Un-needed Chest Binder

[trapthavok]

Reread the thread.  No one mentioned binding WITHOUT testosterone.  No one even mentioned long term binding, 'til you broght up the 20 year example.  And argument? I thought this was a discussion board.

In Elwood's defense I think he was just talking to me earlier in the thread when he made that comment, as well as anyone else he might have thought didn't know. I am not on testosterone yet, and I said I'd take the binder if I didn't think it was too small for me. So I would be binding without testosterone, and Elwood knows that.

[Mister]

Reread the thread.  No one mentioned binding WITHOUT testosterone.  No one even mentioned long term binding, 'til you broght up the 20 year example.  And argument? I thought this was a discussion board.

In Elwood's defense I think he was just talking to me earlier in the thread when he made that comment, as well as anyone else he might have thought didn't know. I am not on testosterone yet, and I said I'd take the binder if I didn't think it was too small for me. So I would be binding without testosterone, and Elwood knows that.

Right... but you guys are both missing the point.

When binding is done correctly- meaning with a binder, not an ace bandage or duct tape- is not dangerous.  Using methods not designed for such a purpose, such as the duct tape, can make binding harmful.  A binder that is too small is not binding correctly. 

Go to ftm.underworks.com for instructions on how to measure yourself and size info on the particular binder listed in this thread.

[Aiden]

Not sure where my measuring tape is lol....  Burried somewhere in my craft box possibly or the dozen bags that also hold craft stuff

[trees]

just out of curiousity, have you sent it to the program yet? 
if not, i'd be completely willing to take it off your hands.

also, congrats on surgery

and, also, to the guys discussing the dangers of binding...
from my understanding, long-term binding (most hours of the day for a lengthy amount of time) will shift ribs and organs around and possibly more, even with the safer techniques.  that much compression on any area of the body will cause some *change*, and the amount of compression used to flatten most chests will move things around a little, but usually not after lots of it and quite some time.  you just have to really listen to your body and not be afraid to stop if you feel anything different.  it's definitely been known to happen, even with the underworks binders. but, inherently, the safer you play the game the less likely of getting hurt

[Aiden]

BTW any suggestions if it keeps curling and cutting into sides?  Think I've been bruised lol

[kc74]

I was wondering it you have donated the binder yet . If not i could take if off your hands and  I'd really appreciate it if you haven't already gave it away.

[Osiris]

This topic is all from 2008, and the original poster is no longer a member on the forums. For more up-to-date topics on binding visit the FTM Gear Section

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