{"product_id":"9781787759480-healthy-chest-binding-for-trans-and-non-binary-people","title":"Healthy Chest Binding for Trans and Non-Binary People","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Practical Guide\u003cbr\u003eThe ultimate guide for trans and non-binary people in how to bind in the safest possible way and manage pain and dysphoria - written by a licensed bodywork and massage therapist.\u003cbr\u003eBinding is a crucial strategy in many transgender and non-binary people's lives for coping with gender dysphoria, yet the vast majority of those who bind report some negative physical symptoms. Written by Frances Reed, a licensed bodywork and massage therapist specialising in gender transition, this comprehensive guide helps you make the healthiest choices from the very start of your binding journey. \u003cbr\u003eIncluding guidance for choosing the right binder, approaching your first bind, an overview of potential health risks and complications, a range of self-massage and self-fascial release exercises to minimize pain and dysphoria, as well as tips and tricks for exercising safely in a binder - this is the ultimate resource for anyone that practices chest binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead more Continue reading Read less REVIEW\u003cbr\u003eDive into the ultimate guide for trans masculine and non-binary folks exploring the art of binding - it's like a friendly chat with your favourite binding buddy. This book is your go-to for clear and concise tips on feeling fabulous in your own skin or becoming the ultimate ally on this journey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWish I had this gem during my binding days - it's like the superhero sidekick I never knew I needed! Trust me, it would have saved me from those bruises and rib issues. Get ready to make binding a breeze with this must-have manual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- Fox Fisher, trans author and activist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead this book if you are binding or thinking about binding. It is clear and friendly, but anatomically detailed. It gives you a thorough understanding of the impact of unhealthy binding across your whole body and how you can instead easily take care of your body and bind safely. It's a book you'll come back to again and again, and then pass on to your friends. -- Edward Whelan, author of Gender Confirmation Surgery BOOK DESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eThe first practical guide to healthy chest binding for trans and non-binary people. ABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003eFrances Reed is a licensed massage therapist practicing in Washington, DC, at Freed Bodyworks, a queer and trans-centered wellness center, which they founded in 2011. They specialize in bodywork that supports gender transition. Read more Continue reading Read less\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41271203889249,"sku":"9781787759480","price":23.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_26976460.jpg?v=1721396362","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781787759480-healthy-chest-binding-for-trans-and-non-binary-people","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}