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real cause since I'm not a fem transboy people say weird shit abt me.
if i dont pass, they give me shit for it. if i do pass, they give me shit for it. wtf am i supposed to do??
(nothing wrong with fem transboys tho)
Holy fucking shit queer people really fucking hate masculinity
Like, I know anyone following me has seen me talk about this shit but fuck
This queer movie review podcast is talking about 70s glam rock fashion (a favorite of mine) and the one host says "an effeminate man is his true self, because masculinity is fake, the only way to be real is to be feminine"
Like, what the fuck? First of all, way to discount generations of queer people, and displays of queer masculinity, great job. Second, tell me you've never spoken to a trans man or a butch or literally anyone who's ever been forced into a feminine social role or feminine presentation without telling me.
I hate how pervasive this attitude is. I hate how it makes it uncomfortable, at best, to exist in queer spaces as someone who is not, can not, and does not want to be sufficiently feminine.
Made a little comic. Sorry for being inactive for so long. More post coming soon.
; ID: four images of people with tattoos covering top surgery scars. The first one is of someone with barbed wire that goes just underneath their nipples. The second is of two hands, one on either side, reaching out to one another. The third is of possibly large animal bones ( difficult for writer to figure out so sorry ) going underneath the nipples. The fourth and final is of 3 tattoos, one around the left nipple ( from viewer point of view ) that is sharp geometric shapes connected together to create a sort of cracking / chasm shape. The third is in the center of the chest and a tear drop shape with similar shapes of the previous one surrounding it, and the third surrounding the right nipple is supposedly the same as the left side, but is mostly cut off due to the person being angled. :end ID
top surgery tats
H. Melt, “There Are Trans People Here” (2021)
theres nothing wrong w thinking ur trans and then finding out ur not bc guess wut :DDDDDDDD
every trans person ever has thought they're cis. there's nothing wrong with taking time to figure urself out and if ur trans? great! ur actually cis? good for u sis <33
Not to be annoying but here is a gofundme for HRT
I can't access HRT through the NHS so I have to go private which is pretty expensive. If you want to (and have the means to of course) it would mean a lot if you could donate.
Please rb this so it reaches more people, thank you :)
Gonna try binding with KT tape for the first time tmrw, any tips?
Friendly reminder that there are no "male" or "female" levels of estrogen or testosterone. Every single person on the planet has varying degrees of what they need to function at their best, cis or not. "Higher" levels quite literally do not make you more feminine or masculine (excess of either will turn into the reverse), and "lower" levels are fine if they're what you best function at. There are levels that are enough to result in puberty, but like.. That level is different for everyone.
Today (March 31) is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and I’m sending love to all trans folks today, and always.
Being trans is not special or fun.
You need dysphoria to be trans.
Being cisgender is great.
Being trans is not your aesthetic.
Truscum/transmeds are the only ones who really care about trans people.
Hopefully, people like Skye are still a minority. If you have gender dysphoria, I hope you will be alright. You can always talk to me if you feel bad
Also, sorry for my English mistakes
>> Visit my art blog [NSFW]
VALID AF AND DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU OTHERWISE!!!
Trans women with pronouns that AREN’T she/her? Beautiful!
Trans men with pronouns that AREN’T he/him? Gorgeous!
Nonbinary/GNC/Agender people with pronouns that AREN’T they/them? Lovely!
Pronouns DON’T equal gender! So no matter your pronouns and no matter your gender, VALID.
Friendly reminder that:
• Trans men don't owe you masculinity.
• Trans women don't owe you femininity.
• Nonbinary people don't owe you adrogyny.
God okay so I’m going to say this now; PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not risk your health or anyone’s in the form of getting a “cheap” binder of ebay or where ever. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE save your $4-$10 dollars for those cheap ebay ones and put it towards a gc2b binder. Or if you want an Underworks go for that but I highly suggest gc2b. They’re about $40 (with shipping) and will last you WAY longer than any cheap ebay one. They are MEANT for lasting you. I wash mine many times week, wear it daily, Wear them daily. I have two. Had them for almost a year now. But I cannot urge you enough to PLEASE save up your pennies for a PROPER SAFE binder. Binders you can breathe in, binders you can move in, binders that don’t crush your ribs, binders that are comfortable, binders that are safe.
This isn’t a safe binder:
It uses clasps and not compression.
This is a gc2b binder; made by trans people for trans people:
These binders have no clasps but uses spandex to compress you safety.
Measure your chest before ordering to make sure you don’t get one too small or too large.
