Effective tips to manage breast sweating and stay comfortable
Breast sweating is a common yet under-discussed issue, particularly during warmer months or in humid climates. It can affect comfort and lead to skin irritation or infections if not managed properly.
"Breast sweat is caused by trapped heat, tight or non-breathable clothing, poor ventilation under the bust, and skin friction, especially in those with larger breasts or higher body fat. It's more than just discomfort; it can lead to heat rashes, chafing, fungal infections, and body odour caused by bacteria breaking down sweat," says celebrity Cosmetologist Dr Mahnaz Jahan Begum, aesthetic expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Keradis, a board-certified super specialist, cosmetic, plastic and hair transplant surgeon.
Understand the causes
Sweat collects beneath the breasts due to trapped heat, poor ventilation, tight or synthetic clothing, and natural skin folds. Larger breast size and higher body fat can also contribute to increased perspiration in this area.
Choose breathable bras
Avoid padded or underwired bras in hot weather. Opt for cotton or moisture-wicking sports bras, which allow air to circulate and help absorb sweat.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025
Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List
Undo
Use antiperspirants or powders
Apply a gentle antiperspirant beneath the breasts to temporarily block sweat glands. Alternatively, try talc-free powders such as arrowroot or cornstarch to keep the skin dry. Specialist products like Megababe Bust Dust or Carpe No-Sweat Breast Lotion are designed for this purpose.
Try absorbent liners
Bra liners or sweat pads placed under the bust can absorb moisture and prevent it from soaking through clothing.
Wear loose, breathable clothing
Choose flowy tops in breathable fabrics like cotton or lightweight polyester. Avoid clingy materials, and opt for patterns that help mask sweat marks.
Maintain good hygiene
Keep the area clean and dry. Wash with mild soap and dry thoroughly to prevent bacterial or fungal growth.
One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
6 minutes ago
- Time of India
8 comforting Egg dinner recipes that are worth trying
Craving for something light and delicious for dinner, button't want to compromise on the health quotient, then follow us through these easy peasy egg delicacies that truly deserve a try, if you are looking to eat a no-fuss dinner recipe. These simple recipes are under 150 calories and make for a comforting dinner meal. So try out these ideas and make the most of this healthy dinner, and enjoy! Egg White Omelette with Spinach If you are looking for dishwherein you don't want to spend hours cooking, then this recipe is perfect for you! Prepared with egg whites, spinach, and a sprinkle of black pepper, this omelette is fluffy and rich in protein but very low in calories about 90–100 calories per serving along with sauted spinach and veggies. Poached Egg on Steamed Vegetables Another classic poached egg served with a side of steamed veggies, this recipe is perfect for cold and dull evenings. Made by perfectly poaching eggs with a dash of spices and herbs, which is placed over lightly steamed broccoli, beans, or zucchini makes a wholesome meal. The runny yolk adds flavor without excess fat, keeping it around 120 calories. Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes This simple dish tastes best with a homemade dip and pita bread. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like El UD Levante-FC Barcelona se vive en Movistar Plus+ Movistar Plus Watch Now Undo It can be prepared with one egg scrambled with diced tomatoes, onions, and a touch of olive oil creates a juicy, tangy dish. Packed with vitamin C and protein, this simple recipe stays under 130 calories. Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps Instead of bread, use lettuce leaves to wrap chopped boiled eggs mixed with low-fat yogurt and herbs. This crunchy, refreshing wrap comes in at just 100–120 calories per serving. Steamed Egg Pudding A smooth custard-like dish made by steaming whisked eggs with vegetable broth and a dash of soy sauce. Light, savory, and easy to digest, it's around 90–100 calories per bowl. Hard-Boiled Eggs with Cucumber Slices Two boiled eggs paired with cucumber rounds make a refreshing, no-cook dinner option. This meal provides protein and hydration in just 140 calories. Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast can boost your energy and set a positive note for the day. Eggs are packed with protein and essential nutrients, which makes it a healthy choice for a breakfast meal. Here are some healthy egg breakfast recipes, each under 200 calories, to help you maintain a balanced diet without sacrificing on the taste. Egg Drop Soup A light soup made with vegetable stock, beaten eggs, and spring onions. Comforting and satisfying without being heavy, this classic bowl stays under 100 calories. Veggie-Stuffed Egg Wrap A thin omelette rolled with sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, and capsicum creates a light, flavorful wrap. Depending on the veggies used, it's only about 120–130 calories.
