​Bras Outside the Box is a body-positive blog about bras and lingerie.

You may have seen the terms "bra inserts" and "push-up pads" used interchangeably. They can mean the same thing, but not always. An insert is just anything you put inside a bra, and does not always add size or lift, while push-up pads always do this. The amount of increased size and lift that a push-up insert provides depends on its diameter, thickness, and placement inside the bra.

Just for fun, here are some typical (okay, maybe extra ridiculous but only slightly) conversations that women can have with sales clerks...

Need a boost without buying a whole new bra? These inserts will help you fit into the bras you already have. Get your bra fitting properly.