

I Have Small Breasts But Here’s How Women Of All Cup Sizes Can Go Braless
No matter your cup size, wearing a traditional bra is not always comfortable or convenient. Having a love for modern styles with trendy deep v's and backless cut outs, wearing your strappy or strapless styles just won't cut it. When searching for solutions, it can be frustrating identifying brands that can fulfill our individual needs for invisible support especially when it comes to trusting that they'll be effective and hassle-free. As technology advances, alternatives for women of all sizes and colors have been introduced to the market and I'm determined to find the perfect fit for all.
Also known as second skin, adhesive bras are created with unique designs and features that make them almost invisible under clothing of all styles. When it comes to breast support that sticks to the skin, it's important to find brands that not only guarantee materials that allow your skin to breathe but most importantly making sure it won't come off unintentionally or even worse worrying about it falling off. From smaller to larger bust sizes, it's important to be secure no matter how much support you need. It's typically assumed women with small breasts are the only ones with the option of ridding themselves of the overly restrictive and painful support of bras, but these brands are proving that braless products can range from size A for a minimal left to DDDD.
Get into these invisible bra alternatives that actually lift while supplying all day comfort and support.
1. Brassybra
Brassybra is a disposable adhesive boob tape for women cup sizes A-G (DDDD). Beloved by many and known for its support for larger breasts, Brassybra is confident in being the perfect solution for those in desperate search of the right adhesive product. Brassybra is carefully designed and manufactured to work with your body like a second skin with worry-free products that fit, stick and stay on throughout your day.
Wearing the Brassybra
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"What I love most about Brassybra is the freedom and support that comes with it. I don't have perky boobs and for a long time I felt bad about not being able to wear certain outfits that required not wearing a bra. Brassybra has allowed me to have more freedom to wear outfits I've always loved while boosting my confidence." - Taylor 36DD (@tall.tay)
2. NuBra
Revolutionizing the conventional bra with the innovative NuBra is a silicone 3D bra cup for women ranging from small to medium breast sizes. This strapless and self-supportive bra has a specially formulated adhesive, which has been clinically tested to be safe and skin-friendly. The unique PSA adhesive can be washed which then regenerates its stickiness and offers its wearer more than 100 times of normal, repeated application. This bra is comfortable, versatile, and extremely easy to apply.
The NuBra
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NuBra is also highly practical and convenient, as it can be used in a pool or in the shower, while remaining secure. Perfect as an additional alternative to a bra-free lifestyle, this product essentially eliminates the adhesive tape currently marketed in the lingerie industry. Make sure to purchase this bra in the correct size or risk the cups being too large with too much access room. I am a B cup but should have gone a size down for a better fit.
With wearing the NuBra
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Pros: The adhesive silicone is a natural lift and super convenient. This braless alternative is a great option for those that want a slight lift.
Cons: Not a great option in the summer. When sweating, the adhesive loses its stick and slips.
Without wearing the NuBra
Courtesy of Shahirah Ahmed
3. MultiNUDE
MultiNUDE is a Black women-owned company with a range of adhesive products from "lift 'em up" tape to nipple pasties, allowing you to be fashionable and comfortable with less effort. This brand offers shades that have been thoughtfully crafted to embrace the melanated. With complimentary nudes for those in need of darker shades and complexions, MultiNUDE is another great braless alternative.
Featured image courtesy of Shahirah Ahmed
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From Monogamy To Polyamory: 'I'm In An Asexual Poly Marriage With My Husband Of 7 Years'
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be asexual and in an open marriage? Relationship Coach Mikki Bey shared her first-hand experience with us as well as answered some of our burning questions.
Like a lot of people, Mikki met her now husband, Raheem Ali, online. As soon as they met, they instantly fell in love and got engaged on their first date. Just 90 days after they met, the couple tied the knot and have now been married for seven years. Raheem and Mikki aren’t your typical married couple, and despite being married for almost a decade, their marriage is anything but traditional. Mikki and Raheem have what she calls an "asexual polyamorous marriage."
Defining Her Sexuality
It wasn't until last summer that Mikki found the language to define her sexuality. "I didn't have the language for it until last summer," she explained to xoNecole. "Looking back, I just thought sex wasn't my thing. It was never enjoyable for me, and I'd go years without even noticing.”
