does anyone have experience binding while getting HRT?

[Carri F]

I've been on estradiol for around a month and it's working fine so far.     Unfortunately, I still work as a male and won't be able to go full-time for some time - any time from 3 months to a year from now.  So far I'm ok wear t-shirts under loose fitting shirts but I'm worried that this maneuver won't be enough in a few months.  So I'm wondering will it hurt me if I bind?  Really ironic, but that's the way it is.  Any advice anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated.

[Ms Grace]

I would strongly recommend you not bind while your breasts are developing since it may effect their final size and shape. Normally I'd suggest wearing loose shirts over a slightly tighter tee but that might not be suitable in your circumstances. Non padded, compression sports bras might be an option.

[Deborah]

Really,nobody is going to notice strongly enough to make a scene unless you wear really tight shirts.  If you present male, even with things we might make a connection with, they won't connect the dots. 


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[Ms Grace]

That's right, if anything most people will just presume "man boobs".

[Carri F]

Lol, thanks!

[Colleen M]

You know those sentences with the letters all rearranged, but you read them normally anyway because your brain sees what it expects to see?  It works on more than sentences.