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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Ryan on June 04, 2009, 08:48:57 PM

Title: Sweaty Binder
Post by: Ryan on June 04, 2009, 08:48:57 PM
It's started to get quite warm around here recently and I've noticed that my binder gets absolutely soaked in sweat. I only have one binder as I can't afford another one.
No matter how much antipersperant deodrant I cover myself in, it doesn't seem to help and I tend to smell quite bad by the end of the day. Then I have to try and shower and get my binder washed and ready for the next day!

Any ideas on how to help ease it up a bit?

Thanks
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: tekla on June 04, 2009, 08:51:36 PM
Few things say 'guy' like not being afraid to smell like work.
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: Osiris on June 04, 2009, 08:52:24 PM
I sweat a lot too. The only thing that works for me is clinical strength antiperspirant. It costs more but trust me the results are worth it.
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: Radar on June 04, 2009, 09:01:14 PM
Have you tried wearing a tank top under your binder? I wear one to keep the fabric from making me itch and prevent chaffing. I've noticed the tank top absorbs the sweat first so the binder stays drier. At first I though I would get too hot wearing a tank top-binder-shirt, but it's been O.K. I'm in heat in the 90's too, but I'm not outside all day. The binder somehow has a cooling effect to it.
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: Ryan on June 05, 2009, 09:11:03 AM
tekla: Generally, I don't mind too much, but it soaks into the binder and it gets really bad. Like to the point where you can smell yourself. Haha.

I might have to invest in some tanktops then. Wearing another layer is absolutely going to kill me though. I also have a tough time finding them small enough.
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: myles on June 05, 2009, 10:05:41 PM
I have resorted to changing my shirt a few times each day as well as reapplying deodorant again and again. Not the best option but works. I have to layer at this point and have to change the under and over shirt.
Myles
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: Mister on June 06, 2009, 12:56:03 AM
put baby powder (good) or gold bond (best) on your skin underneath your binder.  helps with chafing, too.
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: Ryan on June 06, 2009, 07:51:45 AM
Yeah. Most of the time I'm not in the situation where I can magically whip out another shirt.

Baby powder sounds good, but what's gold bond?
Title: Re: Sweaty Binder
Post by: noxdraconis on June 06, 2009, 09:36:16 AM
Quote from: Gizzy on June 06, 2009, 07:51:45 AM
Yeah. Most of the time I'm not in the situation where I can magically whip out another shirt.

Baby powder sounds good, but what's gold bond?

Gold Bond is a medicated body powder with menthol and zinc oxide that makes you feel pleasantly cool and tingly.