What comes to your mind when you see a saggy pair of boobs? Too much sexual activity right? Most men and women believe saggy boobs or breasts are caused by having multiple sex partners or consistent sexual activities.
Only a woman can tell how many men she’s been with. Don’t be surprised to see a 20-year-old woman with saggy breasts and a 40-year-old looking great. This has nothing to do with age. Although age is a great factor to skin elasticity and how strong they can keep up.
However, there are several other factors to consider.
What is a saggy boob? A saggy boob is a female breast that has lost its elasticity, forcing the nipple to head downwards, with the skin pulling it down.
The medical term is called breast ptosis. It’s a condition where your supporting structures holding the breast fails. It’s not a disease, neither should it be treated as such.
Saggy boobs are nothing to be ashamed of. However, when you are constantly dragged for having that, it can mess with your self confidence and mental health.
People with saggy boobs are often being criticised. This trended a few days ago in the Big Brother’s House when a housemate, Angel, joined the house. She was heavily criticised for her choice of cloth which was revealing her saggy boobs.
Critics took to social media to shame her, some picked on her age, while some pointed out her choice of cloth.
What are the causes of breast ptosis?
Age
Age has a lot to do with skin elasticity and with time, the skin will lose its moisture and collagen and the breast will sag, alongside other skin.
Collagen and Estrogen Deficiency
The skin feeds on collagen and if the skin doesn’t get enough collagen in the body, it loses strength. The same as estrogen, when there is a drop of estrogen, the supporting tissues start to fail.
Pregnancy
Some women swear by their heads that breastfeeding causes their breasts to sag. Well, according to studies, multiple pregnancy does and not affect breastfeeding per se. When you keep getting pregnant, the tissues in the breast start to get tired.
Exercise
Yes, before you argue. I have my facts. Some certain exercises affect the boobs. Constant jumping, running or or any kind of cardio without a supporting bra is like you knocking on saggy doors. They are going to hit the floor before you say jack.
Weight gain and loss
A rapid weight loss of about 22kg or 50 pounds will bring up a saggy breast. If you’ve had a history of losing weight suddenly or even gradually, you tend to have saggy breasts.
Smoking
I know you must have heard a whole lot about smoking. Smoking damages a lot in the body and that includes the breast as well.
A large breast size is more likely to hit the floor faster than smaller boobs because it’s vulnerable to gravity. However, small breasts sag too. It all depends on mother nature.
The breast is made up of fatty cells, glandular tissue, and ligaments. There are no muscles in the breast.
There is no manual to mother nature, just like there is no manual to getting the size and shape of your breast. Nevertheless, there are ways to prevent saggy breasts and ways to treat it. All hope is not lost.
Ways to prevent and treat saggy breasts
Support
Contrary to the myth that not wearing bras can sag your breasts. Not wearing a supporting bra can speed it up but it doesn’t cause saggy breasts.
Posture
Sometimes, bad postures pull the breasts downwards. Correct your posture; stand upright or sit upright.
Weight management
Control how you gain weight or lose it. Controlling your weight gain will help better so you don’t have to lose it.
Smoking
No two words about it. Stop smoking if you feel you are beginning to lose support.
Get a hormone test
You have a saggy boob and you are way young, you don’t know what to do? Visit your doctor. Have some tests done and from there, you can get the attention you deserve.
Plastic surgery
I mean, what’s there surgeons don’t do these days. You can go for a breast lift and breast reduction. Just make sure you are mentally ready.
Clothes you should opt for with saggy boobs
Support Bras
I can’t say this enough. Those babies need the support they can no longer get from their natural body. You need to support them. There is nothing like “I want to flaunt my boobs”. You can flaunt them but with the best support. Opt for a swimsuit with bras in it. It’s time to drop those half bras not working for you.
Tailored Jackets
These are made just for you. They are like additional hands supporting you. You can either wear a bodysuit underneath or just the jacket.
Cleavage revealing tops
If you must show a bit of your breasts, let it be a little, don’t do too much. You already have the attention.
Boob tape
This should be your best friend. They stick well to the body. No matter the choice of dress, get a boob tape. There are various types of these tapes, you can even improvise with normal cello tapes. The non-irritating ones, Kim K did it, so can you.
Now, that you know you don’t have a problem, can you please dust off those demeaning words thrown at your body? Stand and be you. We are all going to get there, you are just a little early in the game.
Sex do not cause saggy breasts!
