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== Methods == | == Methods == | ||
There are several ways to bind one's chest, which vary in safety and effect | There are several ways to bind one's chest, which vary in safety and effect. | ||
[[Chest binder]]s are available from various companies around the world, and are specifically designed to compress the chest evenly. These are often considered the safest way to bind as they are designed for that purpose, unlike some other methods. However, they can restrict breathing and damage breast tissue or skin elasticity if they are worn for too long. | [[Chest binder]]s are available from various companies around the world, and are specifically designed to compress the chest evenly. These are often considered the safest way to bind as they are designed for that purpose, unlike some other methods. However, they can restrict breathing and damage breast tissue or skin elasticity if they are worn for too long. | ||
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Sports bras and compression bras are available from many clothing outlets aimed at women; they do not necessarily give a completely flat appearance (not that binders do either), but they can still make breasts appear smaller and they can be safer to wear for long periods of time or during vigorous activity. | Sports bras and compression bras are available from many clothing outlets aimed at women; they do not necessarily give a completely flat appearance (not that binders do either), but they can still make breasts appear smaller and they can be safer to wear for long periods of time or during vigorous activity. | ||
Bandages or strips of cloth can be used for binding, and they are a common way to depict binding in films and comics. | Bandages or strips of cloth can be used for binding, and they are a common way to depict binding in films and comics. However, bandages are designed to become tighter with time and they do not provide even pressure around the chest or stretch enough to allow breathing, so binding with bandages can be damaging. | ||
Tape can be used to pull the breasts towards the armpits as well as downwards, which can create a flat area around the sternum. This can be useful if a person needs to wear a low-cut top without a binder showing. | Tape can be used to pull the breasts towards the armpits as well as downwards, which can create a flat area around the sternum. This can be useful if a person needs to wear a low-cut top without a binder showing. However, this constricts the ribs and can damage the skin (especially if duct tape or another tape not intended for skin is used). | ||
[[Category:Gender presentation]] | [[Category:Gender presentation]] | ||