Binders ~ FTM

This animation is merely but a brief overview to the wonderful (and sometimes painful) world of binders. Please bind safely and ensure others are doing the same. Check out the Nonbinary Wiki for more information on binding: nonbinary.wiki...
I got my binders through Underworks years ago, but I also highly recommend gc2b, which sells binders in more varieties of colors
Here are some resources if you are in a position where you can't get a binder on your own:
Finding free/used binders - there's plenty of resources to get a free, used, or lower priced binder. Some include:
Point of Pride, Free International Shipping
pointofpride.o...
Replace the Ace
www.replacethea...
USA and Puerto Rico only
www.inabind.tra...
UK only
MORF - morfmanchester....
There's also the occasional Tumblr binder giveaway.
Last, but especially not least, there's uppercaseCHASE1, who gives away binders monthly as well as other cool stuff!
Washing your binder:
it's always recommended to hand wash your binder and let it air dry to help keep its binding strength as long as possible. However, not everybody has time for it to soak and dry if they need it the next day. If so, it's okay to wash them, but make sure to put your machine on a “delicates” type of setting
Stay hydrated
~ Sean
US National Suicide Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
International List of numbers, emails, and hotlines
www.suicide.org...
The Trevor Project Help Line
www.thetrevorp...

[@myles8786]

Also don't bind when you're physically sick! Especially with illnesses like colds and the flu it can cause a build up of fluid in your lungs and cause a lot of health issues

[@PhoenixAnimations]

!! Important info !!

[@Sun-tr6nn]

@@PhoenixAnimations i suggest you pin this comment thank you

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Sun It’s already pinned. Is it not showing up?

[@Sun-tr6nn]

@@PhoenixAnimations oh wait let me check

[@Sun-tr6nn]

@@PhoenixAnimations it's not showing up for me but thanks for taking time and pinning it to spread awarness i like your chanel already subscribed 😀

[@quinnowo2324]

Once my aunt came to my house and she brings so many random things. One time she was like, "I brought so many binders for you guys!" And my eyes lit up, I was so happy but I didn't say anything. I helped carry all her stuff in from her car. She meant school binders. That was 100 to a 0 real fast

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Oh nooo haha. I get that though. I probably have enough school binders to sell off and buy a chest binder.

[@jeremossy9768]

That actually happened to me once skjskjs

[@jeremossy9768]

Yeet •.• rip ;;

[@kingmon6774]

Sad life

[@eleanor8196]

F in the chat for you

[@frecklecraft]

Bind responsibly everybody!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

^^Please stay safe everyone :)

[@Mothies]

Thought this said blind-

[@jonnypayne598]

@@Mothies (O_o) -> (x_x)

[@maxxyyboyy]

Hinata? shoyohinatasupportsthetranscommunity :] dOpe

[@dreamt0wn739]

@@Mothies nah same 😩

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

Alternate strat: -Become buff and when someone sees your chest they'll think they're just really big muscles.

[@virtualmorgue]

That’s what I did and it actually works for the most part!

[@kelpdock8913]

big brain time

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

@@kelpdock8913 Big muscle time too.

[@notafnaftheorist3002]

YEEEEEESSSSSSSS LUISA MY QUEEN /j

[@1vy-h2b]

@@notafnaftheorist3002 yah

[@purpleperson7113]

I remember when I was like 8 I overheard my FtM cousin talking about wearing a binder and I remember just thinking “What how the hell does one wear a school binder?” and just being so confused

[@PhoenixAnimations]

HA yeah I can definitely see how that would be confusing. Great story now though

[@krismuttz]

@steel myr we hate you too!

[@on_the_inverse_5193]

I was confused as to what FtM meant because i am barely ever really on social media outside of youtube (also i have the brain of a fucking monke) so i when i saw this comment i was like wait... ooooooooooh im an idiot i swear if you were here you could see the neurons in my brain doin a pop-shove-it

[@Dwightschrute0077]

And now you're here lol

[@bonnietelocole6777]

-I also thought "binders" were referring to school- -ones, not chest ones-

[@Crimson18]

_person puts school binder on their chest_ _also them: aww yeah its all coming together_

[@edibleglue5858]

Why is there no comments on this? This is hilarious ngl

[@thestudioofwonders2089]

HAHAHA

[@-Ca1y3b_Iz_Ind3ciziv3-]

My plan will soon be ready 2 put together: *p e r F e c t I o n* 😀👌

[@kk-bn7sg]

I actually made a joke like that before- like I taped a bi der to my chest

[@clcneedsalightstick8162]

*i love it when a plan comes together*

[@nicholaskolod3824]

“Like taking skinny jeans off after jumping in the pool” *My swim team doing that every year as a tradition*

[@PhoenixAnimations]

D:

[@pai-tsuhi1131]

Omg 😄

[@DenvaProbablyDraws]

Oh gosh, I learned not to wear jeans to the beach the hard way.

[@TheDeceacedGod]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3OqeoRtj9qon7c

[@mixiegacha4792]

I feel bad for you- Once, I was going to my dad's friend's daughter's bday party. (Ik its long). They rented a villa with a swimming pool just for this occasion. I didn't know anybody, not even the girl that well. My cousin's other cousin who isn't related to me but Ik them came along too so I only chilled out with her. I was going through shit and there was this kind of emotion in me, telling me to cry. I don't know why. I kept looking up so I wouldn't cry. Maybe it was cause of my period tho. But I really wanted to swim with my cousin's cousin (lets call her katie, not her irl name). So.. I ended up swimming with her, I was kinda tall so my shirt didn't get in. but I was wearing jeans, worst mistake of my life. My mom asked why my jeans were wet and I told her I put my legs in the swimming pool. I brought extra jeans in my bag, so when I went to the bathroom to change... PAIN AROSE. It was stuck and it hurt so much, especially cause they were tight. I ended up having a panic attack at the end of it, I had my phone so I told my friend abt it and she helped me I guess.

[@Chesire0]

me first seeing this: I wanna learn more about trans guys so I can be respectful! me now: oh.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

👀

[@bl4ckm4g1c]

17 HOURS?

[@agordon8210]

Reminds me of myself. *6-7yrs ago someone tells me what the word gay means* ME (then): Ok. ME AND MY FRIENDS(now): *The literal definition of the word gay and queer*

[@kubotheinconsideratefool4208]

lol.

[@NotYourCornflower]

@@agordon8210 that's kinda gay

[@moonbreak8256]

Hey! Advice to trans boys who's parent wont get them binders, from a trans boy whos parents wont let him get a binder. The way I'm going to sneak a binder is to find a close friend who has a credit card, and ask them to get one for you (if you can pay them back, that would be great). Then, get it shipped to either their house if their parents are okay with it, or some other place where they can pick it up. After, you can get it from them at school and only wear it there, or you can hide it at home. Hope this helps!

[@max_punch]

You're so big brain but all my friends are also poor skdhke *cri*

[@moonbreak8256]

@@max_punch well, i cant argue with .that lmao. All im gonna say is that/ it does/ get/ better. its gonna turn out okay in the end, so you got this! have a great day you funky guy!

[@max_punch]

@@moonbreak8256 have a gay day fellow frying pan 💪😎

[@isaak1748]

I actually helped a friend who's mother is a radical conservative (and he's not out to her yet) on getting his binder like this since my parents are ok with trans people existing.

