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    3 Surprising Reasons Small Boobs Are Healthier For You

    Yeah, you could get fake-looking implants, but you know your all-natural girls are damn sexy. And now science proves it. We'll spell it out for you below...

    By Mina Azodi

    These days, more women are embracing their small bust size instead of hiding their breasts under pounds of bra padding. Owners of lingerie stores specializing in A-cups say they've seen a boost in sales lately. "Not as many women are asking for a padded bra," says Ellen Shing, owner of Lula Lu, an online lingerie boutique catering to petite cup sizes. "They tell us they want to look like themselves." And now, science is backing up what these ladies have known all along: Small boobs rock. Read, smile, and never let the idea of getting fake ones enter your head.

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    You Feel More Pleasure

    A University of Vienna study found that bigger breasts are sometimes less sensitive than smaller ones. "Larger breasts have more fatty tissue than glandular tissue, which is the most sensitive part," says sexologist Rachael Ross, MD, PhD. "With smaller breasts, the glands are easier to stimulate during foreplay because they're not underneath a fatty layer." (Note: Well-endowed women can feel the love too-they just need a stronger touch.) And since smaller boobs weigh less, they can handle more movement. Have your guy cup your girls and gently bounce them for even more stimulation.

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    They Keep You Healthy

    Having a smaller set does your body good in other ways too. "In self-exams, it's easier to detect a lump in the back of smaller breasts, since there are fewer layers to feel through," says oncologist Marisa Weiss, president and founder of breastcancer.org. And while sporting petite twins could save your life, it can also save your neck. Larger boobs are heavier, and that puts pressure on the body. "It alters a woman's posture so her neck is strained and she's more likely to have headaches," says Dr. Weiss.

    Related: The One Thing You Must Do For Your Breasts

    You Look Younger, Longer

    Men are hardwired to notice big breasts (shocker), but it's not for the reason you think. Back in caveman days, men needed a way to tell a woman's age. "They had to look at physical signs," says Satoshi Kanazawa, PhD, an evolutionary psychologist at the London School of Economics. The giveaway: her mammary glands. "Larger breasts sag over time, so it was an indicator that a woman was older," says Kanazawa. "It's more difficult to assess a woman's age if she has smaller breasts." Since your perennially perky girls are less affected by gravity, they'll stay sexy for way longer.

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    Whether you're rocking A cups or Double Ds, check out this article on how to find the best bra for you!

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    101 comments

    • Nacarat  •  6 months ago
      I'm a man and I must say large over-sized breasts turn me down and disgust me a little bit.
      I prefer them middle sized, not super small.
    • G.Henry W  •  8 months ago
      I don,t know how you guys see it but am talking from the point of view of a man, certainly like to see a woman with nice perkier breast not to big but good enough size.

      http://naturallybiggerbreast.com
    • Jessi  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Two out of three of those "reasons" have absolutely nothing to do with health.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  1 year 1 month ago
      34A and size 0 im just a small person and I have 2 active kiddos which is prob. why im so small all around im active non stop all day.
    • AlyssaG  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Ah, who cares what this article says. No sources listed, no legitimate studies done and of course it's by Cosmo. Plenty of guys love big breasts and there are men who still find their women sexy even when their boobs hit the ground, that my friend is called true love. And there are men who will find their wives small breasts sexy until the day they die. How about we stop making false claims about big and small breasts, stop putting other sizes down by making up false assumptions and we celebrate ALL breast sizes,ALL healthy weights and ALL body shapes. It's time we end this fight. As much as some of you women claim it's the media putting big or small breasts on a high pedestal or down, it's YOU all, it's women putting sizes down and the women who are praising articles like this are only adding fuel because had this been empowerment for big breasts you all would have a fit, either way this fight with out bodies needs to end. Be happy with what you've been blessed with, improve what you can naturally,live a healthy lifestyle and go on with life!
    • sadieh  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Women in a pastoral tribe in SW Ethiopia would train their lower lips to stretch to accommodate ever-larger plates as a sign of beauty. The larger the lip plate, the greater the bride-price that could be asked for the woman. Funny how things don't change. They're still arbitrary and somewhat silly when looked at objectively. Enjoy whatever size you are, and keep 'em perky by exercise and good support!
    • vickie  •  1 year 1 month ago
      so... i more lucky!
    • Jessi  •  1 year 1 month ago
      And one of those reasons is sheer convenience, it doesn't mean smaller boobs are healthier. Just easier to tell when they are unhealthy.

      A better title would be "3 Reasons I, Writer for Cosmopolitan, Whose Opinion Shouldn't Mean Jack Sh** to Anyone, Think Small Boobs are Better than Big Boobs"
    • Lana  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Ahh, I miss the no bra thing but my breasts are much more sensitive as dd then at b.
    • nameless_faceless  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Just because one body type has been made to feel inferior doesn't make it acceptable for that body type to be exalted at the expense of others to make up for it. I don't agree with the articles that hold up women like Kim K. and Christina H while putting down other women, either. It's not right to do that to make any one feel better. Why does this have to turn into a "Well, we've had it worse" pissing contest? That doesn't really solve the issue, does it? I've been on both ends of the spectrum here, and I can say that no, one type does not have it worse than the other, they all have been insulted and exalted fairly equally. You are only going to feel that one has it over the other because that's how your build is, you're going to notice the insults slung at people similar to you more because it's more personal for you. If you're not big busted, you're not going to pay attention to the smears against big busted ladies, you're only going to pay attention to the exalting of your size or the insults to your size, and vise versa.
    • Lesley A  •  1 year 1 month ago
      There's nothing wrong with not being well endowed. Not only do you have more choices in outfits you can wear but you never have to pass up on those that you do like but know they will never fit over your breasts. It's also a lot easier to take in tops that are too large than to have to try to squeeze into those that are too small.
    • ♥sunshinelady♥  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Mandy K , you rock.