Mikki always thought she was broken because she had no interest in sex. Mikki noticed after her friends came to visit and started discussing their sexual fantasies that she realized something was different about her. “At that point, I knew something was definitely different about me since I do not have sexual fantasies at all. It was truly news to me that people are at work thinking about sex! That was not my experience.” This led to Mikki researching asexuality, which she soon realized fit her to a T. “It felt like breathing new air when I was able to call it by name," said Mikki.
"Looking back, I just thought sex wasn't my thing. It was never enjoyable for me, and I'd go years without even noticing it."
Asexuality refers to people who experience little or no sexual attraction, experience attraction without acting on it sexually, or experience sexual attraction differently based on other factors. Like most things, asexuality falls on a spectrum and encompasses many other identities. It's important to remember, however, that attraction and action are not always synonymous: some asexuals may reject the idea of sexual contact, but others may be sex-neutral and engage in sexual activity.
It's possible that some asexuals will have sex with someone else despite not having a libido or masturbating, but others will have sex with a partner because it brings a sense of connection.
From a Traditional Marriage to Kitchen Table Polyamory
Although Mikki never really had a high sex drive, it wasn’t until after the birth of her son, that she noticed her sex drive took a real nosedive. “I never had a high sex drive, but about a year after my son was born, I realized I had zero desire. My husband has a high sex drive, and I knew that it would not be sustainable to not have sex in our marriage at that time.”
She was determined to find an alternative to divorce and stumbled upon a polyamory conversation on Clubhouse. Upon doing her own research, she brought up the idea to their husband, who was receptive. “It’s so interesting to me that people weigh sex so heavily in relationships when even if you are having a ton of sex, it’s still a very small percentage of the relationship activity," Mikki shared.
They chose polyamory because Mikki still wanted to be married, but she also wanted to make sure that Raheem was getting his individual needs and desires met, even if that meant meeting them with someone else. “I think that we have been programmed to think that our spouses need to be our 'everything.' We do not operate like that. There is no one way that fits all when it comes to relationships, despite what society may try to tell you. Their path to doing this thing called life together may be different from yours, but they found what works for them. We have chosen to design a marriage that works for us,” Mikki explained.
"We have chosen to design a marriage that works for us. We both consent to each of us having everything from casual sex partners to lifetime partners if it should go there. We believe love is abundant and do not limit ourselves or each other on how we express it."
She continued, “We both consent to each of us having everything from casual sexual partners to lifetime partners if it should get there. We believe love is abundant and do not limit ourselves or each other on how we express it. Our dynamic is parallel with kitchen table poly aspirations.”
Kitchen table polyamory (KTP) is a polyamorous relationship in which all participants are on friendly terms enough to share a meal at the kitchen table. Basically, it means you have some form of relationship with your partner’s other partner, whether as a group or individually. A lot of times, KTP relationships are highly personal and rooted in mutual respect, communication, and friendship.
Intimacy in an Asexual Polyamorous Marriage
Mikki says she and her husband, Raheem, still share intimate moments despite being in a polyamorous marriage. “Our intimacy is emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical, although non-sexual. We are intentional about date nights weekly, surprising and delighting each other daily, and most of all, we communicate our needs regularly. In my opinion, our intimacy is top-tier! I give my husband full-body massages, mani-pedis and make sure I am giving him small physical touches/kisses throughout the day. He is also very intentional about showing me his love and affection.”
Raheem and Mikki now use their lives as examples for others. On their website, thepolycouplenextdoor.com, they coach people interested in learning how to be consensually non-monogamous. “We are both relationship coaches. I specialized in emotional regulation, and Raheem specializes in communication and conflict resolution. The same tools we use in our marriage help our clients succeed in polyamory."
Mikki advises people who may be asexual or seeking non-monogamy to communicate their needs openly and to consider seeking sex therapy or intimacy coaching. Building a strong relationship with a non-sexual partner requires both empathy and compassion.
For more of Mikki, follow her on Instagram @getmikkibey. Follow the couple's platform on Instagram @thepolycouplenextdoor.
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