Question for other transmascs

doublezero 5/7/2021 04:13 pm 1223

For those of you who bind, do you prefer tape or a binder? And why? I'm curious to see and I think this might help people who are deciding between the two. Personally, it really depends. If I'm active I prefer the tape and I can wear to sleep/pool/shower which I can't do with my binder. Overall, I'd say tape even if my binder flattens slightly better. (I use KT tape for those of you wondering. Don't get that crappy target brand athletic tape.)

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May 9, 2021 3:07 pm

i like and use binders, i've never used tape but i don't think it's safe!! (please correct me if i'm wrong!!)

May 8, 2021 2:55 pm

@doublezero: thanks alot! Ill save up for some cool kt tape

May 8, 2021 12:01 pm

@Brutus_711: You can look on youtube and there's quite a few good tutorials. It lasts a few days. It doesn't come off easily, but the removal isn't too hard either.

May 8, 2021 7:09 am

I use a binder. Underworks to be excat. But i am looking for other options because its almost summer time and i like swimming. Does anyone have tutorial on how to put on kt tape? And how long does it last? Does it fall off easy?

  • bugbinary
May 7, 2021 10:33 pm

@doublezero: thank you !!!! any help is appreciated !! big grin

May 7, 2021 9:31 pm

@bugbinary: The only other way I can think of is wearing jackets/hoodies/layers, but obviously this can't be done all the time. If you play a sport you could ask for athletic tape which is what I use to bind. Or for gym class at school. DO NOT BIND WITH ACE BANDAGES. Hope this helps!

  • bugbinary
May 7, 2021 8:46 pm

this Is sort of off topic- but do you know any safe ways to bind? I can't get a binder or tape since I'm not out yet and I share a room with my mom so I can't hide it. I tried sports bras but that method doesn't work for me- so. ^^ didn't know if you knew any other way !

May 7, 2021 8:37 pm

@ghostburkinnie: Bind safe my dude.

May 7, 2021 5:29 pm

trans man here

both equally !

i like using tape during spring and summer for open shirts so i can feel more cis

and binders for swimming

binders all other times !

May 7, 2021 5:06 pm

A binder, bandages dig into my skin and make me bleed, plus binders are more comfy to me, i can wear them for days on end, depire the fact it isn't safe HFEJNFJJNEFN--