Also! If you have panic attacks in, say, crowds, and you are going to a place you KNOW is going to be crowded it may be best not to bind. I had a panic attack while binding and trust me, it isn't fun and I felt like I was going to pass out. So if you know are going to be near a panic attack trigger, it may be best to not bind.
when all the cute boys are named Ryan :') this is really helpful! hopefully sometime soon my sister will take me out to go get a binder or purchase one for me online. thank you for the video and going over things like how long it should be on and which would be more comfortable!
The bra laundry thing; I wear a sports bra that's small so it KIND OF works as a binder, it hardly does anything but I can't afford a real one. And I sleep in it and it hardly gets washed I know that sounds gross but I get dysporic af without it, and so my mom never sees bras in my basket, she's never once asked about it though how weird it's been like this for about a year. (I wash the sports bra every two months ok it's not like I NEVER wash it leave me alone)
If you get the wish all or go on the wish site they have really cheap binders that work REALLY well my friend friend uses one and they love it. It flattens their chest really well they're a c cup but they look like a normal guy who has a little bit of pecks so I highly recommend wish they have some for like 5 dollars plus like 3 dollars shipping
It's okay, I went a very long time wearing just one binder every single day without washing it for a few months before I had money to buy a new one. I have 2 now and i switch each week which one i use so i can wash the other one. I understand its really difficult when you cant afford one. I would suggest wearing 2 sports bras, it depends on how tight they are. If it is too tight, then don't wear two. But hopefully you'll be able to find a cheap binder. There are also places online wear people give away their old binders or do clothing exchanges and that may be cheap/free?
Oh my god, Thank you. I been on youtube, searching and trying to find people with..bigger chests like me...(that sounds weird but..I think you understand.) To get some suggestions about what kind of binder to get and where from. This, Like many other videos were very helpful. Thank you so much.
Hey! If you wear the binder for more than 8 hours a day, PLEASE take it off every now and then to breathe. I don't have a good binder atm but I'd recommend going to a bathroom and taking it off for a bit then putting it back on. Don't keep it on for too long and take breaks as often as you need to.
Doctor Mad Hatter maybe if you know you're just gonna be playing a sport, that should be fine with a binder. workouts aren't good with a binder. you can also see whether you'll sweat during the sports, if so, don't wear the binder. I recommend just wearing sports bras for gym, and then after gym wipe the sweat off your body and put your binder on. as with running, it depends, but you run the risk of losing your breath way more easily (haha i think that's a pun). i've heard you can wear a looser binder while exercising and you'll be fine. so maybe try that if you have really bad dysphoria. but it might just be better to wear a sports bra, plus it'll give your body a break. you can also just try out gym with your usual binder and see how that goes. you don't wanna risk damage to your breast tissue, which can affect top surgery if u get that in the future, and your ribs. just listen to your body. sorry this is so long haha, just wanna try to help and give as much detail as I can. Good luck.
if you are not out to your parents but you wear a binder everyday and you want to wash it, how would you do that? I'm getting one soon and I'm planning on hand washing it but if I hung it up somewhere, wouldn't my parents notice?
Hand washing it is good, i would say hang it in your closet separate from your other clothes. If you don't have a closet/big enough closet then I'd say hang it in your room and maybe close your door for a little while or hide it behind something or do it when your parents arent home
Hey, this is three years late, but if you're still not out or someone reading this is having a similar issue, I don't have a binder (because I can only find ones online and my card shares receipts with my dad) but I have pair of boxers that I wash at night when my parents are asleep and keep them in an old backpack my they wouldn't bother looking through. In your pillowcase is also a good spot if your parents don't make your bed or fiddle with it, just make sure to fold it flat under the pillow inside the case. (having multiple pillows on top helps too) Or you could make a hiding spot in an old stuffie by cutting a subtle slot in it and hiding it in your closet. I don't know if I'd recommend hiding it in plain sight on your bed, but it all depends on how closely your parents look into your stuff and how they treat your privacy.
The thing with gc2b binders is the surface that is close to your body and around your chest has an almost plastic feel, if you size up you can exercise in it (I sized up accidently and found this out from their info) i wouldn’t recommend anything crazy or if it’s hot out, but I wouldn’t worry about things like light jogging or long walks
Don’t rush into binding for 8 hours at once. I wore my binder for almost 8 hours after I first got it and I was in so much pain afterwards. That was a week and a half ago and I’m still in so much pain.
for my wash, my mom is so utterly clueless to what I wear so I have a black binder. it looks like a similar black sports bra I used to wear 24/7. but, it is recommended that you HAND WASH AND HANG DRY your binder! it is much safer and discreet.
