Let Loose, Ladies – It’s Women’s Month!
Posted: 11 August, 2025
By: Marieta du Toit
Can’t wait to rip off your bra the moment you get home? You’re not alone – and there’s a very real reason behind it.
Wife. Mom. Granny. Daughter. Sister. Niece. Girlfriend. Colleague. Friend.
We play so many roles, often all in one day. And while we’re busy keeping everyone else afloat, we somehow still manage to look presentable, smile through the chaos, and get things done, even if we’re running on fumes and dry shampoo.
Women’s Month Self-Care: Why We Carry So Much
As the so-called “softer” side of humanity, women are often the ones steering explosive moments toward calm, choosing peace over pride, and holding relationships together while everything else feels like it’s falling apart. (Yes, we know not only women can do this, but let’s be honest – it’s kind of our superpower. And it is Women’s Month, so we’re claiming it.)

Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: the bette r you feel physically, the easier it is to handle emotional tension. And when you’re wearing an itchy, too-tight, underwire-digging bra all day long, that physical discomfort can turn into one giant internal scream by 5 pm.
Sensory overload is sneaky like that. Too much uncomfortable touch input for too long—especially in a high-stress environment—can leave you feeling irritated, frazzled, and moments away from a meltdown over… nothing in particular.
Sensory Overload Relief Starts with Comfort
Now, we get it, you can’t exactly strut into the office braless (unless that’s your vibe, in which case, go you!). But the minute you get home? Give yourself permission to get comfy. Ditch the restrictive clothes, toss on something soft, and let your body breathe.
Because here’s the truth:
Less irritation = less sensory overload = a calmer, friendlier, more grounded you.
And that version of you? She’s the one your family, your friends, and you love being around.
So this Women’s Month, let’s celebrate the unsung hero of emotional regulation: comfort.
Embrace the soft pants. Free the girls. Let your nervous system reset.
You’ll feel better, think clearer, and maybe, just maybe, make the world a little nicer in the process.