Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your questions about healthy chest binding and trans health from Frances Reed, author of Healthy Chest Binding for Trans & Non-Binary People.
Short answer- no. Find out why you need to be careful with this style of binder.
This common misconception oversimplifies both garments. Learn the difference so you can make a your best choice.
Check out some guidelines so you know you are staying safe.
The 8-hour rule is misleading and short-sighted. Here’s a more complete answer.
It’s all about you doing you.
Advice for what do we do when the results we get aren’t as flat as we want
We’ve all heard this is bad for us… but find out why and what to do if you’re struggling with dysphoria at night.
The answer isn’t so simple but here’s guidance based on a decade of experience
Find out more about what adjusting to a new binder should be like and what constitutes a warning sign.
About The Binding Coach
I’m Frances Reed (they/them) A.K.A. The Binding Coach. I am also the author of Healthy Chest Binding for Trans & Non-Binary People: A Practical Guide, and the creator of HealthyBinding.com.
For over a decade, I’ve treated people with binding pain and taught folks how to make the best choices about binding. I teach gender-expansive folks, their parents and partners, and the health and wellness providers who support them.
Ask me anything you want about binding and chest health. If I don’t know the answer, I will find it for you!
I’ve been a licensed massage therapist since 2011, and I use a structural integration framework to support people at all stages of gender transition.
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