First up is an enlightening article in Slate about harnessing the untapped power of boob movement. Second, the story of a woman whose sports bra saved her life when she was stranded in the Bavarian Alps. Happy boob-related reading!
Please welcome to the world the cover for my book, available this October from Seal Press. Give it up for my girls, please!
Adjusting to a new baby and the breastfeeding life isn’t always easy. Between multiple feedings and diaper changes, it can be an added chore to figure out which products are the most helpful or useful. That’s why this list from Breastfeeding 1-2-3 is so amazing. Angela’s done all the research and pulled together the breast books, blogs, clothing, and other accessories you might need (including bras and beast pumps). If you’re looking for some terrific nursing resources, check out this link. It will definitely lighten up your load and give your boobs a needed break.
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Ever thought about twirling your girls in a pair of pasties? I hadn’t, until researching “all things boob” for my book. I’d heard burlesque theater was making a comeback, and noted its influence in new styles at this summer’s Lingerie Americas trade show in NYC. What I didn’t know is that Seattle is home to Ms. Indigo Blue and her Academy of Burlesque. Ms. Indigo offers a two-hour tassel twirling class to any boob-owner willing to give it a try. That’s where your ever-inquisitive bOOb Lady found herself a couple of weeks ago; taking her own girls out for a spin along with 20 other delightful (and delighted) women.
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, our mostly unknown-to-one-another group arrived at Ms. Indigo’s studio. We picked out pasties from Twirlygirl.net, if we hadn’t brought along our own. (They come in small, medium, and large, just like us!) Then we sat down to learn: how to identify a quality tassel; which adhesives work best; how to place the pasties to both enhance and/or detract from any personal flaws; how to take them off without pain; and, finally…ta-ta…how to give ‘em a spin.
Standing in a room full of mirrors, I wondered if I’d be the first to flunk the class. I’m not physically coordinated or athletic; I wasn’t sure my girls were the proper size or had the lift to do the job. But there’s more than one way to twirl a tassel. You can shimmy, shake, bounce on your toes, lean to one side or another, or grab a breast and twirl it on its own. Each move results in a different circular motion. Turns out, it wasn’t much of a challenge to get them going in opposite directions, although you needed concentration and control to keep up the momentum. With our nipples fully covered (a la Janet Jackson), we didn’t even feel exposed.
Within a few minutes, the room was filled with giggling and loud laughter. We quickly applauded those who mastered a move, and encouraged others still trying. We represented a wide array of ages, sizes, and shapes. By the end of class, I was sticky with sweat and spirit gum. One woman turned to me to say she needed to rush home to nurse her 4-month old. Another was celebrating her birthday with a trio of friends. Many of us were in awe of the professionals who do this for a living. One thing we all left with: a renewed sense of pride in our girls.
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October is awash in pink ribbons, urging us to take care of our breast health or help support the cause of finding a cure for breast cancer. But for some, it’s also a devastating reminder of their own battle with the disease. In this month’s Glamour magazine, you’ll find Kelly Corrigan’s touching story of survival. At 36 years of age, she was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer. Kelly writes a powerful essay about how spotting pink ribbons all around her was “enough to make [her] scream.” Reading her story will give you special insight into the reaction one breast cancer survivor has to the “pinking” of October.
Kelly’s essay is part of Circus of Cancer, a great site for those wishing to support friends diagnosed with breast cancer. Here you’ll find advice on what to say; how you can help (from cooking a meal to buying her a front-closure bra); to what to expect when she undergoes breast cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy. The site includes sassy, free e-cards, and gifts you won’t find anywhere else. It may not be wrapped in pink, but Circus of Cancer does offer concrete ways to help friends, and their families.
Breast cancer is scary, but thanks to modern medical science, less deadly. Don’t let the pink season get you down. Keep in touch with your own girls and the latest in breast cancer research, all year round.
While in New York to attend the Lingerie Americas show (more on that later), I stumbled onto a great new store, Kiki de Montparnasse. Kiki is a high-end boutique devoted to the romantic life. In their swanky Soho shop, they carry beautiful lingerie, robes, candles, lotions, and other more sensual, intimate accessories. Here you’ll find designer made sterling silver nipple clips that never tarnish, exclusive bras and bustiers, and handmade beaded and Swarovski crystal pasties. This elegant store displays all its products in the most luxurious fashion. But be prepared to pay big bucks for this high-quality boob wear. The elegant, red crystal pasties with black silk tassels (lined in baby soft lambskin no less) run about $150. Well worth the price, I’d say. Visit their website and enjoy. Kiki is sure to be the next Prada of all things celebrating romance and seduction.