Hey all, So I did some digging for chest binders... I looked around, and some came close to $20-$30 on some sites I found one day, but doing the search again today brought up a discount site: Buckle Short Chest Breathable Buckle Short Chest Binder Trans Lesbian Tomboy-in Bustiers & Corsets from Apparel & Accessories on Aliexpress.com So I found my size, and considering I do have large boobs, I went for the largest (after measuring of course). This will help me so much since I didn't want to spend lots of money. I would have just made one myself had it not been so inexpensive online, but that takes time. I think, for me, considering I admired clothing on flat-chested people for a long time, and I could never like my own chest. Also, with some research, I also found that a double-mastectomy can lower your sex drive, which is perfect! As a libidoist Asexual, I do NOT like my own libido... makes me feel sick after relieving myself every time it peaks. So yeah, I will look into it over time. I want to read more on testimonials and experiences. I don't know where to look, because it's all news articles and sex-this and sex-that about the double-mastectomy. Considering it can lower the sex drive, it's looking more appealing to me lately. It's something I was looking into researching into the Nerves of Walsh, etc... I think the Nerves of Walsh would be the extreme route, but anyways, this option could be good if I really like having a flat chest. Might even try a walk in the park wearing the binder if I feel comfortable with it.
I don't want to be Mr. Pessimist, but a cheap binder won't last you long. It could also be dangerous if the material isn't something like spandex, as it won't stretch when you breathe. Trust me, I had a cheap binder, wasn't worth it. The thing was already too worn out to wear after just two months. I suggest trying to save up the $30 for a proper binder (like from Underworks, a very reliable site - also where I got my new binder after the cheap one gave out on me). Good luck, don't forget to take care of your body!
Perhaps, but I'm scrounging my earnings. I am living to the point where I can end up not being able to afford food, so I can't afford anything more. It's just a trail run for the meantime.
try transactive's in a bind program, you can apply for a free binder. I just donated mine, they seem like an awesome group of people. There are a couple of other sites like them that donate gently used binders, they just seemed like the best. Good luck!
Sadly I over-qualify... I'm over 21 now, at 27. Considering I never came out when I was a teenager (not only from phobia of surgery, but also because I felt people would judge me from my disorder) I took a long time to really come to terms with it. It makes sense to me now, considering I always seem to dream of myself as a flat-chested female, or (such as last night) dream I am a guy. I mean, I don't put a gender on myself in my dreams even. Nor do I find I fit into a gender, I just don't feel any different about who I am. However, when I wake up, I could feel my physical body (my chest) reminding me I'm a woman. Perhaps I'm more genderless than Agender, but I still consider myself Agender because of how much I don't give a crap. But in all honesty, I can't stand my boobs, they're so big, and if I get reduction, I'd rather get a double-mastectomy instead of wasting my time. Glorious is the research I did on the fact that it can lower the sex drive. How happy I would me, as both Agender and Asexual, to be rid of them if I do come to that point. Even if I may feel shock with them gone temporarily, I will feel so much better, and even look the way I always wanted to. Though since it's been some time since I actually gave it some thought as I ignored it for years, I need to really get a hold of it. Wish I could apply for a free binder, I'm poor, and I've been struggling with other problems and hurdles over the years. Plenty of prejudice from just having a mental disorder, because my highschool was full of judgemental b---- teachers. And for a long time I just remained confused and puzzled over how people talk to me or treat me, and let me say, to heck with these boobs if I finally get to that point.