[@kyleag86]

lol, my friend gave me a binder as a present. i just hide it and wear it sometimes.

[@deadname9949]

So relatable “also like snakes...” I changed to a bra cause I can’t breathe comfortably with my binder on... my dysphoria is so bad. Lol FML

[@TheRatWhoLived]

It's been a year now, but I hope you feel better

[@amanwithoutaplan4757]

@@josemendez8894 No there's a difference between dysphoria and dysmorphia. Dysmorphia is hating a certain part of your body, whereas dysphoria is more like feeling you were born in the wrong body all together

[@fool4343]

@@amanwithoutaplan4757 dysphoria itself doesn't mean that tho. only in context of "gender" (which, to be fair, was omitted) but you're right overall, i just feel like that should be clarified

[@beelzemobabbity]

Katsuki Bakugo ngl, I’m not trans. I’m a girl. But I’ve wanted one for a long time because I hate my chest.

[@Stephanie-lk5jf]

Beelzemo Babbity and that’s fine! i’ve seen a lot of women who wear them bc they’re insecure about their chest

[@jjju3]

Something that hit me like a truck: DONT sleep in a binder! Being in a binder for that long w/ make you lose all the muscle in that part of your body. And start retaining the body's stucture on the piece of compression fabric holding your torso. It can also break a fucking rib

[@eleanor8196]

Also, you breathe more deeply when you sleep and restricting that is _really_ bad

[@lokiijustwannasleep7865]

I once forgot to take mine off before I fell asleep on the couch. Thanfully I got lucky and nothing bad happened tho, but to anyone reading this, DO NOT TAKE THE CHANCE AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE IT OFF. Your body needs to take breaks!

[@thegaang2829]

After not listening to people saying not to sleep in binders and not learning my lesson the first time I cracked a rib when I was 12 DON'T WEAR YOUR BINDER TO BED. LIKE I HAVE CRACKED THE SAME RIB TWICE. My most recent one was a month and a half ago and I still can't bind since it's healing really slow this time. I promise binding safely and dealing with dysphoria is better than paying for getting your ribs fixed.

[@letmebeapariah]

Uh I have really bad dysphoria and I kept my on for weeks never took it off cause I’m to scared to see my chest I still have same trouble but not as bad now but with sport bra’s

[@letmebeapariah]

I pretty sure I kept it on for a little more then a month

[@georgiajohnson4983]

it hurts my heart to see people in the comments talking about having to hide their identities from their families. No one should have to feel alone and unsupported among their own family. I sincerely hope things get better for everyone who is having a hard time. You all deserve acceptance and love. You are who you are, whether you're male, female, in-between, or neither. As long as you're happy in your identity, that's all that should matter. I just wish more people thought that way.

[@GrubGrubGrubGrub]

i’m a cis guy, and i had no idea these existed. it’s pretty cool what i can learn from simple videos like this. edit: okay nvm i’m not cis or a guy

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ayy it’s great to have you here!! Thank you for your support and for taking the extra step to educate yourself more :) if you have any questions, feel free to ask

[@jonuhh_]

Wait until you hear about strap ons

[@GrubGrubGrubGrub]

@@jonuhh_ nah i know those

[@MrOwNaGe95]

Same here, thank you for the video, I would have never known this was a thing otherwise!

[@lemonnugget293]

I'm a cis girl and I never knew binders existed either! I'm super interested in learning about the LGBTQ+ community as someone who isn't a part of it, it's really interesting to me!

[@paintedcarrots1049]

I like watching videos like this because anything the video doesn't cover, the comments do. My parents don't know I'm non binary and they're not exactly supportive of the community and so my friend helped me out and got one for me, it's incredibly difficult navigating around them and I don't really have anyone to guide me through this. It's nice that people online can help me out

[@highlevelchaindevil4886]

Yeah they are not supportive because they're not sick in the head I feel real bad for them why don't you tell them already and get some damn help🙃

[@sirqzv5942]

@@highlevelchaindevil4886 can you like shut up

[@tickk5448]

@@highlevelchaindevil4886 Shut up, this person opened up about the issues their unaccepting parents have caused for them and how difficult they feel like it is to navigate, with a nice little message at the end noting that the internet helps them feel like people can guide them through it. And you responded calling them sick in the head? You’re the one that’s sick in the head here, and that’s coming from a schizoaffective person. Get some help, seriously, it isn’t normal to feel so much pent-up anger and frustration at people who you don’t understand. I hope you can get better.

[@highlevelchaindevil4886]

@@tickk5448 sir or ma'am I assure you I have no anger only disappointment in my weary heart the humans are so stupid nowadays all the problems that this person's is experiencing is because he decided I pretend to be something he's not he could just be living life like normal but no he or she decides to take upon himself problems that are all faults of she or he own ain't nobody feeling sorry for you people

[@highlevelchaindevil4886]

@@tickk5448 oh yes and of course nobody would call me sick in the head if I ran around in a Barney costume roaring like a T-Rex singing the Barney song in trying to convince everyone I know that I'm Barney my parents will be so supportive I've been hop online and complain about why my parents aren't supportive about me pretending to be a dinosaur and how mentally this stressful it is because No One Believes I'm a dinosaur y'all need to wake the hell up🤣

[@Whatsevenhappeningrightnow]

I bind for cosplay. Be warned STAY HYDRATED. And if you have to choose between binding and safety. Pick your safety. YOU ARE A MAN WEATHER YOU BIND OR NOT! You are amazing and you got this.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Very true! Thank you so much for sharing this :)

[@notafnaftheorist3002]

Thank you! *Laughs in gender fluidity*

[@gh0stly_retr048]

**laughs in going to the hospital multiple times for dehydration**

[@gh0stly_retr048]

*laughs in going to the hospital multiple times for dehydration* Edit: Removing extra letter thingy

[@kibble1105]

such a precious comment omg

[@KaityKat117]

as a trans woman i don't identify with this struggle, but I do sympathize. On behalf of my transmasc brothers and siblings, thank you for making this video! ^v^

[@pallete9988]

@steel myr you'll never get bitches with that attitude.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Silver Bolt and thank you for the kind words :) I'm glad you found your way to this video and welcome to the channel.

[@KaityKat117]

@steel myr I'm just wondering. Has your mom done your laundry yet, this week? Make sure you get your crusty old socks in there. Y'know the ones you *_totally_* don't use for anything but your feet. Also make sure to get out of the basement and get some sun, once in a while. Stay healthy. ;)

[@dynamite50d6]

@steel myr Jesus, how many comments in the comment section have you replied to? We get it man, you're cool and totally not a pretentious asshole who's transphobic and hateful to others on the internet. You sure showed us! Now pack your shit and leave, will ya?

[@SomeBeans]

@steel myrI'm tired of your shit, Fuck off. 🖕

[@cornybram845]

One time “Binder” was on the list of required items for school and I forgot school binders where a thing. I was so confused :’)

[@alientooth9125]

Lucky I live in Germany

[@BulbaMike_Plays]

Hounstly sounds amazing

[@chiyokosaihara8870]

Lol

[@shieldsdown227]

the dress code is getting worse and worse these days…

[@enderkitty082]

@steel myr bud, you're accomplishing nothing by commenting this everywhere get a life

[@hoodie6872]

I used to know someone who cut holes in the chest part of sports bras (so they wouldn’t have the cup shape) and wore them backwards, they got top surgery a few years later and I couldn’t be happier for them!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Awww that’s so great to hear. I’m sure they’re feeling a ton better with top surgery now. Thanks for sharing and have a great day/night!

