Brassiere
A brassiere (Brit. /'bræzɪə(r)/; U.S. /brə'zir/, commonly referred to as a bra, /brɑː/), is an article of clothing that covers, supports, and elevates the breasts. For everyday uses, see here.
Bras, like lingerie in general, are common fetish objects. Their function in covering the breasts also serves to hide them from view, which arouses interest. The fetish for breasts transfers to the object that obscures them.
Although all types of bras can become fetish objects, some types are specifically designed as fetish wear. Some of these are:
- Bras made of sheer or see-through material
- Bras made with unusual materials, such as leather, rubber, PVC or fur
- Bras with cutouts over a portion of the cup, such as those revealing the nipple and areola.
- Bras with exaggerated conical shapes (e.g., the "bullet" bra)
Bras are often worn with matching panties or thong and sometimes with a matching suspender belt to give a unified effect.
Bras usually have straps that go over the shoulders to help with support. A glimpse of the bra straps may be considered erotic by some people. Strapless bras are produced for people who wish to have bare shoulders.
Some bras are specifically designed to enhance the wearer's cleavage.
There are other items of lingerie, such as a basque or some corsets, that cover and support the breasts and render a bra superfluous.
Punishment bra
A punishment bra is a bra that is designed to make the wearer uncomfortable while it is worn. Punishment bras of varying designs feature in fetish and BDSM fiction but there is no evidence to suggest they are used much in actual BDSM play, a supposition supported by the lack of any on-line retailers selling punishment bras.
