Chance Finley I've never been injured but I know that almost every time I go to take off my binder I end up trapped, and I kinda just stand there with my breasts exposed and my arms up in the air like "this is it. this is how it ends"
I'm just over 4 weeks post op and i constantly look in the mirror at my chest, because it's just too awesome. And sometimes i have a small panic thinking i forgot to bind and then remember that I've had surgery so that's silly. haha
I know it's been six years, but I just got top a little over a week ago and it's been amazing! I keep thinking that like, oh I need to grab a sports bra or binder, and then remembering, wait no I don't!! Though I guess since I still have the bandages on, it still feels like there's something there, so it's a bit less of a panic, and more of an after thought haha Tbh, I don't even know why I'm watching this. I already had top, so I don't need to know about binders anymore. But god, the readjusting and checking in shop windows is real. Unfortunately, I never managed to be flat, even when binding. Not that that matters anymore!
I'm not out yet. I've tried coming out but my parents just ignored my identity and called me a girl and all that shit. This year i met a dude who was also trans and was getting rid of binders that were too big. I'm already very flat chested without a binder so my dysphoria wasn't terrible, but a binder helped me a lot. He gave me his old one and it looks brand new, i've been wearing it for just over a month and i feel great!
Gerard Lesterell I did the same thing. I tried coming out and they just ignored me so I'm just dressing how I want and wearing my binder (all which I bought out of my own money which I had been saving up but I couldn't have gone any longer without it) and I feel so much happier with myself but they won't listen so I just feel shit whenever they talk to me
+Jay Preis GENDER AND SEX ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS!!!! You are making gender dysphoria so much worse and for that you are so so wrong. Going to videos like these and picking on people in the comments like this is so wrong
My best friend is going through his transition (ftm) and I'm literally binging on every video possible about the transition so I can help and understand as much as possible and this helps heaps thank you 💕
@Kiara welllll, we are no longer friends as he dropped out of school and pretty much removed himself from everyone from school but from what I have heard from his sister he's moved out and is doing great :)
I had a binder that clasped in the front, but my sister put it in the dryer and all the clasps broke ;-; three of them are even completely missing now. so yeah, I need a new one lol
@It's Sammy when I first got my binder I did the same. Couldn’t stop patting my chest. Like wow 😮 I’m flat. Am I dreaming? Please don’t be a dream. Lol , couldn’t stop.
I had to remove my friend from his new binder because he got stuck in it and it was a really hot day and we'd had a home celebration with movies, pizza and he drank too much and couldn't get out of it. So I had to remove my tipsy and slightly sweaty friend from a new, slightly moist binder. it was hilarious and he still gets embarrassed-happy when we talk about it. We like to bring it up as a joke whenever he gets a new binder.
@@hazelshaw4838 I know this is a year old scam but I can’t help but laugh at the irony here, this is a video about _binding_ , as in, trying to make your chest look *flat* .
Hot tip for new binders: If it's a half tank, put it on over your head and keep your arms up, pull the bottom of it down straight as much as possible - especially around your armpits, shoulderblades/lats, and back - so that it's not rolled up on itself. When it's as unrolled, straight, and pulled down as much as possible, bring your arms down and then just keep pulling the bottom down until it's on, then arrange yourself however you like =) If it's a full tank, just step into it and pull it up. Taking it off again: Pull the bottom up as far as you can - again, without letting it roll up on itself - then grab the back at the top of the neckline with both hands, and pull it up over the back of your head. You can alternate the pulling if you're sweaty, left, right, left, right, so it kinda shimmies up your back. Once you start pulling it over the back of your head it should just easily come free over your chest and arms and just slip off. If it's a really tight full tank, you can slip your arms out of the shoulder straps then use them to roll it down over your body until you can step out of it inside out. BOOM! Done! Hahaha.
hey @Jay Preis maybe u could shut the fuck up and mind ur own business like I try not to start shit but he ws just happy about getting a binder and you came to shit on him three months later. that's just shitty.
Hey Jamie, just wanted you to know that I'm a 15 year old transguy and you have really helped me feel normal and not so alone because people in my life aren't very accepting and I know "it gets better" but it's hard.
also a tip for people who aren't out or can't get a binder if you can get sports bras that are one or two sizes too small (remember that you still need to be confortable) can give a similar effect to a binder you. Can wear 1 or 2 sports bras but stay safe!
I have 2 sports bras that I wear together that fit tight, but one of them is starting to rip at the seams and my mom won't let me get new ones, so I have to deal with my stupid padded sports bras that fit normally and make my chest look bigger.
How are you able to wear sports bras that are too small and have them actually function as a psuedo-binder? If a sports bra is too small for me, it just starts to ride up and reveal the underboob. No binding effect even remotely achieved
I've been wanting a binder for the longest time now because I'm Genderfluid and my chest is too big for my own liking. I've attempted to bind in many different ways, some worked, others didn't. i think I would prefer the already made ones that people trust compared to the homemade ones, just so I know that I'll be safe
maybe you can tell them it's like a bra, but a sports bra, one with more compression. i got one from a trans friend of mine and i was able to convince my mom that it was a bra, especially since it has adjustments and all that.
twentyonefallouthoizonsatthedisco hm... then maybe you can buy one online, and tell her it's a very good quality? and if you can't do that, maybe you can find a supportive friend who can buy one for you online, and then they can give it to you in person? tbh I'm just spewing out ideas for you, but I hope they're logical! 😅
Vish Herath Yeah I don't wear mine for long car journeys. Luckily for me I can wear baggy clothes/ lots of layers and kinda be alright as long as no one really sees me.
