#binding without a binder

[kalethemonster]

pre-top trans men get yourself some trans tape noooowwww, especially my fellow aussies as its getting hotter and i dont want yall melting this summer. i got mine from an aussie trans run company called sock draw heros (its based near oxford street in sydney,,, bc ofcourse it is) and it’s great. i am currently able to sit in bed shirtless with little to no dysphoria and stay relatively cool despite using a fuzzy ass wheighted blanket every night. it also survives the shower so you can wear it for multiple days and not smell like complete ass also it can be used in combination with a binder if you think you need it, just remember to be careful guys and practice binding safety

[iamnotcrying-iamallergictolife]

BINDING TIPS!

Guys, guys, these things are so important:

- Starting with a classic: NEVER USE BANDAGES OR TAPE. So dangerous! Can cause so many issues! (Note: KT/TransTape, as long as it is used and removed safely, is fine and safe, providing you are not allergic to the glue or anything used, and you make sure your nipples are covered beforehand.)

- If you can not get a proper binder, sports bras (no more than two at a time) can be worn!

- Wearing a t-shirt under a binder makes it so much easier to wear! It stops it from slipping or riding up too much.

- Black clothing is amazing for hiding the shape of your body, guys!

- Make sure it fits! A smaller/bigger binder than your size (measure whatever part of your chest sticks out the most) will not actually work! You gain nothing from it.

- gc2b binders are the best out there! Made for trans people by trans people.

- Do not get a binder with velcro/clasps/hooks; binders that you pull over your head work so much better!

- Something I did not realise: Most binders (like gc2b binders) are made so your chest is forward facing! Don't push your ~chesticles~ down, or to the side, or any other unnatural positions! Make sure to adjust 'em so that your nips are front-facing under the binder, and the tissue is evenly distributed. It really makes a difference.

- Do not bind for more than twelve hours. Not under any circumstances. Everyone has their own limits, and twelve hours is a big no-no. Six hours is fine. Ten, maybe. But KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Do not push yourself.

- Take breaks from binding for a couple of days.

- NEVER EXERCISE WHILE BINDING!

- Expect back pain! Expect to be short of breath! You will be winded from walking up the stairs! You will be panting from running down the hallway! Expect chest sagging and acne, and make sure you take good care of your skin!

- If you start having trouble breathing, stop binding.

- If anything starts hurting stop binding immediately!

- Remember to drink lots of water, and to take frequent breaks.

- Do not bind if you have lung/heart issues!

- Do not sleep in your binder! It hurts so friggin' much when you take it off!

- Do not bind if you are ill.

- If you play a woodwind/brass instrument (or any instrument that requires you to take big gulps of breath), do not play it while binding!

- Wash your binder very frequently. But do not put a binder in the dryer! Drip-drying or air-drying works fine.

- A flat chest is not always the goal! Bind for your body type! Lots of people who are AMAB have naturally non-flat chests.

- Do not wear a binder when your skin is wet/dirty. It does not make for a good experience.

Hope this helps y'all out!

[genderrelatedemotionalsupport]

This is for my gorgeous AFAB who deal with chest dysphoria and can't get a real binder. Read below for how I bind.

I'm not sure how well this works for people with larger chests but it works pretty well for me. I've seen the posts where it says to use a tank top with a built in bra. I do not have one of those so I had to improvise. Here's what I got.

You will need

-a sports bra

-a tank top/undershirt

Step 1:

Basically you start with the bra and the undershirt over it. I've found that the smaller sports bra I have doesn't work as well for this but it could just be that bra 🤷🏼

Step 2:

Grab the bottom of the bra and the undershirt. Do this on both sides at the same time. (I couldn't because I had to hold my phone) you're going to pull it up to about your armpits then carefully fold it over. (Kinda like a paper fan idk) DO NOT LET GO OF IT MID-PROCESS!!!!

