How do I convince my parents to get me a chest binder?
Have an explanation ready for why you want a chest binder. Explaining dysphoria to your mom could be kind of awkward, but it’ll help her understand why you want one much more thoroughly, and once she understands she is much more likely to by you a chest binder. Be willing to compromise.
What age is appropriate for a binder?
There is no minimum age. Anyone who has developed breasts can bind. I personally, did bind since I was 11 because of dysphoria, and I turned out fine.
How can I get a binder without my parents finding out?
- find a supportive friend near your house that you can easily get to.
- ask them if its ok for you to use there house address for the shipping.
- if they say yes tell them your ordering a binde ronline but you will pay for everything.
What are the cons of wearing a binder?
Disadvantages
- Binders compress the breast tissues, i.e, they are tighter and more fitting than a bra.
- Pain and discomfort.
- Binding can be sweaty, uncomfortable, or even painful, restrictive to your movement and even your breathing if not of the right size, i.e, too small.
- Harm to Ribs and Lungs.
How do I know what binder fits?
The best way to find the correct binder size is with your Chest Size. This is under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest. (Chest size is not Bra Size.)
Why is my daughter binding her breasts?
Some adolescent girls bind their breasts as they enter puberty. This is done usually for reasons of embarrassment (they do not want others to know they have started developing), or desire to be as they previously were (they do not want to have breasts yet).
Is it safe for a 13 year old to bind?
Although binding comes with some risks and potential side effects, it’s considered safe if you do it responsibly. Do not allow your teen to bind with “DIY” materials such as bandages or tape because these can cause serious injury.
How can a teenager make a binder?
If you’re looking for recommendations on where to buy chest binders, most people recommend Underworks, gc2b Transitional Apparel, or Shapeshifters Inc. For families who cannot afford to purchase binders for their teen, Point of Pride and FtM Essentials offer free binder programs.
What does binding feel like?
The tightness is a double-edged sword — sometimes you feel like you’re being suffocated, but at other times a binder feels like a close hug. The longer I used binding, the more I could feel my body deteriorating. The physical pain got worse but so did the emotional.
Does wearing a binder deform your breast?
No, but wearing a binder over a long period of time can reduce your skin’s elasticity. The only things that can make the breasts smaller are weight loss and/or surgery. No, binders do not decrease breast size. Excessive and incorrect binding can harm breast tissue, but not shrink it.
What does gc2b stand for?
‘Go Create 2 Be!’