safe chest binding 101

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[@leonardodavinci3589]

If you need to more or less need to trick your parents/guardians into getting a binder, there are these equestrian sports tops called Cheta trotter bras that are pretty much binders marketed at cis women. They’re kinda expensive but work very well, even on large chests

[@cloudiixo]

THANK U

[@finn7435]

i really agree with the listen to your body thing, so much.

[@gayce6662]

Nice Virgil pfp

[@lmaohaver7403]

Tips: NEVER EVER run with a binder on. A few days ago I had a binder on and had to run in PE and at first I got used to it, but since I had to bind for 4 hours later, everything was hurting and my lungs and chest and ribs all hurt in unison and I survived but it definitely made my whole day bad and I hurt so much that I had to stay in bed after school

[@lmaohaver7403]

Also here’s some words of encouragement: if your genetics are in the right place, you may be able to avoid top surgery as a whole if you start testosterone. Because if you get into weight lifting and work out your chests heavily, ur chest will shrink and be replaced by pecks

[@broepic9472]

Yeah. My best friend is trans and we had gym as a last period together. He was out as I wasn't so he would change in an separate bathroom. And everyday when we'd have to run I'd ask him if he was binding and usually he'd say yes and I'd have to nag him everyday. >:( Especially since we would hang out for 2 more hours everyday after school(with a lot of walking) and he would frequently sleep in it. He's much better now but as his friend it really hurt to see him hurting himself like that. 0/10 would not recommend >:(

[@daniel-gv1iu]

tip 4 you: if you have to change out for pe into a uniform, then also take off your binder and change into a sports bra. goodluck my dude

[@trucevideos]

I bought a binder for an underclassman and am putting a "binding 101" thing together with everything important in it and this was a huge help!! thank you! :)

[@notorizedtransmale6042]

How did it go?

[@gh0stbat110]

I’ve tried those horrible cheap clip binders from eBay and Amazon, one of those was my first binder, which I threw out because THEY DO NOT STRETCH. THEY DO NOT LET YOU BREATHE COMPLETELY. I couldn’t donate it because it would only hurt someone else’s lungs.

[@gshgsbbdhksjskhsk8763]

hey, I'm two years late but i just saw this comment and i own a clip binder from amazon which works amazingly. it doesn't stretch but it works just fine. i'm wondering why everyone else has had such bad experiences but i've been fine.

[@fanman1813]

I just bought one from Amazon. I looked at the reviews and they all mostly seemed good. It also had a sizing chart. Is it really this bad?

[@xxyour_mom]

@@gshgsbbdhksjskhsk8763 hey ^^ which Binder did you get do you have a link from it?^^

[@Angstyteen17]

Is wonababi safe?

[@ness.39]

​@@Angstyteen17Yeah wonababi is safe !

[@broepic9472]

A WARNING: I haven't used a binder yet, but I do use sports bras. If you wanna be super technical they're training bras which DEFINITELY do not fit me anymore. I used to bind for days at a time because I thought "it's not a real binder, it's probably fine." Do NOT do what I did. My ribs may not be bruised but, as far as I can tell, it's fucked with my breathing. Constantly throughout the day(even when I'm not binding) I have periods where I feel like I can't breath. So I have to take a large breath in and people usually think I'm sighing. This isn't medical or anything but it's definitely still something you should avoid.

[@Duskully420]

I wore four "training bras" and a tank top every day when I was younger, I thought the same thing but it definitely fucked up the way I breath, I still have a hard time breathing some days. I also slept with them on alot to wich definitely damaged my breathing

[@adrianmorris5630]

kt tape isnt inherently dangerous, its literally athletic tape. you can wear it for several days. the only thing you have to be conscious of is how many times you are taking it on and off, even the company said it can take a little bit of skin cells off. and if you are repeatedly removing and applying it without washing your skin it can lead to infection. its an option for those who want to take a break for a couple of days from a conventional binder!

[@hallwnby]

yeehaw cowboy RT

[@bluewaves4188]

Too bad my chest is too big for kt tape

[@mackingcheese]

@@bluewaves4188 nah, any size can use kt tape, you just gotta use different methods and find what works for you.

[@gay_emocousin]

As a young trans teen this video has really helped me thank you♥️♥️

[@lordoftheducks332]

I’m lucky that I’m good at sewing, so I sewed myself a binder. I’m doing research to make sure that I did it properly, so while there’s a little bit of a bump on my chest, I figured that it’s much more important to be safe than flat. I’m starting out with one hour, and I’m gonna add one hour of binding per day until school starts so that I’m used to wearing it by the time it’s important for me to wear it, and I plan to stop if something seems off.

