Today’s guest blog post is about a choice many large breasted women face: whether to consider cosmetic breast reduction surgery or rely on a better fitting bra. Ellen Lewis, of Lingerie Briefs, provides insight into this decision from the perspective of a full-busted woman and an industry professional. I’ve been wrestling quite a bit […]
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How Affordable Care Act Repeal Threatens Breast Health and What You Can Do
As I write this, the Senate is pulling an all-night “vote-a-rama” session. Their goal is to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Their vote lays the groundwork for dismantling the ACA in the coming weeks. Repealing the Affordable Care Act, with no plan for its replacement, is cruel and foolish. First, it […]
Read moreWhere's the Outrage Over Sexist Breast Cancer Campaigns?
Are you saving the ta-tas this October? How about second base? Maybe you’ll put on an “I love boobies” bracelet or a giant boob costume in support the UK’s Coppafeel campaign. People are asked to participate in October’s breast cancer awareness month by accepting challenges to post photos of their breasts to social media, sometimes […]
Read moreMary Coss Bronze Busts: Our Bodies, Our Breasts
Sometimes you meet someone, and you can’t imagine how your lives will intersect and reconnect over time. Mary Coss is one such person. Back in 1998, I was assigned as Mary’s roommate on my son’s middle school band trip. We became friends and chaperone buddies. I knew she was an artist, teacher, and travelled the […]
Read moreNipple Madness: What Normal?
The media obsesses over women’s nipples. My news feed fills with reports on nip slips — affectionately referred to as wardrobe malfunctions, even when clothing has nothing to do with their exposure. But what’s the big deal? Aren’t all nipples the same? And how do you know if you have normal nipples? I pondered this […]
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