6 Healthy Reasons Why Women Should Massage Their Breasts

We’ve already talked about how beneficial it is for men to look at and touch breasts. Now we want to discuss the 6 incredible health benefits women get when they touch their own breasts, or let someone else touch them. So let’s dive deep into why ladies should be fondling themselves more.

1. Self-love & Confidence

A lot of women have a love-hate relationship with their breasts. Either they’re too big or too small; saggy or uneven, or just painful. When a woman gives herself a breast massage, she’s connecting with that part of her body on a deeper level. By stimulating circulation in the mammary glands, oxytocin is released into the body. The ‘Love-hormone’ is responsible for reducing depression, elevating your mood and providing a deep sense of happiness and connection. 

There’s also nothing wrong with a woman deriving pleasure from touching herself. It builds confidence and makes it easier for her to let her partner know how she wants to be touched. By giving herself a breast massage, especially when she takes the time to focus on feelings of love and gratitude towards each breast, she is embracing all of herself and promoting self-acceptance. And there is nothing sexier than a woman who loves herself!

2. Relieves Stress & Tension

Slowing down and actually taking the time to massage any part of your body is extremely good for you. Studies have shown that massages lower your heart rate and blood pressure, while releasing serotonin in the body. Which leads to lower stress hormone levels and a better night’s sleep. 

Whether a woman has her breasts massaged in a spa by a professional or simply lights some candles in her bathroom and applies warm oil to her own chest, the benefits are the same. Relaxation, relief from tension and calming the mind and central nervous system. Ladies feel free to request some rubbing loving from your partner as well. This can easily be beneficial for both of you. 

3. Releases Toxins From The Body

The lymphatic system in the body is responsible for transferring fluid from the cells, fat from the intestines and toxins out of the body. It also helps your immune system function properly. Moving the body during exercise or massage stimulates lymphatic drainage, which helps flush toxins from the body. 

Breast tissue extends all the way into the armpit where lymph nodes exist. By gently massaging the breasts and under the armpit, the lymph nodes begin to shed excess fat and toxins which are stored there, encouraging weight loss, and increasing resistance to infections.

4. Reduces Tenderness & Swelling

Women who experience severe pain, breast tenderness or swelling during their menstrual cycles can ease some of the discomfort by massaging their breasts. For the same reasons as above, movement of that area, while painful at first, will eventually cause excess fluids to be released through the lymphatic system. Which will reduce pain, swelling and tenderness in the breasts. A much more effective pain reliever than a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.

5. Good For Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be both a blessing and a curse at the same time. Gentle breast massages help drain the milk ducts of old milk, while stimulating the production of more. They also help treat or prevent other lactation issues such as painful infections of the breast tissue, plugged nipples and engorgement. New moms need rest and relaxation more than anyone else and should schedule weekly breast massages for themselves.

6. Breast Cancer Prevention & Detection

While a breast massage is not the same as a breast examination, it’s still very important in the fight against breast cancer. First off, by stimulating lymphatic drainage of the breast tissue, you’re ensuring that toxic cells don’t take hold in the breast tissue or milk ducts. Stagnation of fatty breast tissue can lead to lumps forming which could eventually turn into malignant tumors. 

Secondly, when a woman massages her breasts regularly, she’s in tune with her body and is much more likely to catch any new irregularities forming such as hard lumps or increased sensitivity to an area. Early detection and diagnosis increases your chances of beating breast cancer by 90%. 

There you have it, ladies. 6 amazing reasons why you or someone else should massage your breasts. Take pride and pleasure in your lady lumps and relish the fact that they bring so much joy to you and the world. Check out the Booby Pillow to see how we do our part to make the world a happier place. One Booby Pillow at a time!