Presentations: Getting Abreast
Elisabeth Squires’ presentations are informative, entertaining, and inspiring. Young women (and men) learn how breasts have been viewed throughout history, art, and other cultures; the modern-day wielding of boob power by the media (including the internet); and how young girls and women can take control of their breast selves by learning the mammary facts, rather than accepting myth-information. Squires also reveals the impact of developing breasts on body image in adolescent girls, what boys/men prefer, and the prevelance of breast stereotypes at school and at work. Talks can be tailored to include any or all of the following:
- A Guide for Growing Girls: Parent/Daughter Transitions
- Customize your Bra Experience
- Mammaries in Motion
- Determining your Breast Self: Is Cosmetic Surgery Right for You?
- The Ups and Downs of Breastfeeding Bosoms
- Basic Breast Cancer Awareness
- Pink Ribbon Worry
- For Men Only
A Guide for Growing Girls: Parent/Daughter Transitions
Breast development can be a scary and exciting time for young girls – and the same goes for moms and dads who need to shop for their daughter’s first bra! Should she wear one? How does her breast development make her feel about her body? Common breast problems, concerns, and solutions are discussed. How can parents help? Where do you shop? What do single dads need to know? The best tips and tricks for making your girl’s first experience one that is fun, practical and stylish. Plus: tips on bra wear and care and how often a ‘tween should to be fitted, and whether cosmetic surgery should be considered for the younger set.
Customize your Bra Experience
Why is it that the only custom bra one can buy is made for a car? We know most women wear the wrong size, but there’s more to boob-wear than mere containment. Elisabeth shows women how they can customize their bra experience with new products on the market that enhance your breasts, keep your cleavage in place, or simply cover up pesky too-perky nipples. Elisabeth cites the latest data on true breast size, the history of bra manufacturing and where it’s going in the future. This primer on bra wear and care reveals everything you need to know about how to get the best fit for “your girls” -- from where to when and how.
Mammaries in Motion
Did you know that most women don’t wear a sports bra when participating in athletics? And some wear more than one at time to keep their girls in place? Elisabeth shows you the best sports bras for every fitness occasion, plus tips and tricks on customizing your bra experience, and the wear and care of breast athletic supporters. Also includes a discussion of what happens to breast tissue when women exercise and why it’s important to be good to your girls at all times. Squires also relates stories from other female athletes on the ups and down of keeping their breasts out-of-play.
Determining your Breast Self: Is Cosmetic Surgery Right for You?
Today’s Boob Job may be about implants, or it could be a choice to have a breast lift, reduction, reconstruction, or a procedure to correct severe asymmetry (one breast bigger than the other). Other new techniques women are turning to are laser lifts, nipple reductions, and areola reductions. Are there less medically invasive ways to change the shapes of your breasts? What you need to consider when you are considering breast surgery, including how to find a surgeon, what questions to ask, what to expect pre and post-surgery, and how much it will cost you.
The Ups and Downs of Breastfeeding Bosoms
Soon-to-be, nursing, and post-nursing moms all have questions about what to expect from their breasts when they are “fully-employed.” The Boob Lady reveals all: from what changes to expect in breast size and shape, to how often you should buy a bra, how many nursing bras you’ll need, to the pros and cons of nursing on the go and the best pumps for going back to work, plus all the great new products that support your magical mammary moments! Elisabeth will also uncover the secrets to making your post-baby boobs look their best; plus the growing trend of post-partum plastic surgery “mommy make-overs,” and whether that choice is right for you.
Basic Breast Cancer Awareness
When, where, and how to take charge of your breast health. Can a change of lifestyle prevent breast cancer? What’s your individual risk of contracting the disease? What every woman should know about breast self-exams, Mammography, MRI, and recent new technologies. Also, what to look for in a mammography center; essential and practical tips to get through procedures, and questions you should ask your physician. Elisabeth presents web and written resources as additional resources, plus personal stories from other women who have faced and conquered the disease.
Pink Ribbon Worry
Pink ribbons are plastered on every product in October, but where is all the money going? How to determine whether your monetary contribution or purchases will make a difference; plus the year-long advantages of participating in run/walks to benefit breast cancer research and other ways to contribute to the cause. Places to visit on the internet (e.g., www.thinkbegforeyoupink.org) to find out more! Plus questions to ask before you buy a pink-washed product or make a donation. Learn how increasing awareness may be leading some women to fear the disease and avoid early detection.
For Men Only
Men are given mixed messages about breasts: continually exposed to them by the media, they are often criticized if they look too long or too often at the real thing. Elisabeth enlightens male audiences on all breast-related topics, including: how to navigate the wacky world of lingerie (a boys guide to dressing “her girls”); what to do when your lover tells you she wants a boob job; how to support your wife through the business of breastfeeding; and taking care of a loved one facing breast cancer. Elisabeth provides additional resources for each area and gives male audiences the credit they deserve for appreciating a variety of breast assets!
