1. Restricts Circulation

Wearing a bra when sleeping can hinder the free circulation of blood, particularly, if one is wearing a fitted bra with a tight elastic underwire. It may be better to choose a sports bra which is comfier in comparison.

 

2. Pigmentation

Regularly wearing a bra to bed can produce pigmentation or skin irritation in the area where the bra’s elastic band or wire is in contact with the soft skin. The skin may feel scratchy and sore as the underwire can dig into the tender skin. It may also become discoloured or develop marks and spots. Therefore it may bear well to wear a loose, soft bra while sleeping.

 

3. Troubled Sleep

Comfort assists in promoting sound sleep. Putting on a tight bra when sleeping at night can arouse discomfort, which in turn may affect the quality of sleep. One may feel irritated or restless on account of being uncomfortable. Not getting good sleep can poorly affect overall health.

 

4. Oedema

Wearing a tight bra on a regular basis can trigger a condition which is characterised by the surplus accumulation of fluid in the cavities and the tissues of the body. This condition is called ‘oedema’, and it can prompt unnecessary health complications.

 

5. Breast Cancer

There is no concrete evidence to prove whether sleeping in a bra can cause breast cancer. But a wrong type or size can be detrimental for the health. Along with aching straps and painful wires, sleeping in a bra at night can increase the possibility of breast cancer.