Breast Flattening
In certain historical Asian and African cultures, especially among young girls, breast flattening was done to delay puberty and avoid unwanted male attention. Mothers would press heated stones or bind the chests of daughters to reduce breast growth, believing it would protect them from early marriage or assault.
Though not widely discussed in history, the practice persists in some regions today. The physical and psychological effects are severe—pain, infection, and long-term trauma. It’s a reminder of how beauty and social pressure can manifest in deeply harmful and hidden ways, often under the guise of protection.
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