Binder Tip: In summer, or generally, it's nice to wear a undershirt under the binder. It probably does get a little hot, but it's a really big help with the sweating and (to me) it's just much more comfortable. Also, I read somewhere that you should cough when you took off your binder, to loosen your chest. That usually helps me with my breathing. Anyhow, this is all just from my point of view, so please feel free to add stuff that helped you or other things (as long as they're not mean). Have a good day and please remember that one day, and remember that it gets better. 🧡
Instant Entertainment I’m doing well! I don’t really bind these days bc I personally can’t stand the uncomfortable feeling- I wear bralettes and sports bras which don’t minimize much but also don’t emphasize. I also identify more as nonbinary now- I still have too dysphoria but I wear a lot of oversized tops and layers due to my style so it works out ok. I’d still recommend a binder if you want one! I got mine from underworks and it was a good deal and works great, I just couldn’t get used to the feeling lol. The one thing is I wish I could find a good strapless binder bc I don’t like the look of the binder showing with different necklines, though that’s a style preference.
when I first started, I used sports bras which make your chest flatter, but not such an obvious difference, so it's not so noticeable when you wear a proper binder
I personally wear loose clothing to begin with, but I switch back and forth at work all the time between a binder, sports, and push-up bras and have never had it commented on. However, if you're very concerned about it, I would start with the subtler sports bra approach as mentioned by LittleBlue Tiger.
I’m not out to my family and occasionally I’d wear my binder in the house and they didn’t notice. But then again I usually wear it when I’m alone in my room and if I have to go outside it’s only for like 5 minutes.
Me when I put my binder Me- struggle, Me- 2 minutes later hhelp mme Sister-what do u need help with Me- binder getting on Sister-fine I will help Me-what hell no Sister- you said help Me-nvm I good Sister- ok Me- still struggle to get it on
alright this is a binding safety check: whoever reads this and is binding PLEASE do not over bind!! even though it can be really really hard to not bind because of dysphoria remember to take break days and to only bind for 8 hours max. i remember binding for a little over 24 hours once and it was absolutely terrible and i had an asthma attack because of it (i was ok after and didn’t have to go to the hospital though so that’s good). don’t follow my example and be safe everyone!! :)
most cis people i know (and i am cis too!) don’t really comment on that, and the first thought that comes to my mind is, “That person must have been working out, they’re getting less soft. Kudos to them.”
I just got my first binder today! It was easier to put on and take off than I was expecting... And I didn't have ANY trouble breathing. Unfortunately I'm big chested so it isn't as flat as I would like... But it's better than nothing
hi Jamie you are my hero and i have a question I don't know how to come out to my family as a trans ftm I have a mom who hates anything not Straight so I am scared to come out to her should I come 8th to my aunt first who has been there for me my whole life .
Hey, you should come out to whoever you feel most comfortable and able to, if that's your aunt and you think she will be supportive, then that might be better. But only come out when you feel ready to, and if think someone who you will tell will not respond well, then prepare for this. Do you have any friends or anyone else you can tell who you know will be supportive?
My mom just bought me a binder, I'm now binging a bunch of binding videos, just to be prepared. Since fabrics are usually super stuff when you first buy them, I'm also gonna wash it first so that the fabric relaxes a bit, so I don't hurt myself trying to put it on! 😅
Id like to enter the givaway, my family doesn't know I'm trans yet and I'm afraid to tell them and ask for one since my dad is really judgemental of everyone who doesn't fit his standard (from fat people to lesbians, he's a general prick to everyone behind their back)
I remember watching this about a year and a half ago before I started questioning my gender and thinking “oh that’s cool I didn’t know about this” but now I’m rewatching it while trying to learn more about binding so I can get one myself.
This is so funny and relatable! I just got my first binder and I got stuck in it the first time I put it on! It really is helpful and makes me feel as if I look good and how I’m supposed to.
Remember if your chest is not completely flat that's okay. There's are a lot of cisgender males that do not have a flat chest, probably from working out. So it's okay not to be completely flat
first binder decent one from gcb2. I tried to put on I got so stuck I had to get my mum to help me get it over my shoulders after that I started finding it easier. now I practically wear it non stop apart from going to for a shower. I even went swimming in it at my visit to Switzerland to spend time with my friend. I wear it without a top in the streets towards the end of trip and used the males bathroom the whole time I stayed there about 6 weeks. it felt so liberating and nice that no know one knew me I felt so safe.
Can't stress enough about binding safely; I wound up wearing mine for 72 hours straight when travelling to go see my best friend and had no idea how restricted my breathing had become until I took it off at her place to shower. Felt like my lung capacity had doubled after getting that stupid binder off, which took forever to do for whatever reason.
I know the struggles 😭 I have been binding for a year now, and the first 4 months I kinda did it in secret, because I hadn't come out to my parents. I had to wash the binder by hand when I showered... So it wasn't properly cleaned for soooooo long... Glad my parents are cool with me binding now :)
I've been wanting a binder for awhile now (not trans, more non-binary) but I know my parents won't buy me one and I have no way of getting money. I don't know what size I would fit into though, anyone have a good guide?
