Hello, My name is Connor. I'm 16, and I've been experimenting with chest binding with ace bandages for the last year or so. I've come to the realization that I am transgender, but have not had the guts to persue it for fear of family reactions. My issue; I want/need a binder. The ace bandages just don't work all that well. My problem, I have no money. I get $50 a month, but I also have to pay for my own food and clothes and such. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who maybe has some extra used binders that they could part with and send to me? I would be forever appreciative. I can not have it sent to my home, but I have a friend who will allow me to use their address. I am a 36 C chest size, if that helps for sizing.
Please let me know if you have extra binders that you could part with and ship to me.
Thank you very much.
Check out the Big Brother Used Binder Program just google search it and fill out the application they have pretty strict guidelines but im sure they can help you out. :) if you want ill link it to another post
Btw watch out for those ace bandages, you can seriously damage your ribs if you do it for too long. So many people have permanent damage due to incorrectly binding. Oh and if you do happen to get a binder from someone, smaller is not necessarily better. My boyfriend has to help me put on mine and im a pretty small dude but i got too small of a binder and that was a bad idea.
BBUB
http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html (http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html)
Until you can get a binder, please, please stop using the ace bandages and use two sports bras. The bandages could do all kinds of really nasty things to you and your ribcage, since ace bandages are designed to tighten every time the area they're binding moves. Get two sports bras that are "too small" then put on one frontwards and one backwards over it. The results are almost as good as a real binder and they don't get tighter every time you breathe. Naturally I've got to advise to remove any binding you've got on before you go to sleep.
I hope you're able to get this issue sorted out soon; it's hard being a teenager. Best of luck to you!
Please don't use an Ace bandage. Like others have said it can harm your ribs and also harm your lungs. My surgeon showed me a photo of a guy who binded too tightly and it broke a rib. After top surgery the guy's broken rib was very noticeable- more than before. I don't know if those things are more noticeable without moobs or not but it made this guy look really weird. So, please don't use Ace bandages because it can harm your body greatly and, if you decide to get top surgery, can make the damage look even more noticeable.
As for an alternative binder some guys have used modified back braces that were safe. Try doing a search on the forum for safer binder alternatives. Also do look into the Big Brother Used Binder Program.
I do have an extra binder, Underworks 997 medium, but I'm afraid it may be too big for you if you're just a B. I am really skinny, but have monster moobs. It's not pretty anymore, but I remember how bad it is not to have one :c (And don't worry, lol, I'm getting a new washer and dryer today, so I'll wash it super hard)
If you think maybe a medium would fit you, go measure yourself using their guide http://ftm.underworks.com/ (http://ftm.underworks.com/) and note me if you end up with a medium.
Otherwise, the two sports bra thing should work for you until you can get yourself a brand spankin' new one (Which are only around 30$ at Underworks, and I like theirs the best)
Quote from: Morgan on October 19, 2010, 10:15:34 AM
I do have an extra binder, Underworks 997 medium, but I'm afraid it may be too big for you if you're just a B. I am really skinny, but have monster moobs. It's not pretty anymore, but I remember how bad it is not to have one :c (And don't worry, lol, I'm getting a new washer and dryer today, so I'll wash it super hard)
If you think maybe a medium would fit you, go measure yourself using their guide http://ftm.underworks.com/ (http://ftm.underworks.com/) and note me if you end up with a medium.
Otherwise, the two sports bra thing should work for you until you can get yourself a brand spankin' new one (Which are only around 30$ at Underworks, and I like theirs the best)
For some odd reason, I cannot view your profile to message you, but according to the website, it would fit. I must've typoed when I said I was a B, I'm actually a C. Please email me at eatingrainbows@rocketmail.com
I'll send you an email tomorrow after my T appointment so I know if I can pay for shipping or not XD;; I may be temporarily broke.
Quote from: Morgan on October 20, 2010, 11:39:04 PM
I'll send you an email tomorrow after my T appointment so I know if I can pay for shipping or not XD;; I may be temporarily broke.
Alright. Thank you.(:
Quote from: Morgan on October 20, 2010, 11:39:04 PM
I'll send you an email tomorrow after my T appointment so I know if I can pay for shipping or not XD;; I may be temporarily broke.
Hey. So, i haven't heard from you lately. :/ I just wanted to make sure you didn't forget about me.(:
I haven't forgotten about you. I've been sick, and my doc visit.. uh, didn't happen. He wouldn't see me. Long story. Can you wait until the 9th when I see him again? I'll know if I need every penny I find by then.
That's fine.(:
:/ Still no binder. Bump.
Yeah Connor, keep lookin' around. My hormone doctor turned out to be an ->-bleeped-<- so I have to wait on my therapists other choice... But I'm going to ask my parents today if I can ship it in a manila folder XD As that would be cheaper. I haven't forgotten you, my luck is just horrible this past month ><
hey! I actually have a NEW UNUSED style 997 double compression binder by underworks I am willing to give away. but it depends how much shipping is going to cost me if i'm suppose to pay for shipping [kinda short on cash] private msg me? or would you like to email me about it?
Quote from: aidengabriel on November 11, 2010, 05:34:46 PM
hey! I actually have a NEW UNUSED style 997 double compression binder by underworks I am willing to give away. but it depends how much shipping is going to cost me if i'm suppose to pay for shipping [kinda short on cash] private msg me? or would you like to email me about it?
E mail would probably be best. This website confuses me. eatingrainbows@rocketmail.com
Connorsaurus: The site will allow you to be able to use messaging and add a picture after you reach 15 posts.
Quote from: Michael Alexander on November 11, 2010, 08:35:46 PM
Connorsaurus: The site will allow you to be able to use messaging and add a picture after you reach 15 posts.
That would explain it. :/
USPS flat rate shipping envelopes, which is what my binder was shipped to me in, are around 5$.
yes i know :P i ordered some, sending him the binder when i get the envelopes