What did women use to support their breasts before the bra was

Answer (1 of 7): A number of things depending on the society and era. First of all, the need for breast support is NOT the result of breast sexualization. Anyone larger than an A cup knows that doing physical activity without support an result in chafing, aches, bouncing and the attendant sorenes

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