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I really want to wear a bra. How can I ask my mom if it’s OK?

We know how intimidating it can be to approach your mom about bra shopping, especially if mom still thinks of you as her “little girl.” Some moms have a hard time facing the fact that their daughters are growing up and becoming young women. But the thing is, if you have breasts, you need a bra.

The next time you’re passing through the lingerie section of a department store, casually walk over to the bra section, and say, “Mom, do you think you could help me pick out a bra? I’m starting to feel uncomfortable not wearing one.” If she says, “Yes,” great! If she’s hesitant or says, “No way,” maybe you can ease her into the idea by talking her into letting you start out with a sports bra. Pick up something in the athletic department that will fit nicely under your clothes.

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On christmas in 5th grade my mom said to my dad "Honey can you get my cell?" and when he left shes like "Open that one honey!"
I did and their were 3 training bras. They still fit and I'm in 7th

peacelovepuppies on 10/24/2009 8:12:16 AM

i'm in 6th grade, 11 years old and i have never worn a bra(not even a training bra!)I always ask my mom to buy me bras but she just says stuff like "Oh reallly, we need to get you some more of those tanks with built-in bras" or she just shakes it off and changes the subject. Plz visit my profile and give me some advice! Thx!

MusicLove

MusicLove on 10/21/2009 6:41:22 PM

MOD!
I have some bras that are like cut down the middle and are to big and my mom wants me to wear them. What do i say to her if i dont want to?

Hey girl! Just let her know you dont feel comfortable wearing them just yet!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

cheerbabi98 on 10/20/2009 8:14:44 PM

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I have a book that tells you how to figure out your size so i did it and it said i was a 28aa is that to small for a 10 year old?

Hey girl! Nope, that's perfectly normal!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

erichmo on 10/20/2009 4:33:26 PM

1. say your name 5x
2. say your moms name5x
3. say your crushes name 3x
post this in 4 other places and your crush will kiss you to the nearest friday

sunnyside on 10/16/2009 9:49:06 PM

LEASE DON'T READ THIS, YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVER OF YOUR LIFE. TOMMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS, DON'T STOP, THIS IS FREAKY.

1. Say your name 10 times.
2. Say your mom's name 5 times.
3. Say your crush's name 3 times.
4. Paste this to 4 other quizzes. If you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday, but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck! SEND THIS TO 5 QUIZZES IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS

Twilight1006 on 10/16/2009 4:02:59 PM

REALLY WORKS! TRY IT OUT!
1. Say ur name 10x
2. Say ur mom's name 5x
3. Say ur crushes name 3x
4. then paste this to 4 other quizs, if you do this your crush will kiss you on the nearest friday! But if you read this and did not paste this, then you will have very bad luck

tinkrulez96 on 10/12/2009 2:49:25 AM

i'm starting to wear a bra. The only problem is I don't have mom to go bra shopping with. My mom past away a year ago and now I live with my dad,my 3 brothers and my 2 sisters. I just don't feel comfortable talking to a guy about it.

babycakes333 on 10/11/2009 7:53:23 PM

modmodmodmod are traing bras uncomfterble? Because i was thinking about getting one

Not especially. Sure, try one! Best, Miliana

Miliana B.

erichmo on 10/11/2009 9:53:50 AM

I don't wear a bra but i was thinking about asking my mom. She always says I should wear a training bra but lots of girls say they are uncomftoble. HELP

erichmo on 10/9/2009 5:29:06 PM

REALLY WORKS! TRY IT OUT!
1. Say ur name 10x
2. Say ur mom's name 5x
3. Say ur crushes name 3x
4. then paste this to 4 other articles, if you do this your crush will kiss you on the nearest friday

passionfordance on 10/6/2009 11:38:14 PM

*********************MOD********************* help!!!!!!!! i am 13 yrs old and i don't have any boobs its really embarasing My doc says if i don't grow boobs then i would have to have a surgury plz tell me whatt to do!!!!!!

thnx...jojogrl

Hey girlie! Hmm..you don't have to have surgery if you don't want to. I'm not sure why your doc would tell you that. No worries, though, you're still young and growing! You will get them soon enough!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

jojogrl1551 on 10/6/2009 7:38:44 PM

Mod! My friend is tote flat chested and she comes into the school with this huge padded bra on. It seriously doesn't look good. How can I drom her some hints that she doesn't need a bra with everything? I don't want to hurt her. ----Annalyseeeeeee♥!

