THOUGHTS ON MY FIRST GC2B BINDER
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2020
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MY BINDER INFO: first ordered size L, but it was too small. XL seems to be the right fit for me.
my sizing (in):
underarm: 37
large part of chest: 36.5
underbust: 32.5
shoulder: 19
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HOW MUCH TESTOSTERONE AM I ON?
first 3 months on low-dose T: 1 pump per night (20.25mg of T)
after 3 months on 1 pump, i switched to 2 pumps/night (40.5mg of T)
for the past 2 months i’ve switched back to 1 pump/night, sometimes 1.5 pumps/night
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I love my gc2b binder! But another binder brand that I would 10/10 recommended is Spectrum Outfitters. The synthetic part is made from fabric with recycled ocean plastics, and personally I find my Spectrum binder to be quite a bit more comfortable than my gc2b one. They’re a lot firmer, more effective (in my opinion) but somehow feel less suffocating and more breathable. They are quite a bit priceyer than gc2b but I thought I’d leave this here ‘cause a lot of people are under the impression that gc2b’s the only place to get a binder. Also, the company’s based in the UK so if anyone reading this lives there the shipping would probably be a lot cheaper and faster.
I agree with all of this. I got my GC2B binder first, and then got a couple from Spectrum Outfitters. I've basically only used the Spectrum ones since I got them. Life changing
Thanks for this! I've just ordered one, hopefully it'll be comfier and better fitting than my gc2b one.
Pam O you’re welcome!!!! I hope the new binder works well for you!
oooh thank you so much for a more sustainable option!
I found your channel today through your reddit post. Thank you very much for making these videos! I'm in the process of figuring out if I'm nb and your videos r just really soothing
that makes me so happy! thank you so much! sending lots of love your way ❤️🌈
The shirt pull aha. I do that all the time!
I've been wearing sports bras because tbh I was scared of buying a binder and not getting on with it. But they don't really do the job so I still can't wear what I want to :/
I know I’ve said this before but I love your view on finding joy in exercise ~ the reminder is always appreciated
I love Gc2B so much. That's the only kind of binder I wear and they're a wonderful company. Also can relate to dealing with dog poop things as my do woke me up at 1:00am and 4:30am with tummy issues.
You’re such a wonderful voice for our community. I look forward to your videos. Thank you! 😊👏
Meg you are such a positive sweet presence. Thank you so much for sharing.
I was going through some rough times when quarantine hit, so I used the time to do some self-care. I spent 3 months of isolation really discussing with myself what I needed socially and medically for my ENBY existence. I knew I needed T (I get my first dose in two days!). But I still don't know if top surgery is necessary for me. The way I've been explaining my two-spirit existence (I'm a registered member of an Ojibwe reservation) is that I feel F on the top and M on the bottom with the middle point being my waist. And I'm not undecided. It's more like I'm open to the possibilities that will come with T.
Also, I'm fat, have big breasts, and my bones are more likely to break, so I kind of have to be okay with them because I can't bind and I'm nowhere near considering top surgery. I can still look in the mirror and admire my body as is on the top. The bottom is a whole different story :/
Always, thank you for sharing your experiences! Take care!
I just bought my first Binder today I'm excited
Really appreciate this video! Totally relate to not wanting one necessarily at first, but as soon as I got it and it didn't fit, I was heartbroken. Still havent gotten the new one yet, but hopefully soon. :)
I love my GC2B binder AND dog TMI first thing in the morning. Hope everything is good in your world!
(I also totally agree about sizing up, if in doubt. I wear a 2XL, which is the biggest size in anything I've ever worn in my life, but it gets the job done.)
I love my binder from BWYA (France).
Lots of love ✨❤️
Congrats on your first binder! I've been binding for 4 years and wear an XL GC2B binder (I have half tank and full one I prefer the half tank) and it really does make a difference!! Lately it hurts after binding even for 2 hours or less I think its from binding for so long so I haven't been able to :/
I feel like binding seems way more obnoxious now that there isn't an expectation that people are wearing foundation garments of any kind. I'll wear a binder if I'm leaving my house for an extended period and know people are going to see me, maybe misgender me, etc. but otherwise, no thank you.
Meg - If you're comfortable talking about this I would really love it if you did a video that talked more about your experience with exercise, body image, and diet culture in relation to your gender. I am someone with a history of eating disorders and I think with the way that body image and gender dysphoria can interact, there are a lot of people in the trans* community that struggle with eating disorders or are otherwise particularly vulnerable to diet culture. It's something that, in my opinion, doesn't get talked about enough. Anyway, I love that you speak to this in your videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences
thank you so much for this comment!! i just posted a new video to open up the conversation about this. ua-cam.com/video/DW6embLD1fk/v-deo.html
(it’s not super long/in-depth but i just wanted to make a video about my initial thoughts/feelings) thanks so much for this idea! i think it’ll be great to start making videos about diet culture, gender, and my relationship with food, body image, and exercise!
i currently have an xl gc2b half tank binder that i got in march, honestly i havent been wearing it that much because i just dont go out a lot lol, but regardless i think i need a size up because when i wear it out for more than a couple hours i feel a lot of shoulder and back pain and a little bit on my ribs. tbh ive been kinda nervous about getting in touch w someone to get it exchanged cuz of anxiety lol but i really should just suck it up and do it. thank u for the vid megs!
GC2B is the best! I got my first one in 2017, size M, and then got two L later. I've always been in between sizes, but was definitely a large before getting surgery. Personally I don't find it runs small, but if you're on T, I definitely size up!
Okay so like when measuring your chest for a binder are you supposed to measure your chest with or without a bra?
StayAliveFørMe preferably without as the measurements are more accurate. Gc2b have a guide on their website on how to measure yourself if you wanted to know where to measure :)
I do that too- I pull my shirt all the time and I slouch a lot. XD I always wear lots of huge shirts or sweaters over shirts. I wanna get a binder but man my parents kinda don’t like me being nonbinary. My mom doesn’t even want me buying a sports bra just cuz I don’t work out a lot. One day though- one day.
okay wow this is good timing I've been putting off getting one because I feel like my boobs are too big anyway and it won't make much of a difference but I'm going to give it a try.
yes!! give it a try and get one if you can. gc2b has many sizes and options so you’ll be able to find something that is comfy and works for you!!
a true taurus frustrated with a schedule change in too short of a notice... 🤣
I ordered my first binder yesterday with the help of my amazing friends! (In secret hehehe) I can't wait to get it and wear it! I hope to get it before school! (I'm genderfluid)
Yeah the shoulder thing, probably bad for my posture..
hey i like your shirt. where did you get it? thank you! :)
hey! thanks so much! it’s a part of a collaboration i did with gay pride apparel!
you can find it here: gayprideapparel.com/collections/meg-lee-collab
use code MEG for 10% off! ❤️
Question for all: How many binders do you own?
0 right now but I just ordered it today!!!
2 but ive ordered 2 more as one of them shrunk (was too small already) and the other pokes out at the bottom making it obvious im wearing one.
Im in between a m and an l I'm on the edge of being on m Should I get an L or an M. I don't want to get the wrong size because I'm not sure if I can return it if it doesn't fit :').
Which one did you go for
@@heisenberg6103 I got a size M
Hello! Thank you so much for this video, and I have a question about the binder giveaway! I do not have instagram, so could u possibly contact me any other way? :)
you can email me at megemikoart@gmail.com !
Okay! Thank you a ton!mi am going to ask to buy the sticker! My parents may not buy me a binder...but they will buy a fabulous sticker for a great cause.
unjmkm
highly appreciated