ep. 89: How to Go Braless
Chidera Eggerue
Almost as soon as pandemic lockdowns started, homebound breasts everywhere began forgoing their bras. But how is going braless still unconventional enough to inspire viral media coverage amid a public health crisis? Biomechanics professor Jenny Burbage joins us to bust some bra myths, and author Chidera Eggerue explains why saggy boobs matter.
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