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In a world obsessed with appearances, cultivating a neutral, let alone positive, relationship with our bodies can feel like an uphill battle. However, adopting certain habits has profoundly transformed my perspective and connection with my body. 

Here are some practices that have made a significant difference for me:

(And my experience as a human) By Caleigh Wallace   The majority of my anatomical and sexual education has come from TV and film. Dating right back to Hannah Montana...

4 mums reflect on motherhood and their relationship with their bodies How has motherhood changed your relationship with your body? I feel like it’s held me more accountable. I used...

At the end of 2019, I decided I couldn’t handle lugging my boobs around anymore. I had always wanted a breast reduction, but after finishing breastfeeding my two-year-old, I suddenly felt an urgency (and the angry protest from my neck and back had become a daily occurrence).

Does your bigger bust cause you neck, shoulder and back pain? We are here to help! Yoga instructor Ruby Condon has curated a series of stretches to specifically target the pains we experience from being blessed in the rack department. 

Big boob havers know the pain, (back, chest, and wallet) of finding a good bra. And by good, I mean, achieving the bare minimum of bearable support. For those of us blessed (or cursed) with big boobs, this struggle is all too real.

As a teenager, I was always the one that was sitting at the beach crouched over, or covered up in photos. Hiding them and feeling so self conscious. My friends affectionately called me “viziara” which in Greek means someone with big breasts. 

When I think of the phrase “bikini body,” I’m instantly transported to the glossy magazines of my early teen years. These trashy volumes were filled with celebrities relaxing at the beach, and whoever did the graphic design added in magnified circles where that celebrity had imperfections.

Beyond incorporating my multi-ways and crops into my everyday fits, the only natural next step was to try wearing it while working out. 

With a full schedule of work and social commitments ahead, I swapped out my go-to comfort bras and favourite crops for the week in favour of a few iconic RAQ designs. Here’s to proving that well designed swimwear isn’t just for the pool.

The smile that got many of us through some dark pandemic times, Milo Hartill is everyone’s favourite “fat diva”. We sat down with the lovely Milo to chat all things body acceptance, industry diversity (or the lack thereof), and the importance of having great role models. 

We have done some solid research, and with the help of our beloved RAQ Pack, we are so excited to present a curated guide to a Big Boob Friendly Wardrobe. You’re needing a new bra, cute dress, or even basic everyday wear, look no further, we got you!