Issue 8

Issue 8

Bra Week

Autostraddle writers and some special guests giving you the scoop on over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders and otherwise-inclined chest-covering situations — fashion, history, feelings and so much more.

It’s Bra Week On Autostraddle!

It’s Bra Week on Autostraddle! Read all about it and kick off the celebrations with a mega-gallery of grrrls and bois in a variety of over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders and otherwise-inclined brasseries.

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More Than Words: Ra Ra Bras!

Pardon my French.

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Drawn to Comics: “Busty Girl Comics” Shares The Woes Of Being Busty

In A Very Special Bra Week edition of Drawn to Comics, we bring you “Busty Girl Comics,” Paige Halsey Warren’s tales of the perks and problems that come from being busty.

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DeAnne Smith and Taking Off That Bra, Girl

“According to me, 80-85% of women are right where I want them: completely astonished at how swiftly and effortlessly I remove their bras.”

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6 Tips For First-Time Lingerie Shoppers

The truth is that it can be more than a bit intimidating to shop for lingerie, especially if you are just starting out. To get you started, here are 6 things that I always try to think about when I’m lingerie shopping.

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Binding 101: Brands, Care Tips, and Health

Whether you are considering binding for yourself, have been binding for years but want to learn more about binder brands and health, or want to prepare to support your friends and loved ones, you’ve come to the right place.

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A Tomboy Femme’s Dream Come True: Comfortable, No Frills, Badass Sexy Lingerie

“I’m also embracing my tomboy/blue jean/lazy femme realness more and more each day. This means if I’m going to spend monies on something, it better be perfect for all of my skipping and hopping around the gender presentation spectrum.”

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Four Actual Real Bra Technologies

This is probably an opportunity for my boobs to get the blue screen of death for no reason.

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So, You’re A Trans Woman Looking For A Bra

Buying a bra isn’t always the easiest thing. This can be especially true if you’re a trans woman, and even more so if you transitioned later in life. But don’t worry, I’ve got some tips to help you out.

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Make a Thing: Sports Bra and Wireless Lace Bra

Bras are expensive. Let’s make some ourselves.

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Bras For Babes With Small Busts

If you hear “AA” and don’t think “batteries,” this bra guide is for you!

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Top Five Alternatives To Bras

Wearing bras can be just as empowering and bold as rallying naked in the streets at Pride. But for anyone interested in not wearing a bra, here are some alternatives!

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Real Talk: On Not Wearing Bras (Yes, It’s Okay to Go Braless)

Bralessness still has a ton of social stigma attached to it. People rarely attribute bralessness to comfort or personal preference; instead, it’s seen as a plea for sexual attention, a political statement, or even a lack of self-care.

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A Queer Fat Femme’s Adventure To Find A Bra That Fits

“It was daunting to go in for a custom fitting but I’m a convert, now. I definitely feel way more confident in my choice of size and style.”

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Fancy Fun Femmes: The Bra Guide

Sugar and spice and lace and bra-fitting and lingerie and everything nice.

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Bra Tips and Picks for Ladies with Huge Racks

This meeting of the International Hot Chicks With Large Racks Society is hereby called to order.

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