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THREAD ON HOW TO BIND AND HOW TO DO IT SAFELY
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THREAD ON HOW TO BIND AND HOW TO DO IT SAFELY
[please rt for your transmasc/non binary/gnc mutuals!]
1. USE THE 8 HOUR RULE
don’t wear your binder for too long!! minimise the time you wear it to a maximum of eight hours, even if you feel fine.
don’t wear your binder for too long!! minimise the time you wear it to a maximum of eight hours, even if you feel fine.
2. while you’re wearing your binder, try to sit straight. if you feel like it’s hard to breathe, stick your fist down your binder and take some deep breaths.
3. DONT PARTICIPATE IN INTENSE EXERCISE WHILE WEARING YOUR BINDER
a sports bra is HIGHLY recommend if you need to exercise as you need to be able to breathe easily!!
a sports bra is HIGHLY recommend if you need to exercise as you need to be able to breathe easily!!
4. DONT SLEEP WITH YOUR BINDER ON
this is similar to the 8 hour rule. if you wear your binder for too long, it can cause constriction in your chest and cause damage!
this is similar to the 8 hour rule. if you wear your binder for too long, it can cause constriction in your chest and cause damage!
6. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
if it hurts, take a break!! your health is so important, give your body a chance to rest!! if you’re planning on top surgery, damage to your chest can reduce your chances of being able to get it.
if it hurts, take a break!! your health is so important, give your body a chance to rest!! if you’re planning on top surgery, damage to your chest can reduce your chances of being able to get it.
7. bring a spare sports bra/jumper around with you in case you need to unbind!
8. NEVER BIND WITH BANDAGES.
they do it in shows all the time and maybe it looks cool but it’s bad for your ribs. bandages are designed to constrict and therefore can break your ribs, try a different method
they do it in shows all the time and maybe it looks cool but it’s bad for your ribs. bandages are designed to constrict and therefore can break your ribs, try a different method
now that we’ve covered that; there are two main methods to binding, those being layering sports bras and purchasing a binder from a reputable store
firstly, binding with sports bras. this is the most accessible option for most people, so it’s important to do it correctly! use two sports bras; one facing forward and the other facing backwards. this should bind your chest a decent amount.
there are more ways to bind on this website, if you aren’t able to use that method/buy a binder. it also details some things more, so if you want to bind i recommend checking it out https://www.minus18.org.au/articles/how-to-bind-your-chest-safely-and-healthily
secondly, buying a binder! the binder stores that i hear most about are gc2b and underworks. they make binders that are safe and offer different colours! they can be a little expensive, but it’s a good price for what it is.
when you’re buying a binder, measure yourself properly. NEVER buy a binder that’s too small as once again, it can cause damage to your chest.
this is a very basic thread on how to bind! most importantly, stay safe while you’re binding and make sure to research and listen to your body! if you have any questions please comment them or ask someone you know about it, as safe binding is super duper important!
look at this too!! https://twitter.com/theancientwoods/status/1314994686273163264
RIB DAMAGE DOESNT DECREASE YOUR CHANCES OF TOP SURGERY, this is misinformation to scare people out of binding. you should still be able to get top surgery with damaged ribs, but it’s better to avoid damaging your chest regardless!!
here’s the source for the above info
some stretches to do !! https://twitter.com/scorpiosang/status/1315101433935671296
