Remember the iconic YouTube video from Hartbeat about the fact that just because a woman likes a woman doesn’t mean she has to dress like one? Well, it still feels like a lot of people just don’t get it. Many women feel so strongly about it that they bind their breasts to give themselves a more male shape and to wear male clothes with ease. Welcome to the world of binding.

Today we will give tips on safely binding your chest and believe me safety is first! Read before you try binding as we want all our beautiful lesbian fans out there to stay safe and healthy when looking to flatten their chests.

Binding has always been popular for drag and for women who prefer wearing men’s clothes and just want them to fit the right way. The two binding practices that you are going to absolutely want to stay away from are the two most popular ones. You are going to want to stay away from using duct tape to hold down your breasts because it can cause rashes, hurt like a bitch to rip off and the tape makes it hard to move around.

You are also going to want to avoid using ace bandages (I still wonder how Amanda Bynes could kick a ball around wearing one in She’s The Man). Ace bandages can tighten when you inhale and cause broken ribs! Ouch! They can also appear bulky under clothes and come apart if not done up exactly right.

Now, enough about what you shouldn’t do. What you want to do is invest in a legitimate binder that is safe for the body. Below are a few brands we’d suggest taking a look at:

lesloveboat.com – A great site for finding binders by function and a is cult favorite.

t-kingdom.com – They have been serving tom boys since 1999. These binders have a grunge tank top look that can easily slip under any clothes

f2mbinders.com –  If you’re not part of the itty bitty titty committee then these can hurt.. like a bitch. You can achieve the ultimate flat chest but women with larger breasts have claimed that it causes them pain to wear these. Shop Smart.

Unfortunately, not all woman who want to bind their chests are making enough money to spend on high quality binders. This sadly is when many turn to ace bandages or duct tape as a cheap alternative. To keep everyone in mind, I’ll also add some safe options for those of you who are on a tight budget (hahaha get it?).

Your first easy option are sports bras. They may not provide maximum squish but if you’re on a budget and you want to keep your body healthy and safe this is the way to do it. They are also known to be the most comfortable bras on the planet.

Another option is to go on ebay and look for binding tank tops and crop tops. Streamline your search with free shipping and buy it now. They take a long time to ship, sometimes up to a month but the wait is worth it. You may have to replace them every few months since the quality is not as great but they do range anywhere from $5-$20. If you try this we suggest you buy a size too big because everything is made smaller.

For a great example of a girl who binds check out Ruby Rose!