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Why wont my nipples stick out

Author

Ava White

Updated on March 21, 2026

It can be a sign of duct ectasia (abnormal dilation of a duct in the breast tissue), an underlying breast cancer (which can be of an inflammatory type) or Paget’s disease of the nipple. For these reasons you should always consult your doctor promptly if your nipple becomes newly inverted.

What does it mean if my nipples don't stick out?

It can be a sign of duct ectasia (abnormal dilation of a duct in the breast tissue), an underlying breast cancer (which can be of an inflammatory type) or Paget’s disease of the nipple. For these reasons you should always consult your doctor promptly if your nipple becomes newly inverted.

Can your nipples turn inverted?

Nipple inversion can occur in both males and females and often affects both sides instead of just one. It is caused by tight connective tissue or other problems with the ductal system connected to the nipple. Although many people have inverted or retracted nipples since birth, they can also occur late in life.

How do I make my nipples protrude?

As your hand supports the breast for latch-on with thumb on top and four fingers underneath and behind the areola, pull slightly back on the breast tissue toward the chest wall to help the nipple protrude.