h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I'm sorry but I don't like the photo attached to this article. It looks as if the subject is being unaware that she is being photographed - please tell me that I am being sensitive?

No, you're not, Lanza. You've articulated very eloquently the thoughts I had when I saw this photo. I thought, 'Why might that particular bra be ill-fitting . It looks to me '.

On a wider issue, I just can't understand this fetish for wearing bras in the first place, due to:

* From many reports (including Charlie Dimmock), they're ing uncomfortable anyway.
*Evidence of the association with breast cancer due to restriction of fluid flow in lymph glands.
* I recently read a report that there was no evidence to show that bra-wearing reduces breast droop in later life. (Hence, why does it matter that they-re iull-fitting anyway, except for the fact that they'll be even more uncomfortable)
*The severe dangers accrued to partners (usually men) in attemting to remove the offensive garments; namely forced ulnar obduction rotatory injury of the proximal interphalangeal joint: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-114927/Warning-Bras-seriously-damage-mans-health.html

The only redeeming features of them is thir attractiveness, i.e I concede that pastel-coloured thin bra straps visible under a skimpy tee-shirt is a bit of a turn-on.

I find it uncomfortable *not* to wear them. After a certain cup size, they're not optional for most activities that require actual moving around

Same! The problems associated with bras are nearly always to do with bad fit or badly-made bras.

A good, comfortable bra can be a pleasure to wear, especially after wearing the wrong one for a while as i and plenty of my friends have done. I was wearing a C because that's what I was as a teenager when i should have been wearing several sizes bigger and I was forever uncomfortable and irritated. One fitting later and I was happy and comfortable and I never buy a bra without trying it on because i refuse to do myself a disservice.

I dont wear uncomfortable shoes, either.

I'm afraid I agree about the photograph. The more I look at it, the more disturbing I find it.

This is no reflection on the entry, which is a fine piece of work.

Since it's a BBC stock photo, I'm assuming they have her permission.

I'm sure of that, but representationally it's disturbing. At least to me.

I would have gone for a cartoon of a fully-dressed woman holding a ridiculous multicoloured contraption by her fingertips, and her nose with the other hand...

Thank you dmitri - I was really beginning to think I was over reacting. It would be better without that photo at all, to my thinking. A cartoon blob from Mala would have been the best thing, but this seemed to have whizzed from PR at great speed?

Yes, it skipped the queue! (Probably because there's never much to subedit in Alex' offerings.)

I'm sure we'd have found a volunteer to illustrate it. This looks like one you could have fun with.

A very special Gheorgheniplex, uploaded with Dmitri's permission...

http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/80_128/86_157/InterplanetaryMedicine.gif

Nice one Mala

I didn't draw it. It's Dmitri's. I just have the fotki account.

Yes. Alex should know who to shoot.

Intended as a sincere tribute. Sincerely.

And it's brilliant!

Very good entry

I'm one of those guilty/ shy of getting properly measured.

all - I hadn't subscribed to this conversations forum, and I'd be amazed at the number of responses save for the subject matter

for the cartoon

Loony, do it. honestly, you'll never look back. If you're in the UK then go to a department store (I favour the one who are never knowingly undersold... Better range to choose from and I find Deb's a bit snooty and not such good quality). Just ask for a fitting. If your bra is obviously too small, they will probably suggest a different bra to try on before you get measured.

I'm not a skinny thing and I thought I'd be more nervous but it's a bit like going to the doctors. They are very workmanlike, a bit clinical and matter of fact, which is reassuring in a weird way .

You'll get measured, then they will suggest sizes and offer you a few in your chosen style to try on.

If it appears they have under-estimated, they will offer you more sizes. You will probably be offered a range anyway. Think of it like trying on shoes, there's not point in going for a shoe that's too short or too narrow (or gaping and loose) because it wont be comfy, so while it *is* time consuming, you will be happier for half an hour spent now. It will put an end to constantly fiddling with the band and the straps will slip less often and be more comfortable, too.

Once you've got one that fits, you wont go back, i promise you!

Oddly enough, one Researcher recently created this guide entry: A54364250

Doesn't work

That's a shame. It consists of two very large