Add-on (07/16): YOU CAN BIND NO MATTER WHAT YOUR GENDER ID IS. IF YOU GOT TITTIES, AND WANT TO FLATTEN THEM??? Bind! With proper binders. Below is a copy and paste from a FTM website so that’s why it’s heavy on the transgender and FTM phrases. But you can be a cis-women, agender, non-binary, transgender! This is literally for everyone who wants to bind!
UPDATE (07/12)
I wanted to add more information on where you can buy binders and info in general about binders
You can buy binders from these sites
Products designed specifically for FTM binding:
@gc2b-apparel (OPs #1 Recommendation)
@shapeshiftersinc
http://www.t-kingdom.com/
https://peecockproducts.com
https://i.lesloveboat.com/
https://www.mansculpture.com/
https://www.danae.info/
http://en.nabeshirt.com/shop/
http://www.esha-taipei.net/en/
Chest binders/medical compression shirts:
http://www.f2mbinders.com/ (AKA underworks)
https://xbody.co.uk/collections/compression-vests
https://www.toolshedtoys.com/gender-expression/binders/
https://morrisdesigns.com/product-category/male-garments/vests/
http://nouvelleinc.com/malevests.aspx
Used Binders
If you can’t afford a binder, don’t despair! Used binders are often passed on by post-op trans men or those whose binders may no longer fit. There are a few programs available that help distribute donated second-hand binders:
In A Bind – Started in 2012, to date In a Bind has provided safe compression garments to over 1500 youth in need. Trans* masculine and genderqueer youth living anywhere in the USA can apply to receive a free binder. In a Bind depends on donations. Recently had top surgery? Go up or down a size? Find a style that works better for you? Donate those binders you’re no longer using!
Black Trans Advocacy FTM Binder Grant
MORF Binder Exchange – Since February 2011, MORF has been providing free binders to trans* masculine people in the UK and around the world. The free scheme (all you pay is the postage) has so far redistributed hundreds of binders. In 2014 alone, over 280 binders were sent out.
FTME Free Youth Binder Program – Age 24 and under only; USA only.
Replace the Ace – USA only
Big Brothers Used Binder Program – Donation required
Mazzoni Center’s Binder Recycling Program – Only for youth enrolled in P.A.C.T.S., Philadelphia.
Point 5cc Tshirt Company – Free binder with purchase of t-shirt
Come As You Are’s Binder Bucks Recycling Program – Canada only
Qmunity Binder Exchange – BC, Canada only.
Trans Fellas
Northern Ireland Binder Scheme – Age 25 and under, N. Ireland only
morfbinders.wordpress.com
Point of Pride
FreebieBinder Sthlm – Sweden
Trans Clothing Exchanges are another place where you can often find inexpensive binders. You can also try asking around for a hand-me-down binder on one of the mailing lists for trans guys or check out LiveJournal’s FTM Garage Sale and the FtM Sales, Swap, and Support group on Facebook.
How to Choose a Chest Binder
If you still remember your old bra size, you can find out your binder size by using the Bra to Chest Size Converter Tool. If you don’t know your old bra size, you can measure yourself the old-fashioned way:
Take a snug measurement of the fullest part of your chest using a tape measure (best if measured while clothed) and write that number down onto a sheet of paper.
Measure underneath your chest where the crease is and write that number down as well.
Add those numbers together and divide the sum by 2. This number will differentiate your size not only from brand to brand but from binder to binder as well.
Selecting a binder brand and style can be difficult: there are so many options that it can be overwhelming! Plus, there aren’t very many reviews of binders other than those about Underworks’ and T-Kingdom’s more popular models. After buying your binder, help make the experience easier for guys in the future by contributing your review to one of the review sites listed below.
Essentially, there are two types of binders: short ones and long ones. The short ones end right at your waist. The down side of these is that if you carry some extra weight, short binders tend to roll up and act more like a bra. The long ones can be pulled down past your waist by several inches, however it’s inevitable that it will still roll up. To reduce the chances of this, wear a belt. Choosing between a short and long binder has more to do with your body type, specifically your abdomen, and not your chest size.
Lastly, consider the location of the company you’re buying from. Buying from a company that’s closer to you can save you a significant amount of money on shipping costs.
How to Put On a Chest Binder
It might seem silly, but you’re probably going to need some help figuring out how to put on your new binder, particularly if you purchased one of the longer styles.
Put your binder inside out and upside down.
Step into your binder and pull the bottom of it up, ideally to your belt line. The binder should still be inside out and upside down.
Use the sleeves as handles to pull the top of the binder (the end closer to your feet) up to your shoulders.
Put your arms through the sleeve holes and adjust your chest to your needs. You may need to pull the bottom of the binder out from underneath itself if you don’t want it folded under. For others, leaving it folded under may help stop the binder from rolling up.
