Tips For a Safe Bind

1. Never wear your binder for more than 8 hours per day, and take breaks where possible and practical.
   
   
2. Do not wear your binder whilst sleeping or exercising.
   
   
3. If you experience any pain wearing your binder, remove it immediately. We offer an adjustable crop binder that can be adjusted throughout the day.
   
   
4. If you suffer from asthma, lupus, scoliosis, fibromyalgia or any condition which impacts your breathing, please consult a doctor before wearing a binder. We have included a list of health resources here.
   
   
5. Take at least one day off chest binding each week.
   
   
6. When you remove your binder, take several deep breaths to ensure you are not experiencing any pain, and to let your muscles stretch.
   
   
7. If you are experiencing any lung symptoms, such as those which may be experienced with COVID-19, you should not wear your binder.
   
   
8. If you have any questions or concerns about binding safely, consult your doctor, or one of our recommended ones here.

Sources:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/breast-binding

https://www.transhub.org.au/binding

https://www.transhub.org.au/covid/binding