#bwya

[wonderr-skyy]

This is for fellow autistic trans-masc.

I'm an autistic transmasc, and I dicovered transtape, which I prefer a lot more over traditional binders.

As an autistic, I have sensory issues, so I cannot wear your traditional binders.

So if you're also in need of a different kind of binder, I really recommend transtape.

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BOYCOTT BWYA (be who you are) DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!

I ordered transtape from their website and they sent me a dildo instead. They are extremely transphobic.

[libitfandom]

Pic for the next chapter of BWYA. Izumi and Hitoshi having a phone conversation.

[trans-cendance]

Hrshl's thoughts on BWYA

Customers service

The interactions I've had with them always went well. Once the post did shit with my address and they were fine to send the package again for free since it wasn't me who wrote the address badly.

They have connections with some stores that will not only sell binders but also let you try them.

Shipping

The price is normal considering their shipping methods.

They do have their logo on the paper, but other than that it's discreet. You can tell them if having "BWYA" on the package causes a problem in the "note" section before validating your order.

They can send your package to your house or to a relay point.

Quality

I bought a binder when they were starting and a seam was a bit off. Other than that it was perfectly fine and held well (it's still holding, but it lost most of it's elasticity due to use and wash)

I now buy their trans tape and I don't have any complaints about it.

Price

I feel like their prices are in the normal range.

The binders are around 40€ and the gaffs around 30€.

Note: 10/10

[iphisesque]

do i have any mutuals in paris and do any of you perchance have any recs for what to do while im there on the 23-26 of august

[oloreandil]

the French brand Be Who You Are sells very good binders (as well as other trans apparel). their website is available in French, German and English

this page details the European countries they ship to most frequently, you would need to email them directly to get shipping rates for another part of the world. they have a handful of physical partner shops over France, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium

heyo just a psa: gc2b is not safe anymore. old binders from them are fine but new ones are way lower quality and will almost certainly mess up your ribs (think warping or breaks). don't get binders from amazon because they also tend to be dangerous. underworks seems to have maintained their good ratings, so if you need a binder consider going with them, and remember to always do your own research :D

[invisiblesketches]

Lads, is 47 € for a binder too much?

[gutwrenchflowerbomb]

So I don’t know so much about this supposed “goth phase” for the Bucks but I did a real lazy search and what came up is just as fascinating. This first video is of a VERY young Nick in a backyard match. Theres not an exact date on this but it says 2001, meaning he was 12. And yes, that is indeed Matthew at the beginning in a ridiculous crop top. Matt was 16 here.

Here is another video of Matt aka Mr BWYA (backyard wrestling association) wrestling what looks like a 9 year old.

Anyway, I’ll keep lazily looking for any evidence of these “goth” phases but in the meantime, hope you enjoy!

[ash-den]

Spectrum Binder Light Review

So Spectrum Outfitters came out with a new binder "light" for summer. I have 2 original Spectrum binders and they do bind very well but give me back pain after a few hours. So I wanted to try it.

It came after around a week. It was a very thin, synthetic material, with a thick almost sticky band (you know the sticky stuff they put at the top of stockings to prevent them from gliding down?).

I'm an XS size for the original binders, so I was supposed to be a XXS for the binder light. Despite following their sizing chart & measurements (different from the normal ones), it ended up being way too small. At first it would not pass over my shoulders and I struggled for a while.

When I finally got it on, it wasn't binding too well despite being very tight. I feel like if I had sized up, it wouldn't have binded at all. Maybe it's because of the "racerback" form which doesn't fit with my anatomy, as my GC2B racerback binder did not fit me at all either.

I sent it back to get a refund, and it happened pretty quickly. But I had to pay for the shipping back : 10€ original shipping + 18€ to get it back to the UK, to get a 40€ refund so I still lost a lot of money.

As a "less binding", "breathier", "lighter" binder, I still always wear my BWYA X-tra binder with custom swimsuit lining - it's definitely not as thin of a material, but it binds decently while being very comfortable (it's also my sports & swimsuit binder).

I'm pretty disappointed. I want to try a size up, but having paid that much to get it refunded, I don't know if I want to risk it again.

On a positive note, I also got their foam packer, and it's pretty neat. I went for a size 1 (smallest size) but I feel like there was an error somewhere, because it's like the size of my fist. I like it though.

I only saw 1 other review for the binder light and the person seemed to like it. Anyone else has tried it?

[chaotictomtom]

BWYA STILL HAVE THE BLACK BINDER W/ ZIPPER AND I JUST GOT PAID OMGGGG LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO

[libitfandom]

I can’t decide if I like Izuku with short hair or a ponytail, they’re both so cute!

[trans-cendance]

Where to find helpings tool?

Version Française

Mixte | Transmasc | Transfem

EU

BWYA (France): link

Effeuillantine (France): Gaffs : link

Spectrum Outfitters (UK) : link

UNTAG (previously Trans-Missie) (Netherlands): link

Undrowear (Germany): Binders from XS to 5XL (on pause): link

USA

Flavnt: Binders that can go in water. : link

For Them: Binders (a normal version and a tighter version): link

Shapeshifters: Custom-made binders (great for bigger chests): link

TransTape: The original trans tape: link

Underworks: Not trans owned but does good binders.: link to global shop | link to binder shop

Australia

Amor Sensory: Binders: link

Canada

Origami Customs: link

urBasics: link

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If you know about more shops, tell me!

[iphisesque]

YOOOO this bwya binder is SO fucking good i look super flat. it's annihilated my dysphoria im so excited to wear this

[officialpenisenvy]

do you have any tips on shopping for binders?

try as many as you can in person before you decide on one!! the binder industry is understandably an internet-based one, but to me it should be treated as much as possible like shopping for a bra, trying on different sizes and types before settling on the one that fits you best and gives you a result you want. obviously it's easier said than done with binders, but you can ask your trans friends to try on their binders and where they got them from, and if there's a trans association in your city odds are they might have a binder-swapping program or something of sorts. i bought mine in person at the bwya paris location when i went to france, because a friend of mine had (and is still having) a horrible time trying to find a functional binder for him, and that inspired me to try mine on in person before committing to buying it. hope this helps!

[svtmm223]

https://x.com/Afcq1954/status/1779992855978684565?t=X9JO6IwK6gkzzi-bwya-Nw&s=09

[kaoharu]

BWYA HOLY CRAP. YEHA I LOVE KENN