For many people, wearing a chest binder is simply part of the daily routine in this thing called life. But it can be a real strain, both mentally and physically.
There are tons of reasons to bind. Many people find that wearing a binder helps ease the discomfort that comes along with gender dysphoria.
Regardless of why you have it on — how do you take care of yourself while binding?
Maybe you've found that stretching before and after helps ease back pain:
Or you've perfected a breathing routine that gets you through the day:
Maybe you make sure you are binding safely — wearing the proper size and taking care not to wear it longer than you need:
Maybe you've got that one friend who just gets it — someone you can vent to when the whole binding thing gets you down.
And maybe you used to bind using ace bandages, but you know better now.
So, how do you take care of yourself — both body and mind — while wearing a chest binder? Sound off with advice in the comments below for a chance to be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed LGBT post!