Most websites for actual decent binders have their own sizing charts. This is the link for the gc2b one (my top recommendation for sure) gc2b.co/pages/sizing-chart and this is the link to their measuring instructions so you know how to get the correct measurements : gc2b.co/pages/how-to-measure I know it can be tempting to just grab a cheap one off amazon from some chinese company, but these are almost invariably not safe, not made from the correct materials, and the wrong size for your body to wear safely, and can really cause a lot of harm if you're not very careful. Best of luck!
Binders both give and take life from me. I'm so sore from binding lately it's ridiculous xD GC2B is amazing and so is Underworks. Seriously Jamie, I adore you and you've inspired me a lot.
I find the easiest way to get out of one is by pulling up the front, then the back, then pulling the back off over the head, but lean forward with your head down. I’ve never really had a problem doing it like this
That's why I bought a binder that opens on the side! It has multiple hooks, so you can decide how tight you want it to be. Really, it was a life saver. My very first binder didn't have those hooks and I got so stuck putting it on, I had to ask my mom to help getting it off.
Aw im sorry you’re not accepted, I’m not either. But you should Google ways to make diy ones, that’s what I’m doing currently. Hope everything works out for you dude ❤️
congratulations 😉 on your journey! I've never realized how much certain details can really go into changing of this nature. it's a learning experience all around!
I stopped using Ace bandages for about 2 months now and I now have enough money to buy myself a real binder and I kid u not, makes me really happy even though I have to hide it from my parents because I tried coming out but they won't see me as their son but only as their daughter so this video really helps me alot so thanks.
Seclysion .m my mom had a corset type thing that was supposed to make her look thinner so I cut it down and made a binder with it. That wad probably my best binder I ever had
they do but binders that don't have openings are more comfortable because the seams are constantly pressing into your skin. also, if you put a binder on properly it's actually a lot quicker and easier than having to fiddle with clips
I .. love that I've found this acount so relatable I nearly have Noone to talk to about these things for several reasons like my transphobic Islamic country and parents and friends ... hearing that these problems are normal just makes me so happy and calm
the pros of only wearing black and hot topic band tees: -no one can see my binder too clearly as long as i’m not wearing a too oversized shirts -still hides my figure pretty well if i feel like my chest isn’t flat enough cons: -texas is hot, black makes it worse -sweaty = binder gets stuck a lot
It comes highly suggested that you get a binder that fits your size according to the manufacturer's specifications, because too-small binders can cause permanent damage. However, yes, in general they are tight (more so than what one might be used to, such as a sports bra, for example).
my best friend came out as a transgender guy about a year ago to his friends, and a about 5 months ago to his family. his family isn't accepting but isn't denying either which is devastating. anyway he finally convinced his dad to buy him his first binder and he loves it. but he talks all the time about how it's hard to breath or its uncomfortable. this video helps me understand what he is going through. thank you!
This makes me hugely grateful that my chest is naturally fairly small; my binder doesn't really hurt. I know you're not supposed to wear it for this long, but honestly, I've fallen asleep with it on and not noticed. I know there've been a few times when I said to myself "I think it's been ... two days? I should probably take it off." It does have something to flatten, but not much.
I'm worried about wearing a binder at college because I get dressed at 7 but sometimes don't get home until half 5. I really don't want to damage my ribs but I really want my chest to be flat.
Hey, I used to have to bind for long days at college but would wear a binder with velcro sewn in on these days, then during breaks and lunch I would go to an empty classroom or the toilet and just sit with it undone for a as long as I could and take some deep breaths. But if this isn't something you would be able to do, I would recommend not binding whilst you have days longer than 8 hours.
I have access to toilets throughout the day so it's possible, sounds simple enough. I'll probably be lifting my shirt and binder in a very awkward manner haha!! Thanks for the reply man it was very helpful :)
I just binge watched most of your videos from stat to finish. I feel like we've gone through so much together. :) Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
I have a question. I am a female and I am cup C. I would like to dress as a male ( for cosplay and casual days too) I am not trans tho. I also don't want my chest permantly flat. Will that binder work? Is there any o ther thing you used?
When Jammi ran to his room holding the binder like the holy grail, it made me laugh so hard because that's exactly what I looked like. I got trapped in my binder to the point where I had to ask my mom to help me get out of it. I actually can put my binder on like a vest (thankfully). To take it off I do that weird thing that dirls do to take off shirts where they put their arms on opposite sides and pull up like mad, but it works. For the pre (insert x y z here) It gets so much better. I am personally pre T and pre op, but my binder has helped me a lot with dysphoria. Best of luck to everyone!
I know the feeling of taking tight tops of because i have incredibly tight sports bras an taking these of is a sport in itself, but i cant imagine how this would work, if they were even tighter ... You all have my respect for managing that👍
That moment when you want a binder...haha...ha Just learned that I probably won’t be able to bind for like...a while since my mom is against me using any type of minimizing material on my chest so...ehhhh
Just got my binder today from a friend, first I cried because my chest was flat, then I cried because I was stuck. I ended up cutting my binder off, but my friend is able to stretch it out a bit and sew it back together for me. (He's tailored binders before, and even offered to adjust his old one if I wanted it)
I've got a GC2B full tank, I just stick my arms through, then work it over my head. Stepping into it stretches it more. Worst thing has got to be doing choir in it, but it's much better than the homemade binding I had before... waited 16 months for it from Point of Pride giveaway
Hey, I'm not sure really, I never specifically told people I was binding, it was just something I started doing after I came out as trans. I guess you could explain that your chest causes your discomfort and that flattening it makes you feel more comfortable?
The longest I recall wearing my binder was 4 and a half days in a row while on a 2 week road trip with my family. We mostly survived on cloth baths and were looking very rough by the end.
