As two well-endowed women, we know far too well the struggles of being large breasted. Here are some of the problems we deal with on a near daily basis.
1) Back Problems
As a result of the large mass on our chests, there is an unequal distribution of weight which causes extreme strain on our upper and lower-back. In addition to pain, the weight also affects our posture, making it difficult to stand up straight. Most chesty ladies have permanent back pain.
2) Difficulty Running
Another issue regarding the weight distribution of someone with large breasts is that it makes running troublesome. Without a supportive bra, the pressure exerted on one’s chest from the movement of one’s breasts makes breathing difficult. My times were always extremely poor when I ran the mile in middle school, not just because I’m not athletic (which I am NOT), but also because I would have to take breaks to catch my breath and deal with the pain that the strain on your breasts causes. It hurts like hell.
3) Boob Sweat
Have you ever felt a river run between your boobs? Because it’s GROSS. And forget wearing that bra the next day because the sweat that accumulates there and leaks through your shirt is something that does not just go away.
4) Difficulty Finding Bras and Bikinis
Target makes great bras for a size C or below. If you’re more than that, forget it.
First, you have to find a bra your size, a challenge in and of itself. After searching everywhere, you might find one place with two bras in your size. Every bra you buy is either $70 and boring looking or ordered online. Same goes for bikinis. You’ll spend all of your money, and have two nude bras to show for it.
5) Hitting Everything in Sight With Your Chest
Today, I knocked over a few bananas in Peirce just from turning around. And often, when just trying to pass through a crowd, my boobs will forget to move with the rest of my body and will knock into someone. That is an awkward moment that I would never like to repeat, but from experience know that I inevitably will.
6) Inability to Go Braless
You know how, during the summer, everyone is wearing strapless dresses and cute bralettes? Yeah, not going to happen. If you’re anything above a C cup, it’s incredibly difficult to be comfortably supported enough in anything that doesn’t contain underwire.
7) Not Being Taken Seriously
If I tell you my back hurts because of my boobs, don’t tell me “that’s not a real problem” or “wanna trade?” I’m comfortable with my body, and I like it, but some of the burdens of being chesty are legitimate. The truth is you think I’m lucky because I have an oversexualized, and thus over idealized body—and the reality is that I just have a body.
8) Bullying
Being in middle school sucks. People used to joke that they’d throw things at me, seeing as I had two large “targets.” For some reason, our cleavage looks like a basket in which people think they have a right to throw things. Also, there are always mean girls who accuse you of stuffing your bra in front of the entire class because she thinks you’re pretending to have developed early for attention.
Actually, being in middle school just sucks in general.
9) Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Because we have an excess amount of breast tissue, and because that tissue becomes denser as one’s breasts grow, there is a much higher risk of breast cancer in large chested women. Especially with a family history of breast cancer, this is a legitimate fear that most of the women in my family have had.
10) Being Oversexualized
No matter what you wear, it’s “sexy” to have large breasts. Even if you’re 13 and wearing PJs, the world sexualizes you. It’s difficult to walk down the street or sometimes even have a conversation with someone without noticing them glancing down at your chest.
Despite our complaints, we are incredibly happy with our bodies. Yes, there are many problems that accompany our chestiness, but we would never have it any other way.
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