8/14/2023 0 Comments Binding trans tape![]() If you are in your first six months of starting testosterone HRT or planning to start soon, make sure that you buy the right size to accommodate any incremental weight gain or loss that might come with T. Make sure that you check out the sizing guide of the website that you are buying from and, if possible, get a friend to help take your measurements. Binders are already designed to be tight, so buying the right size is key for comfort and long-term use. When buying a binder, it’s important to buy the right size. There are also other alternative chest binder brands that aren’t specifically designed for trans bodies such as Underworks which can be purchased directly or through FtMEssentials (for those of us who remember when this was the only brand on the market!) There are companies such as GC2B, Urbody, and For Them (for bigger bodies) that specifically make binders for transmasculine people, transgender men, and gender non-conforming people. If you are able to purchase a binder, these are the options that offer the most compression for your chest. What are the best ways to bind your chest? Many masculine of center people don’t feel the need or desire to bind their chests and this doesn’t make them any less trans or valid in their gender identity. ![]() Just remember, chest binding is a personal choice and it doesn’t make you any more or less masculine. Many drag kings and drag performers may also choose to bind their chest while performing, but not as an everyday thing. ![]() Transgender men, trans masculine people, non-binary people, butch women, and other gender-nonconforming people all bind. Anyone can bind regardless of their gender identity. Binding is for you if you haven’t had top surgery or don’t want to get top surgery, but want a flatter-appearing chest. You should also know that dysphoria is not a prerequisite for binding. Some people choose to bind to minimize the likelihood of encountering these types of situations. Being visibility trans or gender non-conforming can lead to unwanted interactions, harassment, or even violence. Some people bind daily whereas others only do it for special occasions or safety reasons. Binding is for anyone who wants their chest to appear flatter or less visible for a more masculine or non-binary appearing look. Why do some people bind their chests?Ĭhest binding allows a person’s breasts to be less visible through clothing such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other tops. The language we use for our bodies matters, just like how we ask others to touch and experience our bodies, and respecting this is a part of healthy and active consent. There are even safer binding tapes available, specifically made for people to bind their chests with, however, they use specific materials that are safe for chest binding.įor this article, we are going to be using anatomical language to refer to body parts, but we celebrate any words you use to self-identify. There are many other methods to bind your chest and compress breast tissue including compression tops, sports bras, strategic layering, binders, and other elastic materials. These materials are meant to constrict and constrain, which can restrict both movement and breathing or even cut into your skin and break ribs. Binding using ace bandages, duct tape, or plastic wrap can be dangerous and harmful to your body. The binding that is often portrayed on TV and in movies doesn’t usually model healthy binding techniques. ![]() Most of us have seen the numerous movies and TV shows where an androgynous or more masculine-presenting person has bound their chest with ace bandages, duct tape, or plastic wrap. This can be a good option for people who aren’t able to get (or don’t want) top surgery but want to alleviate feelings of gender dysphoria. Binding helps a person feel more comfortable in their body by creating the appearance of a flatter chest. This article was reviewed by Courtney (they/them), MSN, FNP-C, WHNP-BCĬhest binding is a process of compressing breast tissue to affirm one's own sense of gender.
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