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TIL the U. of Portsmouth found that poorly fitting bras can irreparably damage breast ligaments. Most bras only limit vertical movement, while breasts move up to 21cm in three dimensions during exercise. Many women wear the wrong size due to stigma, lack of awareness, or changes in size over time.

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