Top things to know about breasts

Whether pear-shaped, small, large or asymmetrical, breasts fascinate us... But do we really know them for what they are? O breast, noble and graceful curve... Reveal your secrets!

Breasts can bring on an orgasm 

It’s hardly breaking news, but breasts are an erogenous zone for many people! A caress, a skilful flick of the tongue, a gentle nibble... and suddenly a nipple is fired up and hardens with pleasure. Breasts can be more or less sensitive depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle, and may respond very quickly to stimulation. This can stimulate natural lubrication and, for the lucky ones, even send them straight to cloud nine!

A whole palette of colours! 

A work of art, you say? Obviously! And where there’s art, there’s every colour under the sun. So far, no surprises – but what if I told you this masterpiece can change colour along the way? During pregnancy, the body produces more melanin – you know, that pigment goddess that gives us a tan? Well, it colours the areola too, which generally gets darker when you’re expecting your very own eighth wonder of the world!

Good things come in threes?

When it comes to nipples, there’s no “normal” there either. You’re probably thinking they come in pairs, and that’s that. In fact, you can have three – and I’m not talking about a sci-fi film with dodgy special effects!

It’s called “polythelia”, and it could affect up to 5% of the world’s population. Usually smaller than the other nipples, it’s often mistaken for a mole or freckle, but it really is a nipple.

And apologies if I’m dashing anyone’s fantasies, but that third nipple will never develop into an extra breast... Sorry!

People with penises can produce milk

“A nipple? What for? I’m not going to feed anyone with it. These are pecs, not breasts!”

OK, I have to admit that among mammals, it’s usually females who nurse their young. But in some cases, you can actually produce milk! Small amounts may be produced when the nipple is stimulated. Some dads have even managed to breastfeed their children when the mother couldn’t, due to illness or death.

When it comes to size, breasts are always changing! 

You’ve probably noticed that breast size can change throughout the menstrual cycle. As your period approaches, breasts generally get fuller, then shrink again when hormone levels return to normal. Some people with clitorises can even go up a whole cup size at the peak of their cycle. And there you go – another reason to treat yourself to some lingerie! Sorry, darling, I had no choice: none of my bras fitted me any more...