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  • Do not ever bind with tape. It is not meant for skin, and will not allow you to breathe properly. Thanks Helpful 335 Not Helpful 14
  • Don't sleep with any type of binder on. While gynecomastia binders and binders made specifically for trans people are much safer than ACE bandages, you still shouldn't sleep while wearing one. You won't be able to feel if it's getting uncomfortable or it might move around in your sleep and restrict your breathing. Thanks Helpful 373 Not Helpful 20
  • Do not ever bind with an elastic bandage. The material constricts when you breathe, compressing your rib cage. This can lead to broken ribs, lung damage, and long-term damage to your rib cage. This can prevent you from binding in the future, or ever getting top surgery (breast removal). Thanks Helpful 263 Not Helpful 14
  • While looking online for a binder, it is wise not to purchase one that is marketed at lesbians, as those are intended for a more aesthetic than practical purpose and can cause more harm than good. Also, purchasing binders off of eBay can be extremely dangerous as those binders can be sub-par and could cause damage the same as the kind marketed as lesbians. Thanks Helpful 223 Not Helpful 12
  • Don't bind for more than 8 hours, and do not try to bind for 8 hours the first time. Start with a few hours and work up to it. Thanks Helpful 231 Not Helpful 15
  • Don't push your breasts downwards when binding. You look flatter but it can negatively impact top surgery. Thanks Helpful 156 Not Helpful 9
  • While the safest ways of binding are with a professional binder or with sports bras, all methods of binding have the potential to be unsafe if you do them wrong. Always listen to your body: If something is hurting, take off your bind as soon as possible. Thanks Helpful 173 Not Helpful 12
  • Most people find that binding will decrease the density of their breast tissue when done on a regular basis, leading to smaller and saggier breasts. Consider looking for safer long-term solutions by consulting a health professional or an LGBTQ+ mentor if you're transitioning. Even wearing a binder daily for no more than couple of months can permanently alter the shape of the breasts. Thanks Helpful 314 Not Helpful 27
  • Most binders sold on Amazon for less than $20 and are targeted toward lesbians are very dangerous. They can be very small, restrict your breathing, and can result in very serious health problems. Thanks Helpful 135 Not Helpful 10
  • While no concrete research has linked binding to breast cancer, binding your chest can create lumps which, while inherently benign, can lead to expensive, uncomfortable, and ultimately unnecessary health problems. Thanks Helpful 204 Not Helpful 42

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