Resource For Marching Band Trans Kids

ASKS ARE OPEN Life is hard in band, especially when you are trans. Don’t struggle alone

[bandwhenyouretrans]

So today I got a binder for the first time. I haven't ever worn it to school or anything anything I'm starting my senior year soon.

Im in marching band and most people know me by my dead name (I also play flute.) Soon we start Thursday inside practices and I can't decide of I should wear it to the practices as well as wearing it during marching practices. I'm kind of new to binders.

Also ding the school year I plan to wear it and during band class(which we have inside) should I wear it? Sorry for this being so long...

You should not wear a bind while playing a woodwind instrument. Because a binder restricts you ribs, it prevents full deep breaths needed for playing an instrument.

I would recommend a compression sports bra, but a binder is a no go when it comes to woodwinds. If possible take off the binder before band class and put it back on after, that way you can still wear it.

[bandwhenyouretrans]

Hey for the locker room anon: we're really short on time for changing in my band, so I change in my agab locker room in the general area, but I try to keep my shirt on by doing that thing where you change shirts by wearing both shirts and slipping the bottom one off. Maybe if your practice clothes aren't too different from what you normally wear or your dress code allows it, you can just wear your practice clothes to school?

[bandwhenyouretrans]

hey so im new to marching band and i was wondering is there time where you need to use locker rooms to change?

The only time I can think of a locker room situation at band is when you need to change from the clothing you wore to school to exercise clothing. Followers, do any of y’all have to use locker rooms? And if so how do you combat the dysphoria that comes with

[realtransfacts]

Old Binder Giveaway

Heyo! I’ve decided to finally get rid of my old gc2b binder that helped me so so so much before I had top surgery. It was the first binder I ever got, so I’ve been a bit too sentimentally attached to it to give it away until now.

It is quite worn out well-loved. But it still did a perfectly decent job at binding my chest back when I still had breasts.

It’s a gc2b half-binder in size small, but since it has gotten a bit stretched out now I think it’s more of an inbetween thing between small and medium. Especially since my own measurements when I first got it was a bit inbetween the two, although closer to small than medium.

Here it is:

To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is these two things:

Reblog this post and

Tag it with your favourite pride slogan or chant

A winner will be chosen with a random number generator on July 7th 2019. So if you want to be sure your entry is counted, enter before that date! And since it’s randomly generated, that means that what slogan/chant you tag this as doesn’t impact your chances to win - it’s just something I like to do to make sure people have read the giveaway post they’re reblogging.

This giveaway is international, so you can enter no matter where you live.

But if you are a minor, please ask for your parent’s/guaridan’s permission before entering. This is because you have to give me your name and address if you win, so I can fill out the shipping information correctly when I send it to you.

Please also make sure to have your instant messaging function turned on here on tumblr so I can contact you easily if you win.

& if you like this blog and want to help me be able to host more giveaways in the future, please consider supporting me on kofi <3 Every little bit means a lot. https://ko-fi.com/samhannes

[themarchingsides]

Discord Server is Up!!

Alright so a couple of you wanted this to be a thing and so I made a Marching Band/Sanders Sides Discord Server!!! https://discord.gg/zUVGJ37

[onetimeinband]

Since it’s almost summer….

Here’s a reminder to any afab trans kids in marching band to not bind during practice! Don’t!! It’s hot outside, it’ll restrict your breathing which you need for all the exercise and movement. You’ll need that air to play a wind instrument. You. Will. Pass. Out. Don’t bind during band and if you must wear a size up!!

[bandwhenyouretrans]

So, I'm a trans guy trumpet player and I'm really hyped about marching season now that school's out, but the thing is I get really bad panic attacks when I don't bind even though I know it's for my own health. What should I do if I get persistently misgendered on purpose?

The most petty way I can think to do is if you get misgendered constantly is to get a shirt that says either your pronouns or a shirt that says you’re a guy.

A simpler way is to get friends to remind other of your gender. See if you can talk the the band director about this (it’s technically bullying so they should do something about it). Find friends who always call you by your name and pronouns and ignore the haters if you can

[transgenderteensurvivalguide]

[Image description: Text that says “Happy TDOV!” in the colors of the trans pride flag. /End ID]

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Transgender Day of Visibility is on March 31st and if you’re trans then these blogs might boost your selfies if you send any to submit to them:

@brownandtrans (for all trans people of color)

@fattranspoc (for fat trans people of color)

@fuck-yeah-transmen (for trans guys)

@nbpocparty (for non-binary people of color)

@transmasculineselfielove (for transmasculine people)

@nbselfielove (for non-binary people)

@nonbinarynotandrogynous (for non-binary people)

@nonbinarycuties (for non-binary people)

@chubbytubbytrans (for fat and chubby trans people)

@fuckyeahcutetranschicks (for trans girls)

