Table of contents:
- Various interesting facts about women's breasts
- 1. Breasts are lumps of fat
- 2. The left breast is bigger than the right
- 3. Indonesian women's breast size is 32-34 A-C
- 4. Breast size is always changing
- 5. The nipples can become erect
- 6. There are four types of nipples
- 7. Breasts are sometimes the first impression
- 8. Humans are the only primates with permanent breasts
- 9. A lump in the breast is not always a sign of cancer
- 10. Sleep can change the shape of the breast
Whether it's big, perfectly round, and bounce supple or small but dense and firm, breasts are an asset of pride for most women. But regardless of shape and size, women's breasts actually hold so many surprises that you may never have imagined before.
Various interesting facts about women's breasts
1. Breasts are lumps of fat
Do you know why the shape and size of every woman's breasts are never the same?
This is because the breast is made of a collection of fatty tissue that is supported by muscle and then covered by skin. The average breast weight is 500 grams and can contain 4-5% of total body fat.
The more the amount of fat in the breasts, the bigger the size will automatically be.
2. The left breast is bigger than the right
A woman's pair of breasts may not be exactly the same size between the right and the left. Did you know that the size of the left breast is usually bigger than the right? Yes!
The left breast is 65%, aka one-fifth larger than the right side. This is caused by hypersensitivity of the body's immune system in the left breast and changes in the hormone estrogen.
However, it is not uncommon for some women to have right breasts that are bigger than the left. There are only a handful of women in this world who have a pair of breasts that are symmetrical and exactly the same size.
3. Indonesian women's breast size is 32-34 A-C
Your breast size is more or less influenced by heredity. If your mother was large breasted, chances are you will inherit the same "characteristics". Vice versa.
The chest circumference of Indonesian women with a height of about 160 centimeters (cm) ranges from 32-34 with a volume of 250-350 cc, aka the A-C cup range.
In comparison, white women from Russia, Finland, Norway, the United States, Venezuela, and Colombia are reported to have the largest breasts in the world with an average volume of 1,668 cc aka D cup size and larger. The record for the biggest breasts in the world is held by Annie Hawkins from the United States with a bra size of 48V.
Meanwhile, Filipino and Malaysian women have been named the countries with the smallest breasted women in the world.
But still. Not a few Indonesian women have breast size more than 36. All of this depends on the levels of the hormone estrogen in the body.
4. Breast size is always changing
Even if you know your current bra cup size, your breast size will always change from time to time. For example, just before and during menstruation, during pregnancy, during menopause, and if you gain weight. However, usually the size of your breasts will shrink back to normal after your period is over, managed to lose weight, or after you have finished breastfeeding.
Likewise with the change in shape. As you get older, your breasts will naturally sag or appear to droop, making them appear bigger than they should be. Other causes of chest deformity include gravity, smoking, and sleeping position.
5. The nipples can become erect
Eighty-two percent of women report that sexual stimulation that is focused on the chest area can cause the nipple to tighten like an erection. In an erect state, the nipples can generally stand up to the height of a pile of five coins.
Some women even report they can orgasm from nipple stimulation alone. Nipple stimulation releases oxytocin, the hormone that triggers feelings of happiness and love that is also released when you hug, which causes the muscles of the uterus and vagina to contract to trigger orgasm.
6. There are four types of nipples
There are four most common types of nipples, namely:
- Normal, the nipple protrudes a few millimeters from the areola
- Flat, the nipple does not protrude at all under normal circumstances though
- Bloating, as normal, but the areola is slightly raised as if it is bulging
- Enter into, the nipple seems to be pulled inward so that it looks sunken.
As with an asymmetrical pair of breasts, your nipples may not be the same shape, type, and color. In fact, there are some women who have additional nipples, aka three nipples.
7. Breasts are sometimes the first impression
Eighty percent of people will stare at your breasts at the first meeting.
According to a study that looked at the direction of view of participants with a special tracking device, men and women both unconsciously tended to stare at a woman's chest earlier than her face when they first met. However, men do it over a longer period of time.
Reporting from Bustle, the researchers show that the motivation of women to glance at the breasts of their interlocutors is more driven by the aspect of competition, compared to the motivation of men who are more towards sex.
8. Humans are the only primates with permanent breasts
Human breasts can grow even before puberty begins, and will continue to grow throughout their life.
This is different from other primate breasts, which only grow when they are breastfeeding, and then return to their original shape and size.
9. A lump in the breast is not always a sign of cancer
Which woman isn't worried when she notices a lump in one or both of her breasts? However, not all lumps that appear are a sign of cancer. Lumps can also be caused by fibrocysts or cysts, which are non-cancerous, aka benign tumors.
Breast tissue can change shape due to the rise and fall of hormone levels in the body. As a result, the breasts can feel softer, denser, or tighter, which are usually felt before and during menstruation, pregnancy, and entering menopause.
If you want to be more sure, you can consult a doctor to find out the cause of the appearance of the lump in the breast.
10. Sleep can change the shape of the breast
Source: EnkiMD
Apart from age and hormonal changes, daily habits can also change the shape of your breasts. One of them is the prone sleeping position. Yes! Several studies have reported that sleeping on your stomach can change the shape of your breasts.
That's why many women are interested in sleeping in a bra to keep their breasts in shape. However, it's best to choose and use a bra that isn't supported by wires and isn't too tight so that you can breathe more freely. In addition, wearing a comfortable bra while sleeping will also help blood flow smoothly in the body.
However, it would be better if you don't get used to sleeping wearing a bra too often. Occasionally go to sleep without wearing a bra throughout the night to give your two breasts time to breathe freely.
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