Female breasts have long since ceased to be a simple part of the body responsible for breastfeeding and have been promoted to objects of desire for men who cannot hide their fascination with them and women who want to have them growing larger. . Yes, breasts are more fashionable than ever and taking advantage of the opportunity, we have selected a series of 34 facts and curiosities that you may not yet know about.
1 ? The breasts consist of adipose tissue that specializes in fat storage, connective tissue responsible for collagen and elastin, and mammary glands that produce milk that reaches the nipples through the ducts.
2 ? When women lose a lot of weight, their breasts may become flabby, because the process of weight loss also eliminates fat from this region.
3? To play sports, women should choose appropriate bra and top to protect their breasts and provide support for sudden movements.
4? According to researchers, tired of the discomfort caused by wearing corsets, the French Herminie Cadolle decided to cut them to the first bra in 1889, but it was not until 1914, after some changes in appearance and comfort that the American Mary Phelps patented the invention. .
5? Contrary to what many women believe, breastfeeding itself is not responsible for sagging breasts. The breasts grow due to milk production, which causes the skin to stretch. When they return to their normal size after breastfeeding, the skin is not as it was before. The number of pregnancies also interferes with breast elasticity.
6? Women with very small breasts may breastfeed normally, as size does not interfere with the milk's ability to make milk in the mammary glands that grow during pregnancy. Breast size depends largely on the amount of breast fat.
7? Women who have silicone may breastfeed normally, where silicone has prevented breastfeeding is rare and is the exception rather than the rule.
8? Over the years, breasts tend to become flabby, but this is due not only to the action of the law of gravity, but also to the shrinking of the glands and collagen that are replaced by fat cells.
9? A factor that contributes a lot to the sagging breasts is the cigarette, because it destroys the elastin proteins, responsible for ensuring the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
10? Men also have mammary glands and nipples, but usually do not produce milk, because this would require estrogen, female hormone. Men produce milk only in cases of tumor (prolactinoma), but are rare.
11? The nerves and blood vessels in the nipples are responsible for the sensitivity and pleasure that both men and women feel when stimulated. Like the penis, arousal causes the breast to enlarge significantly.
12? The nipples become hard, or as they are popularly said, lit due to increased blood flow generated by sexual arousal, physical or mental stimulation. The process is similar to what causes erection in the male penis.
13? Between 8 and 11 years, the increase in estrogen, female hormone, acts on the growth of mammary glands and fat layers that give volume to the breasts. They stop growing around age 18, but this varies from person to person and mainly according to genetic factors.
14? Rare women have one breast equal to the other. In most cases, the left breast is more developed than the right, and the size of the nipple and the direction in which they point may also differ.
15? During the premenstrual period, it is common for some women to experience breast pain. This is due to the increased fluid retention that causes the breasts to swell and distend the fibers, which eventually causes pain.
16? On average, the weight of a breast is 400 grams, which is up to 5% of body fat and approximately 1% of a woman's total weight.
17? According to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest natural breasts in the world are from Americana Norma Stitz. She has 2.59m of bust and each of her breasts weighs about 20 pounds.
18? Also according to the Guinness Book, the largest silicon breasted position, disputed by Brazilian Sheyla Hershey that had 5.5 liters of silicone, became the American Maxi Mounds that has 7 liters in each breast.
19? The first woman to implant silicone prostheses in the world was the American Timmie Jean Lindsey in 1962.Her goal was to have surgery to remove a breast tattoo, but when doctors asked if she would like to participate in the first implant attempt in history, she accepted.
20? Lingerie maker Triumph made a survey that found that in Europe, the English have the largest breasts, followed by the Danish, Dutch and lastly the Italian.
21? According to data from the International Society of Plastic Surgery, the United States is the country with the largest number of silicone implant plastics in the world, followed by Brazil, Mexico, Italy and China.
22? According to 2010 data from the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, about 110,000 breast augmentation surgeries are performed per year, which is equivalent to an average of one surgery every five minutes.
23? Brazilian women are putting bigger and bigger prostheses. Until the 1990s, the most sought after prostheses were between 120 and 140 ml, but in the last decade, the average has increased to around 200 and 250 ml and currently the most sought after prostheses start at 305 ml.
24? Silicone was only used as a breast augmentation material from the 1960s onwards, before that materials such as ivory, glass pouches, bull cartilage, polyester and other materials which, as one might imagine, have not been tested have been tested. very satisfactory.
25? The safest implantation techniques currently considered are silicone pouches and saline prosthesis. In case of rupture and leakage for any reason, the substance is absorbed into the body.
26? Studies at Wellington's Victoria University show that the part of women's bodies that men look the longest and longest are the breasts.
27? Another German study published in the New England Journal of Medicine states that if a man looks at a pair of breasts for ten minutes a day, it amounts to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise and can extend his life expectancy by up to five years. According to the researchers, sexual arousal pumps the heart and improves blood circulation, making men healthier.
28? Among the muses of the video game, Lara Croft is the character with the biggest breasts. They were created by designer Toby Gard.
29? The Dolly sheep was raised from a mother's mammary gland, so its name was named after the generously breasted American country singer Dolly Parton.
30? Before venturing topless on beaches around the world, it is recommended to know the local laws. States like Texas, Hawaii, Ohio, and New York, for example, allow the practice, but in other places like Dubai, the punishment can go up to 6 months in prison.
31? It even seems that in the United States breast worship is actually higher than in other countries around the world, there is already an NGO called GoTopless that fights for the right to go out with bare breasts, just as some men do in the heat.
32? Breast cancer is the second most common type in the world and the most common and feared among women. Touted as the most lethal among women aged 40 to 69 years, this cancer can be combated with high chances of cure if there is an early diagnosis and one of the ways to do so is through self-examination and periodic consultation. gynecologist.
33? After several campaigns to encourage touch examination, INCA (National Cancer Institute) decided to suspend, as the incentive to self-examination ended up creating the feeling that the woman no longer needed to see the doctor.
34? The breast lump can only be detected when it is of a size that can be felt to the touch, 1 or 2 centimeters, and when this happens, it is already developed, so it is essential for the woman to touch herself, but doctor visits are essential. in prevention and treatment.
Breasts are truly a world full of curiosities and data that goes far beyond beauty, so informing and caring for yourself is always essential for any woman at any age.
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