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Why do wear a bra to bed?

sipp — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 05:01:58 GMT

I don't "get" why you would wear a bra to bed --- You're lying down -whether you're a back sleeper, or a side sleeper or a curled up ball sleeper- what good does a bra do when you're sleeping? It's not gravity pulling you down like when you're standing up. (which I'm assuming most women wear them for- at least that's why I wear one- that and modesty-- but for sleeping? Why? And here's another question--- underwire bras-- someone please explain how a tiny thin piece of plastic or wire at your ribcage can possibly make a difference to "lift" the rest of you up?

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CAMOGIRL — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 06:01:40 GMT

I know for me - around that time of the month - my girls would get quite quite heavy and full - I started sleeping with a bra on and it helped quite a bit - I guess just holding them in made all the difference.

I have actually heard of women sleeping with a bra on in case of a fire - well now, I think that is ridiculous... With all those good looking fire fighter men out there...

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aubnwa01 — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 06:21:21 GMT

The only time I've ever worn a bra to bed was after I had open heart surgery in 1988. Due to my sternum being split & wired back together, sleeping on my side was painful for several months. I slept sort of propped up on pillows for a little bit, but when I finally laid down flat in bed on my back, the weight of my breasts pulling to each side, pulled on my sternum & was painful, so I wore a bra to bed for awhile to take the weight off of my sternum. It's been so long ago, I don't really remember how long, though.

The only person at that time I knew that had heart surgery was a male neighbor who had had bypass & obviously, sleeping on his back wasn't a problem for him!

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NycVixen — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 06:36:04 GMT

I've been sleeping with a bra since I was 23 years old. This is when I fully developed and went from about a 34B to a 32DD or 32DDD depending on the bra. Sleeping with a bra especially around the time of the month was the only way I found relief as someone else mentioned from the weight and heaviness of one breast on the other. I spent so many restless nights in agony before I realized that sleeping with a bra was the solution.

To this day, I must sleep with a bra otherwise I can't sleep. Interestingly, I just read an article recently that said that sleeping with a bra helps prevent wrinkles from forming on the decolletage. Good to know.

In my experience having a large chest, only an underwire bra for the most part is able to give me the support I need. The difference is its ability to support and lift the weight of a full bust. A bra without an underwire is not able to lift and give me the support I need. As a result, it is not as comfortable as an underwire bra for me. My size is hard to find so bras for me are usually expensive. An underwire also makes the bra have more longevity IMO. Thankfully, I'm now able to find Wacoal bras and other good brands at Marshalls or TJ Maxx in my size

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Desertdi — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 07:56:27 GMT

Earthquakes.........everybody goes outside to check on the neighbors

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Pook — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:00:01 GMT

Anyone asking that question has to be small busted to not get it. For comfort of course!! I'm a size 12 and 40DD and even when thinner - well they just get in the way and are uncomfortable. Even at 63, I am not sagging much and I think it's because I nearly always wear a bra to bed so they don't hang at night. I don't wear an underwire to bed but Rhonda Shear racer back bras. Without an underwire, I would look like they were huge and much lower which isn't a good look for someone larger busted! I need to buy really good bras that are well fitted so the underwire is not uncomfortable at all. I won't wear any old bra and the ones I have are oh so comfortable. The only way a bra is uncomfortable is if it doesn't fit right. I always wished I were smaller so I wouldn't have to but you do what works for your own comfort.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:12:14 GMT

@aubnwa01

I could certainly understand you wearing a bra then if it gave you some relief and helped pain. I am sure that was no picknick, to be sure!

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picco — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:13:34 GMT

Absolutely for comfort! I'm a back sleeper (99% of the time) and when you lay down they fall off to each side, certainly don't stay front and center. If I sleep without one the next morning I am so sore! I had slept with a bra on for as long as I can remember, last year had a reduction, down two cup sizes, and still sleep with one one. I thought I wouldn't need to, but its still much more comfortable for me. No more underwires thank goodness however. Went from a DD to a small C. While they are nice and perky and no longer sag, I won't give them the opportunity by sleeping without a bra. Chances are if you're an A or B cup, you won't understand this and probably won't have issues with sagging. Consider yourselves lucky. If I could have gone to a smaller cup size than a C I would have!

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violann — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:57:07 GMT

In my lifetime, I have been morbidly obese, BUT HOWEVER HEFTY I HAVE EVER BEEN,

upstairs, I am ALWAYS teeny tiny.