You just gave me a great tip about the bras in the wash. I didn't even think about that until now. Thank you. Also if you don't mind helping me out with this question… How do you know when a binder is too small? Idk if you mentioned it in the video or not but I would like to know Thank you
+Phelix Phelix Hey, you are very welcome! I didn't think of it until it was too late, lol. Usually you would know its too small if it doesn't fit properly like if you can't pull it over your head or you cant pull it up if you are stepping into it to put it on. If you can get it on though, there's still a possibility that its too tight. If you can't breathe or can breathe but its very difficult or hurts or there is a lot of discomfort, then it is too small. On the websites where you can buy the binders, they have a size chart and it tells you how to measure yourself so you can make sure you get the right fit. I hope this helped and thank you for the comment. :) Let me know if you need help with anything else!
I slept in a binder a lot, mostly because I forgot it was a binder and thought I was wearing a regular bra to bed, but I’m really flat-chested (but there’s still something there) and the binder was loose so it didn’t make life that terrible for me
So I have two tips about the tank binder from Underworks; or any binder, really. The first one is learn how to breath from the diaphragm; like singers, some athletes and people who meditate have learned to do. Breathing up high in your chest is an incorrect way to breathe anyway, and causes all sorts of problems. When you lower your breathing into your diaphragm, almost all of the associated difficulties of chest breathing disappear. I've watched many, many You Tube videos on binding and so far have not found one that addresses this problem with this simple solution; which seems like a no brainer to me. The other tip concerns all that extra fabric; and it is a good one!! Try folding the excess material up from your waist; so it covers the top of your chest. Essentially, you are folding the binder in half and using the extra material as an extra layer over the bust. The extra fabric should end just under the underarm to be effective, and if you need help getting the back to match the front I suggest folding it before you put it over your head; using something like a long back scratcher to catch the back and help pull it down once it is on and getting someone you trust to help you arrange the back if you can. This has worked wonders for me; and so far it does not seem to slip or drift or change in the course of wearing the binder for the day. I've also considered cutting off that material and adding it to the top manually; creating a second layer by stitching it carefully (re-cut and patterned to match the shape; of course,) to the top part of the tank. If you don't sew yourself, most small sewing jobs can be done by your local dry cleaner; who usually will have a seamstress or tailor associated or even part of their shop.If you can't get to one for whatever reason, there are many, many basic sewing tutorials online and teaching oneself how to hand sew or use a machine is pretty easy these days. If I ever alter a binder in this way I will post a tutorial; as there will be some technical issues such as matching the compression of the primary layer or creating enough tension in the fabric to sustain the reduction of the chest tissue.
Hey man! I'm pretty new to binding and I was wondering if I could wear it for a full college day? That's 7am-5:30pm. I know it's over 8 hours but I can't just remove it or anything. If I were to go to the bathroom and hold it up to let myself breathe for a bit would that work?
Honestly, I wear mine longer than 8 hours when I need to because i also go to college and am there all day. I think you should be fine, just take it off once you get home and maybe take a day to just not bind maybe over the weekend!
My parents and brothers all day I’m their “little sister” or “daughter” but really I don’t feel that way, for the past year or two I have been really struggling with my identity and gender but know one knows a thing about it.my mom buys me bras when she knows I absolutely despise them, I am too shy to ask her to help me buy a binder online so I had to make one with thread and an old tank top. I need some advice on how to figure out who I am or what I feel because I don’t know...
Mad Anime You might be a trans guy, a demi boy, agender, nonbinary, etc. But you're the only person that can really figure that out. I'm transmasculine nonbinary (I don't identify 100% with boy or girl, but out of the two I do feel like I should be more masculine). I did a lot of research when I was questioning, and this was the term that matched what I was feeling the best. Good luck!
Yes! Everything I said in the video, really. I also have a large chest and this all works for me. Try pulling your breasts to the outer sides of the binder for it to look flatter and maybe try wearing loose fitting shirts as well.
The one I had in this video is the Ultimate Chest Binder Tank, but I later found that I liked the Tri Top Chest Binder a lot more and used that one for a very long time until i recently got surgery. I hope that helps! :)
I have a problem. I've been feeling like a boy for a long time, and I've told my best friend and my girlfriend. My best friend is trans too. I told him recently that I can't afford a binder and I have a lot of dysphoria. Today he gave me a binder (that his mum made him, but it's totally safe!). The problem is, I'm not gonna wear the binder at home at sometimes not even at school, but, when the binder needs to get washed... What do I even do? Do you think it'll be fine if I wash it with the laundry products with my own hands? If I use the washing machine my mum will find out! Thanks and sorry if you can't understand something, I'm Spanish 😁
You can easily wash it by hand by yourself! Just use soap and water and you should be okay. I've heard that others do this as well. I hope it works out!
Are you able to buy binders at common local places like Walmart? I’d like to order a binder but my parents will be very upset with me binding and if they ask me what it is if I buy one in real life, I’d just say it’s a sports bra. ^^;
I’m going to admit I do not know my gender identity at the moment but thanks for the tips and next year (as this year is nearly over) I think I might buy some of the better brands as my one is cheap and from amazon so it doesn’t work that well... And which brand would you recommend for a medium ish chested person??