Hey girlie! Try going shopping and telling her how cute stuff looks without the bra on! Really encourage her that things look better minus the bra. Try not to do it too much though, she is prob pretty insecure about the issue!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

OopsItsAnnalyse on 10/4/2009 9:38:14 PM

I know its REALLY hard to ask your mom to get a bra, when i asked her, she just finished my sentence. Amazing huh? I was so nervous, but its better to get it over with soon so you dont have to keep it in your mind and thought for long. you've got better stuff to do

mrox101 on 10/2/2009 6:55:47 PM

I got my first bra when I was in 4th grade.My breast kind of started to feel sensitive, which is why I had to get one.Likely, you're mom will be understanding!Shopping for your uh, 1st bra may be a little awkward (i know it was for me) but trust me it's worth it.Good luck!

girlytomboy22 on 10/1/2009 7:46:24 PM

Hey Mod,
I need some help.
I have a reacurring pimple on the side of my nose, and it recently just went away again, but now the skin is peeling.. What's up with that? And why do I get zits in the exact same spot? ANy way to prevent them? Thanks!

Hey babe, it's prob just an oily or dry spot that causes more pimples than usual. Talk to a dermatologist to get the best treatment advice but until then, just wash with normal face wash twice a day.

katelin s.

ilajayne on 9/29/2009 10:22:18 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!!!! I want to wear a tampon, but I don't want it to hurt! I want it to feel comfortable. People say that they are, but I don't know. And my mom won't let me wear tampons. She says that they are uncomfortable. I'm comfortable in pads, but I feel like you can see the bulky-ness throught your jeans and everything. I do dance, and it is kinda bad when you feel the flow when you stretch and it smells!! HELP!!!!!

Hey girlie! Try talking to you mom. Tampons are totally comfortable and easy. Explain your feelings to her and maybe you guys can come to a compromise!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

AcePrincessGal on 9/29/2009 8:28:48 PM

modmodmodmodmodmod!!! lately, my cousin has been telling me hurtful things, like "So-and-so says you're ugly" and "So-and-so thinks you're fat" and other stuff, and I know that they're not true. My mom thinks it's because she's jealous, but wants me to still like her, so she says that other people say im fat, ugly, ect. but even though i know it's not true, my sheild starts crumbling, and im crying myself to sleep because my now nonexistent self esteem. She's been pulling this stunt a couple times now, and i rather not tell her to stop. So how do i protect myself from her blasts?

Hey girlie! Ignore her! She probably feels really bad about herself and is trying to bring you down, too! Just be confident and let the remarks roll off your back!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

pinksakura on 9/29/2009 8:12:43 PM

Uhm...Yea, my mom pretty much had to drag me kicking and screaming into the kohl's at firstt. I didn't even want a bra, but I knew I needed one so I got over it =d

[xGanzxAlleinx] on 9/29/2009 8:12:22 PM

Hey girlies!!!!

Come and see my profile. I give advice. Please come and visit!!! YOU will have the time of your life!!!!

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Smileygirl86 on 9/29/2009 8:11:16 PM

i myself just wear a cami. they work really well. if i need extra support, i wear a bra under my cami

crunchypopcorn on 9/29/2009 7:17:08 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD hey! thank yu all mods fo rthe advice ur super gr8t

i need some more please.. i like that girls hair on this pictue the one were she holding the bag well anyway i wanna know how to do that so how does she od that little bump?? well please help??

