Someone had to ask: Does wearing a bra make breasts more or less perky? | The Guardian

". . .For all the social, psychological and cultural space that breasts occupy, there’s a lot we don’t know about them. 

Do people with breasts really need bras or not? 

How do we find ones that fit? 

Do we need to free the nipple or just pretend to? . . "

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  Does wearing a bra make breasts more or less perky?

  Do boobs need to hold themselves up? Or does a bra prevent them from drooping over time? We asked experts

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It seems likely bras would help keep the shape of the breast lifted rather than make them droop, one expert says.

"When shopping for a bra, Sena says a good rule of thumb is to find one that helps the breast sit halfway between your shoulder and your elbow.

“But if you aren’t looking for that, that’s OK,” she adds. Sena says that although bras make her feel more comfortable, everyone has their own preference for how their breasts should look and feel.

“It’s whatever makes you feel good at the end of the day,” she says.