hi so i have a binder but sometimes my dysphoria is so mad that a binder doesn’t do enough so i’ll tape my chest and i get a lot of dysphoria about bra/binder straps and i was wondering if duck tape is safer than ace bandages or if ace bandages are safer?
Absolutely not. Please do not use duct tape or ace bandages to bind your chest. Never. It has the potential to cause serious damage to your body and can permanently damage your lungs as well as ruin your chance at getting top surgery.
A proper binder from a reputable company (e.g. GC2b, Spectrum Outfitters, Underworks) is designed to flatten your chest and it is the only safe way to bind.
We do have dysphoria tips in the FAQ too. But please, never ever double bind or use duct tape or ace bandages to bind. You could seriously damage your body.
-- Maxie