[@maxxiogarcia9180]

When I first got my binder I put it on backwards and it took about 30 minutes to take it off

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Oh rip, I’ve been there

[@Yurovishna]

F

[@insertunoroginalnamehere6189]

F

[@apexhxund]

damn, F

[@cryptidinthewoods7262]

F for u

[@sprigslashvital291]

“Binders are used by trans guys” Me, an enby: baby I’m not even here I’m a hallucination

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Hahaha yes, anyone and everyone can wear a binder :)

[@poppy-spades]

Same pretty much just AFAB trans people 😅

[@happytortoisee]

As a genderfluid person *guess I can do crime now*

[@Blahalel]

I’m a non-binary, but I’m thinking of getting a binder. What do you think?

[@hhhertaaa]

@@happytortoisee hello fellow shape shifter

[@DUMRATBOY]

My mom always wonders why I never take my hoodie off, even if it’s really hot outside (we live in Mexico T-T) she thinks it’s bc I’m ashamed of my body, and she’s not wrong but she’s not right, she thinks that I think I’m fat, but no, I’m just trans, she’s not transphobic or anything, but I’m only 11 years old, so I’m scared of coming out and her response being something like “aren’t you too young to decide that?”

[@fru1tpunk965]

same here, im 12 and nonbinary and when i tried to come out to my mom as trans she thought I was too young even though ive known for a while :/

[@callmevany1628]

Even tho you're young it's still valid, sure you might be confused and change over time as everyone does, but if that's how you feel right now then no one should make that less valid (is that how i should phrase it? ;_;) take care♡

[@DUMRATBOY]

CallMe Vany thanks 😊

[@guy_onfire]

I've almost come out so many times and with my body type I'm probably going to be rather large chested (c r i ). I'm only 12 and confused (but def under the trans umbrella). My best friend is also questioning her gender (and doesn't like her chest.). Idk why I wrote this, maybe to show you're not alone, I know it's hard but people have gone through it and come out stronger than ever. Lots of love!- Kaze (trying out a new name)

[@DUMRATBOY]

Taz thanks Kaze, I really hope the best for you ^u^

[@bittersweetlime4756]

I’m not a trans guy, I’m just non-binary. But my disphoria’s still bad, and if I had to identify as one gender, I would say I’m a guy, thought I’m not. I’m neither God: *Yea, lets give them a female body, seems about right*

[@PhoenixAnimations]

You’re still valid as a non-binary person! I’m glad you were able to relate to the video still

[@bittersweetlime4756]

Phoenix Animations Thanks! It’s hard being in a catolic school so I apreciate people like you :)

[@valezdumbshetz8487]

it's really like that 😔😂

[@hamilpug2564]

I feel that. LIKE DYSPHORIA IS THE WORST. I ordered a binder and my mother canceled the order and I cried.

[@SAIMONch]

@Izûmî Kûn Same

[@snowlemon7122]

as a nonbinary person who doesn’t have a binder, wearing 2 sports bras is a good alternative. I use that for dysphoria days and it works great!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Yes! Sports bras can go a long way, thanks for sharing!

[@GORDIOUS]

@steel myr wHo tF iS that

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@GORDIOUS It’s a slur spelled backwards that is incredibly disrespectful. KZbin did not detect it since it was spelled like that

[@whiskertealatte2183]

@steel myr ew a transphobe 🤢🤮🤮

[@aepbuzz]

@steel myr then why are you here? you're putting more trans video in your feed by clicking the video, watching it, and commenting.

[@max-isnt-real]

i feel like crying. binder safety isn't nearly talked about enough, and this is everything. thank you

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aw thank you, this comment is both really sweet and sad. Sad since you are correct, binder safety is usually just a brushed over topic. Thank you for watching and your support!

[@max-isnt-real]

@@PhoenixAnimations thank you for making this video

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Gay Boiled Egg of course, glad to help out :) have a great rest of your day/night!

[@bi-bibabyblue9649]

I wear binders that clip at the side, easy to take off, my ribcage HATES me, sometimes the hooks cut me. But hey, sometimes you gotta bleed to know- *THAT YOU’RE ALIVE AND HAVE A SOUL*

[@nwknwnnrd7487]

AND IT TAKES SOMEONE TO COME AROUND TO SHOW YOU HOW-

[@Sillybilly709]

SHES THE TEAR IN MY HEART

[@nwknwnnrd7487]

I'M ALIVE SHE'S THE TEAR IN MY HEART

[@nwknwnnrd7487]

THAN I'VE EVER BEEN

[@nwknwnnrd7487]

AND IT TAKES A SONG TO COME AROUND TO SHOW YOU HOW

[@Dariraine]

I'll use my Harry Potter scarf Edit:I cannot remember watching this, or commenting on this but okay

[@juicy6994]

Lmao i used to use a scarf too before i got a binder

[@SkyIHigh]

I keep trying to use a scarf, but I can’t tie it correctly without them slipping out... any advice?

[@frnksfrthmmrs2508]

Bri i sort of use a stretched noodle scarf, or an exercise scarf. They’re pretty cool, but i don’t know what they’re called so

[@SkyIHigh]

thnks fr th dprssn But how do I tie it?

[@aprilflowers9214]

I used to use a scarf

[@zothegremlin]

as an enby i can say that binders truly take me one step closer to being the formless blob i've always aspired to be

[@FiSH-iSH]

mood

[@daydream6364]

FORMLESS BLOB- LMFAO BAHAHAHAHH

[@notafnaftheorist3002]

Lez gooo fam

[@joseronanrodriguesdeamaral2171]

What is enby

[@zothegremlin]

@@joseronanrodriguesdeamaral2171 the non-binary equivalent for boy or girl :)

[@aspen4786]

I really need a binder cause I’m a tiny child with a large chest and sports bras do so little. Might broach the subject with the parents, but also might just wait till I’m out of the house. :)

[@lucio-ohs8828]

Is that a picrew on your pfp? Could I get the link?

[@cylyte2436]

If your worried about what they’d say or wanna stay closeted, you could say it’s for cosplay

[@dryest-bones]

For people new to binding, the best way I've found to take it off is to cross your arms and grab the bottom of the binder. Then just lift up. (sorry if instructions unclear :P)

[@Polyglot_English]

Taiwan is a country 🇹🇼 🇹🇼

[@zakamammen431]

@@Polyglot_English ok?

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Emily Steele thank you for sharing that!! Instructions read loud and clear :)

[@EvilMeganium]

@@Polyglot_English everyone knows

[@notafnaftheorist3002]

I would go from the back and cross my arms, that’s what I’ve been told at least

[@mindless_drift]

"Back in my day, we used snakes cause we didnt need no fangled veel-crow "

[@PhoenixAnimations]

This is exactly the takeaway I want from this video

[@newtzrcool]

"Mah ribs snapped and ah often got injected with snake vennum but it was worth it t' get rid of all that damn gender disforieuh!"

[@NotYourCornflower]

@@newtzrcool yee haw,pardner! I'll breath air to that!

