Many women dream of larger breasts… But the experts say a bigger bust is NOT the key to happiness
Many women dream of having bigger breasts… But the experts say that a bigger bust is NOT the key to happiness
- A study claims that women with larger cup sizes are less satisfied with their breasts
- Researchers recruited 345 women between the ages of 18 and 83 and recorded their data
When it comes to body image, having bigger breasts is something many women dream of.
But be careful what you wish for — as those with larger cup sizes tend to be less satisfied with their breasts, a study suggests.
Researchers recruited 345 women between the ages of 18 and 83 and measured their height, BMI and breast volume.
Participants were asked to fill out questionnaires about breast satisfaction, which covered various aspects, including how well their bra fits, the shape of their breasts with and without a bra, the size of their breasts, and how their breasts look in clothing. Further questions about exercise were also included.
The results, published in the journal Women’s Health, revealed that people with larger breasts were more likely to report being dissatisfied with them. Analysis also showed that women who were more unhappy with their breasts felt less attractive and had less sexual confidence.
Women with larger cup sizes are generally less satisfied with their breasts, a new study suggests
On the other hand, those who were more satisfied with their breasts were found to exercise more and report better quality of life. The researchers, from the University of Canberra in Australia, wrote: ‘Breast satisfaction was influenced by breast size, such that women with larger breasts were less satisfied with their breasts compared to their smaller breasted counterparts.
“Our finding contradicts societal norms and beliefs that suggest that large breasts are congruent with femininity, beauty and sexual attractiveness.”
Breast dissatisfaction has previously been linked to negative body image, reduced well-being and less awareness of changes in breasts – which can have serious health consequences.
The researchers cautioned that breast size was measured by breast volume rather than bra size during their study. This was necessary to limit the often inaccurate self-reporting of breast size.
Figures released earlier this year by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons showed that a total of 6,640 women in the UK underwent breast augmentation in 2022, compared to 5,270 who underwent reductions.
In 2018, 3,743 women underwent breast reduction surgery – a 40 percent increase in popularity in just four years. The procedure is designed to help women who are unhappy with the shape, weight, or droop of their breasts by making them smaller and more lifted.