Gillian Anderson is anti-bras – Here are the perks and the droops of her choice

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As Gillian Anderson publicly declared that she’s stopped wearing bras, she joined the list of a whole host of celebrities who have reportedly done the same. "I don't wear a bra anymore.

I can't wear a bra. I'm sorry... but I don't care if my breasts reach my belly button,” she said in a recent interview – and it seems The Fall star isn’t the only one. “Many women have decided to stop wearing a bra during lockdown, and this can be extremely emancipating and should for this reason be encouraged," explains cosmetic surgeon, Dr Paul Banwell. "There are other positives to not wearing one too.

Wearing a tight-fitting bra all day can keep sweat and bacteria close to the skin,’ adds Banwell. "This can lead to a build up of dead skin cells and bacteria which can result in breakouts, especially if the bra isn’t washed regularly." The official advice is to wash your bra every two to three wears, but who can honestly say they do that?

The doctor adds: "For women with larger breasts, bra straps can sometimes cause chafing and indentations in the skin which can cause pain. "If a bra is too tight fitting it can also restrict circulation and even in extreme cases breathing, and so going without a bra can be beneficial to aiding circulation in that area." Read More Related Articles Sex on your period 'helps cramps' and leads to 'more intense orgasms', experts say However, before we all ditch bras in favour of comfort like Gillian, Dr Banwell has some less welcome news too.There are actually many benefits to wearing one.