Hello This Is A Really Dumb Question About Binding So Please Dont Answer If Youre Not Comfortable

Hello this is a really dumb question about binding so please don’t answer if you’re not comfortable

Basically, I’m a trans guy and I cannot get a binder at the moment. I’ve heard DIY binders can be very dangerous, but I made this thing that works as one. I am able to breathe and it’s even comfortable, I don’t think it’s causing me any “bad pressure” or even pain? I’m just wondering about safety if you have any insight into how safe this is

That would definitely depend on how you’re binding. Even if there are no noticeable bad pressure or breathing problems, breathing and back issues can be a serious problem with improper binding. So please, please, please do lots of research and if you notice any signs of hurt or bruising or breathing hindrance, try a different route.

Now, I’m no expert as far as the health concerns, and I would definitely do some more research, but I can definitely share my pre-official-binder advice.

My number one thing is wearing baggy clothing, that was my go to. Even still is on days that I’m not binding.

Sports bras are also a really good alternative. Obviously, that is also subjective to chest size as well, but at the very least, sports bras compress your chest more and tend to help flatten. Sports bras labeled “no bounce” tend to be more sturdy, and some people will even layer sports bras to help flatten more (just not too many as to be uncomfortable or harmful). Do not buy a sports bra that is too small. I know chest dysphoria is a bitch, but it’s not worth hurting yourself for.

Sports bras and baggy clothing were my go-tos, but some others I’ve heard are camisoles and pantyhose. I can’t testify to either, I don’t like the texture of pantyhose and camisoles are really uncomfortable for me, but those are some you could look into. Some people can also get away with lighter compression tops, I know Target had some swim one last pride month, but that’s kind of a gray area and will depend on the situation. I’ve also never worn one, so I don’t know how well they work.

I know most people know this anyway, but avoid bandaging or duct-taping your chest. It may be tempting sometimes, and it may not seem like that bad of an option, but these things are not meant to be around your chest that tight. You’re putting your ribs and your lungs at a big risk (and your skin if you are using duct tape).

As with any binding technique, do not bind for over 8 hours or sleep in a binder/binder substitute. If you plan on heavy or even moderate activity or exercise, it’s best to stick with a sports bra (even if you have an official binder). Don’t try to go tighter or combine methods if you aren’t getting the results you want. I know that body dysphoria is really hard, but you can’t go putting your body in danger, possibly permanently.

Like I said, I’m no professional, this is just stuff I have learned over the years from my own experiences, friends, and various videos and posts. I heavily recommend additional research to stay safe. As always, bind safely, and don’t be afraid to ask me anything more.

To other people, I’m sure I missed things, don’t be afraid to add in comments and reblogs!

Relistening to Nightvale only to realize I am in fact waiting for the bus, and it is in fact raining.

I don’t care if it’s “cringe,” it’s not hurting you, you’re just being mean.

Can we please stop putting down autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent people whose traits are considered 'cringe', 'dorky', 'weird' or something else considered to be socially unacceptable?

We get enough shit from neurotypical people—we don't need to throw each other under the bus too.

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Happy bat appreciation day everyone! 🦇

I wanted to post for the special occasion a little guy inspired by my first homebrew race! (I had to be sure to post by the end of the day, so I apologize the drawing is a little simple)

I wanted to make a race that allowed me to spill all the useless facts I know about bats, so they’re inspired my actual bat facts and behaviors. So thank you @hellezoic for helping me build it!

If you want access to the race that we’ve worked to build, all I ask is that you donate $5 or more to bat conservation international to help save our nighttime pollinators and send me proof of the donation. Bats are a crucial part of our ecosystem and even our agriculture, and they are dying out more and more rapidly every year, so please make an effort to donate and raise awareness.

is it a neurodivergent thing that loves to just like organise stuff? Like not in a stereotypical way I have ocd myself and when I like write an email for example and organise it with paragraphing I get so happy and like I reread that shit over and over. wondering if it’s like a universal thing

*mental illness can be a personal thing to a person to don’t share if you don’t wanna I’m just curious

(((I saw this before and drafted a response, and then I had a million college papers and projects, so I apologize)))

I think that’s definitely super subjective, but it’s definitely true for me and a lot of neurodivergent people I know. I can’t recall any specific information, and I’m no professional, so I’ll just speak on my own behalf. I have autism and I think also OCD, and I sort everything.

If I had to take a guess as to why, it’s to make the world make sense to me and to have a sort of control, if that makes sense. Neurodivergent people think differently from the world around them. That’s, like, the whole thing. The world doesn’t always make sense to us, and it can feel chaotic. So I think sorting is a way of making things work the way our brains do. And even if it doesn’t seem particularly organized to someone else, it’s organized in the way our brain likes it to be, a way that the rest of the world isn’t.

Sorry if that was long or didn’t answer the question correctly. Again, this is just my own experience and theory, but I live with three other neurodivergent roommates and have lots of neurodivergent friends, and I feel like all of them definitely have a sorting method in one way or another, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a connection.

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