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I like this study. Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #1
to put it bluntly HockeyMom Apr 2013 #2
I would volunteer to watch and assist in making a judgement. Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #6
D+ hurts no matter what you're doing, bra or not. Myrina Apr 2013 #8
I hear ya', Myrina, and you are so right. Mine came in during 5th grade and tricked me into Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #54
oh to be perky again! shanti Apr 2013 #78
Perky makes it easier to keep from getting hit in the face with 'em when running. Of course, then Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #79
I haven't gone, or been able to, go braless since I was 12 HockeyMom Apr 2013 #134
+1 JustAnotherGen Apr 2013 #69
Panty hose are out of fashion anyway here in California. Cleita Apr 2013 #86
wrong place Cleita Apr 2013 #87
Hi Cleita! I've seen that bare legged look in California and want to try it R B Garr Apr 2013 #140
I use Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. Cleita Apr 2013 #146
Thanks! Sally Hansen is a good brand R B Garr Apr 2013 #148
I use the spray on tan. It's better if someone else sprays it on for you Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #184
Thanks Maraya! I did check for this also at the drugstore R B Garr Apr 2013 #214
I've seen fashion police skewer women for wearing nude hose BainsBane Apr 2013 #156
I prefer bare legs myself, however, if I'm wearing pumps instead of Cleita Apr 2013 #163
Oh sure, I'm all for wearing what you want BainsBane Apr 2013 #172
Not in Central NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2013 #226
Eek! That sounds so uncomfortable. Cleita Apr 2013 #228
double d hurts like hell xmas74 Apr 2013 #90
I Disagree Macoy51 Apr 2013 #99
Way to be classy MattBaggins Apr 2013 #107
I guess it differs if they are personally attached to you xmas74 Apr 2013 #207
Very True Macoy51 Apr 2013 #222
I didn't get them until I turned 50 and blimped up. Warpy Apr 2013 #102
Not to mention, without some kind of support ... Myrina Apr 2013 #105
cooking can be especially dangerous nt BainsBane Apr 2013 #119
Have you tried nursing bras? I mean the good ones, like Medela, not the cheapies winter is coming Apr 2013 #143
It hurts to do a lot of stuff without the bra on. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #74
I am a D cup and run without a bra. I never wear bras at all in fact. MillennialDem Apr 2013 #130
I am a DD ... he only time I WANT to wear a bra is running/ sports etherealtruth Apr 2013 #141
I'm guessing you're not wearing the right size BainsBane Apr 2013 #174
Very true etherealtruth Apr 2013 #175
You're speaking to the Einstein of bras BainsBane Apr 2013 #177
You ROCK!!!!!!!! etherealtruth Apr 2013 #181
I actually purchase mine from a local specialty shop xmas74 Apr 2013 #208
This I have never considered! etherealtruth Apr 2013 #217
Not a problem. xmas74 Apr 2013 #231
no one makes straps long enough! i'm constantly pulling the band down. and the wires poke. ellenfl Apr 2013 #188
You're definitely wearing the wrong size BainsBane Apr 2013 #210
I think it really depends on the size of the boobies. Sivafae Apr 2013 #3
A lifetime of dating bigger women with large breasts and I generally agree. Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #4
Well, you should ask all those "bigger women" how they feel without bras. Because all my friends who KittyWampus Apr 2013 #28
My poor friends with bras digging into their skin would disagree. we can do it Apr 2013 #47
As others mentioned downthread… if bars are digging into your skin, you're wearing the wrong bra. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #51
i meant BRAS! we can do it Apr 2013 #61
that is what I am fighting right now CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #62
Oh my- I feel for you poor dear. I am blessed to be small and (pain) free. we can do it Apr 2013 #66
thank you CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #77
Oh wow. I am sorry for what you are going through. Pain sucks. Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #191
Yep. I'm fairly well-endowed. The first thing I do in the morning is put on a sports bra. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #94
Agreed. Even when I was a 32DD I still needed them, simply because of the way my breasts are shaped. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #101
will you marry me? eom ellenfl Apr 2013 #192
No, but sometimes it's more comfortable to wear one. So whatever. Brickbat Apr 2013 #5
