[Margaret]

I think this lady has a lovely figure and a pretty face.  But is she a C or D?

She’s more likely to be something like a 28E or a 26F.

(28E attached).

So many "bra-size violations" have been burned into our collective boobhounds' minds for so long that it's crazy how those somehow seem to be "too small" to be an E cup. 

Remember that the cup size is relative to the band size. A 28E is approximately a 28” underbust and a 34” overbust (roughly 6” difference). Also, it’s a much smaller frame and a smaller body all round. It would be like being a 36E or a 32E - which are literally nothing like each other, but are relative in terms of the difference between underbust and overbust.

[Hiram]

She’s more likely to be something like a 28E or a 26F. (28E attached).

I know the theory, but the band size and corresponding cup size still catch me out.  It is probably more intuitive when you buy bras and wear them.

Okay today - I saw this pic and whilst wanting to know her size - it made me think.  And forgive the naivety, but does having a large bust hinder mobility.   I can just imagine trying to get up from a prone position with a weight on my chest.

[Margaret]

She’s more likely to be something like a 28E or a 26F. (28E attached).

I know the theory, but the band size and corresponding cup size still catch me out.  It is probably more intuitive when you buy bras and wear them.

Okay today - I saw this pic and whilst wanting to know her size - it made me think.  And forgive the naivety, but does having a large bust hinder mobility.   I can just imagine trying to get up from a prone position with a weight on my chest.

Having big boobs definitely has an impact on all mobility (and posture) - the bigger your boobs, the bigger the issue. However, like most things to do with your body, your central nervous system compensates for it accordingly - mostly. I say mostly, because boobs are not like other parts of your body (like arms, legs, feet etc); they’re not “controllable” like limbs. They obey gravity and momentum - they often go where they want to go, rather than where you want them to be; especially if you’re not wearing a supportive bra. They get in the way, they obstruct movement, they bump into things and - when not in a bra - they behave oddly during vigorous movement. Wearing a bikini (or swimsuit) is challenging, because they’re not always as supportive as a bra - so slips can happen. I don’t have any particular stories about this sort of thing, but I’ve experienced boob “clap” before - where your boobs smack together and make a clapping sound. I should also add that sudden or overstretched motions can be sore - the skin at the roots is stretched and can cause pain (eg. If you jump up and down while naked). And, of course there’s back and shoulder problems from carrying around weight at the front of your torso.

I’d say having big boobs is about 80-90% a pain and barely 10% fun. But, you do get used to them - I rarely think about them, unless they’re causing me a problem. They’re just *there* - like an earlobe or hair, or eyelashes. (Except bigger).

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[TheZookie007]

And we love you answering questions like this. Thank you, Margaret!

[Hiram]

Having big boobs definitely has an impact on all mobility (and posture) - the bigger your boobs, the bigger the issue.

I appreciate your thoughts - I haven't experienced anything like having a large chest - but wearing a heavy backpack and feeling the change of equilibrium that gives maybe goes some-way to understanding the issues.  I know that isn't a perfect analogy.   And my back hurts after wearing one for a few hours.
 

They get in the way, they obstruct movement, they bump into things and - when not in a bra - they behave oddly during vigorous movement.

This is one of the things I've wondered about - some of the most ubiquitous tasks like driving a car or cooking have got to be just  tad more tricky if you have something obstructing your view.   Sleeeping* on your front?

where your boobs smack together and make a clapping sound. I should also add that sudden or overstretched motions can be sore - the skin at the roots is stretched and can cause pain (eg. If you jump up and down while naked).

I think men don't appreciate this aspect.  Although - gotta say walking about naked my little fella can often get caught in things. 

And, of course there’s back and shoulder problems from carrying around weight at the front of your torso.

I reckon breasts have roughly the same weight as water.  Just looked it up - and each one of your breasts (32FF) is 1.8 kg (4.0 lb)  That is quite a bit of weight so I can completely understand how painful that is going to be. 

I’d say having big boobs is about 80-90% a pain and barely 10% fun. But, you do get used to them - I rarely think about them, unless they’re causing me a problem.

Would you ever consider a reduction?  There would have been a time when you didn't have them - I wonder if there was a point when your thought - oh no - too big now! 

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Well we all appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions.  At the end of the day the more we unsterstand about our fellow humans the better this world is going to be.

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[Margaret]

Having big boobs definitely has an impact on all mobility (and posture) - the bigger your boobs, the bigger the issue.

I appreciate your thoughts - I haven't experienced anything like having a large chest - but wearing a heavy backpack and feeling the change of equilibrium that gives maybe goes some-way to understanding the issues.  I know that isn't a perfect analogy.   And my back hurts after wearing one for a few hours.
 

They get in the way, they obstruct movement, they bump into things and - when not in a bra - they behave oddly during vigorous movement.