What should I do if I wear a binder but I am in football (or like any sport lol) we run alot and do alot of workouts and I don't really wanna take off my binder because I have a really large chest. What should I do
Thats alright, no worries! You can probably find them at sport's stores where they sell work out clothes, like Dick's or Sport's Authority. You could definitely find them online like amazon or maybe at Walmart, too
Honestly, you probably shouldn't go too much over 8 hours.. but I do that (im not a good role model lol) and I'm okay most of the time but I wouldn't go more than 10 hours
Hey, so, I have a question. I bought a GC2B binder, a size large. But I sized into a 38, which was the large’s maximum. But my shoulders are a 17, so I didn’t go up a size since I think it would be too big. And I can breathe and put it on just fine. So, the day after I got it I wore it to school for about 8 hours. I noticed rib pain three hours in. And after a day I’m still having discomfort in that area. I didn’t know if it was the sizing for the fact it’s not stretched out, and or my body isn’t used to it. Because I could still take deep breaths and didn’t have pain anywhere else besides on one side. It also rolled up quite a bit putting more pressure into the rib area. The pain mainly happened when sitting down. So I don’t know if I got my sizing wrong, or if it was from binding too long without it being stretched out and my body not used to it.
lads lads lads Yeah, that part was dumb. I just kind of forgot everyone’s body is different since my friends said they had no trouble binding for 8 hours after getting it. I’m not too sure, but only time will tell.
What happens if you use the full tank binder and the shorter binder at the same time? Also, is that absolutely horrible and should I not even be asking ?
It's not absolutely horrible, but its not recommended. You shouldn't really use two binders at the same time bc it may cause damage to your ribs or lungs or something
Oh my god thanks for the heads up. This is soooooo helpful. And thanks for replying,(I don't expect you to to this one) most of the time when I comment a question no one answers and I'm left confused. Big fan by the way💛
It IS safe if you bind correctly. Do not use ace bandages. Buy a binder from a trusted site like Underworks or GC2B. Do not use 2 binders at once and do not sleep in them. It is safe to bind if you do it correctly!
Ryan Perch okay thank you so mucb-! ^^ I have a binder but it is too small, at least I think. so I am currently buying a new one. how do yo7 know which one is the right size?
Well, they dont really make ones that are for swimming and they aren't made to swim in. If you do swim in one, I would say just swim in a size up from what you usually wear so you dont hurt yourself.
What if your back cracks and hurts constantly when u bind? I have a gc2b large binder, it's measured right and everything but my shoulder blades go in and out of place and makes it extremely painful to bind (I can only wear it comfortably for 2 to 3 hours a day, 2 times a week) h e l p
Unfortunately, I think you should take long breaks in between binding and make sure that you stretch before and after you wear it. Also order a size bigger than the one you have
I recently ordered my gc2b binder and after only the second day of binding I was in so much pain. I wore my binder for 30 minutes on the first day and I was fine. However on my second day, I wore my binder for 7 hours and afterwards I was in so much pain.
I feel like the binder i have is too big I got measured for it tho and acording to the charts ishould be that size But i feel like i have alot of room in it ..
@@ooongaboonga9274 Yeah mine from there was way too big, I had to keep sending it back 3 times until I got the right size, we just kept going down in sizes and they were all too big even though i ordered the one that had my measurements.
@@RyanPerch1 yeah I cant exactly send it back tho as i already took the tag off My parent says that i wouldnt be able to go down a size but i think i would be able to Thansk for the reply btw
I keep watching these but my mom keeps saying "It's just a phase next year you'll be the daughter again" or something like that and I'm to,scared to come out or sign up for a free one. Dumb Me Time: I used and ace bandage for a year and as the warnings have said I ruined any chance I had at track I can't breathe without a deep breathe every few seconds, I can't have pressure on the side of my chest, and I'm damn sure I broke like 2 ribs. Please I beg people don't use ace bandages.
Lol, I dont have a specific reason I chose Ryan either. I just liked how it sounded when people referred to me as Ryan. It might also be because I love Ryan Reynolds though lol
can't speak from experience as I'm the only trans person i know (I'm Noah btw) but there does seem to be and R theme going coulda sworn 2 youtubers at least were called Riley. Break the mould Blake!
I know this is kind of personal, but what size is your chest (bra size) because I'm 38DD, and I'm having trouble with binding. Any way you can recommend a way to help?
I'm actually not sure what size i am, i think it was like.. 38c? I know larger sizes are hard to bind, mine doesnt bind as well as I'd like but try to (as weird as this sounds) pull your breasts apart from each other in your binder while its on. It may not help a lot, but it does a bit. Try wearing layered clothing or baggy clothing, too. I hope that helps, im sorry!
