Dear RedKay,

No, birth control won't increase the size of your breasts. Unfortunately, there is no quick trick to increasing the size of a woman's breasts.

It may be helpful to think about why you feel your breasts are too small. Are you comparing them to models, who may have breast implants and are often computer-enhanced in fashion magazines? Are you being teased by other people?

The fact is that the average bra size of the American woman is about a 34B, but breasts come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. We are all very different, no matter what — and that's normal.

Many men and women are perfectly happy with small breasts. Small breasts can be just as sensitive as large breasts and can respond to stimulation and provide sexual pleasure. Small breasts can also breastfeed just as well as larger breasts, if and when the time comes.

Women who are unhappy with their breast size can try experimenting with certain bras or tops that are designed to make breasts appear fuller. Or they can concentrate on accentuating the parts of their bodies that they consider their best features.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.