An Intimate Affair: Women, Lingerie, and Sexuality
So, how did black lingerie become an erotic symbol?
Archive for July, 2007
Wimbledon sees red over panties
Wimbledon is getting its knickers in a twist. Tatiana Golovin had the Wimbledon referee reaching for his rule book when she sought to appear on court wearing red underwear.
Man Gets 5 Years in Prison for Stealing Panties
A man was sentenced to up to five years in prison for stealing underwear and other personal items from a woman he knew from his work
Tennessee Bans Prison Visitors From Wearing G-Strings, Sexy Lingerie
Only in America (where else?): Add G-strings and push-up bras to the list of prison contraband.
Vote for your favorite lingerie books
View — and vote for — the top lingerie books.
Who doesn’t want to look like Marilyn Monroe?
A growing minority of young women are eschewing modern style in favour of 50s glamour – there’s even a new hair salon that caters for them. But aren’t bullet bras and girdles uncomfortable?
History of the bra
Question remains: what did people do before the invention of the “Breast Supporter” (1893)?
UK: Average Breast Size Has Swelled From 34B to 36C in Five Years
The average breast size has swelled from 34B to 36C in five years, but a new report says that women still buy bras that are too small. So Leah McLennan and her friends set out to see if bra fitters could give them the support they need.
Lingerie catalog for pregnant women too risque for some
A catalogue marketing sexy lingerie for pregnant and breastfeeding women, under the label “Hot Milk” has been decried as “soft porn” by some customers.
Breast augmentation may require new bra
What many women find is that conventionally designed bras don’t properly fit their enhanced breasts. The shape of the cup, under wires and connectors don’t complement the changes in shape and size.
Niki Builds on Fashion Foundations
For Spring/Summer 2008, the core waist-cinching Bustier and Knicker duo are joined by new wardrobe miracles that won’t go out of style. Pour yourself into the Magic-Bum or Suspender Skirt and lift your bottom to the top floor. The chameleon-like Front-Cinch Bra can be worn with the centre-front loose and slouchy or tight to create a glamour-bust in sizes up to 36D, while the wearable Suspender-Belt is playfully suggestive.
