![]() You may notice that your areolas also have small bumps on them-these are oil-secreting glands called Montgomery tubercles or Montgomery glands (1,3). The areola is the darker skin surrounding the nipple. Around 4 out of 5 women report that nipple and breast stimulation increases their sexual arousal (2). They’re a secondary sexual characteristic (along with widening of the pelvis and armpit/genital hair growth) to signal that someone has gone through puberty (1).īreasts and nipples can also serve as areas of sexual stimulation and arousal-for people of all sexes, as these areas have many nerve endings and even become erect during stimulation. The majority of men do not develop "visible" or functional breasts, but in rare cases of hormonal imbalances, men can develop large breast tissue (and even possible milk production) in a condition called gynecomastia (1).īut breasts are for more than just breastfeeding! Breasts are also sexual organs. Everyone has some breast tissueĭon't think breasts are only for women-everyone has some breast tissue on their chest. This means people who don't ever become pregnant never fully develop their breasts (1). Wanting to learn more, we decided to look into the science of breasts.īreast tissue has a maturation period, starting with development while you are still a fetus, and ending in maximum maturity and growth during pregnancy (1). Yet not wearing a bra, I felt, was viewed as sloppy.ĭespite my acute awareness of my lack of boobs and frustration with available bras-as well as with the long history of societal fixation and favor of large female breasts-I liked my small bosom. Most of the bras I came across were very padded-it seemed like they were misleading my traits, and wearing one felt unnecessary because I didn’t think I needed the support. ![]() Going from a training bra to a cup bra didn’t seem applicable to me. Having tiny boobs initially seemed disappointing and like something I had to feel ashamed of. I thought boobs had to be at least a B-cup, or pretty significant mounds, basically anything that wasn’t my bust. But having a small bust throughout puberty felt unexpected. “Any day now!” I would gleefully tell myself as I peeked down at my chest most mornings. It seemed like breasts were the quintessential trait of “womanhood.” But I’ve decided that I am ok with that.When I learned about adolescent breast development, I was stoked for my boobs to grow. I definitely think I trend more towards the Kim Kardashian side of the boob spectrum. I am no Duchess Kate, nor am I Scarlett Johansson. But at the end of the day, I’ve mostly figured out how to keep them in check. ![]() Do I still wish I had a smaller chest? Definitely. ![]() They haven’t really sagged due to babies and breastfeeding, which is a win. Yet, instead of continuing to spend my days lamenting over my poor boob luck, I’ve decided to embrace it. They are extremely large and pretty much in charge! Two years and another baby later, they still have not returned to their former glory. The ladies swelled up to become two beach balls that just happily lived on my chest. I kept hoping they’d go back to ‘normal’ after I had my baby, but then I decided to breastfeed. Most women love pregnancy boobs, me? Not so much. Practically overnight my chest turned into some massive DDs. I started to get cute bras and tell myself that they weren’t perfect boobs, but they were my boobs.įast forward 4 years: I’m married with my first baby on the way. Around junior year of college I finally accepted that I was never going to have a small chest. I wanted to only need to wear one sports bra when I was at cross country and track practice, but alas, my girls were too unruly and boisterous for that. I wanted to be just like my friends with their little A or B cups. I developed fast and furiously and was one of the only rising high schooler’s I knew with solid C cups. Although I am now *ahem* a few years older than that embarrassed little 5th grader, I still have many days where I am self-conscious about the size of my chest.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |