SAFE BINDING 🧵
I am so glad Layla's story resonated with so many of you! All sorts of people bind their chests for all sorts of reasons. Whatever your reason, you need to stay safe. Unsafe binding can lead to some pretty nasty consequences, so a few notes to follow here...
I am so glad Layla's story resonated with so many of you! All sorts of people bind their chests for all sorts of reasons. Whatever your reason, you need to stay safe. Unsafe binding can lead to some pretty nasty consequences, so a few notes to follow here...
- Use a binder that is made for purpose. I love @gc2bapparel and #spectrumoutfitters, these are the ones used in #SexEducation, but other brands are available. Do your research and find what is right for you. NEVER bind with bandages or duct tape.
- Avoid binding for over 8 hours a day. I know it's tempting, but it really isn't worth it long term.
- Take regular breaks. If you are binding at school/work consider binders that are easy to remove to give yourself a break (front zip, side Velcro etc)
- Take regular breaks. If you are binding at school/work consider binders that are easy to remove to give yourself a break (front zip, side Velcro etc)
- Remove your binder before sleeping.
- Avoid exercising in a binder where you can. Exercising can be a dysphoric experience, but you need to be able to breath. Consider a well made sports bra, or specially designed binding tape (NOT DUCT TAPE)
- Avoid exercising in a binder where you can. Exercising can be a dysphoric experience, but you need to be able to breath. Consider a well made sports bra, or specially designed binding tape (NOT DUCT TAPE)
- Wash your binder regularly. Seriously, they get nasty.
- Some binders can be worn while swimming, find the right one for you.
- Make sure you are wearing the correct size for your body. Don't be tempted to go too small - follow the sizing guides.
- Some binders can be worn while swimming, find the right one for you.
- Make sure you are wearing the correct size for your body. Don't be tempted to go too small - follow the sizing guides.
For more information, check out: spectrumoutfitters.co.uk/pages/binding-…
If finances are tight, there are various second hand schemes available.
Stay safe, breathe deep. You've got this.
@Genderintell @Mermaids_Gender @stonewalluk
If finances are tight, there are various second hand schemes available.
Stay safe, breathe deep. You've got this.
@Genderintell @Mermaids_Gender @stonewalluk
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