The idea that women's hips widen specifically because of marriage is a myth; instead, lifestyle changes, increased food intake (especially richer foods), stress shifts, and adopting a partner's habits often lead to general weight gain and fat deposition in hip/thigh areas due to hormones and age, not marital status itself. Factors like hormonal shifts, pregnancy, aging, genetics, decreased physical activity, and eating patterns associated with settling into married life are the real drivers of body changes, coinciding with marriage for many, creating the misconception.
Several factors can cause weight gain in women when in a marital relationship. After marriage, you tend to put on weight due to fluctuations in stress levels, changes in your workout regime, and your partner's lifestyle(3). Before marriage, you might have followed a strict diet to fit in your wedding dress.
However recent research published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine has found that pelvic bones widen as you enter middle age and continue to grow even among those over the age of 70 years! While it is often assumed that the widening of the hips is due to an increase in body fat, researchers led by Dr.
When women hit puberty their pelvis expands to allow for child birth. This usually makes their hips wider than most men's hips. Wide hips = child bearing hips = more fertile, or at least there's more potential to have a successful labour.
Your husband could infuse your breast with saline solution. An IV (intravenous) is placed in each breast that infuses fluid which will increase breast size for probably a day or 2. It would be practical to do this during intercourse as you're likely to get tangled up in the tubing.
This is supported by a study showing that breast size is positively associated with estrogen levels, which may, in turn, indicate higher potential fertility (Jasienska, Ziomkiewicz, Ellison, Lipson, & Thune, 2004). Consequently, men are expected to be attracted to women with relatively large breasts.
No. A bra won't affect breast growth. Genes and hormones control breast growth, not what a girl wears. Bras don't make breasts grow or stop growing, but wearing the right-size bra may help you feel more comfortable.
The rarest female body type is generally considered the hourglass, characterized by shoulders and hips of similar width with a significantly narrower, defined waist, with studies suggesting less than 10% of women naturally fit this description, while some data points to the inverted triangle (broad shoulders, narrow hips/waist) also being quite rare, potentially under 1% in some views, though hourglass is more consistently cited as the least common overall.
With the onset of puberty, the male pelvis remains on the same developmental trajectory, while the female pelvis develops in an entirely new direction, becoming wider and reaching its full width around the age of 25-30 years.
A new study has revealed that South African women have the biggest average hip size in the world, ahead of countries like Nigeria and the United States. “The statistic states that, on average, South African women have a hip size of 41.73 inches,” the study revealed.
When you hit puberty, estrogen causes you to develop what's referred to as secondary sex characteristics: Your breasts develop, your hips widen, and you grow pubic hair and armpit hair.
Specifically, wider hips allow for a longer stride length relative to leg length [29, 30] and are associated with increased stability, which necessitates less mediolateral force development [23].
Some familiar examples of these body types are:
The 2-2-2 rule for marriage is a guideline to keep a relationship strong and connected: have a date night every two weeks, a weekend getaway every two months, and a week-long vacation every two years. This system encourages regular, intentional quality time, breaks from routine, and deeper connection by ensuring couples prioritize each other amidst daily life, work, and family, preventing stagnation and fostering fun.
According to Hartstein, the first year really is the hardest—even if you've already lived together. In fact, it often doesn't matter if you've been together for multiple years, the start of married life is still tricky.
Females tend to gain the most weight during two key periods: emerging adulthood (late teens to mid-20s) when life changes often disrupt habits, and midlife (around ages 45-55) during menopause due to hormonal shifts that decrease muscle and increase abdominal fat, although the rate of gain slows in later decades. While the 20s see significant overall gain, menopause brings distinct body composition changes and fat redistribution, not just scale weight.
Waist Circumference: Another study found that both men and women tend to have an increase in waist size as they age. This means the belly area can get bigger, making the body appear wider.
Hip Widening
This hormonal shift can lead to a widening of the hips, which may persist after giving birth. While some women may notice a permanent change in hip width, for others, the hips may gradually return to their pre-pregnancy size as the ligaments tighten over time.
Puberty usually starts when you're between 9 and 13 years old. But it can start earlier or later. Thanks to hormones like estrogen, you'll notice changes like your breasts starting to grow and new curves forming on your body. You might notice that you start to get taller, and eventually you'll get your period.
Body Shapes with the Highest Risk of Health Problems
Apple and pear body shapes tend to have the highest risk. Apples tend to be at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, and strokes because they hold a larger amount of tummy fat.
Zendaya has an inverted triangle body shape with broader shoulder lines and narrower hips. Let's break down the styling secrets that compliment her body shape. She masterfully balances her frame by adding volume to her lower body.
Some studies have found that thinner women are more attractive, but they were measuring thinness of the waist. Even there, stronger women with bigger hips and glutes were rated as more attractive. The illustration of the “strong” woman above is what most men find most attractive.
The "3 bra rule" is a guideline recommending you own at least three bras for a simple rotation: one to wear, one to wash, and one to rest (in the drawer), allowing elastic to recover between wears to extend the bra's lifespan and maintain fit. This system prevents wearing the same bra daily, which stretches out the elastic and reduces support, helping bras last longer.
Sagging itself can happen prematurely purely due to genetics. If none of these factors are present though, the breasts tend to start sagging around the same time as the face, though it can be slightly after. This usually happens somewhere between the ages of forty and sixty.
A well-fitting bra should: Feel comfortable and have a level band at the front and back. Sit flat against your chest at the centre. Not feel too loose or tight, with your breasts filling the cups and the band fitting close to your body.