The one change that worked: I took my bra off during lockdown – and never put it on again

During the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, I discovered that wearing a bra made my chest pain worse, so I stopped altogether—I figured it was better than enduring the discomfort. Now, years later, I’ve embraced pasty covers as a surprising solution to my chest discomfort. They’re comfortable, practical, and have even given me a sense of freedom from the restrictive support bras once provided. While I may wear them occasionally now, they’ve become an unexpected liberation for my body.