Chest binding is a way for transmasc or non-conforming gender individuals to attain a more masculine look and help curb body dysphoria without FTM top surgery. For this reason, binders are a great asset for non-conforming gender individuals and trans people. That said, if you are new to binding and you are wondering if FTM binders are safe to use, then you've come to the right place. Here are a few things you should know about FTM binders.  Are FTM...

Deciding to move forward with a top procedure is a big step and understanding the costs of FTM Top Surgery is essential. So, it is important to research the procedure or surgery beforehand thoroughly. This also means going in-depth when it comes to cost and additional expenses. In general, you should expect to pay anywhere from $3,500 to $9,000+ for FTM top surgery. Of course, this is just for the actual surgery itself; there are many other expenses to factor...

Chest binding has arguably been around since the dawn of time. Historians have found evidence of gender fluidity as far back as 1458 BC. Moreover, Roman and Greek societies also, in many ways, embraced gender fluidity. Historical accounts of FTM were found as far back as the Middle Ages and throughout the 20th Century. Chest binding has provided a way for trans men and others to feel more comfortable with their bodies or overall outward image. There are still safety...

Typically, the procedure itself is done by an experienced plastic surgeon who has specialized in gender-affirming surgeries. The entire process or operation can take anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours. Furthermore, depending on your surgeon’s preferred method and your pre-opt breast size, a masculine chest look will most likely be achieved using any one of three common surgical techniques—periareolar, double incision, or keyhole. Generally, the periareolar and keyhole methods are used for smaller chest sizes. On the other hand, double...

For many people wearing an FTM chest binder, a compression tank top is one of the best options for achieving a masculine chest or flattened chest look. By wearing a compression garment such as this, FTM individuals and trans men can feel more comfortable with their outward appearance, or rather, reduce their body dysphoria. Having large breasts or a non-masculine chest can make it harder to feel like a male, which can lead to discomfort, especially for trans teens. Some...