When I was little, I loved swimming. It was always so much fun. But after I realized I was trans, I didn't want to swim anymore. I'm tired of missing out on things I like/want to do. I'm sure there are more people like me out there. Realized you were trans, stopped swimming? Either way I'll give you some times so you no longer have to miss swimming.
Pre chest surgery: Obviously you aren't gonna wear a bikini or any of that stuff. But you can't exactly go shirtless either. Solution: surf shirts, rash guards, unitards, wetsuits, body suits, and/or swimvests. These are better than wearing t-shirts because they are designed to be worn in water and won't become heavy and water-logged (which can be extra bad for those with larger chests). You might need to bind in combination with one of these. On underworks, they have compression swimwear designed for FTMs that you might want to check out.
Some pools have rules against people wearing t-shirts or other "street clothes" in the pool. Check the rules of where you are going before you go. Many bio males keep their shirts on in the water due to sunburn or self-confidence issues. So no one will look at you and judge you (trust me, I've done it).
Packing: When swimming, your trunks tend to cling to your body. This clinging can show off your genital area. You might want to pack while swimming. Your packer needs to be able to be submerged in water without losing shape or taking on water. Most store-bought soft packers would be fine.
Some links for getting swimwear to cover your chest:
www.neosportusa.com
www.scuba.com
www.ftm.underworks.com
www.swimoutlet.com
www.diversdirect.com
Know any more links? Have more to add? Shoot me an email: TheAidenApocalypse@gmail.com
Showing posts with label binding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label binding. Show all posts
Monday, September 3, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
Let me see your hips SWING!
Sad fact: FTMs generally have larger hips than bio males. I know my hips are larger than I would like them to be (especially since I wear skinny jeans). I get quite frustrated with them.
Did you know that there are boxers that you can get that will slim your hips? The lovely website where most FTMs buy their binders, underworks.com, has those boxers. They call them "compression shorts." On that website, they cost $25.
I had been considering getting a pair or two in order to help my hips slim down. I will have to pay for my surgeries and t and everything out of pocket, so I wasn't sure if I wanted to fork over money for those too.
I needed some new boxers, but I didn't want to pay $25 a pair. So I went to Walmart to get some regular boxer-briefs. I was looking around and what did I find? Compression shorts. They aren't designed for FTMs, but I thought, "Why not?" They were only $7 and I didn't really have anything to lose.
I bought a pair. I think they are amazing. They might not give as smooth of hips as the ones designed for us would, but it's enough for me. They are Starter brand. They are made for guys to work out in so they aren't "free-ballin." They come in different colors. I believe they had black, blue, gray, and red. I got the red ones.
I thought you guys might like to know about this great opportunity to acquire some good compression shorts. I mean, there are Walmarts everywhere.
I hope this helped you guys! Have a great day!
Did you know that there are boxers that you can get that will slim your hips? The lovely website where most FTMs buy their binders, underworks.com, has those boxers. They call them "compression shorts." On that website, they cost $25.
I had been considering getting a pair or two in order to help my hips slim down. I will have to pay for my surgeries and t and everything out of pocket, so I wasn't sure if I wanted to fork over money for those too.
I needed some new boxers, but I didn't want to pay $25 a pair. So I went to Walmart to get some regular boxer-briefs. I was looking around and what did I find? Compression shorts. They aren't designed for FTMs, but I thought, "Why not?" They were only $7 and I didn't really have anything to lose.
I bought a pair. I think they are amazing. They might not give as smooth of hips as the ones designed for us would, but it's enough for me. They are Starter brand. They are made for guys to work out in so they aren't "free-ballin." They come in different colors. I believe they had black, blue, gray, and red. I got the red ones.
I thought you guys might like to know about this great opportunity to acquire some good compression shorts. I mean, there are Walmarts everywhere.
I hope this helped you guys! Have a great day!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
FTM Terminology
Binding: flattening one's breast tissue to make a male-appearing chest
Cypionate: Short for testosterone cypionate. One of the most common testosterone types for ftms.
