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EXPECTATIONS
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@postoptranssexualvaginas
Saw this on Pinterest and didn’t want to risk it especially now that’s my grandpa’s in the hospital
FREE GEORGE WASHINGTON AND CAPITALISM WILL REWARD YOU
Wait, isn’t destroying currency a crime?
It’s a sacrifice that must be made for the art
FOR THE AESTHETIC
If nothing else rebloging for that cool cut out quarter
Nothing happened
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I can’t be the only one completely distracted by the spelling error
DMAB trans people resource masterlist
Tucking and making gaffs
http://sillytranswoman.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/how-to-tuck-your-penis.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfIyuE34EnY
http://www.wikihow.com/Tuck-and-Tape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtO_OqwgVNk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq3BRAgPQ0Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfwkfkikyJk
Clothes
http://www.livestrong.com/article/1003415-dress-woman-slim-hips/
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/advice/a5742/fashion-q-and-a-ways-to-look-curvy/
https://www.reddit.com/r/transfashionadvice
http://feminizationsecrets.com/10-must-have-items-male-to-female-transformation/
http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/browse?fts=waist+accentuating
http://www.thechicfashionista.com/rectangle-body-shape.html
Makeup
http://beautifille.com/makeup-shopping-beginners/
http://makeup.allwomenstalk.com/makeup-tips-for-beginners
http://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Makeup-for-Beginners
http://www.srtrends.com/affordable-makeup-brands-didnt-know/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKnwI1hRm0Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhJEhJdAV1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne_cBk3mBVE
Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M356v3k3W6s
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Hips-Wider
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Thicker-Thighs
http://feminizationsecrets.com/transgender-hourglass-figure/
http://www.trans-health.com/2003/weight-training-for-mtfs/
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=124337.20
Diet
http://bembu.com/estrogen-rich-foods
http://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Estrogen
http://www.trans-health.com/2001/lose-muscle-gain-fat-dieting-for-mtfs/
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=59440.0
http://www.livestrong.com/article/21560-foods-high-natural-estrogen/
Behaviour and walking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdENAqXRnvg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSNh2FyjleQ
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=84474.0
http://feminizationsecrets.com/transgender-walk-like-woman/
http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/feminine-movement.html
http://sillytranswoman.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/transition-more-feminine-gait.html
Voice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a02_j7PGTPI
http://www.looking-glass.greenend.org.uk/voice.htm
http://tarasresources.net/voice.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhQ7LQWD-4s
Hair removal
http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/hair/zappriority.html
http://www.tsroadmap.com/physical/hair/zapidx.html
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=124202.0
http://www.summerbreezeelectrolysis.com/Transgender-MTF-Facial-Hair-Removal.shtml
http://feminizationsecrets.com/transgender-hair-removal-mistakes/
Safety
http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/gender-identity.php
http://www.translifeline.org/
http://www.transgenderzone.com/transpanic.htm
http://www.transfigurations.co.uk/filestore/trans-friendly-doctors-and-gps.pdf
http://t-vox.org/index.php?title=Physicians_in_the_United_States
http://www.transhousingnetwork.com/post/99674057418/transgender-friendly-homeless-shelters
100 work from home job opportunities
