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Move Fat From Your Booty to Your Breasts?

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:25 -0700

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, but some women are just not happy with what nature gave them, or how experience (read: breast feeding ) and age have affected their chest. Some women opt for breast implants if they feel the need to augment their natural shape, but there's also a controversial procedure available for those who want to add just a little volume. It's kind of a two-for-one procedure that goes like this: body fat is removed from areas where it is plentiful, such as the booty or thighs, via liposuction and injected into breast tissue.

Concerns that re-planted fat could harden and calcify, making mammograms difficult to read, led to a couple of studies to investigate the issue. To learn what the studies found and how effective the injection technique is, read more.

One recent study found that no abnormalities appeared on mammograms, and it was actually easier to see breast tissue in breasts that were augmented with fat injections as compared to implants. Another study of 50 women, who had fat from their thighs injected into their breasts, found that the women's bust measurement only increased by a small amount. That means more injections would be needed in order to achieve the desired size, so overall, this procedure takes more time than surgical implants. The fat injection technique is pricier as well.

Add to the discussion the fact that doctors aren't sure how much fat is needed to enlarge breasts to the desired size. The fat needs to develop a blood supply and if it doesn't, it dies and goes away. If it does develop a blood supply, the only issue then is that when a woman gains weight, her breasts will grow, and if she loses weight, her breasts will shrink.

The bottom line is that although this procedure seems like a dream come true, it's expensive, time-consuming, and may not provide expected results. Maybe don't mess with Mother Nature, but invest in a good bra?

Do Large Breasts Get in the Way of Fashion?

FabSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:50:22 -0700

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Do Men Stare at Your Breasts?

TresSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Researchers like to use the scientific method to test stereotypical behavior. The latest stereotype they want to prove? That men tend to stare at women's breasts. Did they prove it? Well, sort of.

In a new study, 47 percent of the men fixated first at a woman's chest upon seeing her. Another third of the male participants glanced first at the waist and the hips, while another 20 percent looked at a woman's face first.

Going about your daily ~~research~~ life, have you found that men look first at your chest before they look you in the face?

A Natural Rest For the Breast - Love It or Leave It?

TresSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700

The need for proper breast support is not something I face on a nightly basis, but according to this commercial, gravity causes one breast to rest on top of the other (oh no!) resulting in discomfort, cleavage wrinkles, and improper spine alignment for well-endowed women. Luckily, there's a plastic cylinder on the market that offers its support.

The ad for Kush Support calls it a "comfortable nighttime companion," which makes one think that "breast supporter" is just a euphemism for a more kinky plastic cylinder device! Either way, it better do something magical - it costs $55!

Would sleeping with this thing between your breasts help you get a better night sleep?

Breasts: They’re Not Just There to Titillate

TresSugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:00:00 -0700

"I put these pictures out on Facebook to put a message out to women – check your breasts regularly and do not ever be ashamed of a mastectomy. For Facebook to claim they were ‘sexual and abusive’ was absurd. There is nothing sexual about them."

After 45-year-old cancer survivor Sharon Adams underwent a mastectomy, she decided that the best way to raise awareness was to post her mastectomy scar on Facebook. The picture is graphic, scary, and far removed from the airbrushed soft core porn images of breasts we see everyday. In a way, it was her personal public service announcement to women.

Facebook's response? They took the images down, claiming they were "sexual and abusive." To find out what happened after this, read more

This sounds remarkably similar to the furor they created when breastfeeding photos were taken down and Facebook spokesperson Barry Schnitt said, "Photos containing a fully exposed breast (as defined by showing the nipple or areola) do violate those terms (on obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit material) and may be removed."

Adams won in the end, and Facebook issued an apology after nearly 900 furious people joined an online group calling for the ban to be lifted.

These cases bring up an interesting issue about gender and representation. There seems to be only one prevailing meaning of the female breast - it's "obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit" because that's the way it's represented in our culture. When a woman presents a nonsexual image of breasts, in the context of certain women's issues - motherhood, illness and recovery - there's a refusal to see it from her point of view.

When Facebook told Sharon Adams her mastectomy scars were "abusive," maybe they meant abusive to men who only want to see breasts that turn them on.