DOES THIS SHIRT MAKE ME LOOK FLAT
The Fiadochi Aardvark #justtransthings
The Fiadochi Aardvark freakin every shirt I question
Boldt stripy shirts make you look flat :)
The Fiadochi Aardvark HAHAHA I CANT EVEN
Yessssss!
The amount of times I've gotten trapped in my binder is unreal 😂
oh my god same 😂
I've dislocated my arm
Getting my binder off and broke my wrist trying to push out of it and put it on
I usually get stuck when I just finished doing something that made me sweat. DX
Chance Finley holy shit
Chance Finley I've never been injured but I know that almost every time I go to take off my binder I end up trapped, and I kinda just stand there with my breasts exposed and my arms up in the air like "this is it. this is how it ends"
I'm just over 4 weeks post op and i constantly look in the mirror at my chest, because it's just too awesome. And sometimes i have a small panic thinking i forgot to bind and then remember that I've had surgery so that's silly. haha
Congrats on having surgery! I hope healing and everything is going well. I used to have the panic about thinking I forgot to bind too haha.
A worry i hope to have someday ha
I know it's been six years, but I just got top a little over a week ago and it's been amazing! I keep thinking that like, oh I need to grab a sports bra or binder, and then remembering, wait no I don't!! Though I guess since I still have the bandages on, it still feels like there's something there, so it's a bit less of a panic, and more of an after thought haha
Tbh, I don't even know why I'm watching this. I already had top, so I don't need to know about binders anymore. But god, the readjusting and checking in shop windows is real. Unfortunately, I never managed to be flat, even when binding. Not that that matters anymore!
I'm not out yet. I've tried coming out but my parents just ignored my identity and called me a girl and all that shit. This year i met a dude who was also trans and was getting rid of binders that were too big. I'm already very flat chested without a binder so my dysphoria wasn't terrible, but a binder helped me a lot. He gave me his old one and it looks brand new, i've been wearing it for just over a month and i feel great!
Gerard Lesterell I did the same thing. I tried coming out and they just ignored me so I'm just dressing how I want and wearing my binder (all which I bought out of my own money which I had been saving up but I couldn't have gone any longer without it) and I feel so much happier with myself but they won't listen so I just feel shit whenever they talk to me
Welp I'm still called a girl by all my family but my cousin and I'm not allowed to wear boyish clothes or get a binder so I'm just like ;-;
+Jay Preis GENDER AND SEX ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS!!!! You are making gender dysphoria so much worse and for that you are so so wrong. Going to videos like these and picking on people in the comments like this is so wrong
FailOutBoy My Dysphoria is absolutely horrible and I'm planning on coming out on the first day of June in 2018.
My mom acts like that too >.>
My best friend is going through his transition (ftm) and I'm literally binging on every video possible about the transition so I can help and understand as much as possible and this helps heaps thank you 💕
You're such a great friend! 💖
I'm proud of you!
People like you are the best kind of people, people who care about they friends and do anything to help their friends. Keep on being a good person
River Lily awe more people like you should be in the world :>
@Kiara welllll, we are no longer friends as he dropped out of school and pretty much removed himself from everyone from school but from what I have heard from his sister he's moved out and is doing great :)
when I got my first binder I was like "hey. hey mom. hug me. " she was so confused xD
I had a binder that clasped in the front, but my sister put it in the dryer and all the clasps broke ;-; three of them are even completely missing now. so yeah, I need a new one lol
Andi Rogynous i just got mine today and holy hell its comfy but it took my like 3 mins to put on
Omg that's adorable ^^
@It's Sammy when I first got my binder I did the same. Couldn’t stop patting my chest. Like wow 😮 I’m flat. Am I dreaming? Please don’t be a dream. Lol , couldn’t stop.
@It's Sammy what brand?
I had to remove my friend from his new binder because he got stuck in it and it was a really hot day and we'd had a home celebration with movies, pizza and he drank too much and couldn't get out of it. So I had to remove my tipsy and slightly sweaty friend from a new, slightly moist binder. it was hilarious and he still gets embarrassed-happy when we talk about it. We like to bring it up as a joke whenever he gets a new binder.
Alphabetical Order that's cute
LMAO
@@hazelshaw4838 I know this is a year old scam but I can’t help but laugh at the irony here, this is a video about _binding_ , as in, trying to make your chest look *flat* .
I dislocated my shoulder putting my binder on for the first time 😂👍
Dang
Maz the Moose XD
Maz the Moose 😂😂noice
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Maz the Moose That's scary!
Hot tip for new binders: If it's a half tank, put it on over your head and keep your arms up, pull the bottom of it down straight as much as possible - especially around your armpits, shoulderblades/lats, and back - so that it's not rolled up on itself. When it's as unrolled, straight, and pulled down as much as possible, bring your arms down and then just keep pulling the bottom down until it's on, then arrange yourself however you like =) If it's a full tank, just step into it and pull it up.
Taking it off again: Pull the bottom up as far as you can - again, without letting it roll up on itself - then grab the back at the top of the neckline with both hands, and pull it up over the back of your head. You can alternate the pulling if you're sweaty, left, right, left, right, so it kinda shimmies up your back. Once you start pulling it over the back of your head it should just easily come free over your chest and arms and just slip off. If it's a really tight full tank, you can slip your arms out of the shoulder straps then use them to roll it down over your body until you can step out of it inside out.
BOOM! Done! Hahaha.
