The human body is characterized by mirror symmetry, which is expressed in the mirror correspondence of the left and right halves. But in fact, there is not a single person in nature with absolute symmetry of the body. Some types of asymmetry do not cause a person any worries or worries, but there is a phenomenon that upsets the majority of the fair sex. This is breast asymmetry when one mammary gland is different in size from the other gland. Why does this happen and what does asymmetry include?
Breasts and lactation
The size of a woman's breasts does not matter when breastfeeding. After all, milk is transported by the glandular component. During lactation, breasts can increase from 300 to 900 grams. After its main function is completed, it most often returns to its usual size.
During this period, the areolas surrounding the nipples change their pink hue to a darker one. The nipple can be concave or convex. All these nuances have no effect on the quality of feeding.
Hormonal levels contribute to breast size. For example, estrogen, which is translated from Greek as “creation of violent desire,” begins to be produced in a woman’s body during adolescence. It is during this period that the breasts grow most rapidly. At the same time, an excess of the hormone can, on the contrary, slow down these processes.
Therefore, taking hormones for the purpose of breast enlargement can harm a woman’s reproductive health. Doctors have not yet fully studied their effect on the body.
Developmental anomalies
Abnormalities of breast development are uncommon. However, such cases are known from history. For example, the famous second wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, had 3 nipples. And the Frenchwoman Madame Ventre had an extra breast on her hip.
The following deviations from the norm also occur:
- Amastia. Complete underdevelopment of the mammary glands. In this case, problems with feeding the baby really arise.
- Polythelia - the number of nipples exceeds the norm, like Anne Boleyn.
- Macromastia – breast enlargement to gigantic sizes (up to 30 kg).
- Polymastia is the presence of additional mammary glands, usually in the armpits.
Female breast shape
A round, full breast shape (like that of actress Sofia Vergara) is considered one of the most beautiful. This is exactly the shape women’s charms are given during plastic surgery. Such women are confident in themselves and do not lack admirers. Convinced careerists who quite successfully perform the functions of a mother and wife.
Those with small breasts often have complexes about this. Learn to be proud of her, as many Hollywood stars do. Among them are Milla Jovovich and Keira Knightley. Girls with small breasts never despair. These are incorrigible optimists. They carefully hide their feelings from strangers and trust only a few.
Ladies with cone-shaped breasts are activists with masculine habits or hobbies. In family life they are distinguished by fidelity. They have dozens of girlfriends who trust them with their heartfelt secrets. Marilyn Monroe had cone-shaped breasts.
Girls with teardrop-shaped breasts are prone to exaggeration and panic over trifles. They are sentimental. They idealize the world around them and, in particular, their loved one, who is considered a prince on a white horse. Sensitive to failure. Wonderful mothers and wives. A striking example of the owner of a similar breast shape is Kim Kardashian.
Big-breasted beauties are capable of any crazy things in their youth. But at an older age they turn into real homemakers. Caring wives and mothers, sincere friends who know how to support with advice. Jessica Simpson has breasts of this shape.
Wide-set breasts usually belong to honest and straightforward natures. They are frank, gossip and intrigue are alien to them. They can defend justice even to the detriment of their own interests. Natalya Vodonaeva boasts wide-set breasts.
Concept of asymmetry
All people have body asymmetry. Our eyes are different sizes, our right arm is shorter than our left, one breast is larger than the other.
The asymmetrical appearance of the mammary glands is expressed in the following variations:
- one mammary gland is more noticeably developed than the other
- one nipple is larger than the other or they are located at different heights
- areola are too disproportionate to the rest of the area
There are congenital and acquired asymmetries. As a rule, congenital asymmetry is almost indistinguishable, is not a pathology and does not affect the psychological state of a woman. Most cases begin to appear during adolescence in 90% of girls, when the breasts are actively growing, and the whole process is completed by the age of 20-22. In this case, one mammary gland always grows faster than the other. Of course, many girls have a strong complex about this, so it is a very important task for the mother to explain to her child that this is a completely normal and natural process. Acquired asymmetry of the mammary gland occurs under the influence of various factors.
These include the following reasons:
- Injury to the chest area or nipples. Most often, we get traumatized in childhood, but as a rule, there are no memories of it. Therefore, sometimes such pathologies are perceived as congenital.
- Diseases of the mammary glands (mastopathy, benign tumors).
- Hormonal imbalances. Many women experience breast swelling before the start of their menstrual cycle, so existing breast asymmetry will be even more noticeable. But with the onset of menstruation, the breasts become the same and everything goes away.
- Genetic characteristics of the organism.
- Pregnancy. During this period, a restructuring of the entire body occurs, the mammary glands gradually prepare for the feeding process, and due to this they swell. Given their initial asymmetry, this will be much more noticeable when swelling.
- Breast-feeding. This may involve unbalanced milk expression, where one breast produces more milk than the other. The doctor will help bring the process back to normal by drawing up a special program. If feeding is incorrect, the child will constantly choose only one breast, which will certainly affect its shape; it will look asymmetrical. It is necessary to accustom the baby to the second breast, set the correct position for feeding, then the lactation process will be normalized and the size will return to normal.
Women's breasts for men
What are a woman's breasts for men? In our time, it has become one of the main tools of seduction. It is called the face of a woman. Why are breasts so important for the stronger half of humanity?
The bust is involved in sexual pleasure. Research cannot answer why men love the delights of the fair half of humanity so much. No mammal species stimulates a female's nipples for the purpose of gratification.
Probably, on a subconscious level, men remember attachment to their mother's breast in deep infancy. Therefore, the desire for contact with the breasts of the now beloved woman is present throughout their entire life. In the subconscious of every person, the mother's breast is a symbol of unconditional love and security, which we all intuitively miss.