Enanthate: Short for testosterone enanthate. Another one of the most common testosterone types for ftms.
F2M: See "FTM"
Female-to-male transsexual: A person who was born in a female body, but whose gender identity is male.
FTM: Short for "female-to-male"
Gender dysphoria: A term coined by psychologists and medical doctors that refers to the state of discomfort felt by transsexuals and some transgender people caused by the incongruity between one's physical sex and one's gender identity. When you want to make an appointment with a therapist, this is the reason you give them for the need to meet with them.
Gender Identity: One's internal feeling of being male, female, or somewhere in between.
Genderqueer: Someone whose gender identity is neither male or female.
Hermaphrodite: An outdated term for intersexed
Packing: Creating a male-looking/male-feeling bulge in one's crotch
Passing: In FTM terms, being seen as male by others. (Many object to this term and I'll make a post about the controversy)
STP device: Short for "stand-to-pee" device. A device designed to pee into a urinal or toilet standing up.
Stealth: After a transman has transitioned, he may not disclose the fact that he is transsexual to those around him
Cypionate: Short for testosterone cypionate. One of the most common testosterone types for ftms.
Enanthate: Short for testosterone enanthate. Another one of the most common testosterone types for ftms.
F2M: See "FTM"
Female-to-male transsexual: A person who was born in a female body, but whose gender identity is male.
FTM: Short for "female-to-male"
Gender dysphoria: A term coined by psychologists and medical doctors that refers to the state of discomfort felt by transsexuals and some transgender people caused by the incongruity between one's physical sex and one's gender identity. When you want to make an appointment with a therapist, this is the reason you give them for the need to meet with them.
Gender Identity: One's internal feeling of being male, female, or somewhere in between.
Genderqueer: Someone whose gender identity is neither male or female.
Hermaphrodite: An outdated term for intersexed
Packing: Creating a male-looking/male-feeling bulge in one's crotch
Passing: In FTM terms, being seen as male by others. (Many object to this term and I'll make a post about the controversy)
STP device: Short for "stand-to-pee" device. A device designed to pee into a urinal or toilet standing up.
Stealth: After a transman has transitioned, he may not disclose the fact that he is transsexual to those around him
Friday, August 3, 2012
Binder Help
Let's face it, the economy is bad. And binders aren't exactly cheap. After transguys have their surgery, they don't need binders anymore. What do you think happens to those binders? There are sites that will help trans guys get the binders they need. After guys have their surgery, a lot of them donate them to programs that will recycle them and give them to guys that need them. After I have surgery, you can bet I'll be donating my binders. I wish I could have found these programs when I needed them.
I'll link it up for you guys.
http://inabind.transactiveonline.org/
http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html
The first link is for guys 21 and younger. The second is for 22 and up.
Any questions about the programs, ask the people in charge.
I'll link it up for you guys.
http://inabind.transactiveonline.org/
http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html
The first link is for guys 21 and younger. The second is for 22 and up.
Any questions about the programs, ask the people in charge.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Exciting Order
I finally got the chance to order binders from underworks! I got a black one and a white one. Can't wait for them to get here! I'll post pictures when they arrive so you guys can see what they look like.
If you plan on ordering from underworks and want to save a little money, I have a discount code for you. Enter it to get 10% off your purchase. I saved 6 bucks! Code: under10
If you plan on ordering from underworks and want to save a little money, I have a discount code for you. Enter it to get 10% off your purchase. I saved 6 bucks! Code: under10
Monday, April 2, 2012
Binding: The Dos and Don'ts
Many transmen feel the need to bind their chests.
Binding can be a great way to flatten your chest; but it can also be a health risk. You need to be careful of the way you bind. If binding is done wrong, it can mess up your ribs.
