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Wearing a corset - too tight?
For quite a while now I have been into wearing corsets, proper corsets with boning in. I have several now and really love wearing them. My first corsets were not that tight just 2 to 4 inchs waist reduction, but as I have got more used to wearing one I have gone for tigter ones. I have 2 (out of 5) now that are 18" waist and I can wear both fully laced. I also now wear one at some point most days.
For a while my mum has been getting on to me about getting them too tight, but now she has realised I regularly wear 2 of them laced to 18" she is really on my case.
Its really annoying me as it my body and to be honest I don't see what the issue is.
What do you think?
For a while my mum has been getting on to me about getting them too tight, but now she has realised I regularly wear 2 of them laced to 18" she is really on my case.
Its really annoying me as it my body and to be honest I don't see what the issue is.
What do you think?
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If you wear them regularly whilst developing they could cause muscle atrophy in your lower back.
Also:
"Types of Corset Health Issues
In the name of fashion, tightlacing became commonplace. The goal was to reshape a female's body to conform to standards of fashion. For many ladies, a 16- to 17-inch waist was desirable and was accomplished by lacing their corsets tighter and tighter until their rib cages became deformed. Health problems naturally followed.
Trouble Breathing
One such problem was reduction of lung volume. Because the corsets were so tight, women were only able to fill the tops of their lungs with air. This shallow breathing resulted in the bottom part of the lungs being filled with mucus. This was characterized by a persistent cough, the body's way of ridding the lungs of foreign matter. This may have been why doctors believed corsets were a cause of tuberculosis. Women were also known to faint because of the reduced lung function. This made smelling salts a typical household item.
Impact on Internal Organs
Another corset health issue was the compression of the internal organs, including:
* Liver
* Stomach
* Bladder
* Intestines
Not only did this compression cause a deformed liver but also indigestion, heartburn and constipation.
Inability to Bear Children
Perhaps one of the most significant corset health issues involved a woman's ability to have children. Obviously, constricting and compressing her internal organs made it difficult for a baby to develop. Many times, the mother died or the baby was born with birth defects."
That's if you wear it 'too tight' - 18 inches is definitely approaching that
Also:
"Types of Corset Health Issues
In the name of fashion, tightlacing became commonplace. The goal was to reshape a female's body to conform to standards of fashion. For many ladies, a 16- to 17-inch waist was desirable and was accomplished by lacing their corsets tighter and tighter until their rib cages became deformed. Health problems naturally followed.
Trouble Breathing
One such problem was reduction of lung volume. Because the corsets were so tight, women were only able to fill the tops of their lungs with air. This shallow breathing resulted in the bottom part of the lungs being filled with mucus. This was characterized by a persistent cough, the body's way of ridding the lungs of foreign matter. This may have been why doctors believed corsets were a cause of tuberculosis. Women were also known to faint because of the reduced lung function. This made smelling salts a typical household item.
Impact on Internal Organs
Another corset health issue was the compression of the internal organs, including:
* Liver
* Stomach
* Bladder
* Intestines
Not only did this compression cause a deformed liver but also indigestion, heartburn and constipation.
Inability to Bear Children
Perhaps one of the most significant corset health issues involved a woman's ability to have children. Obviously, constricting and compressing her internal organs made it difficult for a baby to develop. Many times, the mother died or the baby was born with birth defects."
That's if you wear it 'too tight' - 18 inches is definitely approaching that
You family just care about you, that's all. They will see things completely differently from you do, and they have every right to voice their opinion, their concerns. As it is happening to you, there are plenty of things that you wont be seeing that your family does and it will worry them, it worries them even more when you can't see those things for yourself.
I understand that you see it as your body therefore you can do whatever you like with it but your still young, what if you were to regret doing this? It's worth listening to your family when they explain their concerns to you. They aren't doint it for the good of their health, they are doing it for the good of yours. Just because you have had no problems yet, doesn't mean that you wont get any in the future.
You are 17 years old, your whole life ahead of you but look at what Apagg posted above, are those things you are willing to put yourself at risk at? It might not seem it, but it is serious and at your age, it's something you shouldn't be doing in my opinion.
You will keep going until your waist becomes smaller and smaller, it's something that you will never be satisfied with. It seems like already it's starting to become quite serious with you as you are wearing them so often and such. At the end of the day, it's completely up to you what you do but don't just shrug off the advice and warnings your family are giving you. I'm not going to pretend that I know the the health implications, I don't but going on what Apagg said above, I personally wouldn't put myself at any risk of those things, but that decision is left up to you. I think you need to think about this seriously, try and take the views of your family on board and see it from their point of view.
I understand that you see it as your body therefore you can do whatever you like with it but your still young, what if you were to regret doing this? It's worth listening to your family when they explain their concerns to you. They aren't doint it for the good of their health, they are doing it for the good of yours. Just because you have had no problems yet, doesn't mean that you wont get any in the future.
You are 17 years old, your whole life ahead of you but look at what Apagg posted above, are those things you are willing to put yourself at risk at? It might not seem it, but it is serious and at your age, it's something you shouldn't be doing in my opinion.
You will keep going until your waist becomes smaller and smaller, it's something that you will never be satisfied with. It seems like already it's starting to become quite serious with you as you are wearing them so often and such. At the end of the day, it's completely up to you what you do but don't just shrug off the advice and warnings your family are giving you. I'm not going to pretend that I know the the health implications, I don't but going on what Apagg said above, I personally wouldn't put myself at any risk of those things, but that decision is left up to you. I think you need to think about this seriously, try and take the views of your family on board and see it from their point of view.
Thanx for the replies everyone. Alot of information and thoughts.
I suppose this is something I must give more thought about, and I guess you are right, its only because mum is worried that she is getting on at me.
