The Breast Views Blog: Year End Breast Overview

This particular list of 'breast facts' comes out of Bombay, India. I post it, not because I found it particularly insightful, but because of the memory that was triggered.

On my last day in India, after 6 weeks of way too much attention, I flipped my lid. Dressed in the baggest, camouflage get up imaginable, I wandered into a market place. People milled about while I carefully and mindfully made my way along the aisles.

Then it happened. Out of nowhere, a male hand firmly clenched my right breast. Given the number of assaults my pups had survived on an hourly basis, and the level of fury that had grown and boiled inside me, my reflex kicked in with the speed of a bullet. I grabbed the hand still on my breast and with ruthless glee, drove my thumb nail into the soft flesh. Skin broke and blood appeared, but I remained clenched. Not until the mans face, distorted in pain, broke into my sight line did I relent, flinging his hand so hard that he slapped his own face.

It was definitely time to go home.

16 Surprising Facts About "Your Set"

Sue Richards

Tag: Breasts.

The Breast Views Blog: Mothered Up Beyond All Recognition

Just when you thought I was moving off the breastfeeding topic ...whammo...you get yet another take.

This one from a Mommy Blog writer from the big smoke, Toronto, Canada.

The Politics of Breastfeeding (or The One Where I Get My Ass Kicked)

Sue Richards

Tags: Blog, Breastfeeding, New Mom.

Don't forget our Breast of Canada Photo Contest. Deadline for submissions, January 15, 2006.

The Breast Views Blog: Pregnant With Cancer Network

Given all my resent posts about breastfeeding, I thought this would be a helpful resource to share.

The stated mission of Pregnant With Cancer Network is:

"To let you know that you are not alone. Being diagnosed with cancer when you're pregnant can be a terrifying and lonely experience. You may feel like the only pregnant woman to ever be given such devastating news."

Pregnant With Cancer Network

Sue Richards

Tags: Pregnant, Breast Cancer.

The Breast Views Blog: Breastfeeding Photo

My neighbour, Randy Sutherland, is a fine photographer and blogger. He recently posted a breastfeeding photo of his daughter, who is all grown up now and within weeks of birthing her second child.

Notice how you feel when you look at the photo.

Sue Richards

Tags: Breastfeeding, Photo Blog.

The Breast Views Blog: Breastfeeding

This blog is breast feeding friendly!

Sue Richards

The Breast Views Blog: Breastfeeding may be good for mothers, too

Studies already indicate that breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer for the nursing mother. This report suggests feeding your child naturally may protect diabetic mothers as well.

Breastfeeding

Sue Richards
Bottles are business.

The Breast Views Blog: Do you find breastfeeding offensive?

Merry Christmas to breast owners! According to this story, new laws in the UK will make breastfeeding in public every mother's right.

Independent Online Edition

Sue Richards

The Breast Views Blog: Yoga Brings Relief

I'm a yoga student and advocate. From my very first class some fifteen years ago, I knew that my body and mind would benefit significantly if I kept some regular yoga in my life.

According to this story, yoga is proving itself to be helpful for those recovering after a series of operations for breast cancer.

Yoga

Sue Richards

The Breast Views Blog: Environment and Cancer: The Links Are Elusive

One of my Breast Ambassadors sent this link to me this morning. The story, from the New York Times, illustrates the difference of opinion and approach within our scientific community when it comes to cause and prevention of cancer.

Environment and Cancer: The Links Are Elusive - New York Times

Sue Richards

The Breast Views Blog: Breast Stories

My bosom buddy down under is lighting a fire with this post.

Breast Stories: Come on guys it's time to speak up!

Leave him a comment and tell him Sue sent you.

Sue Richards

The Breast Views Blog: GLORIA STEINEM

When I was attending University back in the 80's, Gloria came to speak. At that point in time I would have leg wrestled anyone on any topic dealing with women's rights, so focused was I on beating the pulp out of 'the oppressor'. Gloria was the Queen of Feminists in my mind. I sat rapt throughout her talk. It was a heady, slightly agitated time.

Both Gloria and I are older and I will boldly say wiser now. I'll add calmer, and more confident too. Your legs are now safe.

You may find Ms. Steinem's speech from the 3rd Annual Women & Power Conference, organized by Omega Institute and V-Day worth a read.

LEAPS OF CONSCIOUSNESS SPEECH BY GLORIA STEINEM

Sue Richards

Other blogs about breasts and female plumbing can be found here and over here.

The Breast Views Blog: MEN AS ALLIES

Very powerful.

Please pass this on to the men in your life.
MEN'S VOICES, MEN AS ALLIES

Sue Richards

The Breast Views Blog: Sexual Intelligence by Marty Klein, Ph.D.

I'm a big fan of intelligence. Sexual or otherwise. I figure in a society that seems to be dumbing down, anyone who inspires any thinking has my vote.

Marty Klien writes a newsletter that I get and find to be quite thought provoking. I invite you to check him out.

Sexual Intelligence by Marty Klein, Ph.D.

Sue Richards

The Breast Views Blog: Seeking Post Menopausal Women

A research group in Toronto General Hospital, led by Dr. Angela Cheung, MD, PhD, FRCPC(C), Director of Postmenopausal Health Research Clinics, is presently conducting a breast cancer prevention clinical trial, ExCel study (described below). They are looking for participants living in the city of Toronto and area (Canada) who would be interested in participating in this research study.

Study Details

Sue Richards