products, clothing and surgical options—anything and everything related to bras, breast health, and well-being.
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