The word braless was first used circa 1965. Other terms for going braless include breast freedom, top freedom, and bra freedom. Activists advocating going braless have referred to protests as a "bra-cott". See more

Researchers and physicians have found health benefits for going braless. One researcher found that women who did not wear a bra … See more

Braless at home
Upon returning home from a day at work, many women confess one of the things they look forward to … See more

Susan M. Love, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCLA, is a founder of the National Breast Cancer Coalition. She wrote, "Except for the women who find bras especially … See more

Modern women have been socialized to believe that perky breasts are desirable. Laura Tempesta, bra expert and founder of bra manufacturer … See more

The number and variety of legal issues faced by women about whether to wear a bra or not illustrates the depth and complexity of the subject in society.
Security issues
In Chatham, Ontario, Canada, police came under criticism after … See more

Prior to strict enforcement of the Hays Code in mid-1934, actress Carole Lombard was always braless, as was Jean Harlow. Many See more