However, it is your responsibility to contact your local Postal Service and determine exactly how they need the address to be listed on your envelope in order for it to arrive successfully and be available for you to pick it up. Be sure to ask your local Postal Service if they have any requirements such as needing to show ID when picking up your package, so that the name on your package matches the name on your ID.
Your friend can complete the application with their information but put your name and mailing address on the form. To update your request, simply refill the request form using the same email address that you originally signed up with.
Our system will automatically associate the two requests without you losing your place in line. If you use a different email address — it may affect your place in line. If you need to update your email address, please email [email protected] using the email address that you originally signed up with and we will manually update your email address.
Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to exchange your binder for a different sized one. However, in order to receive a binder in the size you need, you would have to sign up via our website. You will be added to the end of our waiting list. If you no longer need a binder, you can cancel your request here.
At this time, we have thousands of folks on our own waiting list for chest binders, which means any donated binders we receive are immediately turned around and shipped out to those waiting. We are not, nor do we claim to be, healthcare providers or medical experts in any capacity.
We also recognize that there is appallingly little research done that recognizes our community and that for many of our applicants, there are significant barriers to accessing knowledgable and affirming care.
As much as we empathize with the challenges faced by so many in our community, we are unable to make any recommendations whatsoever for individuals with pre-existing conditions, as that would be outside the scope of our ability to support.
We simply do not have the resources to provide any recommendations specific to your unique situation and we firmly believe that your health is too important to entrust to someone who does not have the knowledge and experience required to support you. If possible, we encourage applicants with medical conditions to work with their healthcare provider to determine if a binder is an option for you. Thank you for your generosity!
We accept all sorts of binders and sports bras, regardless of size, color or condition. You can mail your donated binder to:. Get started here. We are working as hard as we can to catch-up on past requests.
We know it may take a long time for your request to be fulfilled. Thank you for your patience! This program is intended to help trans folks who otherwise can not afford or safely obtain a binder.
Please only apply if you are truly in need of support. Submit Your Request Now. Click the button above to launch our application instructions and form in a new window. Binding can help to reduce chest dysphoria and help you be more comfortable with your body. Sports bras are designed to move with you as you workout, while a binder can make movement and even breathing more difficult.
Binding with these materials can restrict your ability to breathe and move properly. Ace bandages are designed to constrict, so as you breathe, they get tighter and tighter and can really hurt you. A binder should create a masculine torso, not crush your ribcage or make it hard to breathe.
Binding may be a little uncomfortable, but it should not hurt. Try out a larger compression shirt, find binding alternatives that work for you, or try different ways to hide your chest without binding.
Pain is always an indicator that something is wrong. Search for:. About the program Point of Pride provides free chest binders specially-designed chest compression garments to any trans person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one.
Requirements: We have only two requirements in order to keep our program as inclusive as possible. You identify as transgender FTM, genderqueer, non-binary, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, and every other non-cis identity within the trans umbrella You cannot afford to purchase a binder, or you cannot safely obtain a binder We ship internationally, and shipping is free.
Do you have a binder you want to donate to someone in need? Donate Your Binder. The Process Carefully read this page, especially our Frequently Asked Questions section, before continuing to our application form. I will say Shapeshifters' binders don't offer as much compression as binders from Underworks or GC2B, so you won't get as flat a chest, but if you're plus-size or have an unusual body shape, Shapeshifters is so flexible and inclusive that it's worth the sacrifice.
Nude No. I'm so happy nude binders are becoming more common. GC2B offers tanks in white and black, but also in various skintones. All the skintone binders are offered in half binders and in tanks like this one; I suggest the tank if you're looking for some stomach compression. For folks who are OK with stomach compression, you'll find this binder offers a very flat look, but like its half binder sibling, you may need to wear a regular tank top underneath to prevent slipping and to help hold your breasts in place.
I can't resist putting these on the list, because they're functional, but they're also amazing. Like all of Shapeshifters' binders, they're custom-sized, and come with tons of optional add-ons like a racerback cut, a side zipper, and layers of lace for extra aesthetics.
Many of my gripes with binders come from one thing: They ride up. And when I have to wear a tank underneath them to keep both my breasts and my binder in place, it gets hot, itchy, and sweaty real fast. But this binder is actually built for sports , so while it won't give you a completely flat chest during your workouts or sports events, it does have anti-bouncing support, and it will allow you to bind while you exercise, which is something that should never be done in a binder which isn't specifically made for physical activity.
Hey there, young trans folks and folks who can't afford the binders I've listed so far. I'm with you. Up till this year, I wasn't able to afford a binder myself. So my ultimate suggestion is, if you can't afford a binder and you need one, to poke around and look for preowned and donation-based binder recycling programs like the one Gender Gear runs , or this one by Point 5CC , or this one by TransActive Gender Center. I always felt like I didn't deserve to apply for a free binder, because surely there was someone out there who needed a binder more than I did.
I don't want anyone else to feel like that, so please: If you're in financial straits and need one, apply for one. Helping you is the reason these awesome orgs run recycling programs. Whatever your budget, body type, and individual needs, I hope my recommendations have given you ideas for your next — or first — binder.
Just remember: Measurements matter, don't bind for more than a few hours at a time , and be sure to check in with your body to make sure what looks good feels good too. Meant to be a more comfortable alternative to the traditional binder top, this compression top comes down a bit longer, offering full chest coverage. There is mesh in the front and back to both aid support and compression, as well as ventilation. We are investigating the cause but shipping to ireland is paused until we can resolve the matter.
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