Ty for the advice :)
How do you pull it down with your arms straight up?
how do you save a yt comment
I got my first binder yesterday!
Corylus Bluefox I will get it next week! I am so exited! ^^
GewitterinderNacht Congrats! I'm really happy for you!
Corylus Bluefox yay, congrats I'm so happy for you
hey @Jay Preis maybe u could shut the fuck up and mind ur own business like I try not to start shit but he ws just happy about getting a binder and you came to shit on him three months later. that's just shitty.
Corylus Bluefox I know its a bit late but CONGRATS!
Omg, lol, I feel frustrated and stressed just watching him try to put it on/take it off.
same
Tyler Dunn
Blake and his cat named Boo I also love that name, fren.
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Samw
I don't know why I keep watching these videos. this has nothing to do with my lifestyle....but you're so funny, and charming lol
Kaitlin Ski Same here x)
Kaitlin Ski I watch because I like having as much information as possible :)
Kaitlin Ski same
Same I'm a cis girl who's nosy asf
Your eyebrows are goals
Haha feeling pretty proud of my eyebrows right now, thanks :P
So, I guess you could say you were in quite a bind for a while there
I'll see my way out
😂 This is amazing.
The Forgotten 😤👏
*appreciates*
The Forgotten yep, please do 😂
I love that
My first binder is coming in February and I just purchased testosterone tablets today. Slowly but surely, I'm on my way
how's your transition going?
Testosterone pills hurt your liver
For hormones you need to see a doctor. Gels and injections are typically how they give testerone.
How did the transition go? 🖤🖤
Hope it's going good!! :D
I'm getting my first binder tomorrow! I'm so happy.
Anderson so do you like it? I just got mine today and I like mine
Alex Has A Camera yes I love it! It really does flatten me and it helps so much better with dysphoria (sorry for bad english)
Anderson z That's awesome, and your English was fine, don't worry ^-^
im getting mine tomorrow
As a fellow trans guy, I can confirm that your struggle is accurate. 💪🏻👕
I’m four years late but hello fellow transman
@@hries05 I'm 11 months late but hello to you too fellow trans man
Hey Jamie, just wanted you to know that I'm a 15 year old transguy and you have really helped me feel normal and not so alone because people in my life aren't very accepting and I know "it gets better" but it's hard.
hi bro how's it going now? i'm 15 right now and i'm a trans guy too, but you wrote your comment 6 years ago
I just found out after 6 years of waiting IM GETTING T !!!
Ah Congrats, that's amazing!!
also a tip for people who aren't out or can't get a binder if you can get sports bras that are one or two sizes too small (remember that you still need to be confortable) can give a similar effect to a binder you. Can wear 1 or 2 sports bras but stay safe!
I have 2 sports bras that I wear together that fit tight, but one of them is starting to rip at the seams and my mom won't let me get new ones, so I have to deal with my stupid padded sports bras that fit normally and make my chest look bigger.
How are you able to wear sports bras that are too small and have them actually function as a psuedo-binder? If a sports bra is too small for me, it just starts to ride up and reveal the underboob. No binding effect even remotely achieved
I've been wanting a binder for the longest time now because I'm Genderfluid and my chest is too big for my own liking. I've attempted to bind in many different ways, some worked, others didn't. i think I would prefer the already made ones that people trust compared to the homemade ones, just so I know that I'll be safe
Mackenzie Jellison I don't suggest binding with anything homemade. It can break your ribs and cause many skin problems. It's important to be safe 💜
Mystic Talking Unicorn
i know. this is why I want to get a professionally made binder so I don't hurt myself
Mystic Talking Unicorn
I'm really happy, one of my friends agreed to buy a binder for me! I'm so excited!
Mackenzie Jellison That's great! I'm really happy for you :D
Mystic Talking Unicorn
thanks
I really need a binder buy i can't buy one since I'm not out and i don't want to come out to my parents as something they don't know exists
maybe you can tell them it's like a bra, but a sports bra, one with more compression. i got one from a trans friend of mine and i was able to convince my mom that it was a bra, especially since it has adjustments and all that.
Alfred McCormick i can later but I'm still at an age where I have to buy bras with my mom cuz she pays.. 😕
I told my mom it was for cosplay!
twentyonefallouthoizonsatthedisco hm... then maybe you can buy one online, and tell her it's a very good quality? and if you can't do that, maybe you can find a supportive friend who can buy one for you online, and then they can give it to you in person? tbh I'm just spewing out ideas for you, but I hope they're logical! 😅
i got a vise gift card from a store, ordered it online with that, and had it delivered to a friends house. maybe you could try something like that
I feel like the binder will roll up when you sit down or bend down
Some of the full length ones do roll, but the trip top doesn't tend to - which is why it was always my first choice when I used to bind :)
kali dean I have a full length one AND IT ROLLS ALL THE TIME IF YOU RUN OR SIT. but hey, it's worth it for a flat chest (and slightly stomach cx)
I have to sit upright and can't laugh as much
haha same! and not a good thought to wear a binder if your going to sit whole day. right?. (I have experience with this)
Vish Herath Yeah I don't wear mine for long car journeys. Luckily for me I can wear baggy clothes/ lots of layers and kinda be alright as long as no one really sees me.
The first time I put on a binder it looked exactly like how you represented it 😂
It’s genuinely amazing when you can see how many people you have helped out
Binder Tip:
In summer, or generally, it's nice to wear a undershirt under the binder.
