Trans Tape
Lord have mercy. Me and trans tape are not getting along.
Some background: I have pretty bad acid reflux and Binding does not help. I also was in a car accident and it damaged some of my chest so binding really ain't fun. A friend let me use his tape and well-- lord tape is an adventure.
For people considering tape, let me tell you the things I've learned thus far:
Tape is STICKY AS FUCK. At first, it's not bad, but once it's sat on your body for a while it's basically part of your skin. When taking it off, don't be like me. Even if you have a high pain tolerance, just use oil. It's not a big deal, the oil helps. Don't let your pride get in the way like I did. I just... tore it off. Bad plan. Skin came off.
Tape that's incorrectly applied can be ITCHY. And when I say itchy I don't mean like "oh it itches every now and then" no I mean bug bite itchy. Try your best to apply it as smooth as you can, the more wrinkles the more itch. Don't forget to cut off loose bits as you wear it, because that can 1. decrease the time you can wear it and 2. increase itchiness.
Nipple Guards also itch. Use toilet paper instead (I use lotion on one side to help it adhere to my skin). It's less itchy and cheaper!
These are my findings thus far. I use pretty thin tape so I think next time I'll try some larger pieces. Might update my Trans Tape journey soon. Any tips are welcomed <3