[@Duskully420]

Home made binder are not very safe but if you wear it for 8 or less hours a day and make sure to take break days you should be okay if it's your only option , if it's not I recommend getting a gc2b binder, or if that's too expensive, you can get an underworks one which doesnt bind quite as well but is cheaper and more breathable, only get the amazon brand ones if you are super super desperate, please make sure to be safe when binding, it's so so so important. Take my advice with a grain of salt, I'm not an expert and haven't been binding for very long

[@Duskully420]

Please make sure to do research about binding and if possible, buy a binder and send it to an accepting friends house

[@eroena3756]

Another little tip. I have had my GC2B binder since october (my first one was a bad Amazon one) and just recently I realized that you should not wear a sports bra under your binder. It makes it harder to breathe and makes it harder to have a flatter chest. Also it loosens your binder after one wear, making you have to wash it more often. Washing my binder often has helped me feel better when I do wear it. (Only wash your GC2B binder on delicate in a washer or hand wash and hang dry it.

[@izzy_is_chaotic]

I know you made this comment a while ago, but can you give tips for hand washing? I’m trying to hide mine from my parents (ordered it through a friend), and I think that’s how I’m gonna do it

[@humbled_bones]

Oof watching this video in contrast with your first binding 101 video just shows much more happy and confident you are now! It’s super cool and gives me hope lol

[@cartwing4660]

I had top surgery 2.5 weeks ago but I’m watching bcuz I love your videos!

[@graveyardpansy]

congrats! i hope you're feeling well

[@tillie25]

thank GOD. i was literally discussing getting a binder for my bestfriend today.

[@egg6809]

Thank you for making this video, this will be really good to watch this with my mom, she has problems understanding binding and that it can be safe at my age even though I’m still growing, so thank you.

[@moosboeke2554]

Highly recommend gc2b! Had a underworks binder at first, made me nousepus, dizzy and hurt like shit despite being the right size. It was my first binder so I assumed it was normal. Got a gc2b binder from a friend last week and even tho its a size too small (I know super unhealthy!) It is WAAAAAAAAAY more comfortable!

[@jester4657]

I’m in high school and I typically bind every day and I’m in 5 clubs at school so I usually end up binding for about 10 hours a day, excluding weekends. My ribs are bruised and I can’t bind for about a month, or until a week after my ribs are better. I definitely learned my lesson! I’m glad I have a bunch of big sweatshirts to wear in the meantime. My dysphoria has been horrible though.

[@sillydog583]

Idk why but I dig the lighting in this video, it seems different :)

[@ZiggyBredhauer]

heroine binders, the discriminant, and spectrum outfitters are also good! the first two offer specific swim binders as well.

[@_yusujo]

I’m 12 and finally came out to my parents after literal years of knowing I’m gender non conforming and I’m getting a binder before school starts and got my hair cut, I wish everyone watching this good luck on your journey :))

[@gustygutter2837]

congrats! I wish you luck on your journey too :)

[@Its_gettingLate]

@yu441 update? I hope things are going well for you! :D I just got my binder for my birthday, really excited :)

[@_yusujo]

@@Its_gettingLate Aw thank you, It’s going pretty okay! I’m 15 now and turns out I’m just a trans guy lol. My dad’s pretty chill about it but I still can’t be out to the rest of my family atm. The first binder I got was gc2b but it started falling apart so i got a fytist one lol. Fytist is out of business now but the binder is super comfy. Happy (late?) birthday and congrats! Bind safely :)

[@cherryhaag7582]

bc my parents wont let me bind, i do use sports bras, and loose shirts, but what ive found is that wearing multiple ones, and them layering a camisole that is a size down, can help, and is safer to wear for longer/ overnight than a binder is (p.s. if u dont know what a camisole is/ cant find one, you can use a girls tank top (you know, the spaghetti strip ones that got banned from school) that is a size down and it WILL help

[@Alliien34]

i've been told that the 'right' way to position your chest was up and on the sides, because positionning it down wasn't good for the skin. I don't know if that's true and i'm not a doctor, but positionning my chest up does work for me, it makes the bumps look like pecs

[@RobyntheRobin]

I've heard that too. I'm getting my first binder soon and would really like a solid awnser on the best way to bind. I am someone who probably won't get top surgery and I also don't want to damage my breasts because sometimes I like having them, so for me it's really important to find a way to bind without damage.

