Breasts unbareable sensative this normal?

[Cyndigurl45]

Next question how will i know when i need a bra?

Something I read once, don't know if there is much truth in it but the science is sound, massaging your breast stimulates growth through increased blood supply tot the region, having said that when I began HRT I began massaging my breast and wearing a bra, padded, but none the less a bra, so to answer your question, when you want to sweetie it's all up to you, whatever your comfortable with

[AbraCadabra]

Next question how will i know when i need a bra?

Honey bunch, when you find one that fits! :-)

Easy peasy lemon squeezy

Axelle

[Bird]

I began wearing one when my breasts began to get sensitive due to the nipple chaffing on my shirt.

Another good sign is when they begin to bounce, since it can hurt.

Additionally, bra's give you a layer of protection which can help if you accidentaly hit them.

[LilKittyCatZoey]

well they are bounce and i cant wear a shirt t but well i cant just go try them on i have to keep being a boy until 2013 so thats bad and thanks !! my appreciated

[Medusa]

why you have to be boy until 2013? waiting for day of judgement ?

[Jillieann Rose]

You can buy them online Zoey.

[Bird]

You already aren't a boy.

[kate durcal]

Next question how will i know when i need a bra?

This is the most scaring tings ever. It is like once I am there -mean I need a a bra- there is no going bak, point of not return

Kate D

[mechakitty]

You can buy them online Zoey.

This goes for anything you don't feel like buying in person yet. First girl clothes I ever bought were online.

[AbraCadabra]

OK, now I know where it's at.
Yes, it is ->-bleeped-<-e to go and by your first bra all on your own.
Before you poop yourself give me a call when coming to Pta --- I'll hold your hand, 'k.
PM me for details.

I had a TG help BIG TIME for my first purchases, I was VERY grateful for her help.

If you have no support group - I guess not, don't you know any other trans-woman in Jhb area?

Also, take a tape measure under your titties and convert cm to inches (div. by 2.54).
Then find the next lower inches and that would be you band size.
I have a broad back (->-bleeped-<-e!) and wear a 38A cup.

Go for a bra that ALSO has stretch in front, else it might be to small.
Go to Woolllies and find your size. My best guess you be a 36A, NO underwire just soft support. About R140-00 for the double pack (white and beige)

The section is open, they come in packs of two and are well numbered.
If 36A is the wrong size, Woollies will exchange bras with no problems whatever.

Hope this will help, you'll get the hang of it. Nobody will ask funny stuff IME.
Axelle

PS: Also can go to 'sportsman's warehouse' they have sports support bras (black or white). Look for LARGE rather as they seem on the small side. They almost act like a binder though. Hop skip and jump, no more pain really.
Cost about R150-00 for one.
Ta, ta

[LilKittyCatZoey]

OK, now I know where it's at.
Yes, it is ->-bleeped-<-e to go and by your first bra all on your own.
Before you poop yourself give me a call when coming to Pta --- I'll hold your hand, 'k.
PM me for details.

I had a TG help BIG TIME for my first purchases, I was VERY grateful for her help.

If you have no support group - I guess not, don't you know any other trans-woman in Jhb area?

Also, take a tape measure under your titties and convert cm to inches (div. by 2.54).
Then find the next lower inches and that would be you band size.
I have a broad back (->-bleeped-<-e!) and wear a 38A cup.

Go for a bra that ALSO has stretch in front, else it might be to small.
Go to Woolllies and find your size. My best guess you be a 36A, NO underwire just soft support. About R140-00 for the double pack (white and beige)

The section is open, they come in packs of two and are well numbered.
If 36A is the wrong size, Woollies will exchange bras with no problems whatever.

Hope this will help, you'll get the hang of it. Nobody will ask funny stuff IME.
Axelle

PS: Also can go to 'sportsman's warehouse' they have sports support bras (black or white). Look for LARGE rather as they seem on the small side. They almost act like a binder though. Hop skip and jump, no more pain really.
Cost about R150-00 for one.
Ta, ta

I never looked  but i would think no there arent my area is heavy catholic conservatives even our hair dressers are straight guys but hey they cut just as good and wow bras are sooooooooo much more expensive then i thought! I think i will wait a bit rather not waste money on something i might grow out of in 3 months.

