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Claire in Fleabag - Season Two

The problem lies in presenting binders as a miracle solution that everyone can and should try if they are distressed by the appearance of their chest, or that only “incorrect” binding (as with ace bandages) poses any dangers. Some people may develop complications that make it impossible for them to continue binding. It is vitally important that people are aware of the potential harm before they begin and are able to make informed decisions by weighing their own priorities and exploring alternatives.

GC2B also actively begs users to not “size down” when purchasing (aka a person going “theres no way these sizes are correct despite my measurements so im gonna buy a size smaller just in case!”) because it’ll either not fit or again you could seriously damage your ribcage.

Those cheap binders from amazon cause more harm than good so it’s important to buy from companies like GC2B (who use proper materials and know what theyre doing).

If you don’t get a binder that is properly made and can expand with your breathing and has a fabric that can breathe, you could easily overheat (especially in summer) and potentially pass out and suffocate.

Seriously, just google “chest binding risks”. Even wikipedia has it covered.

You obviously especially shouldn’t wear a binder if you have certain health abnormalities such as low calcium or low vitamin D as that will just make it easier and more possible for the pressure exerted by the binder to distort your ribs. Of course, there are easy solutions to that (such as supplements) but still.

You also should never wear a binder during intense physical activity (like jogging or working out) because your chest needs to expand and contract heavily in order for you to properly breathe. Binding can prevent this from happening and you don’t wanna pass out at a gym or on the sidewalk trust me. Wear a tight sports bra instead it works just as good.

Like yeah wear binders all you want but there’s still a lot more to it than that and you still have to be aware of the health risks before jumping into something. And you still have to inform younger and less educated people who wish to wear them of the heath risks as well, lest damage be done to them.

The Monster™: *physically shows up*

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