[@valkyraeee]

my binder finally arrived yesterday and i've never felt happier. i feel so comfortable and it fits perfect. i look so flat :D

[@thomasjackson6295]

Another thing about KT tape!!! It messes up your skin elasticity which can also affect your ability to get top surgery and your results!! I don’t recommend using it if you’re planning on getting surgery soon - and if you do I’d make sure to keep your chest moisturized so you skin stays soft and elastic

[@87654321j]

You are just to perfect and adorable for this world Ashton a true God send

[@15step]

Safe chest binding Who’s that never heard of it

[@Charlie-uk5wg]

OMG OMG OMG I haven't been here in a while and oh my godddddd the shaved head is amazing and I'm a cis female and I bind on occasion and I love when I can but the moment I take it off I get really bad shooting pains in my chest I think I have one size to small

[@Charlie-uk5wg]

Oh and I bind because I have issues with my chest and like the way it looks with a binder

[@darrya8637]

Please get a bigger size then it can mess up the tissues in your chest

[@fairlyaround]

What if you're in a group in which you have to breathe a lot or sing? For instance, I am in my school's a capella group, and while I am not out yet, I do have a binder that I'm planning to wear to school.

[@alexandrachirino639]

I'm in band and play the flute, I also bind. When I first started binding I couldn't really play very well because I would run out of breath a lot faster. I did exercises at home where I tried holding each note a little longer each time. It took quite some time to get used to using so much air while wearing a binder, but after a couple of months i was able to play perfectly fine again. You will be worse at singing than usual just because of the binder pressing down on your chest ect. But my tip is just be careful if you are planning to use it at school. When I would finish playing I would always feel a sharp pain in my lungs, so I would have to take it off. Be careful and listen to your body, and if you don't feel comfortable singing or if it hurts when you do so. Don't wear it. Always take any sports bra or anything to use if it does bother you. Hope this helped. Good luck

[@mamaumbridge2272]

My tip (although Im very late) is to maybe take it off before whenever you have to sing. This could be very difficult since binders arent the easiest thing to get out of, but I always just ask to go to the bathroom and take it off there.

[@stalinsfangirl]

I go to a music school, so i have to participate in things such as choir, phonetics and music in general daily... I haven't ever gotten a binder bc I'm closeted to my family but idk what to do in general, please help

[@pypergailey5854]

@@stalinsfangirl try trans tape

[@wizardbutler7815]

I used to wear corsets a lot. And a lot of the rules are incredibly similar. (now I realize that i did it because I was attracted to my own body.) (*laughs nervously in gay.*) The only difference’s I can think of are; For corsets the equivalent word for binding (in the following context) is “lacing” With corsets, not only do you have to get your body used to wearing it, but you have to break in the corset. Typically by wearing it for a short amount of time, very loose, and increasing time over a week or so, then increasing the tightness, just a little, and repeating until you are lacing to your (healthy) comfort level. For corsets, how tightly you can lace while being healthy can be determined by your body and how it’s built. More muscular people shouldn’t lace as tightly as people with higher body fat percentage can. But all of the other rules are basically the same. Wearing a corset in a healthy way is essential to feeling comfortable in one.

[@genderpunktheo]

Thank you so much for this! I'm hoping to start binding soon so it was great to see this video pop up in my sub box.

[@dragoneye8808]

Shapeshifters are awesome, I have two, one that is for everyday wear, and a looser one if if going to be slightly more active, not exersizing, but moving a lot

[@badreanna]

Wow this is honestly the most thorough info dump on binding I've seen. I don't bind anymore cuz I got top surgery a year ago and I've actually been wondering if binding is what caused my costochobdritis. One thing I know for sure is that costo has been so much more manageable now that im not binding. I used to injure myself a lot when I would work during a flare up and be out sick for a few days. Now when I have a flare up I have not been getting injured. Idk that's just a correlation, its possible that I've just learned how to manage it better.

