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Hello. I'm a trans ftm. What are the things I should know when wearing a binder?

okay for all you cis who don't know what binders are: they are this type of tank top that you wear to flatten your chest.

How long should I wear it? could I wear it to bed? Will it affect my chest?

User Sauceboat
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Answer:

How long to wear it: 8-12 hours

Wearing it to bed: DON'T

Will it affect the chest: Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

A binder can cause chest pains when worn for too long.

It is adviced not to sleep with a binder on.

It is also adviced that when wearing a binder one should take breaks.

HOPE THIS HELPED

User Yifats
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Answer:

hope this helped

Step-by-step explanation:

Wear it for about 8-12 hours. (Nothing more)

DonĀ“t wear it too sleep

It's also crucial to schedule binder-breaks daily and make sure you aren't binding every day.

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