[@justagremlin0]

i wish i was funny enough to add to this reply section but i just wanna say i think this is hilarious

[@therealkr1mstar]

@@justagremlin0 I want to say the same

[@LexBrigade]

My closeted self: I want a binder. Purely for. uh. cosplay. Because I cosplay dudes a lot. For no reason. Can I have one? My mom: oh but you have such a beautiful body, yknow other girls would love to have a body like yours! Me, internally: then they can take mine ?? We can do a trade ???

[@specialopsdave]

I wish body swapping was a thing

[@silcrow4045]

Wanna trade? I've got black hair and brown skin, and I've got asthma, but I've got plenty stamina, and I'm pretty good at boxing. I'll trade for anything at this point. I'll even throw in high bone density and a height of 6 feet

[@jimbus6401]

that's actually relatable. though me I'm a guy who likes to cosplay as women (or generally, i just like looking feminine. specifically in an elegant and formal way, not showing too much skin) for no reason too, but later on I discovered that I just like the appeal of feminine fashion so I'm appreciating it through cosplaying. and since I'm a guy I'm able to be open about it by joking about it. but what I can say to people like me is to start building up confidence (to actually be able to do what you want), and to find friends who'd be cool with you being what you wanna be.

[@elli3352]

@@jimbus6401 you sound like someone that would really enjoy Lolita fashion. Feminin, not showing much skin. Look it up if you haven't! :)

[@AmandaDavis6130]

Big same. If I could just pop my boobs off and mail them to my MtF friend to pop on, life would be fantastic.

[@CesarGameBoy.]

My Non-Binary Friend: “Ayo I just gotta binder!” My Dumbass Cis Brain: “For school or storing art?”

[@CesarGameBoy.]

Okay but seriously, I had no clue that things like this even existed. 2020 truly was the year that opened my eyes into the world of the LGBT+ community. And while I’m not LGBT+ myself, it’s cool to know more about this community and expand my knowledge on such topics.

[@NotYourCornflower]

@@CesarGameBoy. that's coolio as heck,pardner. just don't get influenced by the bad part of the community

[@CesarGameBoy.]

@@NotYourCornflower I’ll be sure to steer clear of the not too good people!

[@NotYourCornflower]

@@CesarGameBoy. i'm so proud of you :,)

[@CesarGameBoy.]

@@NotYourCornflower :D.

[@greenbear_6218]

me watching this while wearing 6 sports bras after I couldn't find the duct tape 👁👄👁

[@PhoenixAnimations]

. . . 👁👄👁

[@fru1tpunk965]

same ✌️👁️👄👁️✌️

[@scott9113]

Same 😻😻😻

[@reharm_reality]

Omg please don't bind with duct tape you're gonna rip your nipples off

[@scott9113]

Rose Lalonde DEAD

[@heather19515]

I’m a trans girl. Idk why I’m watching this. But uh. 💖💙🤍💙💖

[@barkingdoggo3331]

Same. But he's cute as heck and sound nice

[@bethanyzamora1146]

I'll sell you my E G G

[@apolloisabnormal1001]

Support you bae

[@insanity286]

I mean, it's not bad to learn about the other trans people's struggles. Nice to understand others in case of it coming up in convo as well

[@drnecro1086]

HIIII

[@spiritualwillow3681]

I was impulse buying things one time, and talking about my friend about it Me: “I keep impulse buying things. At least nothing over $20. I almost impulse bought a binder like 6 times. that might have hurt my bank account” (I spent like $400 in the last week at the time and was trying to kick the habit) Friend: “What do you mean? Binders are like, $7 tops.” Me: Friend: Me: “…wrong kind of binder” Friend: “What? OH, oh that kind of binder, that makes more sense” That was a fun conversation, my friend is very supportive

[@stealthbonus]

Ignore the dumb dumb. Glad you have such a great friend. Sometimes that's what you need most.

[@Dreamheart101]

Me, who isn't transgender but wanted to learn more about the binders they use anyway: *Writes down everything because I want more diversity in characters and this is important if I ever make a trans character* Also I love Tyson from Spellward Bound and this gives me more insight into his everyday life

[@candypop9294]

As a fellow writer, I understand the role research plays when writing diverse characters :) if you ever need someone to help explain something or to draw experiences from for trans masc characters, I could provide you my discord!

[@Nist0923]

WOAH I DIDNT THINK I WOULD SEE SOMEONE WHO READ SPELLWARD BOUND HERE :O

[@Dreamheart101]

@@Nist0923 - Yessss! Spellward Bound is amazing :) I was part of canvas and I've been reading originals since the release date. Also I may or may not use a binder myself now...

[@camreyes1819]

Agender here! For anyone who can’t get a binder, I highly recommend a sports bra!! Ever since I realized they existed, I’ve been using them. I am too scared to use a binder, but am also too scared to do top surgery, so when I realized what sports bras could do, I was ecstatic. :) edit: one year later, and ive finally gotten a binder!! its a zip up one, and its amazing!! if you are planning on getting one get the zip up!!!! its so much easier to use and wear, and if you’re feeling hot during the summer, just unzip that bad boy and no one will even know! the only downside is that you cant wear v necks without a zipper showing through lol also, there is a really mean person in the replies, i don’t recommend engaging

[@yourpastself8132]

yes!! i am genderqueer and i feel like a binder wouldn't be the best for me and the danger scares me so i just always wear a sports bra!!

[@Lachrymogenic]

youtube has a twisted sense of humor, someone get me out of here before the demons on backroom level 6 consume my sanity.

[@gard3boi311]

@@Lachrymogenic what happened now?

[@imhyperer-P]

This!! I'm a trans man and have been binding for about 7 years now. I've found that for me at least, wearing a binder only when I'm leaving the house and then wearing a sports bra when I'm home or exercising is a nice mix, as it gives my body and lungs a rest from constant binding

[@butterchimchim7862]

Sports bras are a godsend 🙇🏽‍♀️ no matter what brand, if it's a decent one they take you at least one cup size down

[@banane2279]

