How do I know my binder size?

For round ring binders, the size is determined by measuring the inside diameter of the ring(s). D-ring and slant-d ring binders are measured by the straight edge of the ring. Hopefully this makes determining binder sizes a whole lot easier!

How do I choose a binder size?

Size Guide The best way to find the correct binder size is with your Chest Size. This is under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest. (Chest size is not Bra Size.)

Do you wear a bra under a binder?

We don’t recommend wearing anything underneath your binder, especially things that compress! Sports bras in particular compress already. Don’t try to arrange your chest in your binder.

Is breast binding dangerous?

Wearing binders that are too tight can cause underlying tissue and muscle damage, prevent free movement, and even restrict a person’s ability to breathe. There haven’t been many studies about the health effects of binding, so it’s important to listen to experiences of others, and to talk to your healthcare provider.

How can I hide my chest without a binder?

Layering shirts A tight sports bra or undershirt under one or two larger shirts, like a button up shirt hanging loose, (shirts with pockets on the chest are particularly good) can make your chest look dramatically smaller.

What does gc2b binder mean?

gc2b binders were the first garments designed and patented specifically for gender-affirming chest binding.

How painful is top surgery?

You may experience random, shooting pains for a few months after your surgery. You can expect some loss of feeling in your nipples and chest wall skin. This usually improves over the next six months or so, but sensation may never be normal.

Can a 14 year old get top surgery?

Hormones are not required to get FTM Top Surgery, before or after. *If under 18 years of age, parental consent is required to get FTM Top Surgery.

How long does it take to get a binder from gc2b?

Standard U.S shipping takes 4-6 days. Expedited U.S. shipping takes 1-3 days. International orders can take 2-5 weeks for delivery due to your local mail service and international customs clearance.

How is gc2b calculated?

The measuring tape should lay just below your armpits and at the beginning of your breast tissue. (2) The largest part of the chest: Take this measurement around the torso and chest where the most breast tissue is (usually around the nipples, but this will vary person to person).

What happens if you machine wash a binder?

Machine washing your binder can damage the seams of your binder and can reduce its lifespan. Depending on the types of fibers and compression materials used in your binder, it can lose its compression more easily.

How do you wash your chest?

Ways to clear the lungs

Steam therapy. Steam therapy, or steam inhalation, involves inhaling water vapor to open the airways and help the lungs drain mucus.
Controlled coughing.
Drain mucus from the lungs.
Exercise.
Green tea.
Anti-inflammatory foods.
Chest percussion.