When breasts become a burden: 3 affected women tell their stories

When breasts become a burden: 3 affected women tell their stories

Carmen (32): "After the babies, my breasts got bigger"

I've always been curvy - and to be honest, I've made my peace with it. My husband loves that he "has something to touch" and my health has always been good. I've even come to terms with my large bust size. I'm not a sporty person, so my breasts don't restrict me in my free time. After Maja was born, however, I went up a whole cup size, and by the time I'd finished breastfeeding Felix, I'd gone up two sizes. Finding a bra that looks reasonably feminine? Forget it! In special lingerie stores that can order my size, I pay at least 90 euros and more for an unadorned all-purpose bra - and still often have sore spots. And getting well-fitting clothes for "over" is also becoming increasingly difficult. Then there are the stares. People sometimes stare at me really brazenly and blatantly. That makes me uncomfortable. I don't normally hide, but it happens too often now. As our family planning is not yet complete, a reduction is not yet an option because of the risks - among other things, I could lose my ability to breastfeed. Many women dream of a larger bust. Sure, it can be a sign of pure femininity - but it can also be a real burden that weighs you down physically and emotionally.

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Silke (45): "Hiding is part of my life"

I do yoga, watch what I eat - and I think I have a slim figure. However, this makes my e-cups stand out even more. As a young woman, I thought it was great for a while that I attracted the attention of many men. But that has long since changed. Very few looked at my face or were interested in a real conversation. Most responded to the laconic remark "My eyes are up here" with a suggestive grin. Thanks, no! So I started to conceal my breasts as best I could and tried to distract from them. What hair colors I didn't already have! And my closet is full of sweaters, loose T-shirts, loose tops and cardigans. Fortunately, we don't have too strict a dress code at the bank. Because I don't wear blouses, blazers, jackets with buttons or zippers, tight tops and dresses with a neckline. Sure, that's not the
end of the world. But it really burdens me not to be free in my decisions. If I show myself more openly, I'm afraid of being reduced and seen as someone I'm not. I don't think this is so easy for outsiders to understand. I'm too afraid of surgery.

Claudia (42): "I've had something done"

"What? Reduced in size? I'd give anything for a little more." That's how most women react when they hear that I've had a breast reduction. It's annoying. These women obviously can't imagine what years of back pain, sleeping problems, neck pain and headaches can do to you. They don't know how much I suffered from my 80 F breasts and that I felt anything but sexy with this bulging cleavage. Because I don't think natural breasts that big look beautiful. Big breasts just sag. Period. That's why I decided to have the procedure, which I had to pay for out of my own pocket. I also had a skin tightening and breast lift at the same time. I put money aside for this. The pain afterwards was intense, but when I was finally able to go to my second savings pot - the one that was meant for a completely new wardrobe - I knew I had made the right decision.

Source: LEA