To the people who can't let their parents/family/caretakers see their binder: good hiding spots would be lockers in school but beware that you will only be able to put them on and off at school. Use this as last resort. If you want to hide them at home, get a mattress cover that goes under the bedsheet. They usually have a rubber band to sling over the mattress to make sure they don't move around, giving you a perfect little hiding spot. They are also great for avoiding stains on the mattress and don't need to be washed often. Alternatively, you can get an allergy sheet underneath your usual bed sheet or simply a soft, plushy comforter or blanket, put a sheet over it, put the binder there and lay it on your mattress before putting the bedsheet on. It's hella comfortable and so thick, you can put multiple other things in there. If buying these things is not an option or you're okay with damaging your mattress, you can also cut a little slit on the side of the mattress or underside and hide it in the stuffing. Use this as a last resort or the hiding spots beneath. There's a lot of bedbugs where you least expect them and explaining to your provider why you cut your mattress open will raise suspicion. Hiding spots for peeps with extremely observant parents/ parents who do the bed: 2. Closet: Get a hanger and put the binder on and multiple t-shirts/ and or a thick hoodie over it. You don't just save space and hangers, it's also super easy to remove the binder and put it back under the t-shirts. This is also great if you're like me and have a mother who buys me unwanted dresses which take up unnecessary space and just collect dust. You can hide it in the dress. Alternatively, you can try to find out if the back part of the closet is movable, depending on wether or not it's the super thin cover that's usually used. You can push it up or down oftentimes. They are flexible enough to push a flat object through. If not, you can try cutting a vertical slit right where the floor and back meet and a little bit off the top, so you can push it up and down. 3. Sewing pockets into clothes that are usually rolled up or folded. They won't fall right out when someone decides to use them. There's tutorials online. 4. If you have school binders, you can try hiding them in there in-between papers. You can also just put the binder on the shelf or wherever you store them, close them and push the binder in. Take a paper stack and cut enough off to make sure there's room for the binder, then put in the paper. They obstruct the view on the binder well enough not to appear obvious on the first look or not at all if you do it well enough. I recommend storing the school binder horizontally so the light doesn't shine into the opening. 4. Dresser or anything with a drawer: First, make sure the bottom part is removable. Get a sheet of hard plastic thin enough to not take too much space but still remain stable and not too flexible. You can also try to get something that looks similar to the bottom cover of the drawer. If you really want to make sure you won't be found out or want to hide things in each drawer, get multiple sheets for ever drawer. Absolutely make sure the sheet has the same circumference as the inside. Glue it on the outside of the drawer but leave a little space between the bottom cover and sheet. Make sure the drawer still retracts smoothly and the plastic doesn't fall off, even when you bang it around a little. Now remove the bottom part of the drawer and voilà, secret drawer inside drawer. If the bottom part is not removable, you'll have to glue 3 dices or anything rectangle shaped to the bottom cover on the inside of the drawer. You take 2 dices/rectangles and glue them to the corners of the same side. You take the third and put it on the adjacent side, right in the middle. Now you can put the sheet on the rectangles and pop it out whenever you need the binder. Just apply a little pressure to one of the corners without the little rectangle. Be mindful of the weight you put on the corners without a rectangle, though! We don't want the sheet to bend. Mind you, these tips can be used for other things than a binder- I simply focused on hiding spots big enough for binders. There's plenty of places in a room to hide even smaller things. Feel free to ask if you want to know more spots for smaller things or comment to add suggestions!

[@docclane]

Thanks! This was really helpful

[@banane2279]

@@docclane you're welcome! Glad I could help

[@banane2279]

@Chaotic_Gay_Llama🏳️‍🌈 wow, thank you so much for the kind words! I can relate to your parents being homophobic and ridiculing everything. Mine aren't the worst, luckily but I'll never come out, ever. Just remember, life is fleeting, as morbid as it sounds. You jump from one stage to the other and while it might feel like you'll never get out of one, once you do and you will, it'll feel like it's over in an instant. Then, whenever you look back, you can feel the relief over and over again. Stay strong and remember that.

[@271nada]

lol hide binders with binders

[@dash_dash_eevee]

me, not a trans guy, just wants to be educated: *furious writing* edit: great, transphobes in replies. If stupidity was a dish, it would be your favourite edit 2: steel myr, why are you so bitter? Do you want a hug maybe? Why are you coming to this positive comment and ruin it?

[@perterdernash1984]

@steel myr I hate sebohpsnart

[@perterdernash1984]

@steel myr explain to me how I feel in MY OWN mind a trend troll?

[@denjidenji9162]

@steel myr bruh momentum

[@arthurboyle7982]

@steel myr read a psych textbook nerd

[@suckmyminge]

angie yonaga

[@milk1fan552]

i am not a ftm (in fact, i am mtf) but i found this video on my recommendations and wish you all good luck with the transition, bois!!!

[@toasty_tonsty]

(I'm a year late but) happy womens month :)

[@dancingdyspraxicfairy]

Thank you! You too, girl!

[@dragonsaxophonist9082]

A safe tip: sports bras work

[@kadmos3770]

Not really if you have a big chest

[@conspiracyyyyyyy1263]

I tried this once but it didn’t flatten my chest, it only felt like it was crushing my ribs. So I ended up taking it off bc I couldn’t breathe ☹️

[@peque9579]

@@kadmos3770 I tried making one and it just looks like I have small booba

[@Cloudy_Creations1]

Not for people with larger chests (speaking from experience)

[@oaklandstreet]

I have so much respek to animators. That and stop motion seem so challenging, but you've done really well and I've been binge watching your channel! I'm liking everything I see!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

I’m really glad you like it! Stop motion is such an impressive animation. The time and patience people put into it can create something magical though. I recommend watching My Life as a Zucchini if you haven’t already since in

[@oaklandstreet]

Oh fuck yeah dude, that's one of my favorites! My #1 is Fantastic Mr. Fox

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ah yes, that one is amazing! Beautifully done.

[@Xantara_Nature]

I've been binding with ace bandages for a year now and I can feel the physical damage I've done to my ribcage, I now reframe from binding at all and have been wearing baggy clothing as an alternative. Pls bind responsibly, coming from someone who hasn't.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience as unfortunate as it is that you can feel such physical repercussions of using ace bandages over time… I hope your body is able to recover (I’ve heard that be the case for some people after giving your body enough time to heal). Thank you again for sharing that!

[@parker2457]

Why are people disliking this? ITS EDUCATIONAL

[@kami9143]

This your first time on the internet?

[@Crapatory]

Homophobic people stuck in the 50’s :(

[@sheersternfeld1914]

Sometimes there's transphobes, unfortunately.

[@joshvente6898]

I'm a cis dude but damn that looks like it hurts. I'm watching these videos to better understand my trans friend.

[@KameronSkye]

Oh my gosh that's so sweet your looking up stuff like this to understand them! I'm glad they have a friend like you!👍

[@Anji.2004]

Good for u dude I'm glad ur accepting ur friend and learning along the way :)

[@splatoonlover5322]

Pls do your amazing

[@imhyperer-P]

Trust me man, they def aren't comfy. If you wear them for short periods, they're not exactly uncomfortable tho, but they do become more uncomfortable past 8-12 hours. I've also accidently fallen asleep in mine which is super painful, and when it's hot out it's absolute hell. Also it's really awesome of you to be actively trying to learn more to better understand your friend!

[@moonlightEquinox]

You've won the respect of the entire trans community

[@starsinthesky6504]

"don't use ace bandages" me:*looks at the floor* might be a bit too late for that-

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Never too late to stop though! 👀

[@Rivwe]

had to bind with bandages for months until my close friend eventually bought one off of amazon for me and had it deliver to an amazon locker. it still feels illegal to breathe

[@alteredalex]

Advice the first few days only wear your binder about 2 hrs a day because it hasn't stretched out as much it's a fresh binder, after a few days you can start easing into using it longer.

[@NatureLover-pj2qe]

I should have done that but I didn’t and regret it. I got a gc2b binder yesterday and it’s my first ever binder. I wore it for 7 hours and I was in so much pain after taking it off. I’m still in pain from it. For now on I’m only going to wear it for a few hours to ease my way into it.

