Learn about chest binding if you don't know already:
For most of my life, my body has been blissfully androgynous. As a short, thin person with very few curves, I’ve had the privilege of not having to think of my body’s shape much at all. Shifting my gender presentation has always felt comfortable for me, and a relatively androgynous body had allowed me to do so fairly easily. As I hit my mid-twenties though, that started to change. I began to hold weight in places I wasn’t used to. My body became softer, rounder. And I hated it.
My experience isn’t unique. A 2016 study published in Culture, Health & Sexuality—the first about chest binding to appear in a medical journal—found that binding improved mood and self-esteem and lowered anxiety, depression and dysphoria for many participants. So if you’re thinking about chest binding, here’s what you need to know.
For those who have it, “dysphoria is such an overwhelming part of day-to-day life,” says Sameshima. “Chest binding is a small way to alleviate some of the anxiety that we carry around.” Binders may be practical items, but that doesn’t mean they can’t look fun: they come in skin tones, neutral colours, loud patterns and even lacy designs. While materials vary, they’re often made out of thick and durable nylon and spandex. If possible, try a few different shirts with your binder to make sure you like the way the style and fit looks under your clothes. The right binder can lessen your dysphoria and add some self-assurance.
“You shouldn’t be feeling any real restriction in your breathing,” Sameshima says. “The first time you try a binder will feel a bit confining for sure. But you don’t want to be so uncomfortable that you can’t do physical tasks.” If you can’t comfortably take deep breaths, try the next size up.
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