Don't:
- Use an ace bandage. It is too easy for you to make it too tight. It can move your ribs inward. It can bruise the tissue around your ribs. You could cause permanent damage to your sides. That permanent damage could make a surgeon not want to operate on your chest (if you plan on having that done). Ace bandages can often make it difficult to breathe. They are made to tighten with movement, so every time you breathe, it gets tighter. Ace bandages can also make bumps and roll up, making you look weird anyway.
- Bind your chest for more than eight hours. It can start restricting your breathing. You could possibly pass out or damage your ribcage badly. (even if you own an actual binder)
- Avoid sleeping in your binder at all costs. You can badly mess up your back.
Do:
- If you can afford it, buy a chest binder. They can flatten out your chest and are a lot safer than an ace bandage. Make sure you get the right size by measuring your chest. I will post links to great sites to get these at the bottom of this post.
- Not all people can afford a chest binder. There is a cheaper way to bind. It might not give you the best results, but it's better than nothing. You can get a sports bra a size smaller than you wear. Put that on with one in your size over the top. Wear an undershirt and the shirt you want to wear for that day over thebras. This might not work in the summer because it will be too hot. This probably won't work if you have a large chest either.
- If you feel the need to use that ace bandage, you need to be very careful. Don't bind everyday. Don't make it as tight as possible. Try to leave it a little loose so you can still breathe and move pretty easily.
So to sum everything up: Actual binders are the best option. They are the safest for you. They give you the best bind.
Be careful if you use ace bandages.
Sports bras can be a decent option.
If you have a large chest, I am very sorry. I have no idea what to tell you. Chest binders are still going to be your best option. I honestly don't know another safe way for you guys to bind.
Great Binders:
http://ftm.underworks.com/
http://www.t-kingdom.com/
http://www.thesurgerystore.com/compression_garment/breast_binders.html
Underworks is probably the best site to get binders. Most people get them from there. When I get mine, I will show you some pictures.
Binding can be a great way to flatten your chest; but it can also be a health risk. You need to be careful of the way you bind. If binding is done wrong, it can mess up your ribs.
Don't:
- Use an ace bandage. It is too easy for you to make it too tight. It can move your ribs inward. It can bruise the tissue around your ribs. You could cause permanent damage to your sides. That permanent damage could make a surgeon not want to operate on your chest (if you plan on having that done). Ace bandages can often make it difficult to breathe. They are made to tighten with movement, so every time you breathe, it gets tighter. Ace bandages can also make bumps and roll up, making you look weird anyway.
- Bind your chest for more than eight hours. It can start restricting your breathing. You could possibly pass out or damage your ribcage badly. (even if you own an actual binder)
- Avoid sleeping in your binder at all costs. You can badly mess up your back.
Do:
- If you can afford it, buy a chest binder. They can flatten out your chest and are a lot safer than an ace bandage. Make sure you get the right size by measuring your chest. I will post links to great sites to get these at the bottom of this post.
- Not all people can afford a chest binder. There is a cheaper way to bind. It might not give you the best results, but it's better than nothing. You can get a sports bra a size smaller than you wear. Put that on with one in your size over the top. Wear an undershirt and the shirt you want to wear for that day over thebras. This might not work in the summer because it will be too hot. This probably won't work if you have a large chest either.
- If you feel the need to use that ace bandage, you need to be very careful. Don't bind everyday. Don't make it as tight as possible. Try to leave it a little loose so you can still breathe and move pretty easily.
So to sum everything up: Actual binders are the best option. They are the safest for you. They give you the best bind.
Be careful if you use ace bandages.
Sports bras can be a decent option.
If you have a large chest, I am very sorry. I have no idea what to tell you. Chest binders are still going to be your best option. I honestly don't know another safe way for you guys to bind.
Great Binders:
http://ftm.underworks.com/
http://www.t-kingdom.com/
http://www.thesurgerystore.com/compression_garment/breast_binders.html
Underworks is probably the best site to get binders. Most people get them from there. When I get mine, I will show you some pictures.
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