It probably does get a little hot, but it's a really big help with the sweating and (to me) it's just much more comfortable.
Also, I read somewhere that you should cough when you took off your binder, to loosen your chest.
That usually helps me with my breathing.
Anyhow, this is all just from my point of view, so please feel free to add stuff that helped you or other things (as long as they're not mean).
Have a good day and please remember that one day, and remember that it gets better. 🧡
If you want to buy a binder, I HIGHLY recommend gc2b, they’re comfortable and relatively easy to put on and take off. I have one and it’s really nice
I just ordered from them for me and my friend and im glad to hear that
I'm genderfluid and I just ordered my first binder, I'm so excited!!! I get dysphoria sometimes and I can't wait to see myself with a flat(ish) chest
How are you doing now? I'm non binary but not out yet and want a binder
Instant Entertainment I’m doing well! I don’t really bind these days bc I personally can’t stand the uncomfortable feeling- I wear bralettes and sports bras which don’t minimize much but also don’t emphasize. I also identify more as nonbinary now- I still have too dysphoria but I wear a lot of oversized tops and layers due to my style so it works out ok. I’d still recommend a binder if you want one! I got mine from underworks and it was a good deal and works great, I just couldn’t get used to the feeling lol. The one thing is I wish I could find a good strapless binder bc I don’t like the look of the binder showing with different necklines, though that’s a style preference.
Planning on ordering my first binder this month, so excited :)
Don’t even have a binder yet and this is already the most relatable thing...
I'm gonna buy my first binder soon and this video so reminds me of too tight and weirdly tailored tops...
ahh, what happens when people *notice* that suddenly your chest is flat? i dont think id be able to explain ._.
when I first started, I used sports bras which make your chest flatter, but not such an obvious difference, so it's not so noticeable when you wear a proper binder
I personally wear loose clothing to begin with, but I switch back and forth at work all the time between a binder, sports, and push-up bras and have never had it commented on. However, if you're very concerned about it, I would start with the subtler sports bra approach as mentioned by LittleBlue Tiger.
I’m not out to my family and occasionally I’d wear my binder in the house and they didn’t notice. But then again I usually wear it when I’m alone in my room and if I have to go outside it’s only for like 5 minutes.
What I did was I told people I was starting work out and loosing weight in that area
Say that your a ghost and can change your form
"You're too young for a binder" -my mom 2018. Yay...
How you doing now? if you don't mind me asking
Me when I put my binder
Me- struggle,
Me- 2 minutes later hhelp mme
Sister-what do u need help with
Me- binder getting on
Sister-fine I will help
Me-what hell no
Sister- you said help
Me-nvm I good
Sister- ok
Me- still struggle to get it on
alright this is a binding safety check: whoever reads this and is binding PLEASE do not over bind!! even though it can be really really hard to not bind because of dysphoria remember to take break days and to only bind for 8 hours max. i remember binding for a little over 24 hours once and it was absolutely terrible and i had an asthma attack because of it (i was ok after and didn’t have to go to the hospital though so that’s good). don’t follow my example and be safe everyone!! :)
I wish I could buy a binder, but I'm afraid I'll get too many questions about it, being non-binary with major chest dysphoria.
most cis people i know (and i am cis too!) don’t really comment on that, and the first thought that comes to my mind is, “That person must have been working out, they’re getting less soft. Kudos to them.”
I remember when I got my binder and legit sprinted upstairs to try it on, I was so excited
It's not just me! This is so fucking relatable and makes me excited to get top surgery when I have the money
I just got my first binder today! It was easier to put on and take off than I was expecting... And I didn't have ANY trouble breathing. Unfortunately I'm big chested so it isn't as flat as I would like... But it's better than nothing
As a born girl and I'm happy to be a girl but my BFF is not so ok enter for him not me ❤️
Eliza Scott You are a supportive friend.
Congrats!
I got my first ever REAL binder about 10 weeks ago. It has been amazing.
hi Jamie you are my hero and i have a question I don't know how to come out to my family as a trans ftm I have a mom who hates anything not Straight so I am scared to come out to her should I come 8th to my aunt first who has been there for me my whole life .
Hey, you should come out to whoever you feel most comfortable and able to, if that's your aunt and you think she will be supportive, then that might be better. But only come out when you feel ready to, and if think someone who you will tell will not respond well, then prepare for this. Do you have any friends or anyone else you can tell who you know will be supportive?
Smith Ben I'm sorry sweetheart..I wish the whole world understood..you can only be happy for you...if they love you they should rejoice with you
My mom just bought me a binder, I'm now binging a bunch of binding videos, just to be prepared. Since fabrics are usually super stuff when you first buy them, I'm also gonna wash it first so that the fabric relaxes a bit, so I don't hurt myself trying to put it on! 😅
"you don't put it on like a vest"
well maybe YOU don't
there is no way I could get that thing over my hips
I got my first binder two days ago and I'm so happy! I love it!
Id like to enter the givaway, my family doesn't know I'm trans yet and I'm afraid to tell them and ask for one since my dad is really judgemental of everyone who doesn't fit his standard (from fat people to lesbians, he's a general prick to everyone behind their back)
it is I a simple doughnut I'm sorry mate. I wish you the best of luck as I am in the same boat and know it sucks.
It's the same with me, but for my mom. I'm scared to come out. D:
I remember watching this about a year and a half ago before I started questioning my gender and thinking “oh that’s cool I didn’t know about this” but now I’m rewatching it while trying to learn more about binding so I can get one myself.
