The bOOb Lady’s Blog

Breast Cancer Awareness month (October) is just around the corner, and one of the more creative — and controversial — fundraisers in support of the cause is the Blogger Boobie-Thon. For one week, bloggers around the globe expose their “girls” (covered and uncovered) to benefit breast cancer research. The effort doesn’t discriminate, as man-boobs are most welcome.  (They also have a beautiful gallery of breastfeeding photos.) You can pledge dollars, bare your own, or support the effort by providing technical assistance. Anyway you look at them, you’ve gotta love the Blogger Boobie-Thon motto: “we share because we care.”     

On April 24^th , JANE Magazine’s Guide to Breast Health hits newsstands everywhere. Organized in response to a reader survey that showed nearly 70% of women are unhappy with their breasts, this special issue features full-page photos of “100% natural” breasts. The intent is to counter what editors say are unreal images of breast perfection dominant in most media. The on-line version bares the anonymous boobs of those ranging from 19 to 31 years of age, including one woman who had a breast reduction. They’re also asking readers to submit photos of their own boobs. (As of today, there were only two photos, one gorgeous pair plus a man’s hairy rack.)

The BL salutes JANE Magazine for celebrating the unique nature of our girls! The New York Post recently claimed this feature had initially been cancelled because the names of the topless models were leaked. But it’s hard to believe that any woman would deny ownership of these beauties.
 

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Please welcome to the world the cover for my book, available this October from Seal Press. Give it up for my girls, please!

What’s the most loving day in February? Not Valentine’s Day, but the day before. February 13^th is Dead Bra Day, named by Sue Richards of Breast of Canada to celebrate better breast health. It’s a day to show some real love to your “girls” by tossing out your tattered tit-slingers and replacing them with more supportive foundations. Let’s be honest, most of our everyday bras can’t last the year, unless we’re hand washing and hanging them to dry. And if you haven’t been fitted since last Valentine’s Day, it’s about time you paid attention to these appendages which lay so close to your heart. 

Those of us tired of the daily torture can rip off our wired cages without guilt. Experts agree there’s no medical reason to wear a bra. They won’t stop your breasts from sagging. That’s got more to do with your DNA than whether you’re strapped into the right cup size. Women wear them for convenience and fashion. It’s easier to keep our breasts confined during the work day; and more fun to place a perky pair aloft for an evening out. Which brings us to another good reason to celebrate Dead Bra Day: your sweetheart is sure to appreciate any gift you give to your tits. Proving the old saying that what’s good for your boobs is also good for a gander.  (Thank you, Sue Richards!)

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The Boob Lady nearly busted out of her bra when she found this 2007 wall calendar for her Boob Cave! I’d been looking at several breast-baring timekeepers and found many celebrating our girls, but most favored a similar breast size, shape, and age. This “mammist” view of the world seemed a bit unreal—and not very friendly and inclusive (a lot like walking into an ice cream store only to discover one, albeit tasty, flavor available).  

Fortunately, Sue Richards, founder of Breast of Canada, has captured the unlimited spirit of women’s breasts in the beautiful 2007 Breast of Canada Calendar. It contains a wonderful variety of topless poses, from humorous and casual, to sensual and serious; each month more inspiring than the last. And Breast of Canada is filled with useful boob info, including helpful quotes, statistics, and even a picturesque breast self-exam chart. Plus, all proceeds benefit breast health.

If you’re a boob admirer, please order this calendar today. Give it as a gift to the boobs you love best, whether yours or those of a breast friend. It’s sure to provide an uplifting start to your New Year! 

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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.

What woman likes to get a mammogram? It’s a procedure few of us relish:  a stranger pokes and pulls, and finally squishes each of our breasts between two hard plates of plastic. We may find it painful, uncomfortable, or simply annoying. Standing half-naked in an overly chilled room (best for the equipment), our arm is positioned at some oddly tortuous, unnatural angle, while we watch the equipment flatten us like pancakes. We’re then asked to “please, hold your breath.” Let’s face it, this is no way to treat our “girls.” (more…)

Everyone knows celebrities have professional trainers and dieticians to keep them forever young, but what about “real” people? What’s their secret is to looking and feeling great? Have they had some surgical procedure to enhance their appearance?  And what about all the products that claim to keep you young? (more…)

According to Check Your Boobies, 8 out of 10 women don’t do regular breast self-exams. If you need some motivation, check out their site and sign up for a free monthly email reminder. Go ahead: make a date with your girls. (Something more than a drive-through meal — maybe dinner, candleight and a bubble bath.) You’ll be glad you did.