Time of India
32 minutes ago
- Time of India
Sangli doc told to pay Rs7.5L for med negligence causing death
Kolhapur: A doctor in Sangli has been ordered by the district consumer court to pay Rs7.5 lakh to the mother of a four-year-old girl who died after receiving treatment. The court ruled that the doctor provided "deficient service" by failing to perform necessary tests before beginning treatment. The incident occurred about seven years ago when the girl, Avantika Sagar Sale, was admitted to the hospital run by paediatrician Vidyadhar Patil. Her mother, Sheetal, claimed that her daughter's death was caused by a delay in receiving the correct treatment. On Aug 14, the consumer court ordered the doctor to make the payment with interest from the date the complaint was filed. The doctor was also ordered to pay an additional Rs1 lakh for mental anguish and Rs 20,000 towards legal costs. Shailendra Kelkar, advocate for the complainant mother, said, "This case was rare since the treatment was carried out without relevant tests. The symptoms clearly indicated dengue or malaria, but the specific tests were not carried out despite laboratories being available in the town. Even after the platelet count declined rapidly, the doctor went ahead with the treatment without understanding the cause. It was a fit case of medical negligence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kumbarahalli Users Prefers Toothsi Aligners Toothsi by MakeO Book Now Undo " Shalivahan Pattanshetti, a Jat-based MD doctor, testified before the commission. He also said that without tests, treatment cannot be carried out as a basic thumb rule in the profession. The commission found that the paediatrician carried out the treatment considering the illness as viral infection. TOI tried to reach the paediatrician, but he was not available for comment. Legal experts said that in such cases, the defendant can settle the case by paying a compensation as per the judgment delivered by the commission or challenge it before the state consumer disputes redressal commission. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
Tamil Nadu's growing drug crisis: A Recovering Addict Talks About Breaking Free from Cycle of Substance Abuse
When people use substances repeatedly, parts of the brain begin to change (neuroadaptation). The brain adapts to repeated exposure, and drug-taking shifts from being a voluntary choice to a compulsive behaviour, says psychiatrist Dr Jayant Mahadevan. Illustration by Gireesh 'Drugs took over my life … until I chose recovery' Growing up in North Madras, I saw boys smoking at every street corner. I was told it was wrong, but I was curious, impulsive, and one day, I gave in. I was 11. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Gold Rates Today in Chennai | Silver Rates Today in Chennai For a while, tobacco gave me a high, but when it stopped, I moved to alcohol. By the age of 13, I was smoking cannabis. At first, I would score through friends, but soon I started building 'connections' across the city. I wanted to try everything — coke, meth, weed brownies, weed butter, LSD, ecstasy, and even Yaba, a meth-caffeine pill used by truck drivers in the Philippines. It kept me 'hyped' for hours, and I usually took it before parties. Every drug had a 'vibe'. LSD took me to highs or lows depending on the quality. I once saw a friend on LSD tear a leather bag apart with his teeth. After a while, LSD wasn't enough, and I began candy flipping — mixing drugs, LSD with ecstasy. When I was short of funds, I inhaled Fevibond. I was also on tramadol, a pain reliever given to women in labour, as well as Nitravet, a sedative. I'd pop several at a time, then smoke a joint. It made me so numb that even if someone hit me, I wouldn't feel it. Gangsters in my area would take them before a fight, so they wouldn't feel a thing even if anyone knifed them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Since we were a middle-class family, and my parents gave me money whenever I asked, I was hardly ever short of funds. Why would anyone suspect a church-going boy? Also, since most drugs don't leave traces, I managed to hide my addiction till Class XI. But then I got suspended from school and my parents finally found out. My mother begged the principal to keep me on, but I would get high before exams, and fail every paper. 'I was forced into rehab in Class XI. When I came out I started peddling' Tough love doesn't work with an addict. No one gets clean if they're forced into rehab. You need to want it. I was sent to a rehab centre in Madurai, when I was in Class XI as it was one of the few that admitted minors. The day I was discharged I returned to my neighbourhood and started peddling drugs. When I failed Class XII for the second time, my parents forced me into rehab again. This time, when I came out I went home, placed an air rifle and knife on the dining table, and told my parents I would kill myself, or them, if forced to go again. With my parents refusing to give me money, I started an online business to fund my habit. I would spend `50,000 a month on drugs. My friends and I started smuggling in drugs from Odisha, sometimes Andhra Pradesh. We moved the stuff through Arakkonam, then to Perambur Carriage Works, and from there to Madhavaram, our distribution hub. I felt unstoppable, invincible. 'And then I hit rock bottom' It was 2023. I was 21, alone in my room, doing meth, but something felt different. I was high, but I felt broken. 'Why am I doing this? Why can't I stop?' I kept asking myself the same question. I thought, 'This is how I am going to die.' This was my rock bottom. I crawled to my mother's room, where I saw her crying, like she did every night, praying for me. I clutched her knee, and said, 'Help me.' I will never forget that day. April 5, 2023. I smoked my last joint, drank a bottle of rum, and walked into rehab. This time, because I wanted to. 