I'm a male in my late 20s - I am about 5'7" and weigh 170 lbs. I have gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts. I want to have them shrunk. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 13 answers

Something that's always had me a bit curious: how is what's happening to the breasts of the female skydivers in this image that's circulated around the 'Net (NSFW) even anatomically possible? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Aug 3, 2009 - 10 answers

I woke up in the night with terrible pain in my breast, and it was full and firm, so I nursed on that side, (twice now during the night), with no relief. The pain seems to be more on one side. [more inside]
posted by hollyanderbody on Jul 18, 2009 - 23 answers

I had a particularly painful mammogram in January. There were no problems with the results, but after a few days I started having pain under my right breast. I thought it was a soft tissue injury, but it won't go away. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Evangeline on Jul 17, 2009 - 4 answers

An intern at work is dressing very inappropriately. Is there any way I can tell her nicely to tone it down? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 45 answers

I am sick of the discomfort, soreness, heaviness, and occasional back pain that comes with my breasts. I really, truly hate them. I'm 20 and not about to get surgery, and I've been trying to research a product like Alexia. Anyone have experiences with this? I can't find anything online that doesn't sound like an advertising plant. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2009 - 34 answers

How worried should I be? (You are not my doctor.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 - 14 answers

What, if anything, do I need to replace on my Ameda Purely Yours breast pump, after 2 years' hiatus? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Aug 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Can you get growing pains in your breasts; or, has anyone else experienced this stabbing pain? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 15 answers

My Mom has announced she is getting surgery for a 'skin bra'. I'm concerned but cannot find much information about the procedure, potential complications, or whether I should attempt to dissuade her. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 13, 2008 - 14 answers

Breastfeeding, daycare, and erratic schedule: please help us figure out a plan. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 10, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm obsessed with sex. I think about it constantly. How can I make it stop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2008 - 35 answers

Breast biopsy. What should we tell the kids? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2007 - 21 answers

Have you ever tasted your wife/girlfriend's breast milk when she was lactating? [more inside]
posted by MrTangent on Dec 1, 2007 - 30 answers

Parisfilter: breast feeding and colicky baby etiquette plus, housing choice [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on May 17, 2007 - 7 answers

Should I blindfold my partner or never take my clothes off? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 13, 2007 - 33 answers

Recently, I've noticed a slight buzzing/vibration sensation inside my right breast. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 7, 2007 - 8 answers

BreastFilter: Why am I losing pigment in the lower portion of each of my areolas? [more inside]
posted by rosemere on Jan 17, 2007 - 6 answers

NaNoWriMo-filter (okay, and I'm just plain curious): What do saline vs. silicone vs. cohensive gel ("gummi bear") implants feel like? Does it feel like flesh on top with a discernable lump beneath, or do the two intermingle subtly? I'm most curious about the cohesive gel, as these are touted as being realistic but they're new enough (still in clinical trials in the U.S.) that personal accounts are rare. [more inside]
posted by Humpable Prose on Nov 7, 2006 - 4 answers

What's the best breast pump? [more inside]
posted by Eiwalker on Jul 31, 2006 - 12 answers

Please help my Mother-in-law get low-cost medical care in southern California. [more inside]
posted by kamikazegopher on Jul 20, 2006 - 5 answers

Breast Feeding Filter: 32 years ago, (1974),when I was pregnant, I discovered, in the Whole Earth Catalog, a wonderful device called a 'breast cup' or 'milk cup'. It was plastic, shaped like a hollow ball wth a circular hole on side, with that side pressed in so the space was fairly narrow. I wore it on one side while nursing on the other, especially early on, - I caught the leaked milk, [more inside]
posted by judybxxx on Jun 15, 2006 - 9 answers

after being on birth control pills for many (8+) years, i had to go off them (permanently) for medical reasons. six months later, my breasts have noticeably shrunk almost a full cup size. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2006 - 15 answers

Should I be worried about my breasts? [more inside]
posted by talitha_kumi on May 2, 2006 - 17 answers

Chemofilter: Does anyone know or have used some good make-up (i.e. eye-liner, foundation, mascara etc.) that is organic? [more inside]
posted by alteredcarbon on Nov 26, 2005 - 10 answers

A dear family member is having a mastectomy/reconstruction/biopsy this friday. She's across the country, so I can't be there. I'd like to hear any success stories and warnings, plus any advice on how I can help or what I can send.
posted by stray on Mar 3, 2005 - 5 answers