1. Live Ops- www.liveops.com 2. TeleTech-TeleTech.localjobster.com 3. Amazon-Amazon.JobsOnline.com 4. Sutherland Global Services- http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/careers.aspx 5. UnitedHealth Group-https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/career-areas/customer-service-and-claims/customer-service-and-call-center 6. Dell-http://jobs.dell.com/north-America-jobs 7. IBM-www.ibm.com/employment 8. U.S Department of Agriculture www.usda.gov 9. Working Solutions- http://workingsolutions.com 10. Humana- www.humana.com 11. Aetna- https://www.aetna.com/about-us/aetna-careers.html 12. Intuit- www.Intuit.com 13. Kaplan- kaplan.com/work-with-us/our-culture 14. Kelly Services- www.kellyservices.us/US/Careers/KellyConnect/Kelly-At-Home 15. Cactus Communications- https://www.flexjobs.com/jobs/telecommuting-jobs-at-cactus 16. Westat- https://www.westat.com 17. Salesforce- www.salesforce.com/company/careers 18. PAREXEL- https://jobs.parexel.com 19. CyberCoders- https://www.cybercoders.com/jobs/work-from-home-php-developer 20. American Express- https://jobs.americanexpress.com 21. Vmware- telecommuting-jobs-at-vmware 22. SAP- www.sap.com/career 23. Xerox- https://www.xerox.com/en-us/jobs/work-from-home 24. First Data- https://www.firstdata.com/en_us/about-first-data/careers 25. US-Report- www.us-reports.com/jobs 26. Oracle- Oracle-Work.Jobsgalore.com/Jobs 27. CACI International- careers.caci.com/key/work-from-home-jobs.html 28. A Place for Mom- www.aplaceformom.com/jobs 29. Anthem,Inc- careers.antheminc.com 30. DellSecureWroks- telecommuting-jobs-at-dell_secureworks 31. World Travel Holdings- www.worldtravelholdings.com/careers,work-home 32. ADP- www.adp.com/careers.aspx 33. Aon- telecommuting-jobs-at-aon 34. University of Maryland University College- www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers 35. Allergan Inc.- www.allergan.com/careers 36. K12- www.k12.com/careers 37. U.S. Department of Transportation- https://www.transportation.gov/careers 38. CSI companies- thecsicompanies.com/candidates 39. Robert Half- www.roberthalf.com 40. Nielsen- sites.nielsen.com/careers 41. Red Hat- www.redhat.com/en/jobs 42. Adobe Systems- www.adobe.com/careers 43. Overland Solutions, Inc.- overlandsolutionsinc.com 44. BCD travel- www.bcdtravel.com/get-to-know-us/careers 45. Connections Education- www.connectionsacademy.com/careers 46. Deloitte- www.deloitte.com/careers 47. Apple- https://jobs.apple.com 48. Mckesson Corporation- https://careers.mckesson.com 49. Thermo Fisher Scientific- corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html 50. Precyse- careers.precyse.com 51. Haynes & Company- www.haynesandcompany.com 52. Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc- www.ppdi.com/careers 53. IT Pro Philadelphia- www.phillymag.com/property/2013/10/22/live-work-homes 54. Cingna- www.cigna.com/career 55. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt- careers.hmhco.com 56. Sungard Availability Services- sungardas.com 57. Infor- www.infor.com/company/careers 58. Sodexo- www.sodexousa.com/home/careers-usa.html 59. About.com- About.com/Can I Work From Home 60. Altegra Health- altegrahealth.com/careers 61. GE- jobs.gecareers.com/ 62. Western Governors University- www.wgu.edu/about_WGU/employment/work_remote 63. Grand Canyon University- jobs.gcu.edu/admissions-enrollment-jobs 64. Walden University- https://www.waldenu.edu 65. Vivint- www.vivint.com/company/careers 66. BroadSpire- https://www.choosebroadspire.com 67. Covance- careers.covance.com 68. Ellucian- www.ellucian.com 69. HD Supply- hdsupply.jobs 70. Perficient Inc.- www.perficient.com 71. Teradata- https://www.teradata.com 72. Wells Fargo- https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/careers 73. Symantec Corporation- www.Symantec.com 74. Real Staffing-www.realstaffing.com/en 75. Science Applications International- www.saic.com 76. AmerisourceBergen Company- www.amerisourcebergen.com 77. Appen- www.jobs.net/jobs/appen/en-us 78. Hartford Financial Services Group- https://www.thehartfordatwork.com 79. RetailDatat- retaildatallc.com 80. SYKES- www.sykes.com/Careers 81. CARA- www.jobbankusa.com 82. Citizens Financial Group- citizensbank.jobs/work-at-home 83. CVS Health- cvshealth.com 84. Healthfirst- https://healthfirst.taleo.net/careersection/hf_ext_cs/jobsearch 85. American Heart Association- careers.heart.org 86. BMC software- www.bmc.com/careers 87. Hibu- https://hibu.com 88. inVentive Health- www.inventivhealth.com/careers 89. Rosetta Stone- jobs.jobvite.com/rosettastone 90. Erie Insurance Group- https://www.erieinsurance.com/careers 91. Deluxe- https://ww.deluxe.com 92. Clevertech- https://weworkremotely.com/jobs 93. Achieve Test Prep- www.achievetestprep.com 94. Worldpay- www.worldpay.com 95. DataStax- https://www.datastax.com/ 96. CDK Global- www.cdkglobal.com 97. Teleflex- www.teleflex.com/en/careers/workingAtTeleflex 98. Aquent- aquent.com/find-work 99. Parallon- www.parallon.com/careers 100. U.S Department of the Interior- https://www.doi.gov/careers
For all my babies looking to make some coin from home. xo!