You should buy from GC2B! They’re much better quality, more comfortable, made for trans people, and have more color options. They’re better all around, before I got top surgery I got six GC2B binders and 2 binders from the discrimant in the year and a half i binded my chest and in my experience GC2B is awesome. I’m a singer and a dancer and I work out in a binder (I even slept in it) and I never got hurt, so get GC2B
I actually have another video where I did get the GC2B ones and I personally don't like them that much but I may just be used to the underworks ones. I feel like it didnt bind me as well and get me as flat. Although the colors are awesome and I got one that was very close to my skin tone which was great when I wore tank tops and made me feel a lot more confident! Idk why I just wasn't a big fan of the GC2B and I had to try a lot of sizes before I got it right. Although since then I have gotten top surgery so now I don't have a need for them lol but thank you!
....wait. You aren't supposed to wear a binder during work out activities or anything that will make you sweat..??? UGH I got a Gc2b for this coming marching band season and now I'm not even gonna be able to wear it?? :(((((((((((((((((((((((((
Well, I meant more like exercising at the gym and working out. You can't help if you sweat usually, but if you're doing work outs then you shouldn't wear it. I would personally wear it while marching so i think you'll be okay!
Brandon Elliott if this is still relevant do NOT wear a binder for marching band trust me it hurts. you will overheat and you won't be able to breathe. this is so dangerous buy a compression sports bra please
Ah!! okay!! listen to them!! I've never done marching band so i really dont know how strenuous it is! So sorry! You should definitely get a compression sports bra instead!
I'm not Trans or anything of the sort I just thought dressing as a guy would be cool. I'll just stick to a sports bra. lol I'm not willing to invest in something I don't want to comit to
Thats not healthy.. I understand the dysphoria but you're going to end up giving yourself back problems/breathing problems/broken ribs and it may be more difficult to get top surgery in the future. You should take it off to sleep at the very least. I know how bad dysphoria is but your health is important.
The wall behind you looks like a jawbreaker
sierra ornelas lol
I can't unsee that now.
Oml XD
@@corylusbluefox9482 same😂
@@corylusbluefox9482 pffff same
Also! If you have panic attacks in, say, crowds, and you are going to a place you KNOW is going to be crowded it may be best not to bind. I had a panic attack while binding and trust me, it isn't fun and I felt like I was going to pass out.
So if you know are going to be near a panic attack trigger, it may be best to not bind.
I have anxiety and panic attacks lots so this will help lots so thank you.
Also gc2b binders are compatible with swimming and exercise but you have to go up to the next size
This is the first video I went to, because my binder is coming in august, right before school. Thank you for this. (Also u are hella cute)
Aw thank you! :) I'm glad i could help
I am 5"2 and my first binder is on its way, thank you for the tips :3
Same
Same - the Binder Part too scared to ask
The laundry tip was so helpful! I certainly wouldn't of thought of that on my own.
when all the cute boys are named Ryan :')
this is really helpful! hopefully sometime soon my sister will take me out to go get a binder or purchase one for me online. thank you for the video and going over things like how long it should be on and which would be more comfortable!
I ordered mines from GC2B ....it came in the mail today. When I get home I’ll be doing an unboxing and trying it on. I’m super excited!
The bra hamper one. Such a life saver. Thank you
I'm getting my first binder a little bit after my school starts so this really helps :)
I bought a binder
The bra laundry thing; I wear a sports bra that's small so it KIND OF works as a binder, it hardly does anything but I can't afford a real one. And I sleep in it and it hardly gets washed I know that sounds gross but I get dysporic af without it, and so my mom never sees bras in my basket, she's never once asked about it though how weird it's been like this for about a year. (I wash the sports bra every two months ok it's not like I NEVER wash it leave me alone)
If you get the wish all or go on the wish site they have really cheap binders that work REALLY well my friend friend uses one and they love it. It flattens their chest really well they're a c cup but they look like a normal guy who has a little bit of pecks so I highly recommend wish they have some for like 5 dollars plus like 3 dollars shipping
This is a very good solution^
It's okay, I went a very long time wearing just one binder every single day without washing it for a few months before I had money to buy a new one. I have 2 now and i switch each week which one i use so i can wash the other one. I understand its really difficult when you cant afford one. I would suggest wearing 2 sports bras, it depends on how tight they are. If it is too tight, then don't wear two. But hopefully you'll be able to find a cheap binder. There are also places online wear people give away their old binders or do clothing exchanges and that may be cheap/free?
Oh my god, Thank you. I been on youtube, searching and trying to find people with..bigger chests like me...(that sounds weird but..I think you understand.) To get some suggestions about what kind of binder to get and where from. This, Like many other videos were very helpful. Thank you so much.
Just Jay same ^^ I have sadly a large chest too so I feel your pain
Good thing everyone can be a guy no matter how large their chest is ;)
Hey! If you wear the binder for more than 8 hours a day, PLEASE take it off every now and then to breathe. I don't have a good binder atm but I'd recommend going to a bathroom and taking it off for a bit then putting it back on. Don't keep it on for too long and take breaks as often as you need to.
so you can wear it to school right?
