This myth has been around for a while, and it is just that, a myth. Wearing any kind of bra, whether it is a sports bra, an underwire bra, or a pushup bra, there is no evidence stating that bras will cause breast cancer. So, with that being said, whatever type of bra you want to wear, or if you’re going to be braless, it comes down to preference. If you are more comfortable without a bra, do that. However, don’t only go braless because you fear wearing one will increase your risk of breast cancer.

One study done in 1991 looked at a group of women and measured their likeliness for getting breast cancer. The one group that was more susceptible to getting breast cancer did wear bras. However, they were also heavier and larger chested women, which means they would be more likely to wear a bra anyway. Unfortunately, being overweight itself makes it more likely to get breast cancer. If you are worried about or runs in your family, you are better off striving to live a healthier lifestyle, as wearing a bra doesn’t make it more likely.