Tales from the Front Line

Boobs, jugs, tits, honkers. Whatever you call them, our relationship with our breasts starts from the moment we pop on that first bra (if not before). Deeply personal and unpredictable, it’s a connection impacted by so many factors, including what life and society throws at us. For these five women, their experiences with their bodies and breasts have helped to form choices they’ve made and, to some extent, who they are.

“My implants didn’t fit my body anymore”

At 35, personal trainer Cassey Maynard decided to remove the breast implants she’d had for a decade.

“Growing up, I didn’t feel confident with my boob