Hello!

Figured I would bring this question by you all here since stuff like this would be right up your alley. I’m completely out of my league when it comes to things like these lol.

My best friend recently realized how some of her feelings are actually gender dysphoria. She’s beginning to figure out herself and all these odd feelings she’s having. She doesn’t care what labels people use, but is leaning towards non-binary as what she feels she is.

Essentially, she hates the way her chest feels sometimes and expressed interest in getting a binder. What are some good recommended brands for chest binders?

Also, I don’t really have any idea of what features or whatnots to look out for when it comes to binders, so any guidance or tips would be much appreciated.

  • dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    24 days ago

    (disclaimer: I’m a trans woman who has never used a chest binder)

    I’ve heard good things about tomboyx as a brand - though I think they can be pricey.

    here’s a cute, introductory comic about binding:

    https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/binders-jey-pawlik/

    I think the most important parts from the comic I want to highlight are:

    • binding can be a health risk, and it’s important to never bind more than 8 - 12 hours at a time
    • when binding, make sure to stretch every couple hours
    • to have at least one day a week in which you don’t bind at all
    • to never bind using tape, bandages, plastic wrap, etc.
    • make sure the binder you wear is not too small and not compressing too much

    I don’t know much about the health risks and mitigation strategies for binding, so I recommend doing a lot of research up-front.

    Much luck!