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Asked by rebbel (35553points) July 7th, 2010

After i read @papayalily’s question i decided to put no details on the main page.

I understand there is no correlation between breast size and milk production, so why is it that some women have ‘normal’ size breasts while some others have enormous ones.
I mean so big that it looks weird, if you would see the same difference in size in, for example, noses or hands or pinky toes (which we don’t).
I hope it is clear what i am trying to say here?
Breast size FF would mean that my nose (for example) could be as big as a tennis ball.
So, why did Mother Nature took care of it in this way?

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tranquilsea's avatar

I think it is the same reason some of us have bigger butts or feet or hips. It’s nice to have variety. Thanks Mother Nature!

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

The human breast is one of the places where body fat is distributed. This varies according to genetic patterns. Large breasts have long been seen as a sign of fertility and selected for in many cultures.

Other cultures value slim athletic bodies and thus compact, firm breasts. Such women can run faster, carry babies to safety longer distances and hide from dangers more effectively. These are all selective advantages in different historical environments.

Thus in the melting pot of modern western societies, the diversity of breast size is observed.

In any case, men, look past the boobs and discover the woman.

MissCupid's avatar

Ha ha – it’s all down to structure. Some breasts have denser tissue and some are more fat based. The fat based ones will grow and shrink with weight gain/loss where as tissue-based ones will not change as much.
It’s just like any other feature I guess…Plus also – it depends what you class as ‘weird’. Your idea of ‘weird’ may be different to others :)
P.S. – It also depends on proportions…

Austinlad's avatar

I like women with oversized reservoirs of love.

rebbel's avatar

@Dr_Lawrence
Very in formative answer for me that, thanks, but why, if there is no real need, are some women’s breast humongous?
Again, if Mother Nature had done the same with other body parts, some of us would have 1,5 meter long legs, or ears like coffee dishes.
Or am i wrong?

MissCupid's avatar

@Austinlad Never heard that one! I always liked ‘funbags’ haha!

rebbel's avatar

@MissCupid
Thanks, MissCupid, that was the word i was looking for all the time, proportions.
And i knew that words like weird could be sees as controversial, but what i meant was breasts that are in no proportion to the rest of the body.

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

I have no further insights on this question other than normal variation in body size, bmi, and breast size. We do see people with long torsos and short legs, and every other combination – these are normal variations too.

nikipedia's avatar

Probably due to sexual selection. If women who have big breasts are more likely to breed, big breasts are more likely to be passed on. Women with big noses or ears, on the other hand, probably have no sexual advantage.

wilma's avatar

As you probably know breast size does increase during pregnancy and lactation, some women more than others. Weight gain also can cause a big shift in proportion. When I am very thin, I’m a C cup. right now, I’m a DD.

I like the differences in our forms!

Good question @rebbel!

faye's avatar

I think the only tissue involved is for milk production and we all have that. It’s genetic fat distribution that gets you ‘funbags;. Now that I’m a little older I don’t regret my little boobs at all. They still point forward if I stand up very straight! When I was young I sooo wanted more.

rebbel's avatar

@all
Thanks for your answers, you’ve enlightened me!

MissCupid's avatar

@faye You should never regret little boobs – I’d love smaller ones :( Two words : back ache and another two words: sore shoulders.

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