[@nootnoot5256]

I can´t get one cus the only person that knows in my family is my mom but she´s not very supportive. Me and my older friend who´s already binding and have been for a few years are trying to get one without my parents knowing. He´s so awsome I don´t know what I´d do without him

[@zdechant7147]

I used to bind all the time for up to 10 hours a day when I was younger. I stoped for a bit and took more breaks. I messed up my back :/// I also have extremel texture and sensory issues relating to skin so I kind of had to stop using binders. I used sports bras 🙄 for the most part but my sensory issues just got too bad. Now I just wear t shirts and layers with nothing underneath. You can’t tell, I’m on T and fairly small. I hate gatekeeping I’m bonding.

[@Quinnton_140]

Thank you for this video I bought a binder today from Amazon because it’s the only thing in my price range I mean it was still 45$ but I did lots of research and it’s a fairly good binder and I’m very excited

[@avatrain1249]

I wish I could bind but my parents would notice and not like it so I’m scared also I WANT top surgery and a flat chest also I love u Ashton I watch all of your videos and you make me so happy❤️

[@jishwaisdunwithtyjo6356]

I have Binders from Amazon because my mom didn't allow me to buy a gc2b binder or something like that. I told my mom about the risks with that but she doesn't get how dangerous it is. I hate that I don't have a good/safe binder cause I really feel like it's hurting my chest tissue but I don't have any other choice.

[@aloistrancy4020]

I used tape to bind when i was younger and i have scars from it..it was very painful to take them off (obviously). Amazon/ebay binder don't bind well and are painful and also very unhealthy (i use a binder from amazon since 1 year because i have no other option at this moment ). I don't even know why I'm commenting this😅 i guess nobody cares well..bye

[@finn7435]

my current binder is one i made myself. i’ve gone through a couple iterations of it to get this one, and it works okay. i’ve never had a, like professional binder, but i feel like one might work better than the one i use now, so i’ve been considering getting one from gc2b. thing is i’ll have to ask my mom, and while i’m like 97% sure she’ll be supportive and great about it, it’s a freaking awkward conversation and i have a ton of social anxiety, so i haven’t brought it up yet... how did you go about asking your parents for a binder, if i may ask?

[@zdechant7147]

No. 1 Fander “hey mom, I want to talk. I’m feeling a bit uncomfortable with my body right now and need some support. I found a product a lot of people like me use and would like your consent on buying one. I love you” sounds good 😂 good luck, you’re amazing! So proud of you for asking

[@emoloser8642]

all i had to say was "hey mom, could get a binding top?"

[@notecontaronmal6515]

My method for getting one was saying I was going to the store to get some snacks I got a visa there and ordered it on my own😩

[@Sugarcane07]

My mom commented that my ----- were giant and I needed to wear a bra (I'm 13 and was always uncomfy with bras) and I was like "hey did you know theirs a bra like thing that covers them commpletly?" She said "really? I'll buy it for you." I was shocked lmao it's coming now so exited!

[@person9597]

The other day I was in pe over zoom and my binder broke weeks before and during pe we do these exercises that push our chests forward and I started crying lol she wouldn't let me turn off my camera

[@Toseuteuu]

I mean I’m already pretty small chested. But I bind anyway. And don’t be like me and sleep in it. Dysphoria is hell. Also Flavnt streetwear has great binders. You can use it to swim in it.

[@adrian-pk6rs]

idk how helpful this would be as i know breathing with a binder is different for different people and i didn't wear a binder before learning this breathing thing so i can't say if/how much it's helped me buT i do think it has. so basically i sing a lot in choir, singing lessons etc. and my singing teacher taught me how to breathe properly. most people breathe too shallow. you're not actually supposed to breathe in your chest according to her, but lower down. she taught me how to do this by getting me to lie down and think of my chest as a balloon. when you fill a balloon, the bottom gets a lot more air in/gets larger (if that makes sense). it wouldn't be logical to try and breathe air only into the top of the balloon (near the bit you tie/put your mouth against). the same applies with your chest. so this probably doesn't make sense, but try to breathe into what you might consider your stomach. it isn't, really, otherwise you wouldn't be able to breathe there (wow such intellect). but from someone who isn't an expert with bits of your body, i honestly do not know what part i'm breathing into now. lying down helps because you can concentrate better on where you're breathing (+ probably another more technical reason). put your hands about level with your belly button and try and concentrate on air going down there, not straight into your chest. practice getting that lower part of you to expand (but don't just push it out using muscle! let the air do that). i could be wrong, but i think this involves your diaphragm (so the bit just under your ribs); that's what seems to expand the most to me. maybe do that exercise more than once, but i only did the whole lying down thing like twice so don't worry too much about it. then, whenever you can, focus on breathing like that. eventually it will become natural. not only will this (hopefully) help with binding as you're not pushing against your binder quite as much, it should also get more oxygen into your system as you're filling the balloon starting with the bottom, where more air can get in. i honestly don't know for sure if this is what has made breathing easy for me with a binder, but i went on a long walk, walking and running (bad idea, don't do it; i didn't realise i was going to do it with my friends and couldn't change before going due to being very dysphoric and very closeted) only a week or two after starting binding and was barely out of breath afterwards (just very sweaty skjsksjsk). i've never had any issues breathing with a binder at all.