Step 3:

It should end up looking kinda like this (it'll probably be more messy. That's probably the best food I've ever gotten) There should be 2 layers of fabric between the bra and your skin. Make sure these layers are covering your chest demons. It doesn't work nearly as well if they're not.

Step 4:

adjust it till it's right for you. It's not perfectly flat but it's better

Results:

Here it is with a shirt on. Looser shirts work best Adding a hoodie helps too.

*slouch a bit if you need to. It works*

remember that some bras work better than others (my best one is in the wash rn)

BONUS TIP: at night, wearing a small undershirt can help a bit without it being obvious

I apologize for my awkward posing and my disgusting body uwu

[skyler-is-trash-blog]

TIPS: binding without a binder

first of all: HAPPY NEW YEAR

okay lets start

DON’T USE ACE BANDAGES

DON’T USE DUCT TAPE

you can use 2 sports bras

you can fold a camisole (personally recomend this one)

[transgenderadvice]

Ahh I really want to get a binder but I know my mom wouldn't approve. I asked her about once and she said that they wouldn't work with my boobs, even though the make binders for d cup boobs. I also tried coming out to her once but she basically told me I wasn't because I didn't know since I was little and because I don't get dysphoria, which makes me doubt myself a lot now. But I think I've got it mostly figured out, though. I definitely feel like a male and not a female.

August says:

Hello! Your mom is saying hurtful things and I am so sorry you have to endure us. When people doubt us it’s easy to fall back and do things that don’t make us truly happy. Would your mom stop you from binding if she found out you had ordered one?

Your mother seems to have a standard for trans people that isn’t necessarily realistic, especially because it’s so common for trans people to find out later because of a multitude of reasons. I have friends who didn’t figure out they were trans because of crippling weight dysphoria, from heteronormativity, from being raised in a conservative environment and the list goes on! That doesn’t mean they aren’t trans and it doesn’t mean you aren’t trans!

If you’re comfortable, i would try bringing it up with her again and explaining how it would make you feel happier if you do have a binders it sounds like your mother may be in denial of being trans. My mom told me I wasn’t actually a lesbian and just hadn’t found a man who impressed me yet, not because she was overtly homophobic (casual homophobia is a different story lol) but because she didn’t want her own child to be a part of the lgbt+ community. Sometimes it’s hard for our parents to let go of the ideas they had for us.

This does not mean you have to show your mom empathy despite her reaction. It’s your relationship with her and you’re allowed to react and feel how you want about it. I was just trying to give suggestions over why she may feel that way and hope that it gives you some insight on how best to approach her again about you being trans! I hope things go well and that you get the binder you deserve!

[genderfluidity]

I was just reading your tag on binding without binders, and I wanted to suggest one sports bra I've found that works really well: the Champion Power Core bra (they also make one that's meant to be even more firm, the Power Core Max, but the Target I bought mine at didn't have any in my size). I'm fairly average-sized for an AFAB person (5'3", 135lbs, 34D), so I can't say how well it'd work for somebody with bigger breasts, but it's probably a good option for a lot of people. Hope that helps!

Thanks!

[transvise-blog]

I’m going to be really real with you.

Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t.

It just depends on the material of the sports bras, the size of them, your bust size and how comfortable they are.

It never worked for me, but I’ve seen people who say it has.

So try that! And remember; you shouldn’t want to be 100% flat. Not even cis guys have a completely flat chest! So it’s fine if you have a bit of it showing.

[iamnotcrying-iamallergictolife]

Binding

If you don't have a binder - like me... - here's a tip on how to bind safely at home.

First up, and I cannot stress this enough, NEVER USE BANDAGES. It can be severely damaging to your ribs, and breathing - so please do not use bandages to bind.

What I do, is take an old, smaller training bra, and wear it. Then take another, and put it on backwards. This provides support to the back, which is really helpful in making binding less damaging, and less painful.

Just remember: don't bind for prolonged periods of time - 8-12 hours is the maximum time usually allowed. Dysphoria or no, please do not do yourself damage.

I hope this helps!