breast reconstruction

How to Choose a Bra After Breast Reconstruction

After a mastectomy, even if you have breast reconstruction, your bra needs will likely be very different from what you wore before your surgery. Wearing a bra after breast reconstruction is optional, whether you have new breasts made with implants, your own tissue, or both; your new “girls” will likely be higher and firmer than […]

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dark green lingerie

20 Festive Dark Green Lingerie and Nightwear Looks

I recently rounded up 20 red velvet lingerie looks for the holiday season. So naturally, I had to follow-up with that other Yuletide color favorite—dark green lingerie! I think this one is my preferred color for this time of year. Unlike red, which is a typical lingerie color, green is comparatively rare. For me, that […]

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6 Ways Breasts Change With Age and How to Deal With It

Every woman knows that her breasts change. That’s what boobs do—fluctuate in size and shape over time or under certain circumstances, like pregnancy. My boobs have had their share of (get ready for it) ups and downs—together with some sideways movement—over the past 45 years. Now that I’m officially post-menopausal, and enjoying the many benefits of […]

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The Truth About Strapless Bras: Best Brands, No Matter Your Size

Every holiday season, the topic of strapless bras comes up. There’s one truth that should be universally acknowledged: most strapless bras are terrible, relatively ineffective and genuinely uncomfortable. This problem is even worse if you’re full busted or full-figured. At best, most strapless bras are annoying and not great at providing lift. In the worst […]

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Redesigning The Breast Life: Our New Look

What’s up with The Breast Life? We’ve got a new look, along with a more succinct tagline. Why the change? Like everything else, The Breast Life continues to evolve. And we hope these changes make it easier to navigate the site and take advantage of all that we have to offer. First, we’re adding some beautiful […]

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