I had surgery about 20 years ago (benign by the Grace of God), and had to wear a bra 24/7 until my stitches were removed, and it drove me crazy.

I frequently remind myself that there are certain advantages to being a B cup.

I absolutely understand the problems of being larger. Every woman must decide these needs for her own situation.

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songbird — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 13:02:15 GMT

Other then running out in the middle of the night (you never know) I've never worn a bra to sleep in. Now I'll take a nap in one because it's under my clothes. I'm waiting for the question. Do you sleep with your shoes on?

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busygirl — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 13:33:34 GMT

I am larger busted but do not wear a bra to bed. I can't wait to take the darn thing off after a certain time at night. I only wear a bra to bed if I am staying over with some friends and do not want the girls hanging.

I have worn an underwire and a better bra for years. Just holds me up better.

I wished I could have a breast reduction and checked it out several years ago when I was much younger but insurance wouldn't pay unless you reduced to a certain size. The size I would be was too small in my book. I am 60 and would like smaller and lifted but not going to worry about it any more. I am too afraid to do it now.

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151949 — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 13:35:44 GMT

When i had breast surgery following lumpectomy I had to wear a bra 24/7 for several weeks. Most uncomfortable thing ever!!!

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Peaches McPhee — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 13:39:34 GMT

I think those women with big busts or those with, shall we say, older busts (less firm) wear sleep bras.

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sidsmom — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:04:30 GMT

@busygirl wrote:
I am larger busted but do not wear a bra to bed. I can't wait to take the darn thing off after a certain time at night. I only wear a bra to bed if I am staying over with some friends and do not want the girls hanging.

I have worn an underwire and a better bra for years. Just holds me up better.

I wished I could have a breast reduction and checked it out several years ago when I was much younger but insurance wouldn't pay unless you reduced to a certain size. The size I would be was too small in my book. I am 60 and would like smaller and lifted but not going to worry about it any more. I am too afraid to do it now.

@busygirl

I would HIGHLY recommend it.

It has the highest satisfaction rate among all cosmetic surgeries.

I had a breast reduction (yes, insurance paid) when I was 40.

It. Was. The. Best. Thing. Ever.

I was heavier before surgery. That definitely had something to do with the size of my breasts. Post-surgery, I was much, much more active & had better self-esteem. Pairing that with my way of eating, the weight just peeled off. This surgery was a launching pad for better health..best thing ever!

Plus...shhh, don't tell anyone...with my reduction and weight loss, I was able to go bra less for the first time ever! WHAAAA? Not all the time (!), but after working out, I could take off my jog bra, throw on a sweatshirt and walk out of the gym without frightening small children..Hee!

I, too, never could understand the 'wear a bra at night' bit. There's no gravity, so don't know how that factors in to the pain issue. But if they are that painful, heavens, do something about it! If not, I do have to say losing weight reduces the size of breast tissue immensely! If they are that painful, reduction of body weight would reduce the pain.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:05:36 GMT

i have 53 year old 38DDs......no way would i wear a regular bra to bed. i DO occasionally wear a tank or camisole with a shelf bra to bed. i like not feeling too constricted while i am sleeping and i am a stomach sleeper.....sometimes a side.

if i have to run out of the house for any type of disaster will i really be thinking that everyone is looking at my chest? i doubt it.......

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Shelbelle — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:10:32 GMT

I only wear a bra when I am outside the house, never in the house, unless there are visitors in the house.

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June222 — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:12:46 GMT

I can not stand the feeling of a bra on at night while sleeping... even the genie sports type bras that stretch are uncomfortable. I am a 36 barely a "B" cup... so maybe that is why I can get away with out wearing a bra.

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sgraham30 — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:21:10 GMT

I don't wear a bra to bed because I don't need to. I'm a 36C so there's not much there to support or sag.

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:27:52 GMT

I was wearing a bra to bed for a while but stopped. I had a lumpectomy (just a lump, no cancer) removed and if I did any heavy lifting that side would ache. I also used to wear underwire bras and they too hurt. I stopped wearing underwire bras totally and no more pain in that area. I don't know what happened but now I just wear ahh bras or something similar.

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GCR18 — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:42:30 GMT

I could see it because of breast size. If you could get away without wearing one during the day, it's not an issue for you.