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Yes:

Getting winded after walking quickly/upstairs with binder on, but able to catch breath

Chafing in the underarm areas

Soreness (during or after) in arms, shoulders, or back

Increased acne on chest or back

Mild anxiety about tightness

Chest sagging

No, take it off and rest, see a doctor if problem gets worse or doesn’t go away after taking the binder off (or after one week):

Nausea during or after binding, including nausea caused by pain

Bruising

Out of breath/can’t catch breath when not wearing binder

Skin rash

Sharp pains in ribs

Not able to cough or sneeze

Numbness in arms

Feeling too tired/sore to do everyday activities

Suddenly having any of the above symptoms even if you’ve been binding for years 

No, see a doctor ASAP, could be a sign of serious injury:

Anything from the above category if you can just tell/feel something is wrong, better safe than sorry

Extreme claustrophobia/panic attacks 

Sharp pain in chest/heart skipping beats or beating very fast

Not able to breathe  

Dizziness

Blueness in lips or fingertips

Change in shape of ribcage

States where conversion therapy for minor is Banned and illegal

 I wish conversion therapy for minor and other age doesn’t exist because it cause a lot of depression, suicide and horrible things, I wish society delete conversion therapy for everyone   States where conversion therapy for minor is BANNED and illegal  

 New Jersey (August 19, 2013)

 California (August 29, 2013)

District of Columbia (March 11, 2015) 

Oregon (May 18, 2015)

Illinois (January 1, 2016)

New York (June 15, 2016)

 Vermont (July 1, 2016)

I wish they ban conversion therapy in 50 states :(

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US news and entertainment website The Daily Beast has published a controversial article about the ease of getting a date with Olympic athletes via Grindr.

Journalist Nico Hines, who is straight, logged onto Grindr in an attempt to meet LGBT athletes, many of whom may not be open about their sexuality.

The exact reason for doing so remains unclear, but the article seems to be focused on poking fun at male competitors – who may not be able to date openly – trying to meet up through an app.

Hines also reveals information about the men he has spoken to in the article – information which could potentially be used to identify them, including athletes from countries where being openly LGBT is potentially dangerous.

In one particular instance, he published the exact height, weight and nationality of an athlete from a country where discrimination and violence against the LGBT community is widespread (the info will not be shared here, out of respect of the person involved):

The [height], [weight]. athlete from [nationality], who sent his address, had a Rio 2016 duvet cover as his main picture. His profile read “I’m looking for sex” in both English and [language].

He asked for “a sex foto” but I’m a bit of a prude like that, so I sent a selfie from the fencing earlier this week.

The country in question is not one represented by any of the 48 openly gay athletes competing at the Games, leaving no doubt that the athlete messaged by Hines is closeted.

Attempting to justify his presence on the app, Hines wrote:

For the record, I didn’t lie to anyone or pretend to be someone I wasn’t—unless you count being on Grindr in the first place—since I’m straight, with a wife and child. I used my own picture (just of my face…) and confessed to being a journalist as soon as anyone asked who I was.

Many were quick to point out the unjustifiably salacious – and potentially dangerous – nature of the article.

“These hookup apps exist to protect us from YOU,” wrote one user. “We have to hide, in plain sight, because you still don’t get it, or us.”

Another added: “Unless queer outing is now an Olympic sport, can we just all agree that @NicoHines piece is outright homophobia? Needs to be withdrawn.”

hile this year’s Olympics has more out LGBT athletes than ever before, many sportspeople still fear coming out because of reactions from fans, or the impact it may have on sponsorship deals.

There have also been reports of homophobic chanting taking place at certain events.

Orlando’s mayor says he wants the city to purchase the Pulse nightclub and create a permanent memorial for the 49 people who were killed there during a June shooting. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Mayor Buddy Dyer mentioned the city’s interest during a radio interview that aired Wednesday.

Dyer said he’d like the gay nightclub to remain in its current state for the near future, continuing to act as a temporary memorial as people come from around the world to pay their respects. Pulse spokeswoman Sara Brady says the club’s owner has met with city officials, but talks were preliminary.

Besides those killed, another 53 people were wounded during the June 12 attack. Gunman Omar Mateen was killed in a shooting with police.

Miss Major Is A Trans Elder And Stonewall Icon…And She’s Changing The World

It’s been almost fifty years since the historic night at the Stonewall Inn that many people cite as the beginning of the mainstream fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights. Decades later, one trans activist who was present the night of the riots is still fighting for the rights and survival of transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

Miss Major is a community leader ― an organizer, activist, prison abolitionist, former sex worker, formerly incarcerated person, transgender elder and mother to countless transgender and GNC youth. She’s built a legacy recognized globally, particularly with her work with incarcerated transgender individuals. Her tireless efforts as an activist and respected elder in the community have not only saved countless lives but paved the way for modern day trans and GNC people operating in the public spotlight and fighting for queer people on a national level. Her legacy has even inspired an award-winning documentary called MAJOR!, currently making its rounds at film festivals.

In this interview with The Huffington Post, Miss Major reflects on her work over the decades, the history of the Stonewall Riots and how we can move away from a system of mass incarceration towards one of harm reduction.

The Creative Force of Hebru Brantley

Although American artist Hebru Brantley paints mainly children, his art has the weight of what is happening in culture and society behind it.  He creates streetart, paintings, and sculptures and imbues all of them with the swirling sense of urgency that things are happening - and indeed his art is happening. See more of his work on Instagram and Facebook and follow him on Tumblr.

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