FTM body dysphoria

[kingKarter]

hi so i been on T for a year im only 31 just recently turned it, i come out late as trans because of the way i was raised and the way my family was, but my biggest issue atm is my body dysphoria! Im one of those unlucky trans man who have a large chest which makes binding or taping hard. I have tried a few binders and they either don’t fit or they leave that like extra boob or they make it look like you have one massive boob! And I can’t tape because it doesn’t do anything because of how big i am! Does anyone else have this issue and what do you do? What has worked for you? Idk what else todo and it’s messing with my mental health! Please any information will help.

[Croix]

Dear New Member~

I'm sorry you are in such a frustrating position, however I'm sure this is a problem that must have been faced by many others too.

Can I suggest if you have not already done so you contact Qlife 1800184527 (3pm to midnight every day)  and have a chat with thier councilors who may well have number of useful resources for you

It can sometimes be a long wait on the phone but should be worth it.

Croix

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Hi,

I'm afraid I don't have any advice for this situation, but I can offer you solidarity. I am non-binary in my 40s, also late to come out, and am likewise on the larger side in the chest. I have the same trouble with binders, the big wierd unaboob is so frustrating. Whilst for the most part I'm not dysphoric, I want more agency in how I am perceived when I go out. Currently I deal with that by way of loose t-shirts and overshirts, but with Summer coming, and me actually liking clothes with a more tailored fit, I curse how ineffective binders can be. I really understand how disheartening and invalidating this can be, especially when it means strangers are likely to misgender you. No other way to put it, it just sucks. Hoping that in time we both find better solutions for this, I'll be sure to let you know if I find one first!

Cheers Croix for the reference to Qlife, I've filed that away as it could be useful to me too, at some point.

Kind thougts,

Blue.