Yep! I do
Doctor Mad Hatter maybe if you know you're just gonna be playing a sport, that should be fine with a binder. workouts aren't good with a binder. you can also see whether you'll sweat during the sports, if so, don't wear the binder. I recommend just wearing sports bras for gym, and then after gym wipe the sweat off your body and put your binder on. as with running, it depends, but you run the risk of losing your breath way more easily (haha i think that's a pun). i've heard you can wear a looser binder while exercising and you'll be fine. so maybe try that if you have really bad dysphoria. but it might just be better to wear a sports bra, plus it'll give your body a break. you can also just try out gym with your usual binder and see how that goes. you don't wanna risk damage to your breast tissue, which can affect top surgery if u get that in the future, and your ribs. just listen to your body.
sorry this is so long haha, just wanna try to help and give as much detail as I can. Good luck.
grimdarkdemon actually, i wouldn’t really recommend binding while exercise. it can cause serious damage.
@grimdarkdemon well you can’t exercise in a binder, so if you’re gonna be exercising in the gym I’d say no
if you are not out to your parents but you wear a binder everyday and you want to wash it, how would you do that? I'm getting one soon and I'm planning on hand washing it but if I hung it up somewhere, wouldn't my parents notice?
Hand washing it is good, i would say hang it in your closet separate from your other clothes. If you don't have a closet/big enough closet then I'd say hang it in your room and maybe close your door for a little while or hide it behind something or do it when your parents arent home
Thank you :)
Yep! :)
Hey, this is three years late, but if you're still not out or someone reading this is having a similar issue, I don't have a binder (because I can only find ones online and my card shares receipts with my dad) but I have pair of boxers that I wash at night when my parents are asleep and keep them in an old backpack my they wouldn't bother looking through. In your pillowcase is also a good spot if your parents don't make your bed or fiddle with it, just make sure to fold it flat under the pillow inside the case. (having multiple pillows on top helps too) Or you could make a hiding spot in an old stuffie by cutting a subtle slot in it and hiding it in your closet. I don't know if I'd recommend hiding it in plain sight on your bed, but it all depends on how closely your parents look into your stuff and how they treat your privacy.
If it is full length, you can probably play it off as a tank top, and a tri top can look like a sports bra. Hope I helped! ^^
This was very helpful, thank you.
great video!
I loved this video
It did help a lot, thank u very much 🥺💕
Exactly what I was looking for
The thing with gc2b binders is the surface that is close to your body and around your chest has an almost plastic feel, if you size up you can exercise in it (I sized up accidently and found this out from their info) i wouldn’t recommend anything crazy or if it’s hot out, but I wouldn’t worry about things like light jogging or long walks
This helped me so much
+midget gaming Really glad to hear it! :)
Don’t rush into binding for 8 hours at once. I wore my binder for almost 8 hours after I first got it and I was in so much pain afterwards. That was a week and a half ago and I’m still in so much pain.
Thank u💙
you are grate
HI, Ryan Perch
Oh shit how'd you know iwas looking at many other binding vids lmao
for my wash, my mom is so utterly clueless to what I wear so I have a black binder. it looks like a similar black sports bra I used to wear 24/7.
but, it is recommended that you HAND WASH AND HANG DRY your binder! it is much safer and discreet.
hello. im ryan from indonesia !
Ryan Perch do you mind helping me out with something?
How do you know ur binder size
You just gave me a great tip about the bras in the wash. I didn't even think about that until now. Thank you.
Also if you don't mind helping me out with this question…
How do you know when a binder is too small? Idk if you mentioned it in the video or not but I would like to know
Thank you
+Phelix Phelix Hey, you are very welcome! I didn't think of it until it was too late, lol.
Usually you would know its too small if it doesn't fit properly like if you can't pull it over your head or you cant pull it up if you are stepping into it to put it on. If you can get it on though, there's still a possibility that its too tight. If you can't breathe or can breathe but its very difficult or hurts or there is a lot of discomfort, then it is too small. On the websites where you can buy the binders, they have a size chart and it tells you how to measure yourself so you can make sure you get the right fit.
I hope this helped and thank you for the comment. :)
Let me know if you need help with anything else!
+Ryan Perch thank you again
That helped a lot.
+Phelix Phelix You're very welcome :)
I slept in a binder a lot, mostly because I forgot it was a binder and thought I was wearing a regular bra to bed, but I’m really flat-chested (but there’s still something there) and the binder was loose so it didn’t make life that terrible for me
That's not too bad, the biggest problem with that would probably be that its uncomfortable lol
Ryan Perch
The one i got was really comfortable (except for some of the clips ) and it was some amazon one.
Ahhhhhhhhh-- thank you.
You went over things people don't; awesomeness.
Haha, you're welcome, I'm glad to help :)
So I have two tips about the tank binder from Underworks; or any binder, really.