For gc2B binders: You will put it on as if it were a tank top. It’s a bit tough the first couple of times but will get easier with time. Have someone there to help you.
Rule of thumb:
Full binder (whole torso) you put it on by stepping into it.
Half binder (just your chest) you put it on over your head.
Don’t be disappointed if you look in the mirror and it looks like you have one big boob in the middle of your chest. You just need to adjust your chest. Reach in from the neck hole and push your chesticles down and out. You’re basically pushing your nipple toward your armpit to achieve the flattest looking chest possible.
FTM Chest Binding Tips
Very important: When binding, you should not by any means feel as though you can’t breathe or like you’re going to pass out from a lack of oxygen.
Binders aren’t the most comfortable things in the world. To make binding more comfortable, and to reduce the possibility of the binder moving around a bit, some guys wear a light shirt underneath.
Depending on the size of your chest, you may need to layer clothing on top of the binder to get optimal chest flattening. You’ll find that some of the shirts in your closet require you to layer more than shirts in your wardrobe.
You can swim in your binder. Just wear a sleeveless or sleeved T-shirt over it. Don’t worry if your binder seems less effective after a swim, this isn’t permanent. Simply wash it and it will go back to normal.
Your chest will look bigger than it really is when you look down at it. Check in the mirror for a more accurate side view.
Not all binders breathe well, and the reality is that you’re probably going to get hot. If you’ve already started testosterone, you’re definitely going to sweat. The build up of sweat can irritate your skin causing rashes and sores. Wearing a thin cotton shirt that breathes well underneath your binder may help prevent this. If you find this uncomfortable, try applying corn starch to your body before putting on your binder to help keep it from holding in moisture. If you’ve already experienced skin irritation of some sort, take care of it the same way you would an open wound. Washing the irritated area with anti-bacterial soap will keep it clean and help it heal faster.
Conclusion
Chest binding, as cumbersome as it may seem, can be very freeing for transgender men. There’s a plethora of quality FTM chest binding products available for body types of all shapes and sizes. Regardless of what you use for binding, please remember to put your health first. Now that you’re armed with all the information you need to find the right binder for you, go forth and feel more comfortable in your skin!
FTM Chest Binder Reviews
Chest Binder Reviews Site: Written reviews of various chest binding products. Binders are rated for effectiveness, comfort, and discreetness.
Binder Reviews’ YouTube Collab Channel: This is a collab channel dedicated to providing reviews of a wide variety of chest binders on different sizes and shapes of people.
(Note: These sites are no longer updated.)
More FTM Chest Binding Resources
Inside the Landmark, Long Overdue Study on Chest Binding
Top Surgery in Transgender Men: How Far Can You Push the Envelope?
Binding Safely for Your Body: Tips for All Body Types and Sizes
The 6 Best Tips for Binding in the Summer
Hudson’s Guide to FTM Binding: Includes a complete list of other products you can use for chest binding, such as compression garments and sports bras.
FYI Binding Tips: The Butchelor has some useful tips on how to put on a binder, how to keep it from rolling up, and how to wash a binder.
Do you have any tips about binding? Want to share your experience with a particular binder brand or model? Do you know of other binder manufacturers, particularly those outside of Asia and the US? Please leave your comments below.
Last updated: 12/20/2017
just as a reminder, changing your identity is not a bad thing, for any reason. thought you were a lesbian and now ur bi? thats ok! thought u were nonbinary and now ur a binary trans person? good and healthy. thought u were trans but realized ur cis and gender nonconforming? im glad u figured urself out! thought u were gay but ur actually ace? good! u were romance repulsed but u worked through some stuff and now ur romance favorable? good for u! and vice versa for all of these and anything else like this! changing ur mind on things is natural! fluctuations of the self is normal! i love u no matter what! have a good day!
(this post is not for t*rfs, aphobes, queerphobes, lesbophobes, biphobes, tr*scum, or any other kind of bigot)
I swear to god, y’all really need to learn that you can be upset that your identity isn’t being represented in something, without tearing down the identities that are being represented in something.
Sapphics don’t have “too much representation in modern cartoons” just because there isn’t as much MLM content in cartoons. AFAB enbies don’t have “too much representation” just because there isn’t as much for AMAB enbies. Binary trans people don’t have “too much representation” just because there isn’t as much for nonbinary people. Gay men don’t have “too much representation” in ANY way, shape, or form, considering how much of it is still blatantly homophobic.
It’s almost like we should be directing our anger at the system instead of our fellow marginalized comrades.
To everyone who has had thoughts thinking no one would care about them if they died. That people might care for a bit, but then forget. Can I tell you a story?