My boobs have always been my favorite thing about myself (sometimes tied with my hair). They’re a decent size, nearly symmetrical, and close enough to perky to satisfy me. Even when my skin sucked and my weight wasn’t what I wanted, I had my boobs. And then they let me down. At 31, I discovered…
I felt the lump; my doctors did not. Neither my gynecologist nor my radiologist. I had a sonogram; it showed nothing. Meanwhile, I was walking around with a lump the size of an orange and could barely breathe. I knew they were wrong. My husband sang the familiar tune of, you always have to be…
Let me begin this by saying that I don’t like the idea of radiating my breasts to find cancer; seems more like a way for cancer to find me. But I was talked into it by my male doctor who would likely never know the joy of having his breasts smashed on a cold metal…
If I see one more article about another BS claim about what this or that or not this or that has caused breast cancer I may seriously lose my mind. Can we stop blaming breast cancer patients for their illness? Please do not make someone feel guilty that they have or have not done something wrong…
Breast cancer treatments are changing and evolving to meet the needs of women with this disease. Patients now have more options after bilateral or unilateral mastectomy procedures. They may not need or want to wear a prosthesis or a post-mastectomy “pocketed” bra. Many women opt out of breast reconstruction surgery altogether. They choose to remain…
I’ve got news today about one of my favorite lingerie brands, AnaOno Intimates. I was lucky enough to attend their last photoshoot in Los Angeles. And I also got a chance to take behind-the-scenes pics and meet a few of their models. I’m a big fan of this post-mastectomy lingerie line because of their innovative styles. Their…
I know more about women’s breasts today than when I researched my first book in 2006. Much of what I wrote down as “fact” turned out to be fiction. I repeated statistics about bra wear and the average cup size that weren’t backed by rigorous study. The breast cancer prevention advice I believed turned out…
New intimate apparel brands like Red Fern Lingerie are changing the world of mastectomy lingerie. And it’s about time. Yes, women need more choices and access to feminine and sexy styles. But designs must also go beyond the usually pocketed bra made to hold a breast prosthesis. Post-mastectomy intimate apparel has to factor in the different…
If you don’t know what a mastectomy bra is, it’s a bra with pockets to hold a breast prosthetic in place. They’re sometimes called “pocketed” bras by the lingerie brands specializing in their design and fit. There are alternatives to buying bras made to hold breast forms. Consumers can purchase “pockets” separately and sew…
I almost missed The Smithsonian Channel’s documentary on breasts. Truly Strange: The Secret Life of Breasts premiered last Spring, but I didn’t catch the episode until mid-December. Given the shocking premise of film, it is truly strange that it didn’t receive more media attention. The questions raised by The Secret Life of Breasts are ones I’ve thought about for years…
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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