False necessity- also shaving, makeup, heels, neckties, and circumcision. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #7
I wear a bra for comfort. and let me tell you, so do a hell of a lot of other women cali Apr 2013 #17
I would wear one, especially if I was large there, I think. I would probably shave a little too. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #27
It's a lot like shoes. Xithras Apr 2013 #63
Olive Gardens. cliffordu Apr 2013 #39
Remember that time we both wore bras to the Olive Garden? NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #42
I miss breastfeeding that mutt cliffordu Apr 2013 #70
Jeez, Cliff, the neighbors are going to wonder why I'm laughing so loud Hekate Apr 2013 #187
I'm here to serve..... cliffordu Apr 2013 #194
Did you order fried chicken xmas74 Apr 2013 #91
Nothing better than corn flake chicken! NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #96
I've heard it called a lot of things before..... cliffordu Apr 2013 #193
Hear tell it once killed a man just for snoring. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #195
Anything I can do to help...... cliffordu Apr 2013 #198
Professional? NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #199
WELLL>>>>>>> cliffordu Apr 2013 #213
Oh noes! xmas74 Apr 2013 #206
the kudzu thread lasted a long time. Do you know what ended it? NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #212
What did finally end it? xmas74 Apr 2013 #230
Rumor has it... NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #232
I know all three threads! xmas74 Apr 2013 #233
I know all the memes except "Olive garden" Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #147
Rabrrrrr nailed it. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #178
I never wear one at home Oilwellian Apr 2013 #9
yes, nor cal shanti Apr 2013 #80
That's what I do! etherealtruth Apr 2013 #142
That's the reason I wear one. I saw these sticker things that you can put Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #197
There is such a product A Little Weird Apr 2013 #205
Thanks for the this! Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #225
iam sure they help - srican69 Apr 2013 #10
And men's underwear doesn't "help testicles". Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #11
French study: Underwear doesn’t help testicles Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #14
Why does my guy say he has to wear briefs for support, then??? Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #20
As Kramer said, "my boys need a house" (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #22
Because you never know if you might need to jump off a 4 foot ledge. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #36
Boxers normally, but when I run or work out; strickly briefs. Javaman Apr 2013 #48
agree nt mopinko Apr 2013 #25
study finds place in France where the men don't wear underpants Johonny Apr 2013 #29
Underwear keeps shit and urine off your pants. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #40
Maybe you should try "The Nut Bra" Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #95
I've been led to believe TlalocW Apr 2013 #12
Not true leftynyc Apr 2013 #24
another interesting post… thanks. as frustrated as I get with DU, still find great stuff in all the KittyWampus Apr 2013 #31
I was wearing one that was too big around and too small cups, made a world of difference to have one Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #56
That's what most women do leftynyc Apr 2013 #71
Amen! It hurts much less now, though underwires are still my bane. It is so worth it to invest in Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #73
Best brand is Wacoal leftynyc Apr 2013 #75
I have two Wacoals and an Anita, love 'em! nt Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #76
Wearing Wacoal right now! PasadenaTrudy Apr 2013 #97
They're well worth the price leftynyc Apr 2013 #100
Ewww, underwires! Warpy Apr 2013 #106
But I bet you're happy to leftynyc Apr 2013 #218
To me there are bras and then there's lingerie. TlalocW Apr 2013 #72
Unless you're buying the exact same style leftynyc Apr 2013 #82
Your posts are great advice R B Garr Apr 2013 #144
You're very welcome leftynyc Apr 2013 #216
largely because companies like vanity fair don't make BainsBane Apr 2013 #120
Thanks for the link, I have some dear friends who might benefit. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #30
Best bra site tammywammy Apr 2013 #34
a good information site BainsBane Apr 2013 #122
