Do men wear bras?

 

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A bra is primarily a function garment (even if the Victoria's Secret shows and ads might give the impression their main purpose is to be alluring). A Bra supports the breasts and distributes their weight to other areas such as shoulder or the neck. Each breast weighs on average 1.1 Kg so you can imagine what it feel like to have 2 blocks of a kilogram each attached to your torso 24/7! Thus the primary function of the bra is to support the breasts and prevent discomfort.

Now some men have excess fatty tissue on their chest which is very similar to breasts - it is colloquially called man-boobs and is actually a medical condition called gynecomastia. Some studies say it affects almost half the male population to some extent - it is often caused by hormonal issues. Just as in females, this excess weight can get very painful and lead to discomfort in other areas like the neck.

In such a situation it is not only ok but advisable for the guy to wear a bra. This is a physiological situation that would ask for a man to wear a bra.

In addition, there are other situations like men who who identify psychologically as females and feel locked in a male body - they often wear bras (concealed) as it allows them to connect with their real self and provide relief from the stress of not being themselves.

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