Is There a Toxic Secret in Victoria's Secret Bras?

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thefarmersdaughter — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:30:03 GMT

To healthy family Who would have thought it...dmrs!!! But they are made of silicone...and I for one am allergic :-( . I also am "well endowed" and absolutely need the support of an underwire! But having worked in several lingerie stores,Dr. Mercola is right,most women are wearing the wrong size. Same goes for shoes BTW. One has to weigh the risks versus the comfort,a poor supporting bra can also cause back problems.

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whimsley — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:24:09 GMT

More than 30 years ago, I read a report (source, long since forgotten) that said that women who went braless had a much lower risk of breast cancer. This makes sense because of the reduced circulation caused by bras. I have been braless often as possible for the past 30 years.

I agree with Katie B that most men act like jerks when they see a woman without a bra. I hate being ogled (Men, grow up). I wear two layers of tops when I have to be in public. The under layer is a rather snug-fitting tank top or tee shirt. That helps to keep the girls from bouncing too noticeably, but does not hinder circulation. The top layer is looser fitting and helps hide the girls.

This is the first time since then that I have read anything that links bras to breast cancer. I am so glad to see it.

The report also stated that women who breastfeed their babies also have a much reduced risk of breast cancer.

Guys, if you want to wear a kilt, feel free to do so. I promise not ogle you. After all, it is better for your health.

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skip smyth — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:25:10 GMT

Oh, oh. Received a neg. point for volunteering. Did find the entire conversation quite titillating. Viva la difference!

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Linja — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:10:42 GMT

I noticed that once-common permanent press clothes have become fairly rare. I personally know two men who suffered rashes from wearing permanent press back when it was heavy with formaldehyde. There's an article in Wikipedia explaining the history of permanent press: en.wikipedia.org/.../Permanent_press . There's less formaldehyde in it now, but the nanotechnology fabrics may carry risks.

I react to elastic plus I wear a hard-to-find bra size (42A) so I order latex-free custom-sized bras from decentexposures.com. These are not sexy-looking but at least they are comfortable. Going bra-less makes my breasts ache. (An A cup in a 42 is not as small as it sounds; it equals a C cup in a 38. Bra sizes are not entirely logical.)

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Razarr69 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:06:31 GMT

In response to someone's post about would men be willing to go without undergarments...Yes! I have been for years now and don't see the point of doing so to begin with. I used to wear loose boxers, but they would ride up. 'Tighty Whites'? That was for when I was an elementary kid and only because my parents told me to do so. In any case, I wear nothing. My kids wear nothing (both boys). Nothing as far as undergarments go. No one is any the wiser. What was/is the point of underwear for guys to begin with?

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aemit — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:19:11 GMT

It's weird how the VS spokesperson denies that they use formaldehyde in their bras but then it was found in the lab tests. If the lab tests showed it, how can she say they don't use any.

I do have some VS bras that I bought earlier but most of them are the cotton types (I always try to buy and wear cotton and not plastic next to my skin) and I don't wear them exclusively. I also have a plastic one but I almost never wear that. So far haven't had any problem from either this or the cotton ones but I also wonder now if the cotton ones are safe???

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Jodee — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:43:25 GMT

Quickly scanning the comments here, I'm left with one glaring impression: The further away we get from nature and a natural existence, the worse off we are; the more hazardous the consequences. I don't think nature ever intended for us to live in cities, or at least cities as we know them today. I can't think of a more unnatural environment. As a former city dweller, I remember (and don't miss at all,) how much effort it took for me to stay healthy in that environment.

Most of my friends thought I was nuts to become an organic farmer at the age of 50. It was a lot of hard work and I'm still adjusting, but I sure don't miss the daily make-up and cosmetic routine, or the pressure to dress a certain way for whatever job I had. And I particularly don't miss having to "workout". Farming alone is all the exercise I need to stay fit, so I don't have to get "creative" with covering my "girls". Well-worn/washed denim work shirts and sweatshirts do the job just fine. Those breast pockets always do the trick.

Maybe some of you city gals could consider substituting your bras for shirts and blouses with breast pockets, at least some of the time. I can't see how sticking anything at all to your nipples could be the least bit healthy, I don't care what brand it is.

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Debra907 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:28:03 GMT

I also, CANNOT go without a bra! I'm far too big, a DD cup. It does hurt to go without one. Hey- to the woman who asked about large size bras- I buy bras from FIgleaves.com and I LOVE the Glamourize brand of bras.. SO comfy. Once you find the correct size, you must try on sizes and use that measuring tape to find just the right fit. I wear the lovely cotton stretchy leisure bras around the house and even to work, since I do daycare. I save the heavy-duty balcony bras for going out!

Anyway- what with all the buzz now that comes out that our FDA allows melamine in baby food- and this stuff- it obvious that all of you must join my bandwagon and start squawking like crazy to Washington! (www.congress.org) is a great site you can find your reps and email and phone them! It's time we demand our FDA be sane. They allow a "little bit of this" and it all adds up to a LOT.

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TiaIsWorried — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:38:12 GMT

While toxic chemicals in our environment is NOT a laughing matter, once again the American's need to sue is too prevalent.

I'm sorry but this lawsuit is ridiculous, she had an allergic reaction and the "solution" is to quit exposing herself to a known allergen.

We are suing our jobs away folks. Believe me, or not. But all you have to do is look around to see the truth.

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Anna of Arnica PArents UK — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:48:46 GMT

THEY PUT FORMALDEHYDE IN VACCINES TOO!!!

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Yung Red612 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:22:50 GMT

Also I was wwondering are there any other clothes (men's women's or kids) that might have toxic chemicals in it?

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Yung Red612 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:21:40 GMT

My wife is a 38 DDD (She's naturally full-figured) we were wondering if a woman with her size breast would be recommended not wearing a bra. I showed her this article and she was real puzzled about will it hurt her back if she does. Maybe thats why she seem to get headaches a lot more than me & the kids. (we all eat the same no-grain limited sugar diet) Please anybody give us a suggestion.

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curious7 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:00:06 GMT

Like everthing else in this world bras are likely built in China, or some other third world nation, and most do not take the precautions to make sure that nothing toxic is used, and this is fine with the importers, means more money on the investor side of things.

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skip smyth — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:58:55 GMT

Believe this whole matter warrants an in depth, 'hands-on' investigation. Dr, Mercola I ,hereby, submit my name to be first on list if you create a web site for volunteers. It is the least a chap can do. Take care, Skip.

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cowgirl7 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:45:41 GMT

I burned my bras when I moved out west where I didn't know anybody in 1980 and I've never looked back. I could care less what anybody thinks! Bras are uncomfortable and unhealthy. I did miss them when horseback riding but started wearing a tube top under my shirt for support and that worked fine.