06/16/2026
Binding is part of how some people feel at home in their body.
That matters.
What matters just as much is understanding how your body responds to it.
The longer and tighter the compression, the more it can affect breathing, circulation, skin health, muscle tension, and lymphatic flow.
Things worth paying attention to:
💜 Shallow breathing or rib tension
💙 Rashes or irritation, especially in heat
💚 Chest pain or bruising that doesn’t resolve
💛 Deep marks from compression
🧡 Not giving your body breaks or recovery time
Binding is not recommended for sleeping, and using proper binders instead of bandages or improvised compression is much safer for you.
For Pride week, I’ll be hosting a FREE online Breast & Chest Massage Self-Care class for q***r folks focused on education, body awareness, and supportive care.
🗓️ Jun 23
I’ll also be attending the Pride Parade, and I hope you’ll find me and introduce yourself there. I’d love to connect, hear your story, and continue building safer, more supportive spaces for people to ask questions and feel more at home in their bodies. 🌈
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