Men In Bras - A Basic Guide To Bras

Many men love to wear bras, but quickly become confused when confronted with the plethora of bras that are available on the market today. There are a wide range of terms and types of bra that can be a bit befuddling. That's why I've prepared this simple guide to walk you through the more common types of bra, and give you a few pointers on which might be best for you. This article does assume at least a basic knowledge of the brassiere, as may be obtained by sneaking into lingerie drawers, panty raids, and other nefarious and not so nefarious means.

Bras are shown in the same order of writing on the right hand side of the page.

Demi Cup - The demi cup bra is, as it sounds, a bra that covers half the area a normal bra covers. A great variation to try if you want to get a little more revealing without going all the way to the very naughty bras listed below. Put simply, the demi cup bra is sexy without being completely slutty. These bras may also fit some men better without all the extra bunching that can occur with the unneeded material that comprises traditional brassieres.

Open Tip Bras - These naughty bras look like a normal bra at first glance, but the quick double take reveals that this bra does not cover the nipples at all! This is a great option for men who want to feel the lace against their chest, but also want something a little different, or a little more revealing.

Shelf Bras - These bras are similiar to the open tipped bras, but instead of having material that covers the 'breast' region with an opening for the nipples, these bras are constructed only with a lower shelf which is designed to support the breasts.

Underwire Bras - An underwire bra may be pretty, but it may also be uncomfortable for a man or a woman. Underwire bras are designed to give women more shape to their breasts, but when a man wears them all he gets is the chafing of the wire against his ribs with none of the gain of extra cleavage. (Unless of course, you're filling that bra up.) Some underwire bras are more comfortable than others, and if you really like the bra, it being underwire shouldn't necessarily put you off. Just be aware that there may be some hard rubbing sensations to put up with.

Sports Bras - These may not be the best choice for a man who likes to wear bras as they are primarily designed to support the female figure, and not do much else. Most sports bras are fairly plain affairs with more architecture than many bridges. You can recognize a sports bra from the plain and drab fabric, the ventilation which may come in the form of a mesh that surrounds the seams (don't get excited at the word mesh, we're not talking sexy mesh here, we're talking solid industrial style mesh.)

Strapless Bras - Another case of obviousness here. Strapless bras are simply bras that are designed to stay on simply through friction. There are no shoulder straps, and the bra simply wraps around the chest region. Strapless bras can also tend to be a bit on the plain side as they are designed primarily to give support under clothing, and not as a stand alone piece of lingerie desire. However, if you are prepared to look, there are some rather sexy little numbers out there.

That should be enough information to give you at least a start in the bra seeking game. Feel free to ask any questions you might have in the comments section if you would like more.

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