@transgirlsarebeautiful (for trans girls)

@dailytransselfies (general)

@transbutts (general)

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Transfeminine resources:

Presentation:

Tucking

Chest area

Voice

Broad shoulders tips

Hair removal

Feminine walk

Curves

Waist training

Growing out your hair

Clothing

Makeup

Passing

Medical transitioning:

Not medically transitioning

Fertility

Puberty blockers

Estrogen & anti-androgens/testosterone blockers FAQ

The types of surgery available

Surgery: A guide for transfeminine people

Pumping (Silicone injections)

Facial Feminization Options

Breast Augmentation

Genital surgery

Other:

Representation

Transfeminine period dysphoria

Yes, Transfeminine People Can Get Period Symptoms

Slipping into masculinity

Women’s restroom etiquette

Transfeminine people can breastfeed

Having sex or masturbating

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Transmasculine resources:

Presentation:

Binding FAQ

Masculine clothing

Facial hair

Masculine makeup

Getting short hair / Masculine long hair

If you can’t start T

Lowering your voice

Packing and standing to pee

Passing as male

Not shaving legs

Swimming

Medical transitioning:

Not medically transitioning

Fertility

Puberty blockers

Testosterone FAQ

Top surgery

Facial masculinization surgery

Body masculinization surgery

Hysterectomy and oophorectomy

Genital surgery

Other:

Periods and related things

Help! I need to see a gyno

Pumping

Masturbation and sex

Using the men’s bathroom

Hudson’s FTM Guide

Height dysphoria

Hip dysphoria

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More resources:

What gender am I? A roadmap to questioning

Trans 101 for trans people

What is the transgender umbrella?

How do I choose a name?

How do I come out at work/school or to family/friends?

Dysphoria info and coping tips

Mental health coping page

Being trans in school

Non-binary resources

Resources to send allies/friends

A page to send to parents/guardians

Convincing someone to respect name/pronouns

Here is how to get hormones in America

Here is how to get hormones in the UK

The NHS’s Guide For Young Trans People in England

Here’s a US resource with info on changing legally changing your name and gender marker

Here is a UK resource with info on changing legally changing your name and gender marker

What are the WPATH-SOC guidelines?

How to save money

How to buy a trans-related item online without parents knowing

I have to go swimming, what do I wear/do?

Trying to sleep when you have dysphoria

Airports and traveling by plane

Gender neutral bathrooms

Getting insurance to cover your transition

Does transitioning help mental health?

Trans teen’s experiences with inpatient hospitalization

Trans identity isn’t a mental disorder

Being religious and LGBT

Transgender Lives: Your Stories (to see trans adults)

Gender neutral pronouns in Spanish

Gender Variance Around the World Over Time

A map of gender-diverse cultures

American LGBT history by the National Parks Service

Other trans blogs on Tumblr

Crisis help: Suicide and crisis hotlines

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Anyone can reblog, including allies! Hopefully these resources reach someone who needs them. Happy TDOV everyone!

[realtransfacts]

Bra inserts giveaway!

Hey guess what! Three people got into some bidding wars over some of my old Pokémon figures so even though I didn’t sell very many lately I’ve made quite a bit of money. And that money is gonna go to this giveaway :D

Here’s what’s up as a prize this time: bra inserts.

Got these fairly cheap a little while ago so the money I made should cover both the cost of them plus the cost of shipping it to whoever wins them.

Their packaging isn’t exactly fancy but hey, that’s probably part of the reason they were kinda cheap for me to buy. I promise they are unopened and unused!

To enter the giveaway all you have to do is this:

Reblog this post

Tag it with (one of) your favourite thing about being trans

The thing can be a feeling, a memory, a moment, anything you feel is an especially positive association you have regarding your transness.

The winner will be picked with a random number generator on March 24th 2019. So if you want to be sure your entry counts, reblog this post before then <3

Oh and please have your instant messaging feature here on tumblr turned on so I can easily contact you if you win.

Good luck!

Edit: I forgot to make it clear, but this giveaway is international so you can enter no matter where you live!

[realtransfacts]

Bra inserts giveaway!

Hey guess what! Three people got into some bidding wars over some of my old Pokémon figures so even though I didn’t sell very many lately I’ve made quite a bit of money. And that money is gonna go to this giveaway :D

Here’s what’s up as a prize this time: bra inserts.

Got these fairly cheap a little while ago so the money I made should cover both the cost of them plus the cost of shipping it to whoever wins them.

Their packaging isn’t exactly fancy but hey, that’s probably part of the reason they were kinda cheap for me to buy. I promise they are unopened and unused!

To enter the giveaway all you have to do is this:

Reblog this post

Tag it with (one of) your favourite thing about being trans

The thing can be a feeling, a memory, a moment, anything you feel is an especially positive association you have regarding your transness.

