Author Topic: Do I Need a Bra?  (Read 4303 times)

DW20

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Hi Felix
I too get where you are coming from. All our experiences differ and I started with these awful (for me) one sizers. I am slim only an A cup but was driven to bras by sore nipples and being called out by my wife for instinctively holding my chest when running for a bus, going down stairs, negotiating stiles when hiking. I firmly believe that If folk have got to the point of asking about bras, they almost certainly need one.
Took male doctors advice to turn to a bra. He warned me that the only styles that would help would likely be those that would I would probably ideally avoid as immobilisation and support would only be achieved with bras that would give more shape abd less concealment. Took nearly two years of misery and encouragement from a long suffering wife for me to admit he was right!
I was fortunate in that my wife offered a bra that turned out to fit well and eventually accompanied me to a proper fitting where the size was confirmed. I have since  stuck with the same brand and size. As regards style, those that make my boobs more obvious are, as the doctor said, the most comfortable and draw far less attention than supporting our chest manually which certainly helps none if us to be discrete. 
We will disagree about advice to newbies, whilst recognising our mutual desire to help.
Cheers mate



Offline SideSet

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DW20,  I think it’s wonderful how encouraging your wife is. 

DW20

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Sideset:
So do I. The only problem I have is that because she is the same size my nicest bras tend to "mislay" themselves! Still I know where to look ...it is a small price to pay
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 I think it’s wonderful she is that comfortable with you having breasts and wearing a bra, just like her. Is she OK if you wear her bras? 

DW20

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That's where the line is drawn. Here in UK there is a old Yorkshire saying that applies between married couples, As far as the wife is concerned it is a case of "what's yours is mine. What's mine is my own!"
« Last Edit: April 28, 2020, 03:09:45 PM by DW20 »

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 Maybe you two can go bra shopping together then 

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Sideset
We already do bra shop together and  I know I am extremely fortunate in that respect. I can spend time leisurely in the undies department without any strange looks or having to grab and run . One way borrowing is a very small price to pay for what many on the forum would give their eye teeth for. I value this even more as I know my wife must find it very difficult as she has had a mastectomy in the past. This help is not just confined to bras. I am a 6ft fairly slim, fit 73 yr old with a fat distribution that is far more feminine than it used to be and as shared elsewhere  on the site I shop more and more in the women's aisles as a first port of call for fit and comfort and also great value as women tend to clear out last years colours regularly at bargain prices . As a 100% heterosexual male, her eye and approval when trying things on is great, as I buy in confidence that she is going to be happy being seen out with me even in judgemental church circles!

I count my blessings to have such a partnership now in its 51st year.
My heart bleeds for those here who do not get this deep support and understanding they need.

There, I have said more than intended but if it helps...... Final words on this subject - it was at my wife's suggest that I started shaving my very hairy chest (she does the back). Once the skin got used to this and was well moisturised it made bra wearing far more comfortable - especially in hot weather!  We are definitely in this together for the long haul.
Herewith attached picture of me in a favourite bra - typical of the ones that "she who must be obeyed" choose to borrow!


« Last Edit: April 29, 2020, 05:52:03 AM by DW20 »

CoffeeAndCake

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Lovely bra. Jealous she is so encouraging and comforting. 

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Very nice looking bra

Offline SideSet

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 That bra looks great on you. I’m sure your wife likes the way it looks, also 

CoffeeAndCake

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Lovely bra and what a delight it would be to have the wife be so ok with it so much so to shop together. Idk what I’m gonna do come summer and my boobs are so much more there than they were last year wife would never condone a bra. Jealous you get to enjoy the benefits without the fear of spouse finding out her man wears bras 

DW20

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BRUCEC.
As kindly as I can, I feel you are right in assessing this site as primarily medical for those who are either considering surgery or need encouragement  and advice in accepting the hand nature has dealt them . As far as I can tell from your post you do not fit the profile of the site's target audience.
Bras are  a big part of acceptance and comfort  - some of us experience changes in general body shape that make women's tops and trousers etc worth considering but non of this is driven by any degree of transvestite inclination. For what it is worth I think your photo suggests that you would benefit from support NOW not when you have fulfilled a seeming desire to be two cup sizes larger. We are an accepting lot on here but not quite so friendly to folk whose main desire is to subvert the basic ethos of the forum
We will see if others agree, but personally I think you are on the wrong forum.

Also given what you have written I cannot see you getting wifely support anytime soon....... If ever.
Personally I would invite you to delete your post.
You will probably  not  be surprised that I have reported your post
Sorry mate

« Last Edit: May 03, 2020, 11:57:56 AM by DW20 »

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O.K. DW20,

   Kindly done, and thank you. I appreciate the gentle way you handled this. Just know it wasn't my intention to subvert but to include. It seems to me there are a lot of subliminal emotions associated with men naturally acquiring a more 'normally' feminine physique that are hinted at but avoided here. I see now that, even more than the breasts themselves in many cases, those feelings are to be removed rather than explored and perhaps accepted. I understand why that might be the case since as soon as sex is recognized as connected with any subject there is a real likely-hood that aspect can quite overtake the topic at hand. I understand the limits here better now. Thanks again.     

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BRUCEC. 
Thanks also for a gracious answer.
I think in a frank discussion we would have to agree to disagree on quite a lot.
You obviously need a forum for chatting about your concerns and needs and I sincerely hope you find it. I trust that I haven't put you off trying elsewhere. 

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I am fine with what you have shared, Brucez

 

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