Most women probably think they already know everything they can about their breasts. After all, we're the ones that have to strap them in a bra every day! Not to mention, we see plenty of them on TV and in movies and commercials these days. But there's more to your set than you think! Below, check out 7 surprising facts about your breasts:
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1. Humans are the only primates with "permanent" breasts. We are the only mammals to have breasts that develop in puberty and then stay enlarged. Other female primates only develop them when necessary, such as during lactation.
2. They have their own monthly cycle. Fluctuating hormones cause your breasts to change from week to week. In fact, many women experience breast growth — as much as a full cup size — during PMS!
3, They might feel heavy… but they weigh less than you think! An A-cup only weighs about quarter pound; a B, about half a pound; a C, three-quarters of a pound; and a D, clocks in around one pound.
4. The left tends to be larger. It's perfectly normal for women to have one breast that's larger than the other and for the majority of ladies, it's the left one. No one knows exactly why!
5. There's such a thing as a breast orgasm. Stimulating your nipples actually activates the same part of the brain as clitoral and vaginal stimulation. And for some women, that's all it takes to reach the big O!
6. T__h__e largest breasts in the Guiness World Recods are a 102ZZZ, with each breast weighing around 56 pounds!! Yikes!!
7. __Size doesn't matter when it comes to breastfeedin__g. Whether you're an A cup or a Z cup, it has no effect on the amount of milk you're able to produce.
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