23 Facts About Boobs That You Absolutely Need To Know

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Regular breast massages may help prevent cancer, according to one study. According to the research, massaging the breasts can stimulate normal cell growth and reproduction.

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Bras don't necessarily prevent sagging breasts: Studies have shown that bras have more positive effects on neck and back alignment.

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Massaging a breast or nipple releases oxytocin to the brain, the same chemical that's released when you're hugged

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2-6% of women and 1-3% of men have a third or fourth supernumerary or "extra" nipple.

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The average erect nipple is about the same size of five stacked quarters.

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Your nipples can leak fluid, even if you’re not breastfeeding.

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Human breast milk is sweeter than cow's milk.

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If you exercise without the proper layers, it can cause your nipples to chafe and bleed.

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In China, you can get a degree in bra studies.

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For most women, one breast is noticeably larger than the other.

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Breasts don't contain muscle, so exercising won't keep them firm. Instead, exercise your pectoral muscles to keep your chest toned.

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Smokers have saggier breasts than non-smokers due to the chemicals in cigarettes, which do their part to break down elastin in the body.

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80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size, which can lead to back pain and indigestion.

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Breast size is pretty much all genetics and weight. Interestingly, when you lose or gain weight, your breasts are one of the first part of the body to change.

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Coffee can make your boobs more sensitive, according to one study about the effects of caffeine.

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There are eight different types of nipples, including "puffy" and "inverted."

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Men have nipples because all fetuses start out as females.

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Women can walk around topless in Hawaii, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Maine. Don't strip just yet: Being topless is legal, but you can still get a ticket for being a public nuisance.

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In Japan, some people either tattoo or use makeup to make their nipples appear more pink.

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The most sensitive part of the breast isn’t the nipple, it’s the area right above it.

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Approximately two million women in the United States have breast implants.

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According to one study, some women can orgasm via breast stimulation: 1% of the women included in the study, to be exact.

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The largest breasts in the world belong to Annie Hawkins-Turna, who has a band measurement of 43 inches, and an all-around chest measurement of 70 inches.