If you must wear one while exercising, Glick says to “pay extra close attention to your body and go slowly-ensure that you can still take deep, full breaths, and have full mobility of your arms.” If your binder doesn’t allow this, compression shirts and sports bras are good alternatives for exercise.
“Binders compress the chest and may make it more difficult to take heavier breaths when working out,” Glick says. If possible, don't wear it while you exercise, either. You should avoid wearing a binder if you aren’t feeling well, especially if it’s an upper respiratory illness like a cold. “It can also be helpful to take deep breaths and stretch your back, arms, and chest during a binder break to help loosen up those muscles.” “It’s important to take small breaks here and there,” says Glick. They will, however, help redistribute your breasts more evenly so your chest appears flatter.ĭon't wear your binder for more than 8-12 hours, take breaks between wears, don't wear while sleeping or exercising, and make sure it fits correctly.īinders should not be worn for longer than eight to 12 hours at a time or while sleeping. Unless you have a very small chest to start with, binders won’t make all of your breast tissue disappear. They may also be used by non-binary and gender non-conforming people, those who have undergone significant weight loss to smooth skin under clothing, or by anyone who simply wants the appearance of a flatter chest.įinally, no matter your reason for getting a binder, it's good to be realistic about the outcome. Binders can also be used by people who don't identify as a trans man, transmasculine, or non-binary. Binders can be used as an alternative to getting top surgery (a surgical procedure to remove breast tissue), which can be prohibitively expensive and difficult for trans people to get approved. They’re a form of gender expression, an easy way for trans men, gender-nonconforming folks, and any individuals who are self-conscious about their chests to feel more confident. Sports bras “are designed to support a person’s chest and back during athletic activity.”īinders are more than just a simple means of compression, too. “Binders are specifically designed to create the feeling and appearance of a flat chest,” says Glick. But binders, sports bras, and compression shirts are not interchangeable. Some people find that a compression shirt or sports bra provides adequate constriction to feel at home in their body.
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