Did you know you get KK cup sizes 

ok so i went onto a 3 sites they all told me the same way to measure and i got this 78.5 cm = 30.9 in so must i make it 32 right? for band size?

note: that add 5 inch rule is out dated due to the fact that was made for ancient bras moderns apparently dont use that

[Kelly J. P.]

 [rude, rude, rude]

I wasn't myself.

[LilKittyCatZoey]

To the original topic, I'm not sure how normal that level of pain is, but in my experience, I can beat my breasts like I were Tarzan and feel only minor discomfort. Everyone's different... but that pain sounds very harsh.

well i have never been very tough i am easy to hurt 

[Jillieann Rose]

I can beat my breasts like I were Tarzan and feel only minor discomfort.

Better not beat on my breasts unless you want to be hurt hon.
If I push very hard on the nipples they really hurt and it's been that way from 3 months till now.
Off and on if I just touch them they hurt. (That's when they seem to be growing the most.)
That is normal for me and I've been on the meds for 1.5 years now.
Yes we all have different pain tolerances and yours don't seem much different than mine Zoey.
If you buy some sports bras they will last much longer then 3 months.They stretch with your growth.
If you live in the USA Target and Walmart both have good prices on them.
Hugs,
Jillieann

[mechakitty]

Also, when it's really bad painwise for me, ibuprofen or naproxen (Aleve) works wonders.

[LilKittyCatZoey]

It's based on whether you measure above or below your bust. Here's a calculator that uses both if you want to make sure: http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php

lovely calculator thanks and good guess axelle i am 36 

[AbraCadabra]

Yeah honey bunch, sometimes I just hit the jackpot, heehee.

Also, about setting expectations... those softsupport bras from Woolies will "accommodate" you for quite some time. At any rate *much* longer then just 3 month - PROMIS. Even if you'd see that as a bit negative, don't. You sore right now, imagine things go even faster!

R 140-00 for two bras... hey, a girl makes a plan.
Still cheaper then only one sports bra for almost the same money. Also they ARE nice and comfy, and do not make a big showoff like some of these padded ones.
I got a 38A (padded) by "La Senza" and that would set you back about R 340-00! It is not THAT comfortable but just nice if you want to show some more "frontend" to suit the occasion.

The smaller your band size the more options you'll have, and 36 is already much better then my 38 for sure.
There is a new-ish brand "After Eden" at Edgars stores and the padding is using silicon, nice.
But don't ask me for the price, I'm sure you will not like it. I'm just saying in case you find a sponsor.

Axelle

[LilKittyCatZoey]

Yeah honey bunch, sometimes I just hit the jackpot, heehee.

Also, about setting expectations... those softsupport bras from Woolies will "accommodate" you for quite some time. At any rate *much* longer then just 3 month - PROMIS. Even if you'd see that as a bit negative, don't. You sore right now, imagine things go even faster!

R 140-00 for two bras... hey, a girl makes a plan.
Still cheaper then only one sports bra for almost the same money. Also they ARE nice and comfy, and do not make a big showoff like some of these padded ones.
I got a 38A (padded) by "La Senza" and that would set you back about R 340-00! It is not THAT comfortable but just nice if you want to show some more "frontend" to suit the occasion.

The smaller your band size the more options you'll have, and 36 is already much better then my 38 for sure.
There is a new-ish brand "After Eden" at Edgars stores and the padding is using silicon, nice.
But don't ask me for the price, I'm sure you will not like it. I'm just saying in case you find a sponsor.

Axelle

i think i will just fork over for the sports bra the less visibility the betta

[AbraCadabra]

Yes, it be the right decision for less visibility it is.
These things are close to a binder, but I'm sure a lot more comfortable.
They will not hurt your boobies like some binders would.

When I go jogging they REALLY keep things in place.
Without it was impossible because it hurt too much.
Put the sports bras --- no more 'eina' whatever.
Axelle

[LilKittyCatZoey]

Yes, it be the right decision for less visibility it is.
These things are close to a binder, but I'm sure a lot more comfortable.
They will not hurt your boobies like some binders would.

When I go jogging they REALLY keep things in place.
Without it was impossible because it hurt too much.
Put the sports bras --- no more 'eina' whatever.
Axelle

i am still 36AA i will wait till i am a A cup