Hey girlie! Glad we can help! Just try teasing your hair a little and pulling hair over it. Pin in with a few bobby pins and you're good to go!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

sugar957 on 9/29/2009 7:12:12 PM

MOD! I'm decorating my friends locker for her birthday... and I have two problems: 1. We are supposed to tell the office before we do, and her b-day's tomorrow, and I don't know if they'll let me in early so I can decorate it now... and I have to eat dinner with my fam so i cant today. 2.How should I decorate it? I don't want to just print off a bunch of stuff, and It may have to be kind of quick... (and if i do just print, what do I print?) please help!

Hey girlie! You have to talk to the school about their rules and regulations! Try taking up a few signs wishing her a happy birthday! Maybe a few pics of you guys together!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

mini_girl on 9/29/2009 6:35:47 PM

hey everone check out my profile! i am 11 and 36A im actually big for my age. im bigger than almost all the girls in my school!

absf on 9/29/2009 6:30:25 PM

**********MOD**************
Um... I want and kinda need a bra but im to scared to ask my mom! i mean like my nipples show through my shirt but,
i wear a cami. But i know a cami can't pretend to be a bra 4ever.
Some times i hint at it like " camis are so hot when i where them under my shirt" but she does'nt seem to get it! I measured my size and it was 32A . Do you think it is time to get one?
Thx!

Hey girl! You might want to talk to your mom about getting bras.

Eryn G.

nicole66016601 on 9/29/2009 4:44:57 PM

My mom says that I can't get a bra with a disin on it cause it will show through I really want one though.

RockyRoad1020 on 9/29/2009 2:58:10 PM

I have a paded bra I'm 11 and I wear a 32A but my mom says that I might need a 32AA.I so scard HELP!I will be the only one in my whole PE. Every is so flat!

RockyRoad1020 on 9/29/2009 2:55:58 PM

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I have REALLY small breasts and im almost 13 and have my period My mom always says that u either have boobs or a butt but i have NEITHER i want a bigger chest since all these shirts that I LOVE look really akward on me im only a 32AA I think but still i wear a padded bra but that doesnt help is there some way i can make my boobs bigger plz help they havent been growing lately so i think theyre done growing but i dont want to be the girl with the smallest boobs in the world i cant wear some dresses or shirts in the juniors section since im so small THEY JUST FALL OFF! im only 4'9 so that might be an issue too but im just really frustrated especially since im the smallest in my class both in height and breast size plz help

Hey babe,

You still have plenty of time to grow and until then you can try wearing a push-up bra. Just because you have your period doesn't mean you'll stop growing entirely. You'll probably keep getting taller and fuller for at least another four years.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

girlsjustwannahavefun97 on 9/28/2009 10:40:58 PM

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im nine and wear a bra and have the biggest boobs in my class (in fourth grade) my friends are like almost flat chested i am a 34A i think something A well my point is i am embarrassed! i dont live with my mom so i cant talk to her about it i live with my dad (long story) he says i can talk about it with him but still!!!! thx in advance

Hey babe,

You can talk to your mom about it when you see her, but in the mean time, it would probably be a good idea to talk to your dad about it. It can be awkward, but since you'll be living with him most of the time, you're going to have to be able to talk to him about these things sooner or later.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

sparkleey on 9/28/2009 8:52:00 PM

HAH to Irelin ya i'm 14 and i'm a 34D so yaaa

swimmerxox on 9/28/2009 8:32:40 AM

Mod Mod Mod Mod!!!!!! I'm 13 and in 8th grade. I live in a small town with not the greatest school, but i want to get into Yale University once i graduate high school. I get almost perfect grades all the time. But nobody believes me that i can get into one of the hardest schools in the country. Is there anything i can do and do you think i can make it into Yale?

Hey girlie! Keep up the hard work and you can do anything! Get involved in a lot of different things! The more good things you are involved in for a school like that, the better! Try researching the school and see what their requirements are! You can do it!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

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Club-Girls on 9/27/2009 6:10:09 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!! I'm 5'0 100 lbs is that fat?

Hey girly, doesn't sound fat to me. But "fatness" determines upon your age, height and body. So that may be slim on you but fat on someone else. But as long as you're healthy, you have nothing to worry about.