[@-Ca1y3b_Iz_Ind3ciziv3-]

Ok so- After the 1st few days could u wear it 1 hr longer then the the last day- (Also how long as in 1st couple/few days-)

[@notafnaftheorist3002]

Kk I’ll keep that in mind one I get one ;,P

[@user-jm6cl6fj1l]

Thank you so much I’ve been wondering how long I should wear it the first few times

[@tinecroi]

I'm really happy there's content like this out here for those who need it. One of my good friends is ftm

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Thank you! And kudos to you for watching and being such a supportive friend :)

[@sunsetsarsaparilla4434]

Before I had top surgery, I would bind so often that I was constantly in pain even if I didn't wear it for like a week. One time I wore a binder for a week straight (even when sleeping and showering) my body hurt so bad because of that. I also would frequently bind with Ace, tape, and multiple binders at the same. Sometimes I would even wear corsets over my chests, or waste restrictors. I'm surprised I never broke a rib.

[@ellis-illustrates9074]

I recommend trans tape, it’s a method safe for all sorts of activities, such as sports and swimming, and is much more affordable and much safer than binders. transtape.life/

[@sunsetsarsaparilla4434]

@@ellis-illustrates9074 my chest was way too big for trans tape, but I don't really need to worry about it anymore because I had top surgery over a month ago

[@GriimGarr]

@@sunsetsarsaparilla4434 Ayyye, congratulations!

[@randomsock_9300]

So you just told me that what i'm wearing rn is a binder? I LOVE MY PARENTS

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Kudos to your parents, that’s awesome!

[@Toruunamii]

Wait what? How were you wearing one without knowing? I’m confused.

[@lord__pasta]

Well, I do hope your parents are supportive and did get you binders (though maybe they should have actually told you information about binders before getting you one) but you might be wearing a sports bra, which, some, at first glance, may look like a binder.

[@Jake-kt7ws]

"don't use ace bandages" haha that sign can't stop me because *remembers the pain of the three times i did that* i can't breathe

[@PhoenixAnimations]

I need this meme made haha

[@kelpdock8913]

@@PhoenixAnimations on it

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@Kelp Dock Please send it to or tag my Instagram if you actually make it haha

[@fpw2223]

I’m planning on getting a binder when I’m a little older , this was helpful ^^

[@frogs_are_cool3085]

I don't think I can get one 'til I can at least drive to a friend's house because Idk if my parents would be okay with me being trans and I don't want to take risks with telling them about it when I can't do anything if I get kicked out, which is a really scary thought.

[@booboothefool6422]

two years wonder if this guys got a binder yet

[@timtam.]

I used to bind with 3 or 4 sports bras at once... don’t do that.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Duly noted... that sounds painful

[@Ginger-hk1bq]

@@PhoenixAnimations I can assure you, it is. The first couple minutes is fine for me, after half an hour it starts to get painful and I can't wear them for much longer than that.

[@reharm_reality]

I'm about to go on vacation to a lake, and I only have one binder-- guess who's about to go swimming in multiple sports bras!

[@user-hx9bm5bb4q]

I do that for 4 hours three days a week with a week off (school) may be tiring but it's rewarding to not feel crippling dysphoria

[@melon_choly]

idk but i been wearing 4 sports bra’s and i got used to it. Like it just doesn’t hurt for me anymore. In fact, I feel comfortable sleeping with my binder

[@Clouds-q9x]

When you haven’t come out and your suffocating in sports bras:

[@stavroulathebest]

If you have any sewing skills try making something compressing with non stretchy fabric.You can say that you will use this as a sleeping top for example and they will hopefully not question you

[@robinhoodlmfao1816]

I can't even wear my normal ones without being uncomfortable 😭😭

[@fireruby1882]

my sports bras dont even do the job...so im always uncomfortable

[@Shroomiton_]

I’m watching this after just ordering my first binder! :D

[@meow.610]

This was in my recommendations and as a cis girl. I'm okay with it. One of my friends were talking about getting a binder (Trans male) and I was so confused. I thought he was talking about school binders lol- but glad to see this video because now I'm informed :] Edit: also! You're valid for whoever you are! Keep going mates, you'll get there soon! :]

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Welcome to the channel! Kudos to you for being such a supportive friend and educating yourself on binders more. I wish all the luck to you friend and hope you both have a good weekend!

[@meow.610]

@@PhoenixAnimations thank you and same to you! Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

[@RingingRoses]

I'm getting my first binder in July! My friends mom is bought it for my for my birthday. I literally started crying In the Skype call when Ama told me ._.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aww that’s really sweet of them to do that for you

[@pint-o-taffy3521]

when I was younger I would ducktape my chest, I can't even remember how many times I did it, but it would make it impossible to breath! Don't tape them down! yes it made me feel happy to put on a tshirt and look somewhat flat chested but the pain was unreal.

[@mamar1164]

As an amab enby, thank you for this video. There's a lot I don't know about what trans men or ftnb people go through, and I think it's important to be educated on it. And while I already knew what binders were, there's a lot of info about them in this video that I'd never heard of before, so I'm very grateful for it.

[@jaslikeart]

I don't even need a binder, I'm flat enough that if my hair was shorter i would already look androgynous

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Ay that's great! Thanks for watching anyway.

[@gabriellarena2256]

dude literally just flexing here, nice lol

[@fishyjell]

I'm the opposite, my chest is literally huge no homemade binder has worked and I'm not in a safe enough place to buy a real one

[@raevensge]

YOURE SO LUCKY I HAVE BOMB BOOBS I HATE THEM AND PLUS I CANT BUY A BINDER BC GUESS WHO LIVES IN A HOMOPHOBIC TOXIC RACIST XENOPHOBIC EVERYTHINGPHOBIC FAMILY

[@lord__pasta]

@@fishyjell Yoooo, if you ever do get a real binder, if it isn't uncomfortable, can you describe how it is? I'm not trans or anything but I've always wondered how it felt/worked for bigger boobs. (I would just buy one but they aren't exactly cheap, and like I said, I'm not trans. I guess if I ever do, I could simply donate it)

[@Ajaxisabat]

I’m like stupid flexible in the arms, so taking mine on and off is a piece of cake unless I just took a shower

[@reharm_reality]

Trying to put a binder on when your skin is wet is so hard

[@Emil-lf3no]

@@reharm_reality I sweat like hell, so summer is just a pain with getting out of my binder, yesterday I had to ask my mom to help me take it off.

[@Peikkey]

@@reharm_reality I’m not trans But I can relate because it’s such a pain putting on a sports bra after taking a shower Then my arms start to hurt and stuff

[@pastelexoxo]

Sad thing for me, my parents are Transphobic. So I can't really get a binder, and all my sports' bras aren't helping. I'm going to try my hardest to get a binder, even if I risk losing the trust of my parents!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

It’s hard to find a balance of parents and mental sanity, especially as a minor. Best of luck with them. Stay strong and stay safe.

[@wizard_pirate_9085]

As a cishet guy. This is interesting. But also. KZbin your algorythm never ceases to amaze

[@littlemustacheemoticon]

I can’t wait to move out of my parents’ to get a binder! Right now I have very strict parents and no friends that could help me buy a binder so I’ll just have to wait. My chest is also very big so homemade binders don’t work :,)

[@jihyospurewifey]

Funny how I want a binder though I’m not trans, I just really wanna hide my chest

[@PhoenixAnimations]

That's totally okay! Anyone and everyone can wear a binder, regardless the person's gender identity :)

[@LillianaLobster]

aye same

[@Madii_78]

Same. Personally I don't feel comfortable showing off my skin. Even if I was a boy that wouldn't change. I think my chest looks fine but I just don't want people looking at that part of me.

