Wearing a bra causes breasts to sag.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL

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Is it true that wearing a bra causes breasts to sag?

Partly. One clinical source says wearing a bra does not prevent sagging and going without one does not cause sagging, while an encyclopedia entry notes some evidence that bra use may weaken Cooper's ligaments and thereby lead to more sag long-term. Neither settles the claim outright; the evidence is partial and points in both directions.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 2 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Evidence for · 1

Ptosis (breasts)

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Ptosis (breasts). (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptosis_(breasts)

Evidence against · 2

Is It OK To Go Braless?

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Is It OK To Go Braless?. (n.d.). health.clevelandclinic.org. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/going-braless

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More against · 1

Pencil test (breasts)

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Pencil test (breasts). (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil_test_(breasts)

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