Nipples: what's normal and why do we have them?

Despite the fact we all have them, somehow we
Despite the fact we all have them, somehow we're all a bit fascinated by the tiny pigmented areas of skin known as nipples. But sexualisation aside, nipples actually serve an essential evolutionary purpose of feeding babies. So for the 99% of us who aren't currently breastfeeding, and for the 50% of us who never will, their purpose is often called into question. We shed some light on the matter.

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