[@Magical_Trash]

Don’t know why this was in my recommendeds, but it was interesting. I had no idea binders were so complex. I always thought they were just like extra tight sports bras. The more you know ⭐️🌈

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Anyone and everyone can watch my videos :) it's great to have you here though. I appreciate you watching and learning more! And of course for the kind comment - they always make my day. If you have any questions about binders or other stuff, please don't hesitate to ask them on this video or any of the others!

[@HarryKlein123]

I'm litterally getting mine tomorrow for christmas. Merry christmas, everyone! ❤🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[@dolansound9297]

Me a trans guy blessed with a flat chest: eyyyyyyyyy Also me has any kind of curve: o _o Gender disphoria: hello there

[@johnsherfey3675]

All people have curves.

[@dolansound9297]

@@johnsherfey3675 i mean like feminine curves and stuff

[@specialopsdave]

I am a cisgender male, and I'm curvier than my also cisgender girlfriend, don't worry about it too much. If I cared enough, I would just get butt reduction surgery

[@johnsherfey3675]

@@dolansound9297 Still some men get those.

[@joda7697]

"General Kenobi!" sorry dude, you said hello there, i couldn't help it

[@sucodemiojo3860]

I'm not a trans guy (at least not all the time, i'm gender fluid) but most of the time i just hate my chest. I think it's not good on me, like i'm not in the right body, like i can't be myself.

[@specialopsdave]

That's actually normal for cisgender women too, that's why breast reduction surgery was invented

[@trickytraveller3272]

@steel myr Good job, you've probably gone put of your way to let everyone in the top 100 or so comments on this 2 year old video know this, you want a cookie for hating minorities? A prize? Here's some recognition, maybe it'll fill the void of the love your parents clearly never filled.

[@trickytraveller3272]

@steel myr I genuinely doubt that

[@trickytraveller3272]

@steel myr What I meant was that no matter where you live, trans people are a minority, as less common than their, say, counterpart, cis people, like you and I

[@h0neyj4rs]

@steel myr well stop living

[@quinn-alec683]

also don’t use binders with clasps or velcro!! they don’t disperse the pressure evenly and are much more unsafe than ones from places like gc2b or underworks!

[@littleperson8315]

i recently bought my first binder about a month ago and omg legit tears of joy when i looked in the mirror. i've never experienced that before. now im working on basically breaking it in and getting used to wearing it for longer and longer

[@0ny45]

When putting on a binder does it feel like you're 4 and just learned how to put on your own shirt? Or is it more like a "stuck under the blankets" kind of situation?

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Oooh good question!!! Probably different for everyone, but I'd lean towards very strong blankets haha. The feeling dissipates pretty quick once it's fully on though :)

[@leahandbacon]

@steel myr they hate you too and so do I :)

[@kaimik137]

@@leahandbacon comeback of the century, well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ImTheGherkin]

@@leahandbacon i second this

[@gaymer3180]

This was recommended a few hours before one of my besties came out to me 😳

[@PhoenixAnimations]

KZbin knows 👀

[@peanutwater607]

Sadly, in my case a winter coat cant hide my chest... I really need one of these

[@Judgeangels]

try wearing xx large shirts

[@lemonylimeboi]

Funny story, I once met a girl at the hospital and became friends with her. It was like two weeks after my birthday so I told her that a she asked what my mom got me. I told her what she got me, which was a bunch of candles and some other stuff. She said that if she were my mom then she would've bought me a rainbow binder. It's been over a year since I got out of the hospital and I only just learned that she didn't mean a school binder

[@sammybee5441]

I used tape to bind once and my friend found out, she waited until my family wouldn't hear due to me not being out yet before yelling at me about it because she didn't want me getting hurt, at the time I was scared, but I'm grateful she did that

[@PhoenixAnimations]

I'm glad you're friend was looking out for you (although yelling always scares me...). Tape is nooooo fun! Know that one from experience too ahha

[@Emil-lf3no]

Am I the only trans guy who finds binders much more comfortable than not binding at all, my chest always hurt and was so heavy no bra ever could make it comfortable I couldn't even move without wearing something that kept them in place, and now that I am wearing a binder I am much more active and I even get the a feeling of euphoria wearing it it is a win/win situation except for the fact that a I can't wear em for too long or else my rips get damaged :(

[@specialopsdave]

Some cis women do too, that's who breast reduction surgery was invented for

[@greyjedi7005]

You could use sports tape maybe

[@GoldPrince2468]

@@specialopsdave Wait. I thought it was invented for warrior tribe women to shoot arrows better? Like the bow string couldn't be drawn back enough initially for good headshots?

[@specialopsdave]

@@GoldPrince2468 I mean the modern Western version, one that is symmetrical 😅 Those tribal women had single full breasts removed, as only one needed to go to improve aiming

[@joedawgdoggo2081]

is everyone just ignoring steel myr

[@liam3814]

Heya so I just ordered a my second binder after my old one stretched out quite a bit, when I put the new one ( one from underworks in xs btw)one which I badly got over my shoulders, I still had a chest, not as flat as I thought I'd end up and I low-key wanna cry? :')

[@artificialcolourzeee4647]

I'm not sure how much tighter they go but if you machine was a binder it can get a bit tighter.

[@asher9571]

Yeah I’ve been there as a person with D cups whenever I bind it just looks like I have a B cup and I cry

[@PlotMasterX]

I'm sorry to hear that friend :( If you can afford it, I highly recommend checking out binders from GC2B. That's where I got my binders from, but they're a bit more expensive than underworks, I think. It's been a couple years since I wore an underworks binder, and I remember them being super uncomfortable (I believe they were originally made for short-term usage by cosplayers anyways, not for long-term use as a trans person, but that may have changed). I've gotten all of my binders from gc2b since then, and they're much more comfortable, and easy to get on, and they flatten really nicely. (This coming from someone who had to bind DD cups TT_TT)

[@-Ca1y3b_Iz_Ind3ciziv3-]

@@PlotMasterX where is the place at- (Even tho I probably can't get 1-) TnT

[@PlotMasterX]

@@-Ca1y3b_Iz_Ind3ciziv3- It's actually an online store! Just google gc2b and go to their official website ^^

[@demonitizer4227]

Ive never actually seen a binder in person only in anime where a character gets severe cut to the chest region

[@NotYourCornflower]

those are bandages,not binders

[@erinjackson8119]

Me, a cis girl: interesting.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Welcome!

[@appletree5368]

still cis tho.

[@that-queer-fnaf-theorist]

Me, a cis girl: Yes, gimmie for cosplays

[@moiaussi7722]

Me, questioning if I'm genderfluid: interesting

[@helIooooooooooooo]

Me, a masculine-presenting enby: interesting.

[@Dig3talPupp3t_]

A binder brand I recommend is GC2B. I bought one of their binders but got the wrong size the first time and they were really nice about it. I would also recommend taking a 2 day break from wearing your binder every week. If you don't have to wear it somewhere or inside your home, don't. Taking a break from your binder every now and again is important.

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Awesome advice, thank you!! I’m also a big fan of gc2b :) glad they were able to help with your binder!

[@puppppppies]

I've heard gc2b's quality had really gone down the drain lately. Something about not being able to keep up with increased demand

[@confused_sky_shark_5291]

Me a trans guy not allowed to get a binder because my parents are transphobic and instead just were 3 to 4 tight sports bras and have lung and spine damage the efforts I go through to falter my chest may be dangerous but TOTALY worth it Edit: My bff got me a binder. Please don’t do what I did before getting a binder. Bind safely PLEASE.

