My boobs hurt! Is this normal?

When something hits my boobs, it REALLY hurts. And when I press down on them, they feel hard! I’m almost 11. Is this normal? Yep, it’s normal. Your boobs are a little sore when you press on them or run into something...

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My nipples are burning!

One morning, I woke up and my nipple started burning and swelling. I checked on them and they were blood red. They stopped burning and the color is normal, but they are still huge! Is there anything I can do to make them...

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Double-bra bestie

My best friend is 14 and she's constantly wearing two bras. She keeps getting the wrong attention from guys. But what worries me more is that I've heard that doing that is unhealthy for your breasts. Is that true? ...

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Stretch mark madness

I'm 13, and I have some stretch marks on my boobs. But I'm also very skinny for my age. Is that normal? Babe, the stretch marks you’re seeing are totally normal. Think about it: Why do we call these lines “stretch marks”...

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Fact or fiction: Eating chicken increases your cup size

My mom said if you eat chicken, your boobs will grow faster and bigger. Is it true? While chicken is a great source of lean protein, it’s not the stuff that big boobs are made of, unfortunately. There is nothing you can eat...

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How to get that jerk to stop harassing you

There’s this guy at my school who always “accidentally” grabs my boob when I walk by. I don’t want to get him in trouble, but I want him to stop. Dave: This “accidental” act is a total no-no, so you’ve gotta stop the grabby guy...

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My breasts are sore in the a.m.

My breasts are sore when I wake up in the morning. Is this normal? When your breasts are growing, as yours probably are, it’s not abnormal for them to be sore. You’ve heard of growing pains when you get taller, right? For boobs...

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Are my boobs shrinking?!

I’ve noticed lately that some of my bras aren’t fitting the way they used to. Can my boobs get smaller? The bulk of your breasts is composed of fat cells, so yes, babe, your boobs certainly can get smaller. While there’s no...

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Why do I have boobs in the first place?

Why do boobs grow? Breasts are 100-percent biological. Every primate—males and females—grows breasts, which contain milk-secreting mammary glands. In males, the mammary glands and breasts remain undeveloped and “flat” because of the lack of necessary hormones to make them grow. During puberty, however...

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Must, must, must increase your bust? These moves help!

There are no lotions, creams or (ick) amount of butter than can boost your boobs. But a couple of quickie moves at the gym (or your home!) can help increase your pec muscles (right under your breast tissue). So while your cups may not...

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