A holiday not only for women

And do you know that there is one day of the year that is even celebrated? That day is October 13 and is named International No Bra Day. You could have heard about it for the first time in 2011. However, this "holiday" was not created for the comfort of us women, nor for men to enjoy our advantages.

The main purpose of International No Bra Day is to raise awareness about breast cancer. The whole of October is cancer prevention month and reminds of the importance of preventive examinations.

On October 13, women all over the world throw away their bras in public to show their participation, solidarity and respect for this insidious disease. It also reminds women of the importance of correct and regular breast self-examination or mammogram examination.

Some sad statistics

In the Czech Republic alone, approximately 7,600 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year. And it's definitely not just for women! Unfortunately, more than 1,700 men and women also die from this disease every year. And that's not enough at all! This is also why it is not worth underestimating any kind of prevention. After all, we only have one health!

But it's not just about cancer

Another reason why this holiday appeared is the change in the view of the beauty of the female body and the fact that women can also be free. The choice of what to wear and whether to wear bras is entirely up to us. It is not a norm or a rule that we have to squeeze ourselves in tight underwear, no matter what. Even men are not bound to wear pieces of underwear they don't want.

We have the right to freely wear what we like regardless of the demands of society, convention or showing off by passers-by. It is only our body that serves us, so give it only what it is good at. Our bodies are beautiful just the way they are.

There are several advantages that throwing away the bra will bring us

1. Your skin will appreciate it

Thanks to the fact that you take off the bra, your skin can breathe better, you will avoid bruises, abrasions, rashes, sweating and other skin ailments, including, for example, allergies to components in synthetic materials.

2. Your breasts will thank you with their firmness

In particular, tight bras will limit the growth of breast tissue and the natural shape of the breast. The assumption that if I don't wear a bra, my breasts will soon be pulled out is just a myth. Give them more freedom, they will repay you!

3. Your back will rest

Who doesn't know that relaxing back feeling when you come home and take off your clothes. The bra holds your body in a certain position and puts strain on your shoulder and upper back muscles if it doesn't fit you exactly. This can lead to pain not only in the back, but also in the head and subsequent migraines.

4. Breathe properly

A compressed ribcage in an ill-fitting and tight bra makes it harder for you to breathe. In turn, the too narrow circumference of the underwear tightens the diaphragm and makes it difficult to breathe properly. The result is not only fatigue or dizziness.

5. Sleep pink

Do you sleep in a bra? Don't do it. It's not just about your comfort. The temperature of your breast tissue increases and so does the stress hormone prolactin. This way you avoid, for example, breast inflammation. At the same time, the sleep hormone melatonin decreases, which is responsible for your deep and quality sleep and improves falling asleep.

6. Reduce the risk of cancer

The body needs healthy lymph to function properly. Clothes that are too tight restrict the flow of lymph and thus the ability to cleanse and get rid of harmful toxins. Among other things, they can also contribute to the development of cancer.

So there are certainly not a few benefits for why you should throw away your bra from time to time. So, are you going to go ahead and celebrate this year's "International No Bra Day" finally to the fullest? I definitely YES and not only October 13.

@tajnysuplik in cooperation with Erosstar.cz