TRANS WOMEN: HERE'S SOME SHIT YOUR DOCTOR WONT TELL YOU ABOUT HRT
1. Progesterone: not for everyone, but for many people it may increase sex drive and WILL make your boobs bigger. Also effects mood in ways that many find positive (but some find negative). Most doctors won’t prescribe this to you unless you ask. Most trans girls I know swear by it.
2. Injectible estrogen: is more effective than pill or patch form. Get on it if you can bear needles bc you will see more effects more quickly.
3. Estradiol Cypionate: There is currently a shortage of injectible estradiol valerate. There is no shortage of estradiol cypionate. Functionally they do the same shit.
4. Bicalutamide: This is an anti-androgen that has almost none of the side-effects of spironolactone or finasteride. The girls I know who are on it are evangelical about it.
@euryale-dreams
Are there HRT medications that don’t increase blood clot risk? I’m already at risk because of my blood pressure, and my doctor won’t prescribe HRT that increases clot risk while I’m on the medication - and I may never not be on the medication.
Absolutely.
The concerns surrounding venous thromboembolic events as a side-effect of hormone replacement therapy can mostly be traced back to one particular study known as the Women’s Health Initiative. This study was an enormous undertaking which, unfortunately, demonstrated significant adverse effects of the hormone therapies studied. As a result of this the use of hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal cis women was dramatically reduced as the medical community began to question whether or not the therapy caused more harm than good.
Naturally, trans women have been suffering from this fall-out ever since.
What physicians seem to fail to recognize is that the study examined a very specific hormone regimen which was, arguably, outmoded at the time the study was conducted: It examined the use of conjugated equine estrogen (Premarin) with or without the use of medroxyprogesterone acetate. Neither of these drugs is regularly used for the treatment of transgender women.
The estrogen most commonly used to treat transgender women nowadays is 17β-estradiol either in pill form or in the form of a sticky patch that you apply to your skin. Esters of estrogen (e.g. estradiol valerate) are also sometimes used either in a pill form or as an intramuscular injection.
Transdermal estradiol patches are the gold standard when it comes to treating women who are at high risk of a venous thromboembolic event. It simply does not increase the risk of developing a venous thromboembolism. The only thing you should keep in mind is that patches are not always well tolerated because of the lifestyle changes required to keep them from falling off and the fact that they tend to irritate the skin.
Fortunately, oral 17β-estradiol appears to be safe, regardless of the increased risk. At least one large study has shown that the use of oral estradiol in trans women is not associated with venous thromboembolic events. An individual woman’s risk would need to be substantial in order to contraindicate the use of oral estradiol.
For those who have significant risk of venous thromboembolism because they have had a previous thromboembolic event, because they are paralyzed, or because of some other factor it is good to know the relative risk between oral and transdermal estrogen. The latest research indicates that the use of transdermal estrogen lowers your risk of a thromboembolism to 80% of what your risk would be using oral estrogens.
It’s difficult to find hard numbers regarding the relative risk of venous thromboembolic events with regards to hypertension. The best I could find after an hour or so of searching was this study regarding VTE in lung cancer patients. Hypertension increased the risk by a factor of 1.8.
However, to put that into perspective being of African descent increases your relative risk for deep vein thrombosis by a factor of 1.3 when compared to Europeans. Europeans are, themselves, at increased risk when compared to Asians and Pacific Islanders by a considerable margin: a four-fold increase.
I should point out that being ‘male’ is also a risk factor for developing a thromboembolism and hormones are likely to be a contributing factor. Also, menopause is another serious risk factor. Given this information it is likely that the use of transdermal estradiol will lower your risk of thromboembolic events significantly.
