How do you convince your mom to let you get a chest binder?
Tell your parent all about your binder- how you got it, why you need it, how it feels. Let them see it on you. Tell them about the material, the breathability, how tight it is. Show them all the research you’ve done.
Why do I want a binder?
Whether for personal preferences, body dysphoria, or a sheer desire to fit men’s clothing better, binders are excellent for flattening the chest to create a more conventionally masculine silhouette.
What does wearing a binder 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.
What is chest dysphoria?
individuals is chest dysphoria: physical and emotional discomfort. and distress caused by the presence. of unwanted breast development.
Can a 14 year old wear a chest binder?
At fourteen, well at any age really, it’s important that you don’t overuse a binder though. At fourteen, your breasts will still be developing and whilst you may not think there’ll ever be a time you desire breasts it’s important to be compassionate enough to yourself to allow for the possibility you might.
Do you wear a bra with a binder?
We don’t recommend wearing anything underneath your binder, especially things that compress! Sports bras in particular compress already. Although I do hear you saying that your sports bra is old and might not compress anymore, taking it off is probably best.
What can I use instead of a chest binder?
use duct tape or Ace bandages as a replacement for a chest binder. Binding with these materials can restrict your ability to breathe and move properly. Ace bandages are designed to constrict, so as you breathe, they get tighter and tighter and can really hurt you.
Are chest binders safe?
Like many things people do to modify their outward appearance (wearing high heels, or shaving facial hair), chest binding comes with some risks. Wearing binders that are too tight can cause underlying tissue and muscle damage, prevent free movement, and even restrict a person’s ability to breathe.