The first one is learn how to breath from the diaphragm; like singers, some athletes and people who meditate have learned to do.
Breathing up high in your chest is an incorrect way to breathe anyway, and causes all sorts of problems.
When you lower your breathing into your diaphragm, almost all of the associated difficulties of chest breathing disappear.
I've watched many, many You Tube videos on binding and so far have not found one that addresses this problem with this simple solution; which seems like a no brainer to me.
The other tip concerns all that extra fabric; and it is a good one!!
Try folding the excess material up from your waist; so it covers the top of your chest. Essentially, you are folding the binder in half and using the extra material as an extra layer over the bust. The extra fabric should end just under the underarm to be effective, and if you need help getting the back to match the front I suggest folding it before you put it over your head; using something like a long back scratcher to catch the back and help pull it down once it is on and getting someone you trust to help you arrange the back if you can.
This has worked wonders for me; and so far it does not seem to slip or drift or change in the course of wearing the binder for the day. I've also considered cutting off that material and adding it to the top manually; creating a second layer by stitching it carefully (re-cut and patterned to match the shape; of course,) to the top part of the tank.
If you don't sew yourself, most small sewing jobs can be done by your local dry cleaner; who usually will have a seamstress or tailor associated or even part of their shop.If you can't get to one for whatever reason, there are many, many basic sewing tutorials online and teaching oneself how to hand sew or use a machine is pretty easy these days.
If I ever alter a binder in this way I will post a tutorial; as there will be some technical issues such as matching the compression of the primary layer or creating enough tension in the fabric to sustain the reduction of the chest tissue.
can you take the text in the videos a bit longer than now.
Hey man!
I'm pretty new to binding and I was wondering if I could wear it for a full college day? That's 7am-5:30pm. I know it's over 8 hours but I can't just remove it or anything. If I were to go to the bathroom and hold it up to let myself breathe for a bit would that work?
Honestly, I wear mine longer than 8 hours when I need to because i also go to college and am there all day. I think you should be fine, just take it off once you get home and maybe take a day to just not bind maybe over the weekend!
Ryan stalvey who
Either way I'm educated now.
My parents and brothers all day I’m their “little sister” or “daughter” but really I don’t feel that way, for the past year or two I have been really struggling with my identity and gender but know one knows a thing about it.my mom buys me bras when she knows I absolutely despise them, I am too shy to ask her to help me buy a binder online so I had to make one with thread and an old tank top. I need some advice on how to figure out who I am or what I feel because I don’t know...
Mad Anime You might be a trans guy, a demi boy, agender, nonbinary, etc. But you're the only person that can really figure that out. I'm transmasculine nonbinary (I don't identify 100% with boy or girl, but out of the two I do feel like I should be more masculine). I did a lot of research when I was questioning, and this was the term that matched what I was feeling the best. Good luck!
Do you have any tips for someone with a large chest?
Yes! Everything I said in the video, really. I also have a large chest and this all works for me. Try pulling your breasts to the outer sides of the binder for it to look flatter and maybe try wearing loose fitting shirts as well.
please, tell the model of binder you are using .
The one I had in this video is the Ultimate Chest Binder Tank, but I later found that I liked the Tri Top Chest Binder a lot more and used that one for a very long time until i recently got surgery. I hope that helps! :)
I have a problem. I've been feeling like a boy for a long time, and I've told my best friend and my girlfriend. My best friend is trans too. I told him recently that I can't afford a binder and I have a lot of dysphoria. Today he gave me a binder (that his mum made him, but it's totally safe!). The problem is, I'm not gonna wear the binder at home at sometimes not even at school, but, when the binder needs to get washed... What do I even do? Do you think it'll be fine if I wash it with the laundry products with my own hands? If I use the washing machine my mum will find out! Thanks and sorry if you can't understand something, I'm Spanish 😁
You can easily wash it by hand by yourself! Just use soap and water and you should be okay. I've heard that others do this as well. I hope it works out!
Where’d you get that hoodie from?
Honestly i have no idea lmao
Are you able to buy binders at common local places like Walmart? I’d like to order a binder but my parents will be very upset with me binding and if they ask me what it is if I buy one in real life, I’d just say it’s a sports bra. ^^;
Unfortunately they do not, at least in the US or anywhere near me. I've only ever found any online
Wearing my now
I’m going to admit I do not know my gender identity at the moment but thanks for the tips and next year (as this year is nearly over) I think I might buy some of the better brands as my one is cheap and from amazon so it doesn’t work that well...
And which brand would you recommend for a medium ish chested person??
I think GC2B or Underworks would work great!
Ryan Perch thank you so much I’ll be sure to check out the prices and see when I could buy one!
Im also only 5’0 and self conscious about that being trans but thanks for the tips this will be helpful
Okay along with binding your chest flatter would the tank top binder help flatten your stomach too?
Actually, yes
Ryan Perch thanks for the reply ☺️☺️ I'm going to order one I was just curious
Do tank binders slide up when moving?