As far as the anti-androgen is concerned: The primary use for spironolactone for cisgender people is as an antihypertensive.
Even if the risk of thromboembolism was truly significant with modern hormone replacement therapy it wouldn’t justify what your doctor is doing to you. The fact is that mortality in the transgender community from suicide–caused in part due to the lack of access to hormone therapy–is substantial. The quality of life lost when a trans woman is denied hormone therapy is substantial. The fact that your doctor does not appear to be taking this into consideration when they weigh the risk of thromboembolism against not receiving necessary medical care is deeply concerning.
I strongly recommend that you seek a doctor who is more sensitive to your medical needs as a transgender woman.
Edit: Fixed a minor, but embarrassing, error.
oh wow this is so helpful & good info
Everyone who cares about transfem people please reblog this
this was really fucking helpful
I know a lot of trans women dont have acess to information like this and its very helpful.
tips on alleviating sex dysphoria
i have yet to read a post on relief of sex dysphoria that was ACTUALLY helpful, and if you have moderate to severe sex dysphoria reading a book or dancing isnt really gonna do jack shit so here’s some cheap/free ways to actually help you
for FTMs
tutorials for making packers: [tumblr post] [video] [wikihow]
diy packer harness: [pouch] [pouch] [for underwear] [easy]
tutorials for making STPs: [super easy] [realistic] [semi-realistic]
binders: [diy tips] [In A Bind (U.S. only)] [Replace The Ace (U.S. only)] [MORF (worldwide)]
exercises to make you look more masculine: [hips and thighs] [chest] [biceps] [abs]
miscellaneous: [tumblr post for fake beards] [foods that lower estrogen] [foods that heighten testosterone] [masculine makeup] [lowering your voice] [passing tips]
for MTFs
tutorials for tucking: [video] [video] [wikihow] [tumblr post]
making breast forms: [very easy] [easy] [video]
bras/panties: [Cheap Undies] [bras and sports bras] [for trans women]
makeup: [All Cosmetics Wholesale] [Bang Good] [elf] [BH Cosmetics] [basic makeup tutorial]
exercises to make you look more feminine: [hips and thighs] [chest] [legs]
miscellaneous: [how to cover up stubble] [foods that heighten estrogen] [foods that lower testosterone] [making your voice higher] [passing tips] [advice for pre-e trans women] [get cleavage with makeup]
resources for all trans people
Trans Housing Network
Trans Clothing Exchange
Trans Lifeline: U.S. (877) 565-8860 and Canada (877) 330-6366
Trans Supplies
feel free to add links or correct broken ones!
Oh my fuck thank you
ur welcome
tips on alleviating sex dysphoria
i have yet to read a post on relief of sex dysphoria that was ACTUALLY helpful, and if you have moderate to severe sex dysphoria reading a book or dancing isnt really gonna do jack shit so here’s some cheap/free ways to actually help you
for FTMs
tutorials for making packers: [tumblr post] [video] [wikihow]
diy packer harness: [pouch] [pouch] [for underwear] [easy]
tutorials for making STPs: [super easy] [realistic] [semi-realistic]
binders: [diy tips] [In A Bind (U.S. only)] [Replace The Ace (U.S. only)] [MORF (worldwide)]
exercises to make you look more masculine: [hips and thighs] [chest] [biceps] [abs]
miscellaneous: [tumblr post for fake beards] [foods that lower estrogen] [foods that heighten testosterone] [masculine makeup] [lowering your voice] [passing tips]
for MTFs
tutorials for tucking: [video] [video] [wikihow] [tumblr post]
making breast forms: [very easy] [easy] [video]
bras/panties: [Cheap Undies] [bras and sports bras] [for trans women]
makeup: [All Cosmetics Wholesale] [Bang Good] [elf] [BH Cosmetics] [basic makeup tutorial]
exercises to make you look more feminine: [hips and thighs] [chest] [legs]
miscellaneous: [how to cover up stubble] [foods that heighten estrogen] [foods that lower testosterone] [making your voice higher] [passing tips] [advice for pre-e trans women] [get cleavage with makeup]
resources for all trans people
Trans Housing Network
Trans Clothing Exchange
Trans Lifeline: U.S. (877) 565-8860 and Canada (877) 330-6366
Trans Supplies
feel free to add links or correct broken ones!