The winner will be picked with a random number generator on March 24th 2019. So if you want to be sure your entry counts, reblog this post before then <3

Oh and please have your instant messaging feature here on tumblr turned on so I can easily contact you if you win.

Good luck!

Edit: I forgot to make it clear, but this giveaway is international so you can enter no matter where you live!

[bandwhenyouretrans]

So I started playing trumpet last year and I hate it I just want to switch back to flute. I’m a senior next year and I’m literally sitting last chair in the lowest band. It makes me feel like shit. My music teacher allows everyone else to switch but she won’t let me. I think it’s because of me being trans. I’m close to quitting at this point. The shit she’s doing to me is making me want to die.

Tell her (if you feel comfortable) that I am switching to flute becuase I feel more comfortable with woodwinds that brass. Bring along a friend just Incase, but be confident! You can do this!

[bandwhenyouretrans]

I play flute, but I’m the only guy that does. I know it probably sounds dumb, but it makes me feel really dysphoric, especially because some people forget I’m trans (or don’t care) and call the flute section the “girl section”. It’s to the point where I’m actually considering switching instruments or quitting band. What would you do in this situation?

Your comfort should always be a priority! Never doubt that! I also play flute and my school also has one boy (plus two gender fluids) that everyone forgets about. I’d just remind people that you are a dude! Instruments don’t have genders. If you don’t feel comfortable just switch, low brass is typically a masculine environment and you’ll still have great friends

[realtransfacts]

Gaff Giveaway! 🌈

Hello everyone! Thanks to your support through my kofi (link) and with me selling some of my Pokémon stuff that I never used anymore, I’ve got enough to do another giveaway now :D This time with a transfem focus, since I gave away chest binders last time. (Although, disclaimer: you don’t have to identify as transfem to take part in this. I’m sure there are transneutral people who were amab who’d also find this useful, for example!)

The winner of this giveaway will get to pick a style and size from this listing at LeoLines’ shop at etsy: https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/605511286/leolines-llc-transgender-flag-half-inch

I will cover the cost for the item and the shipping, but sometimes there is a customs fee when stuff gets shipped to different countries so if that happens you’ll have to be ready to pay for that yourself.

You can enter this giveaway no matter where you live, but you’ll have to be willing to give me your name and address if you win so I can fill out the shipping information correctly.

All you have to do to enter is to reblog this post! But please make sure you have your instant message turned on on your tumblr so I can easily contact you if you win.

The winner will be picked with a random number generator at the 25th of February 2019, so reblog this post before then if you want to be sure your entry gets counted.

Good luck!

[realtransfacts]

Gaff Giveaway! 🌈

Hello everyone! Thanks to your support through my kofi (link) and with me selling some of my Pokémon stuff that I never used anymore, I’ve got enough to do another giveaway now :D This time with a transfem focus, since I gave away chest binders last time. (Although, disclaimer: you don’t have to identify as transfem to take part in this. I’m sure there are transneutral people who were amab who’d also find this useful, for example!)

The winner of this giveaway will get to pick a style and size from this listing at LeoLines’ shop at etsy: https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/605511286/leolines-llc-transgender-flag-half-inch

I will cover the cost for the item and the shipping, but sometimes there is a customs fee when stuff gets shipped to different countries so if that happens you’ll have to be ready to pay for that yourself.

You can enter this giveaway no matter where you live, but you’ll have to be willing to give me your name and address if you win so I can fill out the shipping information correctly.

All you have to do to enter is to reblog this post! But please make sure you have your instant message turned on on your tumblr so I can easily contact you if you win.

The winner will be picked with a random number generator at the 25th of February 2019, so reblog this post before then if you want to be sure your entry gets counted.

Good luck!

[realtransfacts]

Binder Giveaway!

Hello everyone, thanks to all your wonderful support through my kofi page I’m now able to do my first binder giveaway!

I’m going to be giving away two binders from gc2b. Size, color and style will be your choice since I’ll be buying them specifically for the winners :)

(These images are examples - there are more choices on their site!)

I will cover the cost of the binders and the shipping, but please note that depending on where you live there might be a customs cost that you will have to pay yourself. I know I had to pay one for my binders when I had them shipped to me here in Sweden back when I was binding my chest.

To enter, all you have to do is reblog this post <3 Please reblog it only once.

I’ll pick two winners on January 25th 2019 with a random number generator. So if you want to enter you have to reblog on the 24th or earlier.

Be aware that if you win, you will have to give me your name and address for me to be able to order your binder to be shipped to you. And please have instant messages turned on on your blog so that I can contact you if you win!

Good luck!

PS: Be sure to check out my chest binding masterpost as well so you know what you’re getting yourself into by getting a binder: [link]

[mygenderadventures]

this took me 10 minutes to draw but almost 20 years to figure out

please reblog but don’t repost on other websites

[realtransfacts]

Fact #891: You are lovable.