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Where Do You Stand? Cutesy Names For Your Private Parts

DearSugar — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0700

I'd like to think I know a thing or two about sex and erogenous zones on males and females, but over the weekend I heard a new term that made me scratch my head - sweater kittens. For those of you in the dark with me, it's an affectionate nickname for a woman's breasts. You can use your imagination as to why they're called that, but it got me thinking about using cutesy names for your private parts. A friend of mine calls a guy's business "twig and berries," and I've also heard the term "bits and pieces" thrown around. Tell me, are you into using nicknames for your private parts, or do you think it's completely immature?

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Women's Common Complaint: He Goes Straight For My Boobs

DearSugar — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Foreplay is essential for most women in order to get aroused. All that kissing and touching makes us feel beautiful and sexy, and it also strengthens the emotional connection we feel with our partner. The problem is, some guys don't get it. They often rush through the passionate part and head straight for our boobs! While seeing and touching them is a turn-on for him, he may automatically think it's a turn-on for us too. Now I'm not saying that caressing our breasts is a turn-off, but there's a right time to touch them, and first thing isn't always the time - a guy has to ease his way through foreplay!

So how can you deal with the guy who does this? To find out read more.

The best way to let your guy know you're not into him fondling your boobs right off the bat is to communicate that to him. That's not to say you should sit him down and talk it out - you might shatter his ego and scare him off - but if you're a verbal person, the next time you're getting it on, try suggesting things for him to do (in a sexy voice) that does turn you on. Not only will it redirect his hands, but some guys love it when a girl tells them what to do!

If talking about it makes you feel uncomfortable, or you're worried about it ruining the mood, gently use your hands to communicate your needs. Slide his hand down and place it on your hip, or flip your body around and change positions so his hands are forced to switch positions too. Whatever you do, don't just put up with the groping. Some guys need a little direction so if he doesn't appreciate the guidance, then he may not be the guy for you.

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Handle This: Your Boyfriend Wants You to Get a Boob Job

DearSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Your chest has always been on the smaller side, and though you've complained on occasion about not being able to fill out a particular top, or looking too small in a bathing suit, for the most part you don’t mind being flat chested - at least you can go braless when necessary! Well it turns out your boyfriend has a different opinion.

After jokingly mentioning a few times that he would love to see what you'd look like with breast implants, now he’s actually offering to pay for a boob job. You’re totally shocked that he’d take it this far so how do youhandle this?

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Breasts: Shrinkydinks or Balloons?

babysugar — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0700

One of the perks of being pregnant was filling out dresses and shirts like I'd never done before.

My curvy chest began to swell during the nine months of pregnancy and increased while I nursed. After weaning my babe, I deflated big time - resembling the barren plains of Texas rather than the Swiss Alps.

While some people claim to have more voluptuous tatas after the whole delivery and breastfeeding process, most mamas I know are like me – smaller than they were at the starting point.

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You Asked: Is There Anything I Can Do?

DearSugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Dear Sugar,

I am 24-years-old and I have a very small frame. I've been insecure about my small breasts since I was a teenager. I know that many women have these insecurities as well and I've have thought about breast augmentation, but I really don't want to go through something so severe and invasive. Recently, I have been looking into herbal supplements that claim to increase breast size. I feel like if these supplements really did work, everyone would be on them. Do you have any other natural suggestions or advice for myself and other women who share the same insecurities as I do?
- Flat Chested Christina

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Dear Flat Chested Christina,

Having insecurities about your chest size is completely normal, but keep in mind that although the media makes us all think men are only attracted to buxom, curvaceous woman, that's actually far from the truth. You mentioned that you have a small frame, so it sounds like your chest is pretty proportional to your body type.

No matter what I tell you, it's important for you to feel secure about yourself and the way you look. You're probably right about the herbal supplements: If they really did work, people wouldn't spend thousands of dollars for augmentations, so wearing a padded bra might be a better idea! Just because you're not very busty, it doesn't mean you can't show off what you do have. Try wearing clothing that accentuates your assets - maybe you have amazing legs, arms, or even a great butt.

If at the end of the day, implants are still something you want to consider, by all means go for it. Consult a doctor and weigh your options, but don't make any rash decisions. As I'm sure you know, undergoing elective surgery is risky and not something that should be taken lightly, so make sure your 150 percent sure of your decision. Oh, and for the record Christina, I happen to know many men and women who are more attracted to women with smaller breasts!

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