[@THEENDERLAS]

love your videos

[@grey3490]

I got my binder a few weeks ago snd today was my 4th time wearing it and going out , I actually went over the 8 hour limit and I wore it for 9 and a half hours , it didn’t hurt me it felt really comfy

[@gh0stbat110]

I love the new end screen! I also love bats :)

[@BrotherlyBearsBackbone]

Can you do a stim toy update? Love you❤️

[@lunarcat4445]

I used to have a binder from amazon, and it had these bra like clasps, except they were metal. I now have a scar running down the right side of my body because they dug so far into my skin I needed stitches...

[@SunnyCress]

idk why i’m watching this having bound for 2 years (BUT ALSO SPECTRUM OUTFITTERS MY BELOVED)

[@madgiamcwarne8468]

hey I have a question, you said that binding 'down' was recommended by you doctor, but i have seen many many people saying that binding 'up' was safer. Which is safest? (does this even make sense lol sorry)

[@finnoreilly9684]

I think it depends on your chest size, if you bind “up” with a larger chest you could end up with tissue or rib damage because more pressure is being put on your chest by squeezing directly into your ribs

[@graveyardpansy]

yeah it probably does depend on your chest. my doctor was probably making a recommendation based on me

[@madiecandy930]

I ordered an Underworks binder off of amazon because I only had an amazon gift card because I’m too young to have a credit card and my parents aren’t supportive. Idk if it’ll work well seen as it hasn’t gotten here yet.

[@darrya8637]

How’d it work?

[@humantrash1478]

I've been using KT tape, and you're right You gotta be careful with it Covers are absolutely a must, and you should only use it when absolutely necessary ((eg very warm weather or lack of any other options)) Also use baby oil when removing and be gentle Do it rarely I also use stuff from DM, but it's meant for sports people Get some that's meant for the chest area They sell them as strapless bra substitutes

[@Bea-rq1uf]

Thank you Ashton

[@justpurechaos7078]

I took notes from this video and I'm going to show my dad them so I would hopefully get a binder :) thanks so much for this video it was so helpful

[@aaronoliver9075]

I used an Amazon binder and it just straight up didn't work

[@angiemonte9913]

I figured out how to bind with bandages but I didn’t know it was dangerous , but I’m not patient to wait for my binder to come in

[@tristonsamuel6785]

Do the top surgery scars last forever and can you tattoo over them once theyve healed?

[@broepic9472]

I'm not necessarily an expert but I can tell you what I've seen. I've seen somebody tattoo over the scars to make them show less and it worked pretty well. But there's also different types of top surgery, like key hole, where it doesn't leave scars.

[@bandamani]

@@broepic9472 also key hole is only for small chests i think, and ive seen quite a few people with small chests go for regular top surgery instead of key hole so i guess there's reasons for that

[@InsertMyChineseUsername]

Once, I wore a diy binder to sleep at a sleepover. Big mistake...

[@MelissaAnderson-l2t]

Thank you

[@Moss_is_silly]

I’m actually getting ready to come out and am creating a presentation. I’m watching this video because I want to convince my mom to let me bind cuz I was thinking of getting one for a “cosplay” (the real cosplay was actually identifying as female💀/j) and she said no for safety reasons 😭

[@ash_love6969]

This helped me explain it to my mom mines coming in tomorrow thank you 😄

[@huntermarkey1568]

I love your video's, thanks for making them.

[@Wonababi]

highly appreciated for what you did

[@katelin1692]

Is there really any safe yet discreet way to bind without a binder? my transphobic parents are against me being non binary I don't want to even mention binding right now! life is horrible enough but transphobic parents make everything worse!

