Ur a girl?! I did not know that!

Well...it's not black and white.

No, I'm not a girl. I was born a girl, but I certainly don't feel like one.

In body, yes. I am. For now.

Oh, good luck with that!

I can't stress enough, he very much is a dude xD

Lol, thanks Kaps.

Some people are just curious. Haha.

I have a number of FtM friends and I could pass this question along to them. Maybe they have a few suggestions.

That would be helpful, thanks!

Hi there! I'm one of Stoker's friends that he mentioned-- I do have some good feedback for you. There are a couple of programs that are currently running to donate binders to trans-men that can't afford to get one on their own. You can check out the exchange here: http://b00b-b-gone.deviantart.com/blog/33236092/ or the Big Brother binder program here: http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html

There are also a few other ways, if you can't afford a binder, to safely bind: a back brace (I think in the UK, they're called 'kidney belts'?) is one safe way, with a tight sports top over it. Another is just the double sports top solution. It might not do as much for a larger chested guy, for for myself and a few friends who are in the medium range, it's worked well. You DO want to avoid doing things like binding with duct tape or an ace bandage; the tape is inflexible, and you can do serious damage to your ribs. The ace wrap, while both convenient and easy to explain if you're trying to go stealth, is also quite dangerous, as the wraps are meant to immobilize broken or injured joints- they contract with movement and WILL damage your ribs (I cracked a rib this way, sadly).

If you go through Underworks, I recommend either this: http://www.underworks.com/983.html (though bear in mind that it MAY ride up, depending on your size) or this: http://www.underworks.com/988.html (with this one, I would suggest taking the bottom part and folding it up once you have it on).

Also, a tip for binding with a compression shirt/vest: once you have it on, reach up into it (from the bottom edge), secure one 'side' at a time, and smooth it to the side, and then down. Repeat with the other lumpy offender. Pulling them outwards and down will help to smooth them, and will give you a more streamline look. You may also want a tanktop or white undershirt over the compression to hide the lines.

And last (but not least!), congratulations! I hope that your transition is easy, and that you feel more confidant and comfortable with the right hormones. It's a big step, and even though I don't know you, I'm very, very happy for you. If you need ANY other advice (like what kind of packers are the best, where to get/how to make a good STP device or any of that), feel free to send me a note! I'm an open book, so don't worry about asking questions, even if they might seem strange or personal. Anything I can do to help, I will. Good luck!!

- Loki

o3o i did not know that chu were phyically a girl, but a man trapped in that girl body

Yup. Sucks, man :\

Hopefully it'll be mostly remedied soon.

well o3o this info still doesnt change anything about ya really ya still the same interesting fur i konw

I'm so excited that its finally time, Champ!
You've got some cheerleaders over here that are almost as excited as you <3

Haha! I know, right? I'm so stoked I can't wait. But I know I gotta be patient. Waiting for surgery is gonna be the toughest part. It's so costly. I might take out a loan or something. If I'm gonna be in debt for something...this is the thing.

Oh no doubt. Life has a funny way of throwing you things for necessities like this - if you're in the correct mindstate I've seen some amazing things happen for people in times of need. The universe has a way of providing for those willing to receive.
Cheers <3

That was deep c:

Good to know.

Awesome!
And that would suck about the chest issue :| I'm no use in that area I'm afraid.

Congrats man <3 That's really good news. :D I'm sure you'll get a ton of donations and support, and if people wanna hate on you for it, fuck 'em. I'm happy for ya.

I'll definitely commission you more in the future to contribute. I APPROVE OF YOUR CAUSE <3

Thanks! Haha, good to know.

You have a pretty big fan club. You could announce that you were secretly Elvis and Jesus's love child and I think you'd get a pretty big roar of approval.

LOL!

Well...I'm Bruce Willis...so...

so basically fuck Jesus AND Elvis and bring on Chuck Norris?

Chuck Norris is no match for Bruce Willis. I'm sorry to say.

Especially not if Bruce Willis and Bruce Campbell join forces.

When I first saw your account here, I thought you were a guy. Then I saw your age meme thing on deviantART and I was all "Holy fuck, that's cool." I can kinda relate since at times I feel like a guy and all. lol

But good luck with that and I hope you get something that'll work!

Thanks!

Yeah, I heard heheh. Good luck buddy =)

Thanks, man!

I wish you the best of luck! I don't really know how you feel, honestly, but one of my best friends is more of a guy then I am most days. She's amazing, and I really hope you're able to be who and what you want to be. You really deserve it. ^=^

Thanks so much.

Well thank you, haha c:

O.O whoa we'll what do you know you really do learn some new every day! X3 sorry buddy can't help out this time wish I could >.<

That's alright, dude. I found I had some extra money in my paypal and bought a binding shirt online yesterday.

that's cool

...Did not know that, not that I think less of you for it. Regardless of what you do, you'll still be the same Champ to us, and that's all that really matters. That, and you being happy. :3

Thanks!