      Raven you don't.
    • whatthefrack  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Wow, I'm surprised at some of the very catty comments on here. Most of the people who posted must not know how to read because at no point in this article does it state that small boobs are better...the article reads "Healthier." Which, with the lack of real scientific evidence exemplified in this article, do you really believe that? Who cares if smaller breasts or more sensitive? Does it feel good when they're touched no matter what size they are? Of course! There are some very inspiring comments stating to love your boobies as they are, but some of you ladies are just straight up b****y. I'm small chested and I've learned to love that. If I had big breasts, I would love them too. Stop making each other feel like crap.
    • the Chosen 1  •  1 year 1 month ago
      See, now I always thought smaller breasted women were just so much sexier than their well-endowed counterparts.... now it's nice to know they're healthier too!!! ;)
    • Giz  •  1 year 1 month ago
      J: NEWSFLASH: Women with large breasts have the same insecurities about their bodies and are constantly bombarded with negative, harmful commentary as well. They always have been and always will be. I've been on both sides and I get just as much negativity from people because of my large boobs as I did as a flat chested late bloomer in high school.

      My sister was a C by the time she was 12 and a DD by the time she graduated high school and the way that both men and women looked at her/ perceived her was very damaging to her self image. I think what she dealt with was probably worse than the teasing I dealt with for being flat chested. It took me until I was an adult to realize it, but I really think that women with naturally larger breasts have a harder time of things than their smaller chested peers, especially if they develop young. I love my D cups and I loved my A cups, but overall, it was easier to have a smaller chest. I fit into clothes better, I needed less tailoring, I could wear a wider variety of things to work without looking unprofessional or provacative, bra shopping was MUCH easier, I didn't have to worry about binding them during workouts, men focused more on what I had to say, I didn't have to remind people where my face was, I didn't feel as though I was always viewed as a sex object whether or not I was trying to be viewed that way, etc.

      As for the door thing, a lot of guys don't hold them, regardless of who the person coming in after them is. I consider it common curtesy to hold a door for anyone heading into a building/room shortly after me, but many men consider it outdated chivalry that we gave up when we wanted to be treated as equals (which we still aren't). I'm a pretty woman with larger breasts and I still have guys look me up and down and then not hold the door. That's not happening because of your small chest, so stop using it as an excuse.
    • J  •  1 year 1 month ago
      "NEWSFLASH: women with small breasts are constantly bombarded with pressure to "upgrade" and are constantly told that bigger is more beautiful. Welcome to the other side, ladies. Small-breasted women face this kind of negative reinforcement daily." Have to agree with this one...have had men walk up, look me up and down and walk right by without holding the door etc...my thought was "lucky for you we all can't all see what you've got downstairs, cause you might feel a little less desireable yourself" When I was younger I had thought for a long time that it wasn't very fair that we are judged so harshly,because our assetsare at eye level -as compared to men, but I realized that we are all created differently for variety, and that everybody has different tastes, so it's not to be taken personally as though the entire population disapproves or approves, but respect and enjoy what you have and you will find that others will respect and enjoy you too. There are all types of attributes that make us attractive inside and out, so put your faith in what you value and don't let ANYONE make you feel less about yourself - life is way too short. :))
    • Giz  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Lily: I run faster than most women with my natural D cup. I am no slower than I was as a teen with an A cup. I'm actually probably faster now because I train harder than I did as a teen. Speed has to do with the fast twitch muscles in your legs. It is not affected by bust size. Learn facts before making stupid comments.

      Seriously guys, what is this? Love yourself for who you are, keep your body healthy by being active, eating right and treating yourself well and stop worrying about how what you have is any better or worse than one someone else has.
    • YahooGirl  •  1 year 1 month ago
      Wow, way to make women with NATURALLY large breasts feel like crap about themselves. I am a DD NATURALLY and I love my breasts. Wouldn't trade them for anything. I don't believe that they make me look older, and I am heading into my 30s and have no sagging. Small boobs are not "healthier" than large boobs. This article was most definitely written by a women with an A cup who wants to make herself feel better. Here's an idea sweetie, embrace what you were given and stop putting others down.
    • Giz  •  1 year 1 month ago
      starfedra: Most women wear the wrong size and need a professional bra fitting. I'm a 0-2 american (4-6 european), don't have an especially narrow ribcage and wear a 32 D. If I could find one, a 30 might be better, but prior to getting fitted be an actual professional, the cronies at Victoria's Secret had me in a 34 C. They still try to tell me whenever I go there that a 34 C and a 32 D are the same thing.
    • Elizabeth  •  1 year 1 month ago
      This is one of the most offensive articles I have ever seen. And what is the point of it? So , lets say you're a natural C--- and been that way since puberty. Should get a breast reduction so that any cavemen you meet will find you youthfully desirable. According to this article. "smaller breasts can save your life!" Thats nice. I'm sure there's plenty of A and B women who've suffered breast cancer.
      Not even going to get into the sex therapist bit. A new low for yahoo.

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