Jammi, I'm a cis male counselor from the USA who watched this video for the purpose of giving you thanks and encouragement in helping guys in the trans community. These videos of yours are incredibly helpful to others who have worries and anxiety in their transition. So, dude, thank you for helping, and all the best to you, Jammi..........Ray
GC2b's binders are much better in terms of quality material and stitching than underworks, and they don't do the rumple at the cleave, for only a few dollars more. You also get a bit more choice in colour (for the cropped ones). One thing I miss about underworks is that with use they do kinda break in a bit whereas none of my GC2b ones have reached that point.
I wore my binder so much over the past days that I started to have pain inside my breasts, I'm definitely taking a break, as much as I want to wear it.
I struggle with binders because of several reasons; I have scoliosis so things tend to sit on me weird, my chest, though around a c38 which isn't too bad, is extremely firm because I have very fibrous tissue, and I also have a chronic pain condition. I don't think I'll ever find an effective technique, but this is still a very good video, thank you for making it.
I have a binder from gc2b, and when I got it it came with a card that said I could wear the binder for 8-10 hours so I wear it for about 9-10 hours everyday. I am just lowkey worried because a lot of people say that it is unsafe to bind for more than 8 hours, but on the other hand, gc2b said that was the time frame so I don't really know? Anyone have any advice on what to do?
evamaya111 10 hours is the limit, eight hours is the safest but you can go to 10 hours without major damage. Just make sure to take breaks don't wear it everyday
I hate binding. Hate it. I'm really large chested with a very small back size so when I bind, I just get crushed by my own chest. By three hours my ribs are so painful I can barely breathe and my asthma is kicking into high gear which was awful when I was in my old job and they made me stand on checkout all day without breaks -__- *grumbles*. Tried a larger one and it doesn't bind and I'm not even touching a smaller one, that'd be counter productive. I highly second not wearing them for too long and if your body hurts, take the binder off if able. Always carry around a sports bra or something in your bag, just in case you need to take it off. I didn't do this once and my ribs were in bits by the end of the day. After a few days it didn't get better, it got worse and my chest was bruised sooo badly up one side. Went to the ER because I just couldn't breathe right and it turned out I had broken a rib from wearing it for too long and crushing my chest. Also, as someone who at one point could not afford a binder and tried the ACE bandages and duct tape method...don't do it. Neither of those things will stretch and move with your body. It's not even worth it, no matter how desperate you are. I'd also like to share this site - morf.webden.co.uk/home/4585418843 or search 'Morf binder scheme' on google. This is a UK binder exchange for people who can't afford to buy a new binder.
I got a new Underworks full one today and tried it on and it was really difficult. I did get it off by the way you suggested. I'm glad that there is an easier way to get it on than putting it on like a shirt! 😂
+Vincent T. Hey, what kind of work do you do? Would you be able to take a break during the day? Maybe popping to the loo and giving yourself a couple of 5 minute breathers throughout the day. I can't say for sure whether it's safe or not. If you do wear it for that length of time, just keep an eye on your breathing, and any pain you might experience.
I work as a sales associate at Walmart. Aside from doing a lot of walking and periodically having to lift boxes, it's not too physically demanding. I wore it for a 7 hour shift yesterday and it wasn't too bad. And when I have my 9 hour shifts I get an hour of lunch and 2 15 minute breaks. I suppose I could take it off in the bathroom during one of those times.
Hey, so, I have a question. I bought a GC2B binder, a size large. But I sized into a 38, which was the large’s maximum. But my shoulders are a 17, so I didn’t go up a size since I think it would be too big. And I can breathe and put it on just fine. So, the day after I got it I wore it to school for about 8 hours. I noticed rib pain three hours in. And after a day I’m still having discomfort in that area. I didn’t know if it was the sizing for the fact it’s not stretched out, and or my body isn’t used to it. Because I could still take deep breaths and didn’t have pain anywhere else besides on one side. It also rolled up quite a bit putting more pressure into the rib area. The pain mainly happened when sitting down. So I don’t know if I got my sizing wrong, or if it was from binding too long without it being stretched out and my body not used to it.
also if it hurts even just a tiny bit don't bind until you've gone to a doctor with it or until the pain is completely gone. if you damage your ribs it can actually kill you, break your ribs, or fuck shit up so bad that you can't bind or get chest surgery in the future ;;
i bind my chest for 6 years. since i was 14 . and i did it 24 hours a day sometime . now im 20 with spinal problems that my doctor says its the result of that . i had to do 2 surgery one on my back another on my rips . the pain is still with me. i wish i did not bind that long .
Binding in general can be dangerous for your breathing and when done incorrectly (like with bandages or tapes) it can lead to deformation of the rib cage. Double binding is one of the sure-fire ways to obstruct your breathing or injure your ribs.
Emo Llama you should never to that, sorry this is late but there has been serious cases of rib damage from this, don't wear your binder for more than 8 hours a day.