From my point I don't think they are that tight that they are affecting me, I stopped growing ages ago (now nearly 18) and wearing them does not make me feel ill or affect me. Okay they can be restrictive and the tigher 2 to make me breath a little shallower but I probably only wear those 2 for a few hours a week. I only wear them during the day and don't sleep in them as I have heard some people do. My natural waist is about 24"/25" so its a 7" reduction - I have heard of people doing much more.
I suppose this is something I must give more thought about, and I guess you are right, its only because mum is worried that she is getting on at me.
From my point I don't think they are that tight that they are affecting me, I stopped growing ages ago (now nearly 18) and wearing them does not make me feel ill or affect me. Okay they can be restrictive and the tigher 2 to make me breath a little shallower but I probably only wear those 2 for a few hours a week. I only wear them during the day and don't sleep in them as I have heard some people do. My natural waist is about 24"/25" so its a 7" reduction - I have heard of people doing much more.
alicejb
Thanx for the replies everyone. Alot of information and thoughts.
I suppose this is something I must give more thought about, and I guess you are right, its only because mum is worried that she is getting on at me.
From my point I don't think they are that tight that they are affecting me, I stopped growing ages ago (now nearly 18) and wearing them does not make me feel ill or affect me. Okay they can be restrictive and the tigher 2 to make me breath a little shallower but I probably only wear those 2 for a few hours a week. I only wear them during the day and don't sleep in them as I have heard some people do. My natural waist is about 24"/25" so its a 7" reduction - I have heard of people doing much more.
I suppose this is something I must give more thought about, and I guess you are right, its only because mum is worried that she is getting on at me.
From my point I don't think they are that tight that they are affecting me, I stopped growing ages ago (now nearly 18) and wearing them does not make me feel ill or affect me. Okay they can be restrictive and the tigher 2 to make me breath a little shallower but I probably only wear those 2 for a few hours a week. I only wear them during the day and don't sleep in them as I have heard some people do. My natural waist is about 24"/25" so its a 7" reduction - I have heard of people doing much more.
So, you don't think that wearing them will have any lasting effect whatsoever on your waist/body shape? But if they are, then they are affecting you.
I've heard of people covering their entire body in tattoos, but what other people do isn't exactly relevant here.
Apagg
Inability to Bear Children
Perhaps one of the most significant corset health issues involved a woman's ability to have children. Obviously, constricting and compressing her internal organs made it difficult for a baby to develop. Many times, the mother died or the baby was born with birth defects."
Inability to Bear Children
Perhaps one of the most significant corset health issues involved a woman's ability to have children. Obviously, constricting and compressing her internal organs made it difficult for a baby to develop. Many times, the mother died or the baby was born with birth defects."
Was this because they wore them during pregnancy or just because of the prior long term use?
Scary if women wore them when they were pregnant!
Talya
Was this because they wore them during pregnancy or just because of the prior long term use?
Scary if women wore them when they were pregnant!
Scary if women wore them when they were pregnant!
I'm sure this was becuase they wore them when they were pregnant. I suppose the social pressure in those days was strong so they carried on wearing them.
The 1890's just called and they want their clothes back
bunthulhu
So, you don't think that wearing them will have any lasting effect whatsoever on your waist/body shape? But if they are, then they are affecting you.
I've heard of people covering their entire body in tattoos, but what other people do isn't exactly relevant here.
I've heard of people covering their entire body in tattoos, but what other people do isn't exactly relevant here.
I don't think wearing them will have any lasting effect, as I get not short term or immediate effect from wearing them. I think at 18" its okay. I wouldn't want to go any tighter as I think then yes it probably would start to be more serious. To be honest been used to the feeling at 18", I think any tighter you could feel it wasn't good for you.
youvgot a tiny waist...
we all know now... ya can get over it now...
we all know now... ya can get over it now...
Talya
Was this because they wore them during pregnancy or just because of the prior long term use?
Scary if women wore them when they were pregnant!
Scary if women wore them when they were pregnant!
They started to unlace them when they became pregnant and then reduced the lacing the further pregnant they got. This was more common among poor women cause they had to continue with their everyday life whilst the upperclass just retired and wore lose gowns and sitting embroidering in their sitting rooms the whole time.
To the OP, I think you should be very careful with this and keep a close eye to your body whilst wearing a corset because the effect is not necessarily imidiate but it takes time for it to change shape.
At least you havent removed your lowest ribs to be able to lace the corset harder, then i would get seriously worried.
Ankan
They started to unlace them when they became pregnant and then reduced the lacing the further pregnant they got. This was more common among poor women cause they had to continue with their everyday life whilst the upperclass just retired and wore lose gowns and sitting embroidering in their sitting rooms the whole time.
To the OP, I think you should be very careful with this and keep a close eye to your body whilst wearing a corset because the effect is not necessarily imidiate but it takes time for it to change shape.
At least you havent removed your lowest ribs to be able to lace the corset harder, then i would get seriously worried.
To the OP, I think you should be very careful with this and keep a close eye to your body whilst wearing a corset because the effect is not necessarily imidiate but it takes time for it to change shape.
At least you havent removed your lowest ribs to be able to lace the corset harder, then i would get seriously worried.
hmm - i read about the rib thing - mad. I'm not that into it - lol
Who said the size-zero thing didn't exist in the 19th century? Sadly it sounds like the pressure for women to look a certain way at the risk to their health existed even then. 
OP, I'm afraid I can't really advise you on your situation as I know nothing about the effects of wearing a corset but I thought I'd throw in an observation on the topic anyway.
OP, I'm afraid I can't really advise you on your situation as I know nothing about the effects of wearing a corset but I thought I'd throw in an observation on the topic anyway.
You need to watch out for your breathing, especially one that tight. It's really not good for you. There's a reason why women in the past had a tendency towards respiratory disorders.
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