I find him putting it on HILARIOUS because mine fastens in the front
This is so funny and relatable! I just got my first binder and I got stuck in it the first time I put it on! It really is helpful and makes me feel as if I look good and how I’m supposed to.
Remember if your chest is not completely flat that's okay. There's are a lot of cisgender males that do not have a flat chest, probably from working out. So it's okay not to be completely flat
first binder decent one from gcb2. I tried to put on I got so stuck I had to get my mum to help me get it over my shoulders
after that I started finding it easier. now I practically wear it non stop apart from going to for a shower. I even went swimming in it at my visit to Switzerland to spend time with my friend. I wear it without a top in the streets towards the end of trip and used the males bathroom the whole time I stayed there
about 6 weeks. it felt so liberating and nice that no know one knew me I felt so safe.
Can't stress enough about binding safely; I wound up wearing mine for 72 hours straight when travelling to go see my best friend and had no idea how restricted my breathing had become until I took it off at her place to shower. Felt like my lung capacity had doubled after getting that stupid binder off, which took forever to do for whatever reason.
I know the struggles 😭 I have been binding for a year now, and the first 4 months I kinda did it in secret, because I hadn't come out to my parents. I had to wash the binder by hand when I showered... So it wasn't properly cleaned for soooooo long... Glad my parents are cool with me binding now :)
I've been wanting a binder for awhile now (not trans, more non-binary) but I know my parents won't buy me one and I have no way of getting money. I don't know what size I would fit into though, anyone have a good guide?
Most websites for actual decent binders have their own sizing charts. This is the link for the gc2b one (my top recommendation for sure) gc2b.co/pages/sizing-chart
and this is the link to their measuring instructions so you know how to get the correct measurements : gc2b.co/pages/how-to-measure
I know it can be tempting to just grab a cheap one off amazon from some chinese company, but these are almost invariably not safe, not made from the correct materials, and the wrong size for your body to wear safely, and can really cause a lot of harm if you're not very careful.
Best of luck!
I got mine from Love Boat Shop (in Taiwan), and if you check out their site they have a sizing chart, although you may need a measuring tape
Binders both give and take life from me. I'm so sore from binding lately it's ridiculous xD GC2B is amazing and so is Underworks. Seriously Jamie, I adore you and you've inspired me a lot.
Did you get top surgery?
I did
I just bought my first binder ( I’m a Demi girl with chest dysphoria ) and I’m so happy ! Love ya Jamie
I find the easiest way to get out of one is by pulling up the front, then the back, then pulling the back off over the head, but lean forward with your head down. I’ve never really had a problem doing it like this
I take a binder off the same way I've only had an issue once when my 8 year old neighbor sprayed me with the hose and got me soaked
That's why I bought a binder that opens on the side! It has multiple hooks, so you can decide how tight you want it to be. Really, it was a life saver. My very first binder didn't have those hooks and I got so stuck putting it on, I had to ask my mom to help getting it off.
I'm not aloud to get a binder, i asked my parents and they laughed. They also dont except me
I’m sorry :( we all accept you here
Aw im sorry you’re not accepted, I’m not either. But you should Google ways to make diy ones, that’s what I’m doing currently. Hope everything works out for you dude ❤️
congratulations 😉 on your journey! I've never realized how much certain details can really go into changing of this nature. it's a learning experience all around!
I got my first binder recently :) I'm so happy
Congrats! ^^
im getting mine by the end of August on my birthday from my sister
I stopped using Ace bandages for about 2 months now and I now have enough money to buy myself a real binder and I kid u not, makes me really happy even though I have to hide it from my parents because I tried coming out but they won't see me as their son but only as their daughter so this video really helps me alot so thanks.
why don't they make binders with a tiny zipper or the same hooks bras use?
I mean it's basically a tighter sports bra...
Dutchik t Kingdom make one with a zipper and apparently it's really good!!
Dutchik The only bad thing about it is if it doesnt let you ribs expand. I'm claustrophobic so I prefer sports bras
Seclysion .m my mom had a corset type thing that was supposed to make her look thinner so I cut it down and made a binder with it. That wad probably my best binder I ever had
they do but binders that don't have openings are more comfortable because the seams are constantly pressing into your skin. also, if you put a binder on properly it's actually a lot quicker and easier than having to fiddle with clips
Binders with hooks don't bind properly! they would just crush you instead of properly compress
I .. love that I've found this acount so relatable I nearly have Noone to talk to about these things for several reasons like my transphobic Islamic country and parents and friends ... hearing that these problems are normal just makes me so happy and calm
I thought my glasses would be fine while putting on my first binder.
One of my lenses fell out
the pros of only wearing black and hot topic band tees:
-no one can see my binder too clearly as long as i’m not wearing a too oversized shirts
-still hides my figure pretty well if i feel like my chest isn’t flat enough
cons:
-texas is hot, black makes it worse
-sweaty = binder gets stuck a lot
Glad I'm not the only one who has that issue
Before I got a binder I never understood these problems but now that I just got my first binder I relate to these so much!
Is it really that tight?
Yes
O HELL yes.
leo leon yeah ;~;
yes
It comes highly suggested that you get a binder that fits your size according to the manufacturer's specifications, because too-small binders can cause permanent damage. However, yes, in general they are tight (more so than what one might be used to, such as a sports bra, for example).
Going through and watching a bunch of binder videos since I’m getting my first binder soon!
I can't bring myself to ask for a binder from my perants
Christina Fouras if they know you're trans (or anything else) just ask!