Oh my fuck thank you
ur welcome
Source: The Suporn Clinic
A new surgery could allow transgender women to become pregnant. A clinic in Ohio recently started screening women for the ground-breaking procedure, which would allow women to transplant their uterus into a woman who doesn’t have one. The transplant could be conducted on a woman ‘born without a uterus, or who had it removed or …
is it bad that I want to become pregnant one day
“A clinic in Ohio recently started screening women for the ground-breaking procedure, which would allow women to transplant their uterus into a woman who doesn’t have one.
The transplant could be conducted on a woman ‘born without a uterus, or who had it removed or have uterine damage’ – this would make trans women eligible for the procedure.
A 26-year-old woman who is undergoing the screening process told The Times: ‘I crave that experience.
‘I want the morning sickness, the backaches, the feet swelling. I want to feel the baby move. That is something I’ve wanted for as long as I can remember.’
Dr Christine McGinn, a plastic surgeon, told Yahoo News: ‘The human drive to be a mother for a woman is a very serious thing.
‘Transgender women are no different.’”
Medical miracle.
I’d donate mine :) I’m not using it.
Pre-t Guys
Increasing testosterone: Oysters Broccoli shellfish egg yolks Garlic Bananas Brazil nuts tuna lowfat milk (vitamin D) beef beans
Decreasing Esterogen: cauliflower cabbage brussle sprouts green tea red grapes turnips kale mushrooms whole grains
Help Me Stay Not Homeless
https://www.gofundme.com/help-a-trans-activist-stay-safe
For those of you reading this who’ve never heard of me before, I’m a sapphic trans mentally ill community activist who’s gotten the short end of the stick for a long while. Throughout the month of November y'all helped me raise money to make sure I dont end up homeless after my family kicked me out of the house with absolutely no warning, and I’ve been staying in that house and even got a better paying job to help cover future costs. However, too many unexpected expenses came up while I was still recovering: costs to repair my car (the way I make my money), paying my phone bill (after my family dropped me from their plan), paying several forms of insurance (same reasons as the phone bill), and medical costs after being attacked and rushed by power abusive police while protesting and sent to the ER (this also left me unable to work for a while which led to me losing even more money). Needless to say I’m hurting for money really badly. I barely have any food at the moment, and I’m constatly worrying about if I’ll have enough money to cover rent for this month, but shelter takes the highest priority. To totaly cover the cost of rent I’d need $400 by the begining of December. I was overwhelmed by the results of the last fundraiser I did (where I recieved $1000 when all I needed to take care of myself was $750), but I still dont expect those amazing results each time I make one of these. Any amount of help you can provide will help me worry just a little less when it comes time to pay the huge amounts of expenses I have. Honestly anything helps, thank you so much if you’ve decided to either help fund me or share this so potentially people with the ability to help me catch wind. I will keep you updated as things move forward.
https://www.gofundme.com/help-a-trans-activist-stay-safe
Here’s information about sexual/romantic orientations and gender identities that I put together! I..I don’t do graphic design, so this isn’t that great. Also, I’m very sorry if I missed your orientation or identity or got some information wrong. Sources: (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6) Flags: (1) Top photo: (1)
I hope this helps some of you out!
This is very informative…I hadn’t thought about it before but I’d say I was Abro-(hetero/homoflexible) and of course intergender ^-^
God okay so I’m going to say this now; PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not risk your health or anyone’s in the form of getting a “cheap” binder of ebay or where ever. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE save your $4-$10 dollars for those cheap ebay ones and put it towards a gc2b binder. Or if you want an Underworks go for that but I highly suggest gc2b. They’re about $40 (with shipping) and will last you WAY longer than any cheap ebay one. They are MEANT for lasting you. I wash mine many times week, wear it daily, Wear them daily. I have two. Had them for almost a year now. But I cannot urge you enough to PLEASE save up your pennies for a PROPER SAFE binder. Binders you can breathe in, binders you can move in, binders that don’t crush your ribs, binders that are comfortable, binders that are safe.
This isn’t a safe binder:
It uses clasps and not compression.
