The average breast weighs about 0.5 kilograms 1.1 lb. Each breast contributes to about 4-5 of the body fat and thus 1 of the total body weight of an average woman.

A survey made by bra maker Triumph found that British women have the biggest boobs in Europe. More than half of women in that country wear a size D cup. Denmark scored second while Holland was third. On the other hand, Italian women had the smallest breasts where 68 percent had a size B.

In early 2009, Sheyla Hershey of Brazil was awarded the Guinness World Record for having the largest set of breasts. After nine surgeries and more than a gallon of silicone, her breasts are a size 38KKK.

Two million women in the United States have breast implants. It's number one cosmetic procedure requested by women, topping rhinoplasty and liposuction. The average age at which a woman gets implants is thirty-four.

since 2006, with approximately 296,000 breast augmentation surgeries in 2010 a two per cent increase from the year before. Interestingly, more than 170,000 of those were breast reduction and lift surgeries. Breast reconstruction surgery was also up in 2010, with more than 93,000 procedures performed.

No two breasts are exactly the same size, and it is usually your left breast that is bigger than the right side. However, often the difference is so slight you'd never notice they are of different sizes. Nipples also come in varying sizes, not only that, they also point in different directions.

No news here. Research conducted at the Victoria University of Wellington showed that breasts are often the first thing men look at, and for a longer time than other body parts. Nothing to be ashamed of since another study said that staring at women's breasts for just minutes a day can improve a man's health and add four to five years to his life

Women who get breast implants are at least three times more likely to commit suicide, a risk that increases with time. As the August 2007 Annals of Plastic Surgery reported, it's unlikely that silicone toxicity causes the correlation. It's more probable that women who undergo breast augmentation are more apt to have an underlying psychiatric problem that predisposes them to suicide

Big breasts miraculously saved an Israeli woman from death at the hands of a Lebanese paramilitary organization. The incident occurred during a Hezbollah rocket attack. The victim got a boob job two years ago. During the war, she was wounded in the chest by shrapnel but survived because of her implants. While the patient is fine, the implant, unfortunately, did not survive

It's exceptionally rare, but since men possess mammary glands just like women do, they have the capacity to produce milk. When male lactation happens, it's usually because of hormonal treatments for diseases like cancer

In Hong Kong, you can get a degree in Bra Studies from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University where they teach you how to design and build a bra. Recently, the students exhibited their designs at the ACE Style Institute of Intimate Apparel at the ITC Resource Centre

In your 20s, your boobs are made up of fat, milk glands and collagen -- the connective tissue that keeps them firm. But as you age, the glands and collagen shrink and are replaced by more and more fat. Instead of making your bra size go up, however, the added flab can send breasts down, closer to the floor, if you catch our drift

According to the fashion industry newspaper Womens Wear Daily, the average breast size among women in the United States has evolved over time, from a 34B to a 36C to within the last decade a 36DD! The reasons for this arent scientifically documented, but experts believe it may be due in part to increased rates of obesity.

GoTopless.org is an US organization which claims that women have the same constitutional right to be bare chested in public places as men. They often promote topless gatherings to claim for their rights

It may surprise you to learn that its legal to bare your breasts in a number of U.S. states, including New York, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, and California. Here in Canada, several

Before the late 19th century, women used a corset, a tightly fitting undergarment extending from below the chest to the hips, to elevate their breasts and accentuate the waist. During the early 20th century, garments more closely resembling contemporary bras became available, with large-scale production starting in the 1930s

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breastfeeding rates have increased from 2007: Five per cent more women are breastfeeding their babies three months of age, and four per cent more are still doing it at six months. Other stats show that more black women, women with higher incomes, and women 30 years and older are breastfeeding.

The fluctuations in hormone levels during your menstrual cycle can lead to changes in breast size over the course of each month. Many women experience cyclical changes such as mild swelling, pain, and tenderness of the breasts just before their periods start

Not everyone has nipple hair, but it is very common, Streicher says. The more hair a woman has all over her body, the more likely she is to have hairs around her nipples. Just like pubic hair, it will be the same color as your natural head hair color, she adds. These hairs are rarely cause for concern

ts not a myth! Supernumerary nipple, also known as extra nipples, can grow on places other than your breasts and may even develop breast tissue. In fact, extra nipples are the most common congenital abnormality of the breast and can occur in both girls and boys. Some celebrities, including Lily Allen and Mark Wahlberg, are rumored to have them.

A breast lump is a frightening discovery. But keep in mind that 80 to 85 per cent of lumps are benign not cancerous and can occur in healthy breasts. Most benign breast lumps are either cysts fluid-filled sacks or fibrous, scar-like tissue changes. This fact is especially true for women under 40

A 2007 study concluded that breastfeeding does not contribute to sagging, but cigarette smoking does. University of Kentucky researchers found that smoking breaks down healthy breasts elastin, a protein that helps support the breasts.

Trying to have a baby? Your breasts may show your pregnancy even before your stomach does. Very early in the first trimester, healthy breasts become extremely tender and start growing. Why? Your body is preparing your breasts for breastfeeding. Youll probably notice a sizable increase during the first three months of pregnancy.