9/5/2023 0 Comments Kirrin finchThe main piece of advice I received over and over - from medical experts, designers, and folks who experienced binding injuries - is that we all need to listen to our bodies. The variety can be dizzying, whether you’re trying binding for the first time or have been doing it for a while and struggle to find something that works for you, so I talked with 22 experts, 16 of whom have personal experience binding, about the pros and cons of different options. Different styles may suit different accessibility and health needs, too. Tank models were the go-to among panelists with larger cup sizes, while several people in the A- to D-cup range swore by taping. Some are safe for exercise and all-day wear, while others are best for only eight to ten hours at a time. Some stay discreet, while others show themselves off. Some offer more compression, others greater comfort. Of course, different binders have different strengths, and not every binder is right for every person. The number of commercially produced chest binders - which can be safer and easier to wear than improvised ones - has exploded in the last decade, propelled by queer- and trans-owned businesses founded in response to personal and community experience. The good news is that there has never been a better time for anyone across the gender spectrum to shop for a binder. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist Photos: Retailersīinding is about loving the way you look and feel, but finding an approach that works for you is a series of balancing acts: between compression and comfort, between the full-coverage of your favorite chest binder and the plunging neckline of your new top, between the mental-health benefits of gender euphoria (and for some, increased safety moving through the world as a trans person) and the risk of physical injury if you wear a binder that is too tight or keep it on for too long.
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