This is a c2b binder; made by trans people for trans people:
These binders have no clasps but uses spandex to compress you safety.
Measure your chest before ordering to make sure you don’t get one too small or too large.
UPDATE (06/12)
I wanted to add more information on where you can buy binders and info in general about binders
You can buy binders from these sites
@gc2b-apparel (OPs #1 Recommendation)
@shapeshiftersinc
http://www.f2mbinders.com/ (AKA underworks)
http://www.t-kingdom.com/
http://www.lesloveboat.com/shop/index.php?language=en
http://www.danae.info/en/?___from_store=nl
http://showcase.designveronique.com/designveronique/shop/postsurgical/men-1.html
http://en.nabeshirt.com/shop/
Used Binders
If you can’t afford a binder, don’t despair! Used binders are often passed on by post-op trans men or those whose binders may no longer fit. There are a few programs available that help distribute donated second-hand binders:
In A Bind – Started in 2012, to date In a Bind has provided safe compression garments to over 1500 youth in need. Trans* masculine and genderqueer youth living anywhere in the USA can apply to receive a free binder. In a Bind depends on donations. Recently had top surgery? Go up or down a size? Find a style that works better for you? Donate those binders you’re no longer using!
Black Trans Advocacy FTM Binder Grant
MORF Binder Exchange – Since February 2011, MORF has been providing free binders to trans* masculine people in the UK and around the world. The free scheme (all you pay is the postage) has so far redistributed hundreds of binders. In 2014 alone, over 280 binders were sent out.
FTME Free Youth Binder Program – Age 24 and under only; USA only.
Replace the Ace – USA only
Big Brothers Used Binder Program – Donation required
Mazzoni Center’s Binder Recycling Program – Only for youth enrolled in P.A.C.T.S., Philadelphia.
Point 5cc Tshirt Company – Free binder with purchase of t-shirt
Come As You Are’s Binder Bucks Recycling Program – Canada only
Qmunity Binder Exchange – BC, Canada only.
Trans Fellas
Northern Ireland Binder Scheme – Age 25 and under, N. Ireland only.
You can also try asking around for an inexpensive hand-me-down binder on one of themailing lists for trans guys or check out LiveJournal’s FTM Garage Sale and the FtM Sales, Swap, and Support group on Facebook.
How to Choose a Chest Binder
If you still remember your old bra size, you can find out your binder size by using theBra to Chest Size Converter Tool. If you don’t know your old bra size, you can measure yourself the old-fashioned way:
Take a snug measurement of the fullest part of your chest using a tape measure (best if measured while clothed) and write that number down onto a sheet of paper.
Measure underneath your chest where the crease is and write that number down as well.
Add those numbers together and divide the sum by 2. This number will differentiate your size not only from brand to brand but from binder to binder as well.
Selecting a binder brand and style can be difficult: there are so many options that it can be overwhelming! Plus, there aren’t very many reviews of binders other than those about Underworks’ and T-Kingdom’s more popular models. After buying your binder, help make the experience easier for guys in the future by contributing your review to one of the review sites listed below.
Essentially, there are two types of binders: short ones and long ones. The short ones end right at your waist. The down side of these is that if you carry some extra weight, short binders tend to roll up and act more like a bra. The long ones can be pulled down past your waist by several inches, however it’s inevitable that it will still roll up. To reduce the chances of this, wear a belt. Choosing between a short and long binder has more to do with your body type, specifically your abdomen, and not your chest size.
Lastly, consider the location of the company you’re buying from. Buying from a company that’s closer to you can save you a significant amount of money on shipping costs.
How to Put On a Chest Binder
It might seem silly, but you’re probably going to need some help figuring out how to put on your new binder, particularly if you purchased one of the longer styles.
Put your binder inside out and upside down.
Step into your binder and pull the bottom of it up, ideally to your belt line. The binder should still be inside out and upside down.
Use the sleeves as handles to pull the top of the binder (the end closer to your feet) up to your shoulders.
Put your arms through the sleeve holes and adjust your chest to your needs. You may need to pull the bottom of the binder out from underneath itself if you don’t want it folded under. For others, leaving it folded under may help stop the binder from rolling up.