[@lighthouse.kuiper]

I would suggest wearing more loose-fitting clothes or layering shirts/jackets. Some people will suggest layering sports bras, but speaking from personal experience, I don't think its safe to do that, and its not comfortable at all. Be safe, hope this helps

[@theodoreharvey4814]

Underworks website and amazon have different information on underworks sizing and measuring options. They knew this I told them months ago but its still doesn't match.

[@huntermarkey1568]

will you make another periods vs trans guys hacks? please

[@graveyardpansy]

if i had more advice, i would, but i haven’t had a period in six months & I don’t know what other advice id give.

[@huntermarkey1568]

@@graveyardpansy okay, thank you for answering, and I understand, also yay! no period for six months!

[@Th4tP3skyC4lic0]

Lmao I just got a binder off of Amazon- 🤭 OOP- 😭

[@idkman5188]

If you have a smaller chest like I do Something I like to use is layering a bunch of tight tank tops It’s not the most comfortable thing but it works

[@_Wh00p_]

So I got a binder like 3 days ago and I haven't found s proper way to take it off,,, it not too tight it doesn't hurt and I can get it on pretty comfortably but taking it off always seems to be a bit of a struggle.I'm also scared to like stretch out the elastic too much by pulling at it to take it off,, any tips? My binder is the half tank gc2b

[@jttaylor5459]

Davie bishop new binders are always hard to take off it’ll get slightly easier with time, I try to shimmy the binder up first and grab the back from the bottom and roll up to the top then struggle to get it past your shoulders one arm at a time. Hope that made sense and helps, best of luck

[@adrian-pk6rs]

personally i take mine off like a t-shirt and i've never got stuck. i also don't think the elastic has been pulled by me doing that. i grab the front and kinda pull it over my head? i'm sure it doesn't work for everyone, but i've been fine doing that

[@izzy_is_chaotic]

Thank you so much, from a genderfluid teen with her first binder ❤

[@megamonster1088]

Me who already bought a binder on ebay (due next week) simply bc i will never be able to offord a good one. I will update this comment when ive tryed the binder. 👍 Edit: binder came today. I love it! Its fiddily to get on (hook loops) but i figgured it out hook it together like a hook bra round the front then slide it round to the side, then put your arms through. Its realy soft it binds well, i have full range of movement it was £5.80 so a cheep one. Im very happy for £5.80. If you can get a better quality one, get that. However if you want something that will do the job for what you need it to do you can use an ebay one. I have a cheep binder as im genderfluid so i wont be whereing it everyday. If your going to wear it everyday get a trusted good quality well known company binder. Be free to comment any questions.

[@sillydog583]

Oops I'm double commenting but I rlly want to know your opinion on the chase ross situation??

[@itmealex9605]

Is it alright if i post this on the gender Amino?A lot of people there would like this.

[@graveyardpansy]

ofc, it’s totally fine!

[@S.V.M.Z]

13:47 And I took that personally 🥺😁

[@_deathlee_4866]

The part about the cute tummy made me laugh because it was both funny and i agree

[@keganxu2037]

highly appreciated, thank you, just subscribed you

[@kendallwhite4492]

Question to you or anyone who may know but do top surgeons prefer you bind as least as possible for better surgery results? I can’t bind due to health reasons but to help some of my dysphoria I was thinking if for top surgery it would be better in the long run the less I bind that would help cope with dysphoria in the now?

[@basstherainwing6165]

*nice hair cut btw-*

[@pandahorse]

I'm a crossdresser. Can I bind? I'm a gal btw.

[@broepic9472]

As far as I'm concerned(a trans male), anyone can bind if they want to. Express yourself the way YOU want to, and if being a cross dresser makes you happy then go for it! Just make sure you're being safe.

[@pandahorse]

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[@scott-ry4cj]

yes

[@obscurelyvague]

Someone should do a video on binding for older women.

[@the_queer_forest_fairy5170]

im not going to ease into binding because i were 4 sports bras 3 out of that are to small and once i didnt take it off for 5 days- it cant be that much diffrent(dont worry ill bind safely)

[@y00nberryy]

Hey, I know this is a lot later than this was posted, but whatever. I am planning on binding soon, but I also have a big school trip to Washington, DC coming up. Everyone says that wearing a sized up binder is safer to exercise in, so would wearing a size up be safer to stay in for longer? Ik if I'm hurting to take it off ,for sure, and I'll always keep that in mind I just would like to know if wearing a size up would still cause a stronger risk...

