Yeah, I wear push-up bras, and I’m not afraid to admit it.

In fact, these days I don’t touch anything that isn’t Styrofoamy or unidentifiable liquidy. Sure, that lacy thing is pretty, but if it ain’t padded, it ain’t perfect.

My boobs aren’t small. They’re not big either. They’re right in the middle, somewhere between I’m-Running-Free-In-A-Backless-T-Shirt! and Even-Straight-Girls-Stare-At-Them!

Growing up, I was so freaked out by my body that I would grab things off the rack at Target without even looking, and thus have never truly figured out my size.

Somewhere along the line I realized that knowing your exact bra size wasn’t as important as the padding that pushed the boobs up, and since then, I’ve made it my hobby the find all the new kinds of padding and try them all out personally.

Like the author of this article, while enjoying the awesome cleavage that can be produced by push-ups, I’m always a little worried that any guy who might be interested in The Girls will be disappointed once he realizes I do not, in fact, have a size 34 C.

Is it false advertising? I always wonder. Everyone knows boobs are like food to guys, and if my grapefruits end up really being oranges, will they be annoyed enough to look for something less fake (and less acidic)?

I can’t speak for every guy, but the one’s I’ve been with have never complained, or, I could venture, have even noticed. Most of them are just thankful I have boobs, they’re not whipping out a tape measure and scrutinizing the difference between bound and braless.

A few friends of mine can’t understand why I go padded. I don’t see the need to lie, they usually say, I’m not embarrassed by what I have. Point taken. But I’m not embarrassed by what I have either. I wear push-up bras for the same reason I wear shirts that embrace my curves and shoes that make my legs look longer. It’s all about confidence boosting.

So yes, I’m going to continue my push-up quest. I will happily and proudly rock the enhanced cleavage. I may not have the kind of boobs people write stories about, but I have a pair I’m proud of.

And isn’t that half the battle?

What about you, girls? Push-up or Au Naturale?