Since I never have taken hormones nor had any surgery, padded bras are the only why I have had any breasts. I have worn a bra consistently since 1999. At first it was just to wear a bra. Since 2008, I wear a bra so it appears that I have visible breasts. I wear one 24/7/365 except when I take a bath. My bras itch and cause some irritation, but the other day I took a bath and go downstairs in my nightgown for a bit without my bras, and I seriously missed my breasts. I really hope the day comes soon that my Medicare insurance policy has transition coverage so I can take hormones. It is still written into the policy that gender transition treatment is not covered. I was hoping it would change this year, but it didn't.