I haven’t worn a bra in two years – I get gross and judgmental comments from people in my small Iowa town
REALIZING how liberating it feels to unclip a bra after a long day, some women have chosen to ditch them altogether and let it all hang loose.
But the choice to free the nipple isn’t always free from consequences.
A TikToker named Emma (@emcatmap) said she has remained committed to the no bra movement for over two years – and the decision has come with backlash.
In a TikTok video, she proved that even in the face of criticism, she values her own comfort over anything else.
“POV: You live in a small town in Iowa, and you haven’t worn a bra in two years,” she said as she filmed herself smirking proudly.
The clip then cut to several stock images reflecting the kinds of people who call her out and what they say to her.
The first was a judgmental nod from an elderly woman, who she later revealed in the comments to be her grandmother.
“You letting them hang today?” her grandma asked.
The second came from an old man, gawking at her intensely: “They’re bouncing.”
A middle-aged woman also threw her a jab:
“Have some respect for yourself,” she said.
Emma has unfortunately received some uncomfortably sexual remarks, too, like one from a young man: “Hey sugar t*ts.”
And lastly, she said, there are those creeps who just can’t stop staring at her.
While some viewers found it hilarious, commenting with emojis to express their laughter, another said she wished she was as brave as Emma.
“I wanna do that badly but I still feel judged,” she said.