huh. Who knew. That's awesome for her.=) Volaris Apr 2013 #60
vazquez is really a goldstein? whooda thunk it? thanks for the links. eom ellenfl Apr 2013 #200
When I was on a camping trip to Brazil undeterred Apr 2013 #13
I work in the blazing hot sun during summer and wear athletic tank tops with built in shelf bras. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #50
They are fairly comfy, too...and you can jump right into the pool after work. we can do it Apr 2013 #114
I have spent years doing my own research on this topic... Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #15
I recommend getting a grant from the UN and going global in your studies...nt Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #18
Funding is not the problem, I just need more volunteers! nt Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #23
try NIH BainsBane Apr 2013 #123
LOL Oilwellian Apr 2013 #33
Jury Results JVS Apr 2013 #16
Love DU Juries Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #26
What idiot alerted on this? Dear gawd we can do it Apr 2013 #49
Which is why we need an eye rolly icon B2G Apr 2013 #52
Very cute! (I just don't get it some days) we can do it Apr 2013 #55
I can guess (and I'll bet you can, too). 11 Bravo Apr 2013 #89
The outrage brigade was at it again, I see. Apophis Apr 2013 #85
Boobie baiting? maddezmom Apr 2013 #92
The patriarchy strikes again! UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #121
I am thinking it should be referred to as maddezmom Apr 2013 #128
. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #137
WTF? octothorpe Apr 2013 #93
WTF? kdmorris Apr 2013 #110
Kick Fuckety Kick Catherina Apr 2013 #113
I agree with Juror #1, we need eye rollies. Shrike47 Apr 2013 #133
I think you can post the smilies in the jury results if I'm not mistaken Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 #139
Most women wear a band size that is too small around the ribs. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #19
Same here, I gave the damn things up nearly 20 years ago. No ill effects. we can do it Apr 2013 #38
I take the trouble to find one that fits. I didn't throw them away completely. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #44
I'm 40 A - there is no need for one. we can do it Apr 2013 #53
I'm a 40B. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #150
I wear pretty loose tops most of the time, some no show worries. we can do it Apr 2013 #154
Underwire that doesn't stab?!!! Thanks for the link, Manifestor! nt Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #57
I've got some Glamourise underwires that don't stab. They're expensive, winter is coming Apr 2013 #98
Speaking of straps, why the HELL don't they Warpy Apr 2013 #129
Why are the straps so effing short? winter is coming Apr 2013 #138
Still lack range of motion due to frozen shoulder, and have therefore switched to eridani Apr 2013 #223
Check out this website tammywammy Apr 2013 #67
I think most people wear band sizes to big BainsBane Apr 2013 #124
I agree, I have a fairly small rib cage but a very large cup size so I can never find a bra smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #159
There are a few nice ones BainsBane Apr 2013 #162
Thank you for the tips! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #202
there is a brand called Freya which makes some really nice ones, they can be expensive JI7 Apr 2013 #221
OOH I HEAR YOU Skittles Apr 2013 #157
What's always surprised me every time it happened, is how few women know Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #21
LOL BainsBane Apr 2013 #125
I wear them all summer long. robinlynne Apr 2013 #131
those little silicone thingies? BainsBane Apr 2013 #132
wearing them now. I have small breasts. robinlynne Apr 2013 #151
I'm glad you found something that works BainsBane Apr 2013 #153
oh. we little ones can never find a fitting bra online! They just wnat to prtetend that everyone is robinlynne Apr 2013 #155
Have you tried specialty stores? BainsBane Apr 2013 #160
Thank-you. i will look at your search. generally they say they have them but they dont when you . robinlynne Apr 2013 #196
they must work for some BainsBane Apr 2013 #136
They are great for camouflaging nipples. Even with a bra I still put them on sometimes. but each robinlynne Apr 2013 #152
Covers? I should live so long! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #164
I learned all about bra sizing some years back. Heywood J Apr 2013 #169
washing machine and dryer? BainsBane Apr 2013 #171
