Boobs. Breasts. Jugs. Bazoomas. Whatever you call yours, when puberty hits - we get them. And for most of us, we have them for life.
Here are some facts about your 2 bosom buds...
1. Most women have one breast larger than the other
And for some reason it’s usually the left one. Boobs will be at their most symmetrical between the 14th and 16th day of a woman’s cycle.
2. Average boobs contain 4-5% of a woman’s body fat
A pair of D-cup breasts can weigh between 15 and 23 pounds, the equivalent of carrying around a six-month old baby.
3. Smoking and exercise can cause breasts to sag
Both activities cause damage to the ligaments and elastin that keep breasts firm and high.
4. Sleeping on your front can cause the shape of your breasts to change over time
The best sleeping position for retaining the shape of breasts is lying on your side.
5. 2-6% of women and 1-3% of men have an extra nipple
But contrary to popular opinion, extra nipples can only appear along the milk line which runs vertically down the torso – they never appear in the centre of the chest.
6. 10-20% of women have inverted nipples
There are two types of inverted nipples – ‘shy’ nipples which can be pulled inwards but at other times protrude outwards, or true inverted nipples which are always pulled inwards.
7. Humans are the only primates whose boobs get bigger during puberty and stay that way
And scientists don’t know why. Other primates only have full breasts when feeding offspring.
8. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life
The rise has been blamed on a number of factors, including increasing numbers of women delaying motherhood and consequently having fewer children, as well as the ageing population.
9. But there’s good news - the number of people dying from breast cancer has almost halved since the 1980s
This is despite a small increase in the number of reported cases. Early detection can make all the difference, so women are encouraged to self-check and see their GP if they notice any abnormalities.