Breast: information and curiosities Breasts are one of the most appreciated parts of the female body by boys, but it is also one of those that most paranoia us girls. Some would like it bigger and some would like it smaller, some would like it taller and some would like it symmetrical. We are talking about the breasts, symbol of femininity and seduction, among the most delicate and beautiful parts of the body of every woman and which should be taken care of, always, even when young. If we often do not take care of our breasts properly, however, it is because we know very little about them, about the controls that would be necessary, about the pathologies and annoyances that could affect them. So here is a complete guide to learn everything, but just everything, about breasts. What are breasts Let's start from the Abc of the senoe, that is what the breast is and how it is formed. The breast, which in medical jargon is more correctly called the breast, is a glandular organ with external secretion, resting on the muscle of the large pectoralis and separated from it by a layer of adipose tissue. Every human being, and specifically every woman, has two breasts, even if it is common to speak generally of breasts, wanting to indicate both breasts. What are the breasts like Altogether the breast is made up of three elements: lagoandola (located in the adipose tissue), the skin (i.e. the external part) and the nipple-areola complex. Its structure is called tubular-alveolar, i.e. it is formed by the so-called mammary berries and the so-called tubules that are grouped in groups called lobules, which, in turn, flow into the so-called lobes. To simplify everything, just imagine the udder as a bunch of grapes, where there are about 15-20 groups of berries, each of which ends in a galactophorus duct, which produces milk that is then conveyed to the nipple. Around the nipple, finally, there is the so-called areola, formed by sebaceous glands, which have the task of lubricating the area in a continuous way.
What does the breast size depend on You may have been wondering why you have a first and your friend has a fourth or vice versa and indeed there are reasons why one breast is bigger than another. First of all it is good to know that, for all girls, the development of the breast occurs during adolescence or puberty and usually at the arrival of the first menstruation. What influences the size of the breasts is first of all the genetic predisposition: it will be more likely to have large breasts if your mother and grandmother are also prosperous women, for example, even if this is not necessarily the case. How long do breasts grow? Usually the breasts start growing at the beginning of puberty, i.e. between 10 and 13 years. Breast growth then continues in the following years, and can continue at most until the age of 18-19. Obviously these times are generally very subjective and can vary from person to person. What is certain is that after the age of 19 we can make peace with it: we will not see our breasts grow substantially. Then, in the course of life, there are other factors that can contribute to increase or decrease the size of the breast: pregnancy, breastfeeding, substantial weight loss or increase, serious illnesses, age. The perfect breast does not exist Every girl dreams of a perfect, toned, tall, perfectly symmetrical breast, but in reality only those who ask for help from cosmetic surgery can get such a breast. In nature things are a bit different and it is very common to find slight or accentuated asymmetries between one breast and the other, so it could happen to have the left breast bigger than the right one. Especially in the developmental phase, it may even happen that only one breast begins to grow, but there is no need to be scared, it will soon be reached by the other. Breast controls, when to start Most women only start having their first breast check-ups (breast examinations, breast scans, mammograms) when the first pregnancy arrives, in fact all women, even if they do not become mothers, should take care of their breasts and undergo regular breast check-ups. Not only: many believe that up to 40-50 years of age breast examinations are not important or even useless, in fact, since girls always develop earlier, the recommended age to undergo specific check-ups has been brought forward: gynaecologists and ultrasound scanners, in fact, recommend to undergo a visit already around 25-30 years of age. Taking care of your breasts regularly, first of all with a breast examination and, if required by the specialist, with an ultrasound scan, helps to prevent tumours, inflammation and other diseases.
Breast palpation, how to do it A first breast check-up can be carried out at home, by means of what is known as breast auto palpation, but it is good to follow specific procedures to carry it out correctly. Breast palpation is used to detect changes in the breast, including the appearance of small nodules; it should be carried out every month, on the first day that menstruation stops. In front of the mirror, you lift your arms and start to observe the shape of your breasts to notice any changes evident to the naked eye, then with the hand opposite the breast chosen, you begin to perform a gentle palpation, with a circular movement of the hand, going to press lightly in every part of the breast: if you should feel something strange or different from usual, it is better to consult your doctor. Breast pain before the cycle If before the cycle arrives, you start to feel swelling, pain, discomfort, these are all symptoms of the so-called premenstrual syndrome, so there is no cause for alarm. In fact, it is the increase in progesterone during ovulation that causes these symptoms and all the discomfort should end with the arrival of menstruation. However, if the discomfort and swelling continue and the cycle is delayed, you may be pregnant: it is better to take a pregnancy test and consult your gynaecologist, obviously if there has been any risk of this. Breast and sexuality The breast is also an erogenous zone which, if stimulated, excites the woman and in very rare cases can lead her to orgasm. According to some studies, the stimulation of the nipple alone can lead to orgasm in 1% of women. Apart from this very low percentage, the breast remains a fundamental part of the body in foreplay and during every sexual intercourse.