Binding

To alleviate dysphoria from the chest and hide our breasts, transmen (usually) bind.

Binding involves flattening the breasts to create a flat chest.

You've probably heard of people using bandages or tape to bind, but this can be very damaging to your breasts, ribs and cause breathing problems. When using ace bandages, the person will stretch the material around themselves and secure it. The material will then slowly begin to recoil and tighten.

I would never recommend doing this to anybody, even for a cosplay or Halloween costume etc.

Binders are a godsend.

Binders are an actual piece of clothing that is much safer. Originally invented as surgical compression vests, the trans community has become the biggest market for companies, such as Underworks and gc2b.

I wear this binder: Tri-top Chest Binder by Underworks

The only time I don't wear it is when sleeping, washing or having a lazy day at home. I couldn't even imagine leaving the house without it on.

Personally, I find mine comfortable and have never had any trouble with breathing. However, on hot days, or now that I've started testosterone, wearing a binder gets sweaty and sometimes smelly if you don't keep washing and reapplying deodorant. It can get pretty miserable and frustrating but in my eyes, until I get top surgery, there is no other option.

I've been wearing my binder daily for over a year and half now and I have gone from an E cup to a C cup, which I'm incredibly happy about. Also, my breast tissue is a lot less dense and flattens very easily.

As always, if you have any further questions, feel free to ask, I'm 100% open.

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