Here's a wonderful post on breast care by Meagan Murphy, my former student and producer of the upcoming documentary The Breast Archives.
So often, adults assume that girls’ breasts are sexual breasts.
Not true! The breasts and
nipples of teens aren’t as sensitive as those of an adult. Puberty is a great time for girls
to begin caring for and exploring the body’s landscape.
Breast self-care is actually an
ideal introduction to the sensual self, and the beginnings of a long and healthy
relationship with one’s entire body!
If a breast-massage practice feels unnatural or awkward at first, that’s OK. Stick with it,
and imagine your breasts as the face of your heart. Your routine could even feel
meditative or spiritual.
Try some of these ideas to build your process:
- Find a calm, safe place away from a mirror.
- Take a few moments to breathe deeply and get comfortable.
- Put on some calming music or light a candle if that works for you.
- Listen to what your heart is telling you through your breasts.
At every stage in our lives, from puberty on, our breasts are with us. Caring for them should feel good, mentally and physically.
~ Meagan Murphy
Ms. Murphy is the producer of The Breast Archives (to be released this fall). She brings 20+ years of experience in film and broadcast, including 12 years with PBS. Meagan earned a Communicator’s Award for her work with teens and a Medical Journalism Fellowship. She also completed a 2-year women’s mystery school.
"I believe lasting social change can be generated through storytelling and film. When we share our stories with courage and daring we help create a world where everyone is seen. My journey with The Breast Archives documentary project has awakened and inspired me to develop a concept called 'sensual feminism,' which is empowerment that’s derived from the integration of the sensual self with our day-to-day psyche.
Connect with Meagan on Facebook at The Breast Archives.
Watch some clips from the documentary here.
Ms. Murphy is the producer of The Breast Archives (to be released this fall). She brings 20+ years of experience in film and broadcast, including 12 years with PBS. Meagan earned a Communicator’s Award for her work with teens and a Medical Journalism Fellowship. She also completed a 2-year women’s mystery school.
"I believe lasting social change can be generated through storytelling and film. When we share our stories with courage and daring we help create a world where everyone is seen. My journey with The Breast Archives documentary project has awakened and inspired me to develop a concept called 'sensual feminism,' which is empowerment that’s derived from the integration of the sensual self with our day-to-day psyche.
Connect with Meagan on Facebook at The Breast Archives.
Watch some clips from the documentary here.
Art by Akseli Gallen-Kallela
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