Yes, they do tend to roll up at the bottoms
Which is why I usually wear a belt when I wear that kind of binder
Are using bandages (Those long ones you ran rap around your arm or something) Safe for binding?
No, they are very dangerous and could cause a lot of pain and break your ribs.I 100% recommend you get a binder.
Ryan Perch crap I have been wearing one for a while and I always had trouble breathing in one. I use it because my parents won't let me have one.
What should I do if I wear a binder but I am in football (or like any sport lol) we run alot and do alot of workouts and I don't really wanna take off my binder because I have a really large chest. What should I do
I would definitely recommend a compression sports bra!
Ryan Perch. Do you know where I can find one maybe? Sorry for asking a bunch of annoying questions
Thats alright, no worries! You can probably find them at sport's stores where they sell work out clothes, like Dick's or Sport's Authority. You could definitely find them online like amazon or maybe at Walmart, too
How long is it safe to wear a binder? Is it okay to go over 8 hours? Great vid by the way!
Honestly, you probably shouldn't go too much over 8 hours.. but I do that (im not a good role model lol) and I'm okay most of the time but I wouldn't go more than 10 hours
Ryan Perch Thanks!!!
Hey, so, I have a question. I bought a GC2B binder, a size large. But I sized into a 38, which was the large’s maximum. But my shoulders are a 17, so I didn’t go up a size since I think it would be too big. And I can breathe and put it on just fine. So, the day after I got it I wore it to school for about 8 hours. I noticed rib pain three hours in. And after a day I’m still having discomfort in that area. I didn’t know if it was the sizing for the fact it’s not stretched out, and or my body isn’t used to it. Because I could still take deep breaths and didn’t have pain anywhere else besides on one side. It also rolled up quite a bit putting more pressure into the rib area. The pain mainly happened when sitting down. So I don’t know if I got my sizing wrong, or if it was from binding too long without it being stretched out and my body not used to it.
lads lads lads Yeah, that part was dumb. I just kind of forgot everyone’s body is different since my friends said they had no trouble binding for 8 hours after getting it. I’m not too sure, but only time will tell.
What happens if you use the full tank binder and the shorter binder at the same time? Also, is that absolutely horrible and should I not even be asking ?
It's not absolutely horrible, but its not recommended. You shouldn't really use two binders at the same time bc it may cause damage to your ribs or lungs or something
Oh my god thanks for the heads up. This is soooooo helpful. And thanks for replying,(I don't expect you to to this one) most of the time when I comment a question no one answers and I'm left confused. Big fan by the way💛
can you do a binder giveaway????
I have never done one before, I'm not entirely sure how lol, I'm sorry!
Nah it's cool
Do you have any tips for someone who's Claustrophobic?
Unfortunately not, but maybe someone else does? I'm sorry!
does anyone know how old you can start to bind?
You can start to bind at any age really
Ryan Perch ok thanks
I have the same dirty clothes bin
so is binding really safe..? I have awful anxiety and I have a lot of people telling me that it can harm my ribs.
It IS safe if you bind correctly. Do not use ace bandages. Buy a binder from a trusted site like Underworks or GC2B. Do not use 2 binders at once and do not sleep in them. It is safe to bind if you do it correctly!
Ryan Perch okay thank you so mucb-! ^^ I have a binder but it is too small, at least I think. so I am currently buying a new one. how do yo7 know which one is the right size?
They should have a sizing chart on their websites and you measure yourself to find your size!
Ryan Perch Thank you-!!
Also just want to add that even they are super safe just don’t exercise too much on them it’s not comfortable
Does any gc2b binder is made for swimming?
They do not make ones specifically for swimming, no
Ryan Perch So all of them can work for swimming? I mean, if i swim in one, will it hurt my ribs?
Well, they dont really make ones that are for swimming and they aren't made to swim in. If you do swim in one, I would say just swim in a size up from what you usually wear so you dont hurt yourself.
Does underworks work better than gc2b for larger chests?
It's known to be worse
I'm quite large and Underworks works great for me. I've never owned a gc2b binder though.
What if your back cracks and hurts constantly when u bind? I have a gc2b large binder, it's measured right and everything but my shoulder blades go in and out of place and makes it extremely painful to bind (I can only wear it comfortably for 2 to 3 hours a day, 2 times a week) h e l p
Unfortunately, I think you should take long breaks in between binding and make sure that you stretch before and after you wear it. Also order a size bigger than the one you have
sOMeBoDy important try a different brand
I recently ordered my gc2b binder and after only the second day of binding I was in so much pain. I wore my binder for 30 minutes on the first day and I was fine. However on my second day, I wore my binder for 7 hours and afterwards I was in so much pain.
I feel like the binder i have is too big
I got measured for it tho and acording to the charts ishould be that size
But i feel like i have alot of room in it ..
You might need a smaller size. Thats happened to me before too, the sizing can be off sometimes. Where is yours from?