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Club-Girls on 9/27/2009 3:37:49 PM

i didnt get a choice my mom wanted me to wear a bra. i didnt even think twice when i weore my first bra. but, i had to ask about getting a cup one..

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hANNAH-Miley Montana on 9/27/2009 1:07:30 PM

I started with a sports bra... For the first month it'll seem really weird, but after you have it on for a little while, you get used to it, and it's just like putting a shirt and pants on... Just something you do without even thinking about it. And with your mom, just say: "I think it's time I get a bra"... I'm sure your mom will understand (unless you really don't need one).

Lexy5 on 9/26/2009 3:29:56 PM

mod mod mod!
i am way embaressed about my boobs, they are really big! i'm 12 and i wear a 32B bra. its really embaressing.

Hey girl! Boobs mean you're becoming a woman! You have nothing to be embarrassed about! Boobs are beautiful, fun, and mature. It may take a while for everyone to catch up with you, but eventually all your friends will be in the same boat as you! Enjoy what you have!

Megan R.

Irelin on 9/26/2009 12:43:56 PM

my mom was the one when i was in fourth grade that i should start wearing a bra. i wore a training bra up to seventh grade.

Irelin on 9/26/2009 12:41:15 PM

MOD! eww i no this is really gross but i have horrible bacne and ive tried cleanser and toner but it still wont go away!!!

Hey babe! Don't worry, you're not alone! Try asking an adult in your family if you can see a dermatologist to specially treat your bacne! It could be worth it if you've tried multiple cleansers, but haven't had any luck with them!

Megan R.

purpledreams42 on 9/26/2009 12:07:25 PM

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do you know if it is healthier to run inside or outside?

Both are good for you! Just bundle up if it's cold out...so your muscles stay warm!

Megan R.

therealmerevealed on 9/26/2009 12:06:30 PM

I don't need a bra yet but I can't wear camis to look like a bra 4ever!! HELP I'm scared to ask 2 get one cuz well I don;t need one but EVERY other girl at my school has one and needsone

Let your mom know how you feel. It can feel a little lonely when you're the only one without a bra. Try a training bra or a sports bra with a fun pattern, and ask your mom to try and see where you're coming from!

Megan R.

e97 on 9/26/2009 12:01:38 PM

hey i`m nine and my bf wears bra. she said next time she goes to walmart she is gonna get padded ones.her parents yell at her if she dosent wear one.my mom said i should wear one . infact im wearing mine right now.im gonna be in middle school next year so guess its ok.

It's all about what you're comfortable with! Bras help when clothing is tight or slightly see-through. You could always try a camisole with a built in bra if a bra isn't comfortable. Some girls like padded bras and others like sports bras...it's all preference! Yay for variety!

Megan R.

punkyp13 on 9/26/2009 10:12:17 AM

MOD so Im 13 and 5' 9" my breasts haven't grown much since like sixth grd and arent that big (I'm in eighth) could it be be because I was growing so fast

Hey chicky, every girl's bod is different, so there are numerous reasons for why your breasts aren't that big. But don't worry too much about it, your bod is doing exactly what it's supposed to.

Lynae P.

Skichick95 on 9/25/2009 11:30:47 PM

i used to freak out too. but now its kinda fun!!! i luv getting ones with colors and pretty designs. dont be afraid!!! ur moms there for u no matter what.

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JuliaWu on 9/25/2009 8:59:46 PM

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HEY GIRLIE! I am very, very small for my age. I havent gotten my period yet but I decided to try a tampon just so i am prepared for when I do get it. My older brother, Reese, announced to the ENTIRE cafeteria yesterday that blood has "finally exited my vagina".. (he found my tampon wrapper).. it was the most embarrasing thing that ever happened to me not to mention I still do not menstruate and I am 15 years old. PLEASE HELP ME!

Hey babe,

That was a really rude thing for your brother to do! Talk to him about it (or your parents) and keep him from doing anything like that again. As for your period, it doesn't really matter if everyone thinks you've already gotten it or not - I'm sure you'll get it pretty soon anyway.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

undercoverpony on 9/25/2009 8:16:03 PM

I had the SAME probelm.

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