A small piece of clothing and so many questions: There are many persistent myths surrounding bras and the female breast. Let's clarify some of them now! Being a bra wearer is not as easy as it seems. It's not just a challenge to find the right bra; it's also about proper care. There are numerous myths surrounding bras and the female breast. It's time to debunk the biggest ones once and for all.

1. SLEEPING IN A BRA IS UNHEALTHY

False. Experts say that sleeping in a bra is neither harmful nor beneficial to your health. It can be uncomfortable at most. And sleeping completely naked is even better for your health...

2. SLEEPING IN A BRA KEEPS BREASTS FIRM

This is also a misconception. Sleeping in a bra doesn't change your DNA, nor is it a miracle cure for sagging breasts. Dr. Dan Mills, Vice President of the American Society for Plastic Surgery, says, "A bra lifts the breasts, allowing a woman to shape her breasts as she desires. But it doesn't prevent sagging breasts. These occur with age and gravity."

3. EXCESSIVE EXERCISE KEEPS BREASTS FIRM

Well, it depends on the exercise. Breasts are made of fatty tissue, which you can't exercise. However, what you can do is strengthen the chest muscles beneath the fatty tissue. So, it depends on the right exercises. Exercises that strengthen the bands around the chest muscles can indeed alter the external appearance of your breasts.

4. A BRA SHOULD BE WASHED LESS FREQUENTLY THAN ONCE A MONTH There are different opinions on washing bras. Some say a bra should be washed once a week, while others recommend twice a month. So, what's the truth? Experts from the eBay underwear department recommend the following: "Depending on personal hygiene and lifestyle, a bra can be worn several times before washing. However, women who sweat more should wash their bras more frequently." This especially applies to sports bras. Washing a regular bra after wearing it 3 or 4 times is sufficient.

5. BRAS NEED GENTLE DETERGENTS, SUCH AS WOOL DETERGENT

The purpose of wool detergent is to make wool softer. But your bra shouldn't become softer and more yielding; it should remain stable. Therefore, wash it with a good fine fabric detergent that preserves both the fabric and the color.

6. WASHING BRAS IN THE WASHING MACHINE RUINS THEM

Most people have probably experienced this: Washing machines destroy our favorite bras. But hand-washing every bra is a hassle in the long run. So, what to do? If you use the right detergent (as mentioned above) and use a laundry bag, don't overload the washing machine, and let the bra air dry instead of using the dryer, your bra should last a long time.

7. BRA SIZES ARE STANDARD

Unfortunately, no. You've probably experienced this as well: Your bra size varies by brand. A 75A at Victoria's Secret could be an 80B at H&M. "Even within a label, sizes can vary depending on the bra model," says Jene Luciani, author of "The Bra Book."