psa to everyone who wears binders
ok now that its summer and amazing weather, i think everyone wants to be outside!! although, here's to everyone who is going to use binders or similarly during the summer! do NOT wear a binder while swimming, they can get destroyed and you can get seriously hurt. do NOT double bind, no matter how much you feel dysphoric without it. you can crush your ribs, and you deserve to breathe normally. do not do this, ever. DO drink a lot of water! since you will be wearing one more piece of clothing, it can get warmer and you will sweat more, causing you to need more water. always bring a water bottle with you, or have water nearby. DO remind yourself to take off your binder at times! it's never good to wear it too long, as you can get hurt. put alarms to know when to take it off! DO know that no matter what, you're valid, even if you don't have a flat chest during the summer or not, or any time! you are you, no matter how your body looks like! don't put yourself in harm this summer, alright? stay safe!!