Intimate Issues
There’s nothing like lingerie to make you feel feminine. Just because you’ve had breast surgery doesn’t mean you have to compromise in the intimate apparel department. Lingerie for the post-mastectomy woman has come a long way and there are more options available today than ever before. Bras, camisoles and loungewear today are feminine, not just functional. You’ll find beautiful fabrics, laces, colors and flattering styles. The bras come in different styles such as sports, seamless, soft cup (wire-free), underwire, traditional, fashion and extra support. There are even garments for immediate post-surgery to make you feel as comfortable as possible. You can feel pretty and sexy with post mastectomy lingerie.
Lingerie for the post mastectomy woman has come a long way and there are more options available today than ever before.
If you feel self-conscious in your new lingerie at first, try a little “mirror therapy.” Find a full-length mirror in a private area of your home and put on your new intimate apparel. Study yourself in the mirror and pick three things you really like about yourself. Concentrate on the points that please you. Always focus on the positive.
When you’re ready, share your new lingerie with your partner. It’s perfectly natural if you want to wear your lingerie to bed, perhaps even during sexual encounters. You may find it gives you renewed confidence. Beneath undergarments, a reconstructed breast or a good prosthesis looks and feels very much like the real thing. It has the response, the weight and the natural appearance of a breast.
A certified mastectomy fitter can help you with your choice of intimate apparel, but you can start by exploring online. You can “shop” in the privacy of your own home and find out answers to many of your questions without feeling self-conscious or embarrassed. Study bra fitting guides, check out accessories, lumpectomy solutions, swimwear and more. When you are ready to purchase your lingerie, it is important to be fitted by a certified mastectomy fitter to make sure you get the best possible fit with your bras and breast forms.