This is one of the things I've wondered about - some of the most ubiquitous tasks like driving a car or cooking have got to be just  tad more tricky if you have something obstructing your view.   Sleeeping* on your front?

where your boobs smack together and make a clapping sound. I should also add that sudden or overstretched motions can be sore - the skin at the roots is stretched and can cause pain (eg. If you jump up and down while naked).

I think men don't appreciate this aspect.  Although - gotta say walking about naked my little fella can often get caught in things. 

And, of course there’s back and shoulder problems from carrying around weight at the front of your torso.

I reckon breasts have roughly the same weight as water.  Just looked it up - and each one of your breasts (32FF) is 1.8 kg (4.0 lb)  That is quite a bit of weight so I can completely understand how painful that is going to be. 

I’d say having big boobs is about 80-90% a pain and barely 10% fun. But, you do get used to them - I rarely think about them, unless they’re causing me a problem.

Would you ever consider a reduction?  There would have been a time when you didn't have them - I wonder if there was a point when your thought - oh no - too big now! 

~I love answering questions like this, as it forces me to think about them and how they affect me (and how having big boobs probably affects other women too). Ask more!

Well we all appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions.  At the end of the day the more we unsterstand about our fellow humans the better this world is going to be.

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Thank you.

To answer some of these…

Basic activity - I generally don’t have too many issues, driving isn’t a problem, but sitting comfortably at a desk can be problematic sometimes. The kinds of things that cause me problems are finding clothes that I feel good in. But there’s also other activity, like exercise, that can be challenging. I can **82** on my front, but it’s not terribly comfortable. I definitely can’t **82** on my back - my boobs splay out left-right. I prefer to **82** on my side (I keep to one side all night). I have a friend with ridiculously big boobs, and she can **82** any which way - and on her front isn’t a problem.

As for a reduction, I’ve considered it in the past - but not seriously. I don’t really remember not having boobs - I’ve had them since I was about 10/11 (I think), and they just gradually got bigger. I recall noticing their size around age 22-23, and I really noticed how ridiculous things had got when I was pregnant - but then everything got big when I was pregnant and never really went back to normal. Now, I’m kind of used to them - but I wouldn’t complain if they were smaller.

[Hiram]

The kinds of things that cause me problems are finding clothes that I feel good in. But there’s also other activity, like exercise, that can be challenging.

Are there retailers that specialise in clothes for bustier women?  I remember a shop in my home town that only sold outsized clothes for men.  You'd think there'd be something similar for women with bigger busts with properly tailored clothes.  I'm just thinking about women I know and how they choose clothes - a woman with a bust much bigger than her waist and things don't always hang right.  Do you think colour is an important consideration when choosing clothes - I say that as it seems to me a well chosen colour and style can make a busier woman look completely different.

I definitely can’t **82** on my back - my boobs splay out left-right.

I have a friend who actually sleeps sitting up on many occasions (okay she does snore and she does it primarily for that).  I don't know how she does that to be honest - she does lay on a her back too - never on her front.   I sleeep on my side - but I also fidget from one side to the other - that can't be a easy with a bigger bust?

As for a reduction, I’ve considered it in the past - but not seriously. I don’t really remember not having boobs.

I think as long as you are healthy and they are not causing you too much pain, natural is probably best.

I’ve had them since I was about 10/11 (I think), and they just gradually got bigger. I recall noticing their size around age 22-23,

Isn't 10 quite young to get boobs, I thought it was a little older than that.  I'm trying to remember what the girls at school were like at that age.  I only noticed them (girls) at 15/16 probably.

What were other women like to you when you were 23 - I like women, but they can often be bitchy to other women at times.   Especially if they stand out as you probably did.   

I really noticed how ridiculous things had got when I was pregnant - but then everything got big when I was pregnant and never really went back to normal. Now, I’m kind of used to them - but I wouldn’t complain if they were smaller.

I think your experience of pregnancy is quite common, it does seem like once you grow due to those pregnancy hormones it is hard to un-grow. 

[Hiram]

I was looking at this today - not a view I get that often.  More common if you have some boobs...

[Margaret]

I was looking at this today - not a view I get that often.  More common if you have some boobs...

It’s not quite as downward an angle as that. But it’s not far off.

[Hiram]

Its an interesting way to see the world.

[Margaret]

Its an interesting way to see the world.

I’m sure it is for men! As I’ve said before, you get used to them being there. It’s not really the novelty you think it might be.

[TheZookie007]

I was looking at this today - not a view I get that often.  More common if you have some boobs...

Don't leave us hangin', bro. Who is that?

[TheZookie007]

Its an interesting way to see the world.

And who is that?

[Hiram]

I was looking at this today - not a view I get that often.  More common if you have some boobs...

Don't leave us hangin', bro. Who is that?

Both random Reddit finds - had these two for a while. Sadly I don't have IDs for them. 

[Hiram]

A new image for your delectation.

Following on from the theme of how they look for her - but how big is she?