Chest binding, or wearing anything to flatten the chest in order to appear masculine or androgynous, is one of many ways that transmasculine and nonbinary people can affirm their gender identity and ...

A group that provides free “chest binders” to young people who are transitioning claims it can’t keep up with demand for the controversial breast-flattening garments. Chest binders have recently made ...

Binding is a hugely important part of transgender healthcare. Compressing one’s chest to reduce or eliminate the visible appearance of breasts is vital to combat gender dysphoria and often to maintain ...

Children as young as 14 can get a free “chest binder” — a controversial undergarment meant to flatten breasts for teens who want to transition genders — sent to them without their parents’ consent, ...