'A new life' Because I failed Class XII, I could only do a diploma in electrical engineering. I didn't want to be the old person anymore — the rogue, the addict. I wanted a new life, to start where no one knew me. So, my family and I shifted to a different part of the city. It's been more than two years since I have been in recovery. I go to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, I see a therapist. The first seven months were the toughest. Withdrawals were over, but I felt unsettled. It was only by the 18th month that it got a little easier. That's the month reality hits. You feel at your lowest, but this stage has to come because only then can you start rebuilding. When I meet someone still using, I don't tell them to quit because I know they'll only rebel like I did. Instead, I just share my story and hope for the best. Even today, I feel the void, like something's missing in my life. I don't think an addict fully recovers. We are always in recovery, taking it one step at a time. Forward, trying to never look back. Why some people get addicted, and others don't 'Addiction isn't caused by a single gene but by thousands, each contributing a small effect. Together, they add up to increase vulnerability,' says Dr Jayant Mahadevan, assistant professor, Centre for Addiction Medicine, Nimhans, Bengaluru. Excerpts from an interview: What is the science behind addiction? When people use substances repeatedly — alcohol, cigarettes, cannabis or other drugs — certain parts of the brain begin to change (neuroadaptation). The brain adapts to repeated exposure, and drug-taking shifts from being a voluntary choice to a compulsive behaviour. The brain's reward pathway gets hijacked. Normally, this system tells us the value of rewards such as food, relationships, or achievements. But with drugs, over time, only the drug produces that 'reward' feeling. Natural rewards stop giving the same satisfaction. Without the drug, the person slips into a negative state of depression, anxiety and lack of motivation. That's withdrawal, and it can be both physical and psychological. What happens then? Chronic substance use also lowers a person's ability to cope with stress. Even small stresses feel overwhelming, which is why many people relapse when stressed. Another system that gets affected is impulse or cognitive control. The neural circuits that help regulate urges and make good decisions weaken. That's why even after facing serious consequences, people keep going back to the drug; their ability to resist is impaired. These changes happen not just at the circuit level in the brain, but also at the molecular and cellular level. That's why addiction is a relapsing condition. The brain keeps pulling the person back to the substance. Why doesn't everyone who tries drugs become addicted? Not everyone is equally at risk. About 50% of the risk comes from genes and 50% from the environment. Addiction isn't caused by a single gene but by thousands of genes, each contributing a small bit. Together, they add up to increase vulnerability. Family history of substance use partly reflects this genetic risk. But early adversity such as neglect, abuse, poverty, chronic stress and poor nutrition can affect brain development and weaken self-regulation, emotional control and decision-making. When these people try substances, they may feel better temporarily, so they keep using them. Locking up teens won't 'fix' drug habit, says rehab expert Parents often respond to teenage substance use with panic — locking them up, dragging them to houses of worship or to astrologers, even sending them to relatives' homes. 'None of it works because the root of the problem, the addiction, remains,' says Soumya Shankar Raman, chief operating officer at TT Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation, Chennai. Forced withdrawal, says Soumya, can be dangerous. 'We had a boy who tried to stab his father with a 'kuthu vilakku' (traditional brass lamp with pointed spouts) because his withdrawals made him violent.' Recovery, says the medical and psychiatric social worker, needs a clinically supervised detox programme. 'It helps manage disturbed sleep, irritability and loss of appetite. We use mood stabilisers and anti-craving medication to make withdrawal manageable.' After detox, patients enter a 21-day rehabilitation programme combining therapy and creative sessions such as music and art. 'We don't admit people under the age of 18. Parents are advised outpatient care. Some take the children to psychiatrists.' At the centre, the youngest case was an 11-year-old addicted to Cool Lip (mentholated chewing tobacco). 'He had severe anxiety and refused to go to school. He thought it was harmless, like chewing gum.' Among teens with greater access to funds, vaping has become the gateway to alcohol and drug abuse. 'In a recent case, a parent caught her teen taking LSD through eye drops,' she says. Use of 'gym' drugs such as steroids is rising too. 'We admitted a man using growth hormone injections meant for chickens. It built muscle but made him jittery and aggressive.' Signs of drug abuse: Clues in behaviour, body, and mood # Ganja (Cannabis): Red/glassy eyes, cough, slow reactions, anxiety, increased appetite, memory issues, low motivation, lung problems, 'new' friends, secrecy, smoking tools, mood swings # Heroin: Constricted pupils, euphoria (short term), heavy limbs, dry mouth (will keep spitting without saliva), depression, collapsed veins, needle marks, weight loss, secrecy, money problems # Tydol (Tapentadol): Pinpoint pupils, drowsiness, nausea, slowed breathing, constipation, sleep and hormone issues, 'doctor shopping' # Methamphetamine : Dilated pupils, energy boost, no appetite, rapid breathing, severe weight loss, dental damage, paranoia, insomnia, aggression, poor hygiene, skin sores # Nitravet (sedative): Unfocused eyes, dizziness, tingling, altered sounds, nerve damage, memory loss, B12 deficiency (fatigue, digestive issues), mood swings, slurred speech, loss of balance HELPLINES: Narcotics Anonymous at 7845725778 (helpline@ or Alcoholics Anonymous at 8097055134/ 8655055134 (info@ Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