Don’t be disappointed if you look in the mirror and it looks like you have one big boob in the middle of your chest. You just need to adjust your chest. Reach in from the neck hole and push your chesticles down and out. You’re basically pushing your nipple toward your armpit to achieve the flattest looking chest possible.
FTM Chest Binding Tips
Very important: When binding, you should not by any means feel as though you can’t breathe or like you’re going to pass out from a lack of oxygen.
Binders aren’t the most comfortable things in the world. To make binding more comfortable, and to reduce the possibility of the binder moving around a bit, some guys wear a light shirt underneath.
Depending on the size of your chest, you may need to layer clothing on top of the binder to get optimal chest flattening. You’ll find that some of the shirts in your closet require you to layer more than shirts in your wardrobe.
You can swim in your binder. Just wear a sleeveless or sleeved T-shirt over it. Don’t worry if your binder seems less effective after a swim, this isn’t permanent. Simply wash it and it will go back to normal.
Your chest will look bigger than it really is when you look down at it. Check in the mirror for a more accurate side view.
Not all binders breathe well, and the reality is that you’re probably going to get hot. If you’ve already started testosterone, you’re definitely going to sweat. The build up of sweat can irritate your skin causing rashes and sores. Wearing a thin cotton shirt that breathes well underneath your binder may help prevent this. If you find this uncomfortable, try applying corn starch to your body before putting on your binder to help keep it from holding in moisture. If you’ve already experienced skin irritation of some sort, take care of it the same way you would an open wound. Washing the irritated area with anti-bacterial soap will keep it clean and help it heal faster.
Conclusion
Chest binding, as cumbersome as it may seem, can be very freeing for transgender men. There’s a plethora of quality FTM chest binding products available for body types of all shapes and sizes. Regardless of what you use for binding, please remember to put your health first. Now that you’re armed with all the information you need to find the right binder for you, go forth and feel more comfortable in your skin!
FTM Chest Binder Reviews
Chest Binder Reviews Site: Written reviews of various chest binding products. Binders are rated for effectiveness, comfort, and discreetness.
Binder Reviews’ YouTube Collab Channel: This is a collab channel dedicated to providing reviews of a wide variety of chest binders on different sizes and shapes of people.
(Note: These sites are no longer updated.)
More FTM Chest Binding Resources
Binding Safely for Your Body: Tips for All Body Types and Sizes
The 6 Best Tips for Binding in the Summer
Hudson’s Guide to FTM Binding: Includes a complete list of other products you can use for chest binding, such as compression garments and sports bras.
FYI Binding Tips: The Butchelor has some useful tips on how to put on a binder, how to keep it from rolling up, and how to wash a binder.
Do you have any tips about binding? Want to share your experience with a particular binder brand or model? Do you know of other binder manufacturers, particularly those outside of Asia and the US? Please leave your comments below.
Last updated: 05/20/16 (x)
Wow another step closer to my dream!
How To Get A Job Fast As Hell
@owenabbott
Apply to a job, wait (1) day, then call. Give them your first and last name. Tell them you submitted an application and that you’re very motivated to find [Enter field name] work. Let the conversation lead you wherever it takes. Be very polite. Say” thank you for your time, I’ll be looking forward to hearing back from you.” Rinse, repeat. This is to force them to be looking out for your application.
When you get to the interview, shake their hand firmly, tell them your first and last name.
Describe your experiences as “ two years transcription and data entry” if you have a desk job interview and “ [however many years] costumer service, retail and stock” for your retail jobs.
Don’t use job “ buzz words” I stg they hear them all day. Say things like, “ I’m detail oriented and am very good at taking instruction.” “ I would like to work for a company with integrity and I feel that [ company name] would be a good fit”
When they ask you if you have “reliable transportation” say YES. don’t tell them what kind of transportation, just say yes. (if you don’t do this, you wont get the job , I’m telling you right now).
Research the company. Know what they do, why they do it, how OLD the company is. WHERE it was founded, and what kind of position you’re intending to apply for.
When they ask you “ give us a situation where you had to blah blah blah” Make one the fuck up. Make yourself sound good as hell, and like you put your company’s needs slightly above the customer’s needs, but make the customer happy.