Christina Fouras you could say it's just a sports bra
69 savage yes
since my breasts are too big i could say normal sport bras don't help for when I'm playing soccer (they actually don't)
Just order it online with other clothes, they’ll probably never know
I got my first binder a few days ago, and figuring out how to put it on and take it off has been an adventure lol.
I got my binder today!!!!!🤩🤩🤩
my best friend came out as a transgender guy about a year ago to his friends, and a about 5 months ago to his family. his family isn't accepting but isn't denying either which is devastating. anyway he finally convinced his dad to buy him his first binder and he loves it. but he talks all the time about how it's hard to breath or its uncomfortable. this video helps me understand what he is going through. thank you!
When I first got a binder, it was too small, and I had to cut it off.
This makes me hugely grateful that my chest is naturally fairly small; my binder doesn't really hurt. I know you're not supposed to wear it for this long, but honestly, I've fallen asleep with it on and not noticed. I know there've been a few times when I said to myself "I think it's been ... two days? I should probably take it off." It does have something to flatten, but not much.
I'm worried about wearing a binder at college because I get dressed at 7 but sometimes don't get home until half 5. I really don't want to damage my ribs but I really want my chest to be flat.
Hey, I used to have to bind for long days at college but would wear a binder with velcro sewn in on these days, then during breaks and lunch I would go to an empty classroom or the toilet and just sit with it undone for a as long as I could and take some deep breaths. But if this isn't something you would be able to do, I would recommend not binding whilst you have days longer than 8 hours.
I have access to toilets throughout the day so it's possible, sounds simple enough. I'll probably be lifting my shirt and binder in a very awkward manner haha!! Thanks for the reply man it was very helpful :)
Don’t worry. Before I got top surgery I used to bind all day and all night for months, and I never had any real issues
Got my first binder today and it's actually suprisingly easy to get on.
I must have a super power, I've only gotten stuck in mine once!
I just binge watched most of your videos from stat to finish. I feel like we've gone through so much together. :) Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
I have a question. I am a female and I am cup C. I would like to dress as a male ( for cosplay and casual days too) I am not trans tho. I also don't want my chest permantly flat. Will that binder work? Is there any o ther thing you used?
A binder will work fine! Probably better than other things in reality! it won't make your chest permenantly flat at all😊😊
might be better if it did cause it would be a lot cheaper than surgery...
yeah. it must be awful to be a man and feel boobs. so sad
It really is
The Apocalypse Completely out of nowhere, but damn, that's an awesome Spine profile pic.
When Jammi ran to his room holding the binder like the holy grail, it made me laugh so hard because that's exactly what I looked like. I got trapped in my binder to the point where I had to ask my mom to help me get out of it. I actually can put my binder on like a vest (thankfully). To take it off I do that weird thing that dirls do to take off shirts where they put their arms on opposite sides and pull up like mad, but it works. For the pre (insert x y z here) It gets so much better. I am personally pre T and pre op, but my binder has helped me a lot with dysphoria. Best of luck to everyone!
Ive been wanting a packer , but I feel shipping will be incredibly awkward. especially if any of my family sees it 😅
Hey, I'll be sending it in a plain postage bag so if anyone else picks it up it will just feel like a piece of clothing.
I know the feeling of taking tight tops of because i have incredibly tight sports bras an taking these of is a sport in itself, but i cant imagine how this would work, if they were even tighter ... You all have my respect for managing that👍
I want a binder... badly
I came out to my mom a while ago and she's starting to call me by my preferred name and I'M SO HAPPY!!
Hehe I want a binder. Thanks parents for not caring
My boyfriend is saving up for a binder, so I'm getting some research done and this was very insightful! Thank you!
0:48 caught me so off guard and I laughed so hard I hurt myself XD
I KNOW THIS IS AN OLDER VIDEO BUT IM GETTING A BINDER VERY SOON IT SHOULD BE HERE I A FEW WEEKS IM SO EXCITED
That moment when you want a binder...haha...ha
Just learned that I probably won’t be able to bind for like...a while since my mom is against me using any type of minimizing material on my chest so...ehhhh
Just got my binder today from a friend, first I cried because my chest was flat, then I cried because I was stuck. I ended up cutting my binder off, but my friend is able to stretch it out a bit and sew it back together for me. (He's tailored binders before, and even offered to adjust his old one if I wanted it)
I want to enter the giveaway.
RAP MONSTER
ARMYS ARE EVERYWHERE
Rap Monster NAMJOON
I'm not trans or non-binary but I've been binge watching your videos all day.
Been wanting to get a binder fir a while :) I'd like to see if i can win it! Thank you!
I've got a GC2B full tank, I just stick my arms through, then work it over my head. Stepping into it stretches it more. Worst thing has got to be doing choir in it, but it's much better than the homemade binding I had before... waited 16 months for it from Point of Pride giveaway
How can I explain to people why I bind. It makes me feel better about myself but they don't quite understand
Hey, I'm not sure really, I never specifically told people I was binding, it was just something I started doing after I came out as trans. I guess you could explain that your chest causes your discomfort and that flattening it makes you feel more comfortable?
The longest I recall wearing my binder was 4 and a half days in a row while on a 2 week road trip with my family. We mostly survived on cloth baths and were looking very rough by the end.
Me watching a Jamie with a manly chest trying to get on a binder....
Ummmm wait, what?😂
This is so relatable, especially the one about not being able to wear your favorite shirts