[@alienlord6158]

I have a question for all the trans guys. I want a binder for the school year, but I don't know which one to get. The only way I'd convince my parents to let me get one, is it it's gc2b, because it's the safest. But there are multiple kinds of binders. Any suggestions?

[@Zero.idk23]

11:15 just took a full breath and realized I couldn’t in my sports bra 🥲🥲

[@jay-fj2ug]

If you are trans ftm and can't afford a binder, there is a website called pointofpride that will donate gc2b and other binders to people who truly need them ^^ I recommend it

[@kennahenry4562]

Got a few questions- is it ok to sing with a binder on? And, I heard that there are websites that give free binders, are those safe at all?

[@jee462]

So idk if anyone will see this, but if you do, I'd love your input. So I've just bought my first binder as I had the perfect opportunity and reason to ask my mom to get one without it being sus and am worried about whether or not it's appropriate for me to wear it. For context, I, as of now, identify as a women, but have been questioning my gender for a while now. I'm not sure I'll ever fully figure out where I sit with regards to gender as I never seem able to pinpoint it. While I dont know what my gender necessarily is I know there are days where I would rather have a more androgynous/masculine look and form. I'm concerned as only a few people in my life know about how I'm questioning and I feel like wearing a binder while still identifying as a cis woman is rude and erasing the true purpose of a binder. I know logistically this is probably not true but I dont want to be right and then offend the trans people I know. If anyone could give their thoughts on this I'd be happy to receive it. Maybe a youtube comment section isn't the best place to ask this but I dont know where else to.

[@milopersonal4801]

I had to buy a cheap binder because I only had 20 dollars and my dysphoria is bad. But it had good reviews

[@emmaedelmann3027]

I bind and I do not use two binders

[@beans549]

so uh my back is kinda curved and it makes one side of my ribcage stick out a little bit more than the other one and my makes my belly button slightly crooked and not semetrically in the middle with my body- i think i probably have scoliosis and crap but is it safe for me to bind? because i wear it to school everyday it isnt uncomfortable really until its PE and im to scared and uncomfortable to change in school and we gotta exersize sometimes. but i get aches a little sometimes not that bad of aches but school is 7 hours and by the time i get home its finally 8 or 9 hours and i take it off but im scared that my binder might make me even more crooked and mess up my ribs and back more.

[@Vileplume87]

I'm not trans but I am gender fluid. I like my chest but sometimes I feel more like "I wanna be John Linnell frfr" so I might ask my parents about it

[@Femur_Arts]

3:38 can't you like curve your ribs if you bind unsafely?

[@iza7.77]

I love your MCR flag!! And your trans flag!

[@michaelboppers281]

Omfg mcrx yessss

[@Doglover13391]

Okay I got a binder on Amazon and it hasn’t came there is some that are for trans people and non binary people what do I do?

[@esmeralda4297]

im not from the US, bought one from amazon... guess i lost money

[@fanman1813]

I just bought mine from Amazon last night. I checked the reviews and they were mostly good. The one I got said transgender and non-binary in the name. It also had a sizing chart. Is it safe to use?

[@paigemackenzie2762]

Hi I apologize if this is rude but I need advice. I’m a female in a musical (Newsies) that is very dance heavy. The issue with this is im playing a male. I need to bind but I’m not sure what to do. As a pansexual who’s very active in the LGBTQ+ community I know that it’s a safety hazard and this being a dance heavy show originally made me think that I could just wear 2 sports bras. But there is a scene where I have to wear a white undershirt style tank top...and my boobs can’t show. So I need advice on how to do bind my chest safely without it being seen. If there is a way to do it in a binder then I’d very much appreciate being told how to. Thank you!

[@Youraveragecreepypastafan]

Remember, if you’re still a student and you have gym, don’t run in them, pack a sports bra in your backpack and use that

[@sweetdeltarune9781]

hey! so, i wanna make a chest binder the safest way as possible, and I don’t have cotton material (available) to do it, but I have kinda of a disposable apron, I can cut it in a half and then I can put some strings in the back (not covering it all just to one side stays close to the other, you get what I mean?) anyways, the disposable apron I have is pretty elastic, but im afraid it will cause any problems for my chest, please answer me ASAP :(

[@artbyL31]

I know you said you shouldn’t buy binders from Amazon, but what if it was marketed as a binder for trans people… would that be ok?

[@Yamie336]

Is it tight? when you put it on like stick to your chest and it will affect your breathing if you have a asthma? (also yeah i wrote this while watching the video am not done so i might edit this)