During breastfeeding, the mother's body releases the hormone oxytocin. It is responsible for a strong emotional connection between mother and child. It has been found that infants who are fed mother's milk are more prone to emotional attachment as adults.
Which breasts do older men prefer 3
Sexologists have proven that men of different ages prefer breasts of a certain size. The fact is that with age, representatives of the stronger half of humanity change their values and taste. Men over forty prefer large, third or fourth size breasts.
The main thing is that a woman’s bust has a well-groomed appearance. Lush breasts greatly excite and attract mature men. However, the owner of large breasts should not be thin; on the contrary, having a good figure in this case is welcome. Thus, women of “respectable” appearance are very attractive to men 40+.
Cult of female breasts
Ancient peoples attached special significance to breasts and even endowed them with magical properties. In prehistoric times, figurines of women with voluminous shapes were popular. These were clay incarnations of the gods. It was believed that the well-being of the residents of the house depended on their goodwill.
Since ancient times, people have worshiped women as the continuer of humanity, as an idol. This is confirmed by numerous rock paintings and figurines made from different materials. Many of them depict women with exposed breasts. Some of the finds are incredibly ancient and date back to 15,000 BC. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Egypt, Africa... Archaeologists find ancient images of naked women everywhere.
Breasts and mother's milk were emphasized in the images of most female deities, who personified love and life.
In the history of Christianity, mother's milk is also mentioned more than once. First of all, the image of the Mother of God, who nursed Jesus Christ with milk, is found on icons very often.
Why are men so attracted to breasts?
Women's breasts appeal to the stronger sex for many reasons. Firstly, this part of the body is very exciting and seductive. Secondly, every woman considers her breasts to be a kind of decoration, which she uses as a “weapon” to attract her soul mate. Thirdly, breasts by nature distinguish a woman from a man.
Each man determines for himself what size suits his taste. In the modern world you can meet many women with “unnatural” breasts, but guys don’t really care about this. They think about the naturalness of their breasts after they have managed to enjoy their feminine dignity to their fullest.
The largest breasts in the world
Many men prefer women with beautiful breasts, large and lush. Scientists believe that on a subconscious level they perceive these women as ideal females for procreation. Perception is laid down at the level of the male instinct.
But sometimes the charms of women fall under the definition of “giant breasts.” Moreover, some try to increase it to immense sizes on purpose, through a series of plastic surgeries.
However, Norma Stitz (real name Annie Hawkins-Turner) is known for the largest natural breasts in the world, size 48. Each of her breasts weighs more than 20 kg. She knows firsthand what huge breasts are. Below is a photo of Norma's breasts.
The woman admits that she has been forced to wear a bra since she was 9 years old. Before meeting her husband, she was complex and embarrassed about her curvy figure. However, her husband made her believe in herself. Norma has starred in several adult films. Claims that her bust continues to grow even when she loses weight. However, he will never agree to breast reduction surgery. “My little ones,” the beauty says affectionately about her charms. “They feed me and the children.”
Another owner of huge breasts (bra size 20) is porn actress Chelsea Charms. However, the girl specifically turned to plastic surgeons in order to receive the title of the largest bust in America. And in 2011 she received it. The fact is that Chelsea's breasts continue to grow. After all, for implants she chose a material that absorbs moisture from the body, gradually expanding.
In Russia, the owner of the largest breasts is Maria Zarring. Her size 12 attracts everyone's attention. The girl takes an active part in photo shoots.
Interesting!7
According to a survey conducted on the topic of which breasts men prefer, 41% of respondents answered that they were in favor of a small bust, 46% of men prefer large breasts. The rest of the respondents found it difficult to answer, and only a small percentage of men said that size does not matter to them. There are men who send their beloved women to a plastic surgeon. Ideally, for such men, firm and in no case sagging breasts, even if the woman has given birth.
Interesting facts about breasts
Here are some of them:
- 58% of the fair sex wear a bra that is not their size. It turns out that many people simply buy a bra “by eye”, without even really knowing their own size.
- The ancient Slavs believed that mermaids, mythical inhabitants of bodies of water, had huge breasts that they could throw over their shoulders.
- Some people dream of a full bust, while others are trying to reduce it. Surgeons at Moyo Clinic, Minnesota, perform approximately 600 breast reductions per year. 97% of their patients believe that large breasts negatively affect a woman’s health. Many people have back pain due to their voluminous bust, and some cannot play sports at all.
- The first bra appeared in 1886. It was made by the British. The bra resembled two tea strainers held together with ribbon. The innovation was called a “breast shape improvement device.”
- 70% of women in the world dream of changing the size or shape of their breasts. This is due to the subconscious desire to increase self-confidence. However, no artificial change in one’s own appearance can satisfy the need to be loved, psychologists say.
Know your lemons: a simple picture can help you recognize breast cancer
The insidiousness of breast cancer is that in the first stages the tumor may not be felt. To help women around the world recognize the disease early, designer Corinne Beaumont created a simple illustration using lemons to show the most common signs of breast cancer. .
The Know Your Lemons campaign aims to raise awareness among women about breast cancer.
The author of the campaign is designer Corinne Beaumont. Both of her grandmothers died of breast cancer, aged 40 and 62, and when she started looking for information on how to recognize the symptoms of the disease, she found very little that was helpful. So Corinne decided to use lemons as a visual metaphor and came up with a simple illustration using citrus as an example of the 12 most common signs of breast cancer. The designer placed lemons in an egg carton to create a playful image that would help women overcome their fear of illness.
Some women don't even want to talk about or look at their breasts,
- explains Corinne.
