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All people have some breast tissue, and any person may bind their chest. There are several groups of people who may be more likely than others to do so with many potential reasons, including: | All people have some breast tissue, and any person may bind their chest. There are several groups of people who may be more likely than others to do so with many potential reasons, including: | ||
* [[Transgender]] men and [[AFAB]] | * [[Transgender]] men and [[AFAB]] nonbinary people who have breasts like many other people who were assigned female at birth. They may have [[gender dysphoria]] relating to their breasts and/or they may feel that their breasts prevent them from [[passing]] as male. Some people in this category get [[top surgery]] (a bilateral mastectomy) to remove their breasts permanently so they no longer have to bind, though they may need to bind for a little while after surgery to prevent swelling. | ||
* [[Cisgender]] men with gynecomastia, a condition in which a person [[assigned male at birth]] develops prominent breasts without taking synthetic [[hormone]]s. Like transgender men, these men might bind because they are embarrassed or dysphoric about their breasts, and they might seek medical intervention to remove prominent breasts. | * [[Cisgender]] men with gynecomastia, a condition in which a person [[assigned male at birth]] develops prominent breasts without taking synthetic [[hormone]]s. Like transgender men, these men might bind because they are embarrassed or dysphoric about their breasts, and they might seek medical intervention to remove prominent breasts. | ||
* Transgender women and [[AMAB]] | * Transgender women and [[AMAB]] nonbinary people people who are developing breasts but who do not yet want these to be visible, often because they are not yet [[out]] to some or all of the people around them. | ||
* Cisgender women who are experimenting with [[gender presentation]] or dressing as [[drag]] kings, and who may want a more masculine appearance temporarily. | * Cisgender women who are experimenting with [[gender presentation]] or dressing as [[drag]] kings, and who may want a more masculine appearance temporarily. | ||