My washing machine is comparatively gentle, Heywood J Apr 2013 #176
I bet BainsBane Apr 2013 #180
One ex used those to deal with a symmetry problem she had. Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #179
Do you ever watch DDivas on Lifetime? BainsBane Apr 2013 #182
Sorry, I don't watch TV. Women need good lingerie stores. It's one of the very many things that Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #185
corollary - my balls get no benefit from underwear datasuspect Apr 2013 #32
I knew this a long time ago. Just another way to get women to waste more money. we can do it Apr 2013 #35
But wearing something like the AHHH Bra, like I am doing right now, feels more catbyte Apr 2013 #37
Got a non-stabby underwire at this shop. it's possible to find comfy underwires. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #45
Totally, I kind of need one, but I can't wait to get it off at the end of the day and smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #161
A semi-funny underwire bra story. Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #219
Tittilating tresearch threads take tsience to a whole tnew tlevel pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #41
I suspected that was the case... so glad to see this! redqueen Apr 2013 #43
Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #46
I remember learning from some model they brought to our school treestar Apr 2013 #58
Putting something on your face that clogs your pores keeps your pores from clogging. we can do it Apr 2013 #116
that foundation thing is bogus BainsBane Apr 2013 #211
This thread is useless without pics. baldguy Apr 2013 #59
... Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #65
I agree Baclava Apr 2013 #204
I so totally disagree. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #64
Ann Landers said if you can't hold up a pencil you don't need one - I agree. we can do it Apr 2013 #68
I haven't passed that test since I was 13. :^( GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #103
I still pass after nearly no bras for nearly 20 years. we can do it Apr 2013 #115
I bet that's really nice. :^) Life was a lot more freeing back GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #167
me either BainsBane Apr 2013 #145
It is the bane of any pendulous type lady, for sure. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #165
I can still pass it at age 56 Skittles Apr 2013 #158
The only time I enjoy these things is when I am flashing a little cleavage, provided GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #166
on the rare occasion I wear anything form-fitting Skittles Apr 2013 #168
LOL GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #170
Who asks you that? Bay Boy Apr 2013 #224
anyone who knows me well Skittles Apr 2013 #229
Mine were used as the Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #220
And then there are those of us who only wear bras to hold up prostheses... Contrary1 Apr 2013 #81
That's ok, we are glad you are here! we can do it Apr 2013 #117
bras dont help, but arnt they made for comfort? RedstDem Apr 2013 #83
And they needed a study? BanzaiBonnie Apr 2013 #84
Since old age has sent my Ds down to my knees, Cleita Apr 2013 #88
Like if breasts were their own person............ nolabels Apr 2013 #104
"After 15 years of meticulously studying the breasts of 130 women" PD Turk Apr 2013 #108
That guy's power point presentations must be a hit at conferences. JVS Apr 2013 #111
yeah PD Turk Apr 2013 #209
I don't think anyone thought it "Helped breasts" kdmorris Apr 2013 #109
Nursing HockeyMom Apr 2013 #183
I think Duct tape would work better! (LOL) n/t kdmorris Apr 2013 #186
Set 'em free, I say... Blue Owl Apr 2013 #112
Me too....Be free little friends we can do it Apr 2013 #118
way? robinlynne Apr 2013 #126
I always knew this Generic Other Apr 2013 #127
Best reply stopwastingmymoney Apr 2013 #189
To ask MEN HockeyMom Apr 2013 #135
Not a man but I'd say support like some of us larger breasted women. maddezmom Apr 2013 #149
The strap is for sports and it holds a protective plastic cup in place so that your balls don't... JVS Apr 2013 #190
How interesting. I know I won't leave home without one Number23 Apr 2013 #173
I thought it was nearly universally understood Wednesdays Apr 2013 #201
Loving this thread... Aristus Apr 2013 #203
I've hated bras Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #215
yay, I never wear one, I was a rebel. riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #227
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