Firstly – lets start with what is a breast?
The breast is the tissue overlying the chest (pectoral) muscles.
Women’s breasts are made of specialized tissue that produces milk (glandular tissue) as well as fatty tissue. The amount of fat determines the size of the breast.
The milk-producing part of the breast is organized into 15 to 20 sections – called lobes.
Within each lobe are smaller structures, called lobules, where milk is produced. The milk travels through a network of tiny tubes called ducts. The ducts connect and come together into larger ducts, which eventually exit the skin in the nipple. The dark area of skin surrounding the nipple is called the areola.
Connective tissue and ligaments provide support to the breast and give it its shape. Nerves provide sensation to the breast.
The breast also contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes.
110 names for breasts
Let’s start with the scientific names:
1. Mammary Glands
2. Breasts
The Obvious names:
3. Boobs
4. Boobies
5. Tits
Some food-related names:
6. Fiery Biscuits (really!?)
7. Melons
8. Baps
9. Coconuts
10. Yorkshire Puddings
11. Bangers
12. Cream Pies
13. Iced Gems
14. Bacon Hangers
15. Chips and Dips
16. Fried Eggs
17. Cantaloupes
Milky vibes:
18. Milkers
19. Milk Monsters
20. Milk jugs
21. Double Lattes.
Random celebrity names:
22. Brad Pitts
23. Danny Devitos
Double acts:
24. The Twins
25. Mary-Kate and Ashley
26. Phil and Lil
27. Minnie and Mickey
28. The Mitchell Brothers
29. Pinky and Perky
30. Mario and Luigi
31. Ant and Dec
Animal names:
32. Puppies
33. Snuggle pups
34. Cat Flaps
35. Elephant Ears
36. Udders
37. Spaniel’s Ears
38. Mosquito Bites
Cute names:
39. Noogies
40. Buds
41. Lills
42. ‘The Girls’
43. Snuggle pups
44. Bips
Miscellaneous names:
45. Chebblies
46. Chebs
47.Tig Ol Bitties
48. Chesticles
49. Maracas
50. Norks
51. Wabs
52. Funbags
53. Slammers
53. Cans
54. Waps
55. Tatas
56. Bazoombas
57. Breasticles
58. Bazookas
59. Ironing board
60. Bristol Cities
61. Cha-chas
62. Bosoms
63. Jubblies
64. Charlies
65. Juganauts
66. Peaks
67. Knockers
68. Rack
69. Shelf
70. Dongles
71. Nunga Nungas
72. Wangers
73. Swingers
74. Air-bags
75. Tatty Bo Jangles
76. Honker Honkers
77. Cans
78. Babylons
79. Bubbalas
80. Nipple Holsters
81. Life Savers
82. Buoyancy aids
83. Orbs
84. Bongos
85. Watties
86. Bouncers
87. Wagons
88. Built in stress balls.
89. Shoulder Boulders
90. Hooters
91. Muchachas
92. Tube Sock Tiddies
93. Golden Globes.
94. Jubblies.
95. Nunga nungas.
96. Pinch pots.
97. Headlamps.
98. Hindenburgs.
99. Honkerburgers.
100. Tittaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyysssssssss!
Grim names:
101. Man boobs
102. Fleshy Mounds
103. Upper Bollocks
104. TB’s (Top Bollocks)
105. Dirty Pillows
106. Naughty Pillows
107. Two old socks
108. Mud Flaps
109. Wank deposit
110. Chest butt.
Also remember to self examine and look after yourself and your boobs!
What are the signs of breast cancer?
The earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance of successful treatment. So it’s important to check your breasts regularly.
There are many different signs and symptoms of breast cancer, so checking your breasts for any unusual change is important.
Common breast cancer signs and symptoms include:
- Rash, crusting or changes to the nipple.
- A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit. You might feel the lump, but not see it..
- Any unusual discharge from either nipple.
- Changes in the size or shape of the breast.
Pain in your breasts is not normally a sign of breast cancer, but it can be if it is associated with other symptoms.
While most pain is not a symptom, it’s important to look out for any pain that is unusual and persists over a period of time.
Noticing an unusual change like these doesn’t necessarily mean you will get breast cancer, but it’s important to get checked out if you are worried.
Checking your breasts only takes a few minutes and there’s no special technique and you don’t need training to check your breasts, but remember to check the whole breast area, including your upper chest and armpits.
Click here for NHS help and facts on breast cancer awareness.
For more about breasts click here to learn about combine breastfeeding and all sorts of names for different shapes and sizes!
For products to help with breast feeding: Jessie Bakes Lactation Mix/products for nursing mamas!
For products to help the skin both in pregnancy and after: Bemama – product review.
Also check your vagina too!: 20 Facts on vaginas PLUS #smearforsmear help and facts.
Remember we’re all different and are made in all shapes and sizes.
Who knew there were so many names for them – made me chuckle
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This is so cute and informative at the same time I love it! I never knew there were so many names for breast, but naughty pillows is my new favorite
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Who knew there were so many names for boobs! Great post, it is so important that we check them regularly.
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Wow! I had no clue most of these names even existed! I got a good laugh with a few of them! It’s really great that your spreading awareness about these topics.
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Wow! I didn’t know most of those alternative names, but what a great attention grabber to then promote awareness! SO SO important! Thanks for sharing!
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I didn’t knew most of these names. Glad you are spreading awareness for this. Thanks for sharing.
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Interesting names here. I didn’t know half of them.
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Breast health is so important! Thanks for sharing the info about the self-check! I definitely need to make sure I’m doing that more frequently!
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Wow!! I really didn’t realise there were so many!! Brilliant! 🙂
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I found this very interesting and funny. Some name though mosquito bites, double lattes, dirty pillows, wank deposit, elephant ears…who in the world came up with these?
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Most of them are new for me. Where did you find all this? Must’ve been a fun research :))
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My goodness I’ve not heard of most of them! But it’s a very strong and important message x
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It’s funny how we all call them different names – but SO IMPORTANT that we all check them regularly!
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Haha a lot of funny names there. I knew many of them, but I can say I learn some new I can use🤪
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