Functions
The functions of the bra include improving the comfort of the wearer by supporting her breasts, restricting their movement during certain physical activities, and distributing the breasts' weight evenly around her torso. Other functions include drawing attention to women's breasts by enhancing their perceived shape and size, supporting sagging breasts to give a more youthful appearance, supporting prosthetics after surgery, or to facilitate breastfeeding. Conversely, some women wear bras for modesty reasons to minimize the appearance of their breasts and nipples. Some specialized bras are designed for nursing or exercise.
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