Ha! Ha! – Thought that would grab your attention!

According to the BBC News this morning, today is International Right To Know Day, so I thought I’d enlighten you about buying bras, (but read to the end for some light hearted banter).

Getting a bra to fit properly let me tell you, is no easy task.  It  certainly requires a lot more than a quick dash into a store, and selecting one which looks great on the slinky sexy model in the catalogue in approximately the right size for your nearest and dearest.

Ever done that… maybe at Christmas?

Thought so, but here’s the big question – do you know what size she is?

Come to think of it, does she know what size she is?

That might sound daft, but as women change shape, so does their bra size.

I went to buy some new bras last week and had I not had a “proper” fitting, (not one of those tape measure jobs), I would have happily bought the wrong size.

You see a bra should not only enhance the shape of the female body, but also provide support, and this shouldn’t require the straps.

For a bra to fit properly when it’s first bought, the hooks should be done up on the loosest ones possible.  This is because as the bra ages it will stretch and will need to be tightened by using the other hooks.

It should be snug, but should still allow room for two fingers to be inserted behind where the hooks do it up so it can be pulled out slightly.

The straps should sit on the shoulders so they aren’t tight, won’t slip and when the arms are lifted up above the head, the back of the bra stays in line with the front.

If the bra rides up at the back, the straps are too tight.

Most importantly, the side of the bra should sit on the breast bone, NOT on the soft fleshy part of the bust as this can cause problems, and the top of the cup under the arm should not rub the armpit.

So you see men it’s not easy.

Even if your nearest and dearest has been measured “properly”, and you know what size she is, there’s another problem.

You see she  may need a different size depending on the cut of the bra.  You can’t just pick up two or three styles in  the same size and assume they’ll fit “comfortably”.

I’m afraid – you just have to fit them on, which is why, if you really care about the woman in your life and want to impress  her, DON’T buy the lingerie you like, but let her choose for herself.

It’s much safer and she’ll love you even more for it.

Now, talking of boobs, I read something really interesting the other day, which may still interest you male readers…

…man boobs!

Now, I know you just like to think of them as relaxed muscle, but apparently there’s growing evidence more and more males over forty are becoming feminized , because they have more of the female hormone “estrogen” in their bodies than they do “testosterone”.

Hmmm…

You know what that means apart from man boobs , don’t you…

• Unexplained weight gain
• Impotence
• Health problems caused through an enlarged prostrate

It seems the problem has got so bad, the number of men seeking breast reduction surgery has risen by 2.54% in the last 5 years.

So why do middle aged men suddenly find themselves with estrogen dominance?

Well, that has a lot to do with synthetic chemicals and hormones routinely added to poultry and livestock.

Ever wondered how farmers get their animals ready for market so quickly? 

 They just inject a few female hormones (estrogens) to fatten them up, which is great for the farmers, BUT when you eat the meat, you also eat the estrogens.

You also get “estrogen twins” in  many everyday products you use, including shampoo, many plastic containers, some canned foods, garden hoses and even your flooring.  

When they get into your bloodstream they send “female” signals to your body.

Hence the man boobs!

Anyway, you can reduce some chemicals by eating organic foods, and using certified organic shampoo, which will hopefully reduce the overproduction of estrogen, but if all else fails…

…at least you now know how to get a bra that fits!

 How  To Reduce The Toxic Chemicals In Your Environment

Keep Smiling – it’s not all bad.  Just consider these reasons men should be happier than women :-

Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding  plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.  
You can never be pregnant.
Car mechanics tell you the truth.
The world is your urinal.
You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them.
New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks and engines.
A five-day holiday requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
Your underwear is £9.50 for a three-pack.
Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
You never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original colour.
The same hairstyle lasts  for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
One wallet and one pair of shoes — one colour for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can ‘do’ your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache.
You can do Christmas shopping for 24 relatives on 24th December in 24 minutes.

 How To Reduce The Toxic Chemicals In Your Environment

Jean