@@RyanPerch1 mine is from gc2b
@@ooongaboonga9274 Yeah mine from there was way too big, I had to keep sending it back 3 times until I got the right size, we just kept going down in sizes and they were all too big even though i ordered the one that had my measurements.
@@RyanPerch1 yeah
I cant exactly send it back tho as i already took the tag off
My parent says that i wouldnt be able to go down a size but i think i would be able to
Thansk for the reply btw
I keep watching these but my mom keeps saying "It's just a phase next year you'll be the daughter again" or something like that and I'm to,scared to come out or sign up for a free one.
Dumb Me Time: I used and ace bandage for a year and as the warnings have said I ruined any chance I had at track I can't breathe without a deep breathe every few seconds, I can't have pressure on the side of my chest, and I'm damn sure I broke like 2 ribs. Please I beg people don't use ace bandages.
why is every trans guys name Ryan at least on UA-cam
Why is every cis persons name Matt or John or Dan or something?
Ryan Perch I have no idea I'm ftm my names blake and I have no idea how why I chose that name tbh
Lol, I dont have a specific reason I chose Ryan either. I just liked how it sounded when people referred to me as Ryan. It might also be because I love Ryan Reynolds though lol
can't speak from experience as I'm the only trans person i know (I'm Noah btw) but there does seem to be and R theme going coulda sworn 2 youtubers at least were called Riley. Break the mould Blake!
my chosen middle name is ryan
I know this is kind of personal, but what size is your chest (bra size) because I'm 38DD, and I'm having trouble with binding. Any way you can recommend a way to help?
I'm actually not sure what size i am, i think it was like.. 38c? I know larger sizes are hard to bind, mine doesnt bind as well as I'd like but try to (as weird as this sounds) pull your breasts apart from each other in your binder while its on. It may not help a lot, but it does a bit. Try wearing layered clothing or baggy clothing, too. I hope that helps, im sorry!
Ryan Perch Thank you so much because it helps a lot. By the way, I live your channel, so keep up the good work. Your a huge inspiration.
Aw, thank you so much!! :) I'm glad it helped!
Ryan Perch No problem ❤️ Have an awesome rest of the day 😜
You too! :D
Do not wear a binder that is not your size. If it is too tight, you can't breathe properly.
You should buy from GC2B! They’re much better quality, more comfortable, made for trans people, and have more color options. They’re better all around, before I got top surgery I got six GC2B binders and 2 binders from the discrimant in the year and a half i binded my chest and in my experience GC2B is awesome. I’m a singer and a dancer and I work out in a binder (I even slept in it) and I never got hurt, so get GC2B
I actually have another video where I did get the GC2B ones and I personally don't like them that much but I may just be used to the underworks ones. I feel like it didnt bind me as well and get me as flat. Although the colors are awesome and I got one that was very close to my skin tone which was great when I wore tank tops and made me feel a lot more confident! Idk why I just wasn't a big fan of the GC2B and I had to try a lot of sizes before I got it right. Although since then I have gotten top surgery so now I don't have a need for them lol but thank you!
Ryan Perch oh okay, well whatever worked better for you! I’ve found generally GC2B is better but maybe just not in your case. Congrats on top surgery!
Thank you so much! And to each their own, whatever works for your body and makes you comfy! :)
....wait. You aren't supposed to wear a binder during work out activities or anything that will make you sweat..??? UGH I got a Gc2b for this coming marching band season and now I'm not even gonna be able to wear it?? :(((((((((((((((((((((((((
Well, I meant more like exercising at the gym and working out. You can't help if you sweat usually, but if you're doing work outs then you shouldn't wear it. I would personally wear it while marching so i think you'll be okay!
You're a darling! Thanks so much!!
Brandon Elliott if this is still relevant do NOT wear a binder for marching band trust me it hurts. you will overheat and you won't be able to breathe. this is so dangerous buy a compression sports bra please
Ah!! okay!! listen to them!! I've never done marching band so i really dont know how strenuous it is! So sorry! You should definitely get a compression sports bra instead!
I don't know why I'm watching this but oh well.
The fuck did you do to your wall????
Splatter paint lol
Not the voice I expected
I was pre-T at the time lol this video is like 2 years old
I'm not Trans or anything of the sort I just thought dressing as a guy would be cool. I'll just stick to a sports bra. lol I'm not willing to invest in something I don't want to comit to
Pinkzu Kitzu Compression work out shirts are comfy and safe too! Nike and Underarmor make them!
hahah i wear binder 24/7 cause i get really bad dysphoria if i can see my boobs :D
Thats not healthy.. I understand the dysphoria but you're going to end up giving yourself back problems/breathing problems/broken ribs and it may be more difficult to get top surgery in the future. You should take it off to sleep at the very least. I know how bad dysphoria is but your health is important.
all right, thanks for the tips!
You're welcome!
he's a cute little chubby boy.
hello. im ryan from indonesia !