Male bra

Male bra.

A compression vest or gynecomastia vest is a specialized compression garment for men with gynecomastia, a condition characterized by the development of breast tissues in males. ^{[1] [2]} The estimates of those with the condition are presented as a range "because the definition of gynecomastia varies and the method of surveying varies." ^[3] Although there are options for treating gynecomastia, ^[4] some individuals opt to wear a breast compression garment as a non-surgical alternative for compressing the breast. ^[1] Compared to bras, these vests typically flatten rather than lift. ^[5]

In popular culture

• In "The Doorman" episode of the TV sitcom Seinfeld , Kramer invents a male bra for Frank Costanza, who has large breasts. They disagree on the name, with Kramer wanting to call it a "bro" and Frank preferring "manssiere", a play on the term "brassiere".
• An episode of the American animated television sitcom Napoleon Dynamite titled "FFA", featured Napoleon revealing that he is wearing a "men's action bra" in a cutaway in which he competes in a "speed milking" contest.

See also

• Breast fetishism
• Breast binding
• Breast reduction
• Klinefelter syndrome
• List of bra designs

References

1. Cox, Therese Smith. (August 1, 2000) Charleston Daily Mail Men who develop breasts more numerous than people realize. Section: News; Page 1D.
2. Read, Genevieve. (July 15, 2007) The Mercury (Hobart) The curves men hate. Section: 1; Page 16.
3. Tober, Bruce (August 2004). "Boys With Breasts". BBC Four. Retrieved 2007-09-22.
4. Watrous, Monica (August 26, 2007). "A Masculine Taboo". Seattle Times . Retrieved 2007-09-22.
5. McGivern, Mark & Main, Jill (January 23, 2002). "Men Are from Mars..." Daily Record . Scotland. Archived from the original on April 28, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2017.