This article originally appeared and was published on AOL.com
Bras have been around for centuries, giving women the daily support they need. But not everything you’ve heard about this taboo undergarment is true. Check out these common myths:
Myth 1: Wearing bras long-term may cause your breasts to sag
NYU Professor Dr. Amber Guth blames another culprit for this unwanted body change: time and gravity. Breasts tend to undergo most changes upon pregnancy and breastfeeding
Women come in different shapes and sizes and so do their breasts.
Some women may need more bra support than others.
Myth 2: Wearing a bra to sleep will perk up your breasts
Halle Berry revealed in an interview, that she wore bras to sleep. She may have envious assets but has nothing to do with her bra habits. Naturally, over time breast will become less perky.
Myth 3: Sleeping in a bra causes breast cancer.