If they ask you about being outgoing, Say you “like to focus on your work so you can concentrate on doing things right” (which buys you out of having to act friendly all the time)
Questions for after the interview:
1. Does this position offer upward mobility?
2. Do you enjoy working for the company? (if you’re not interviewing for a temp agency who will send you anywhere)
Then, shake their hand, Ask them to repeat their name (REMEMBER THIS) say thank you for your time, wish them a nice day and leave. write their name down outside if you have to, just remember the fuck out of it.
AFTER your interview, send a card directed to the name of the person who interviewed you (I’ll give you them) that says “Thank you for the interview, I appreciate the opportunity. have a great day” This shows that you have an understanding of professionalism, and will have them thinking of you kindly (or at least remembering you) when they’re shuffling through the choices.
DO NOT tell them you just moved to the city over the phone. In person, tell them you just moved to the city. Make it sound like the only reason you need a job is because you moved. Not because you’re desperate.
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The titles of each section are key words you can use to search for jobs on Snagajob.com and Simplyhired.
Data Entry:
http://citystaffing.com/job/data-entry-specialistsmailroom-clerk/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
https://www.roberthalf.com/officeteam/job-search/chicago-il/data-entry-clerks-needed/43517752?codes=IND
http://www.simplyhired.com/job/data-entry-specialists-job/chicago-transit-authority/jepfivkhjk?cid=udsowkxtausyzitcfeecaeuzoxkltmbl
https://jobs-theprivatebank.icims.com/jobs/3435/temporary—data-entry/job?mode=job&iis=SimplyHired&iisn=SimplyHired&utm_source=simplyhired&utm_medium=jobclick&mobile=false&width=792&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300
Front Desk:
http://localjobs.joblur.com/jobapplication2/?jobid=99957&subaffid=300006&JobType=Food%20/%20Bev%20/%20Hosp&ix=1&c1=99957
https://jobs.ajg.com/job/-/-/109/1256110?apstr=%26src%3DJB-10280
https://pepper.hiretouch.com/job-search/job-details?jobID=32066&job=receptionist
http://accesscommunityhealth.hodesiq.com/jobs/default.aspx?JobID=5203566 (this one is close to the place you rented.)
http://ihg.taleo.net/careersection/all/jobdetail.ftl?job=R113601&lang=en&media_id=24863&src=Indeed&src=JB-10920
https://covalentcareers.com/employer/listing/86450f8517588197c9b04f5068ed4300/detail/?apply=1&ref=indeed&v=30&utm_source=indeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=indeed_optical
http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JHN0KY6823WBWZX21VM&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=JRKV0F
http://www.simplyhired.com/job/front-desk-receptionist-customer-service-sales-job/rosin-optical-co-inc/qaeoquzgdi?cid=ivdnhijkmxchdanahwfoupazcwisfnxt
http://www.simplyhired.com/job/receptionist-front-desk-job/all-us-jobs/fonj7wmldf?cid=trhyvmfcsgjltxkjxkemyinsjveewfjp
Other jobs you don’t need a degree for that aren’t retail:
Dental hygenist ( yeah, seriously, who knew!) They also make about 40,000 a year)
Stenographer-Court Reporter
Surveyer ( you need a certificate for this, but its something you can get while working a temporary job and doing this on the side. Also, they make like $55,000 a year sooooooo) https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1406428&PartnerId=16023&SiteId=5118&codes=IND
Real Estate Broker
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products ( basically you arrange to buy large things) they make like 60K
Claims adjuster
Loan Officer
Subway driver (trains) they make like 60K,
Duct Cleaner: http://jobview.monster.com/Duct-Cleaners-950-00-Weekly-Entry-Level-Flexible-Hours-Call-to-Apply-Job-Chicago-IL-US-161970321.aspx?intcid=re
I knew this but I’m reblogging cause someone might not know
I’m saving this.
Friendly reminder to check your breasts while you’re just sitting there scrolling the internet, then reblog so your followers do the same. Two people I know were just diagnosed within the same week.
these are the things that need spread. not fucking ribbons and the words “breast cancer awareness.” we know it exists. just knowing it exists isn’t going to help much.
for everyone who has breasts or is rather busty in the chest area (because men can get it too and not everyone who has breasts is a woman)