[@insignia9325]

As much as I support you guys, pls take care of yourself because binders , especially in winter when blood circulation becomes more limited than it is in summer could worsen your health

[@Crapatory]

Thanks for the concern! I’ll take that into consideration since I bind a ton!

[@le_funny_moncey]

I wanna bind but - I have a back deformity that also affects my ribs and I need surgery for it - I have sensory issues and anxiety that's really easy to trigger so I think I'll wait till I can get top surgery 💃

[@occultus839]

I don't even have a binder. *sad trans boi noises*

[@occultus839]

@Lovisa Karvanen we'll get one sooner or later :)

[@Heezbungus]

Same

[@occultus839]

@@Baxter-qf3fq i've just Seen this now :O thanks mate!

[@Baxter-qf3fq]

@@occultus839 it's no problem!

[@PEAK__]

Same *sad trans boi noises*

[@gaborcist]

I’m gender fluid so I mostly just want a binder for the days I feel more masculine

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Nice!! You should totally get one 💖🤍💜🖤💙

[@impulsive.1]

My boyfriend is trans and I love him so much I buy a new binder for him for his birthday day💕

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Awww that's so sweet of you! Thank you for being so supportive and conscientious

[@impulsive.1]

@@PhoenixAnimations no problem I love him so i would do anything to make him happy💕💞

[@yahalomren]

@@impulsive.1 You do sound in love

[@floof_hair3857]

Disclaimer: I don’t wear binders. What might help in summer is covering your body in baby powder. It makes it easier to slide into clothes, absorbs sweat, and reduces chafing.

[@l0sts0ul89]

Do you apply powder before or after.

[@varia2354]

@@l0sts0ul89 Before wearing. Probably.

[@ricegorm]

Thank you for mentioning the exercise and rib damage part! I used to wear my binder in my gym class at school, and we didn't do a lot so it didn't matter that much. However, I ended up hurting my ribs extremely bad when we had to do this big running thing. I told my teacher I thought I had bruised my ribs or something, but she wouldn't let me just walk {notice I said walk, not stop. I didn't want to completely stop, I just wanted to put less pressure on my ribs. She said that "I'd know if I bruised my ribs", and honestly I'm still a little salty that she didn't take a kid obviously in pain seriously} My ribs hurt non stop for over a week afterwards, and I'd randomly get a really sharp pain in them for months afterwards. Little 14 year old me never got the warning of rib damage, just the whole not being able to breathe thing. People need to talk about this more!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing that experience. I'm so sorry that teacher was just not listening nor being very understanding. I hope you you don't get anymore sharp pain and that you are doing well overall since posting this comment :)

[@ricegorm]

@@PhoenixAnimations Thanks for your concern! It's mostly good now, but I do get a random pain still very rarely- and I mean VERY rarely

[@nothing-pr8ln]

As a cis straight guy if feel like I'm intruding on something and learning at the same time

[@chaosbeam4654]

Knowledge is power my friend

[@highsoldier420]

If you're open minded and willing to learn and listen then you're not intruding at all, as long as you keep your questions respectful ^^

[@lycan4667]

you're not intruding dw! educating yourself is the best thing you can do as an ally! thank you for taking the time to learn! - an agender

[@jacklesc3133]

I’d recommend GC2B! If you guys need a good start on where to find a good binder, that’s where I’d go. Could also wear two sport bras, but remember to get the right sizing like the video says! Be Safe!!

[@MonikasPhantom]

I’ve never once looked any thing like this up, I think I’m being stalked by KZbin XD (it be stalking mah conversations)

[@MonikasPhantom]

But this was good to be reminded about

[@MonikasPhantom]

@steel myr huh?

[@MonikasPhantom]

@steel myr Ohhhh, I get it now, you’re transphobic, then why are you watching this vid? Edit: if you hate something oh so very much, why go out of your way to surround yourself with it?

[@MonikasPhantom]

@steel myr Just stop watching, commenting, and disliking, and from experience I can tell you that KZbin will stop recommending, even if you started *wanting* to see it (for whatever reason). No interaction, no recommendations, that’s the algorithm.

[@undertalemultiverse7569]

I am so so glad it’s not just me having a hard time putting them on and off

[@PhoenixAnimations]

It's a STRUGGLE. At least we know it's tight and effective at its purpose though!

[@Woalalla]

You can also bind by wearing 2 or 3 tight bras or a sports pra, if your chest is bigger you can use 2 sports bras, but with these methods it is recommended you only use these methods up to 8 hours and if your in public find a restroom or an unused room if you cannot find one.

[@thatwriterguy9912]

I GOT A NEW BINDER TODAY AND IT ACTUALLY WORKS AND I CRIED FOR AN HOUR!!!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

TaylorHasIsuues 007 YESSSS! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@thatwriterguy9912]

@@PhoenixAnimations Thank You!!! BUt, the next day i got my period so dysphoria time!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@TaylorHaslsuues oh noooooo! Ugh >:| periods suck

[@thatwriterguy9912]

@@PhoenixAnimations Why must we bleed? I was just feeling happier :( Periods definitely suck

[@PhoenixAnimations]

@TaylorHaslsuues ya know, that’s a great question. Luckily (for most people at least) periods don’t last too long. Sadly they do come back... I say we just boycott (ironic wording) periods

[@befe]

Im not trans at all, i dont bind etc but this helped me, an outsider, get a better perspective. Ive never really understood what binders were but then this popped up and i think i have a better idea of it now. Thanks dude

[@PhoenixAnimations]

This was a fantastic way to phrase that, thank you for such a kind comment :) I encourage anyone and everyone to watch these videos to learn more, even if it may not directly apply to them. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great rest of your day/night!

[@MimuSan.]

I want a binder.. Every time someone asks for a pic of me I get extreme dysphoria- Because then they say I look very beautiful and sexy.. But my mother is homophobic and I can't do anything I'd like to help myself with So I just have to sit here feeling uncomfortable and depressed all the damn time

[@ellamunger6358]

do u have any friends that would support u? u can try to get one through them, then only wear one when ur not with ur mother (school, work, ect)

[@MimuSan.]

@@ellamunger6358 Yeah.. But most of my friends who are LGBTQ+ also have parents that don't exactly support either.. My friend does have two lesbian aunts..

[@ellamunger6358]

@@MimuSan. maybe try that then and ask your friend to ask their aunt! im sure they would want to help u in any way they could!

[@skinyourflesh]

Bruh i feel the same way. I am a gay boy and i already told my parents about this. They mad.

[@aidansroadams5328]

I never heard of their existence until now and it was quite interesting learning about them.

[@toxictitans2240]

Watching this makes me feel comfortable about wanting to hide my chest

[@kiwifruit6532]

I found this video and immediately sent it to my friend who recently came out to the friend group as trans. My closest friend bought him a binder recently Edit: I just realized there’s a possibility my friend will see my comment so- Hi Theodore!

[@PhoenixAnimations]

Aww haha, hello to Theodore too! Thanks for being such a supportive friend. I hope you both find my videos helpful in one way or another :) feel free to ask any follow up questions in the comments!