Binding is a practice of flattening the chest to make it more male-presenting, which is a common step in the female-to-male transition. It involves wearing tight clothing, bandages, compression garments, or specially made binders to provide a flat chest contour. Binding is a do-it-yourself option for changing ones appearance so that it matches their gender identity. People bind for various reasons, including reducing gender dysphoria, presenting in a way that feels more aligned with their gender identity, or just liking the way it looks. However, prolonged binding may result in breast pain, local skin irritation, or fungal infections. There havent been many studies about the health effects of binding, so its important to listen to experiences of others and talk to healthcare providers. If binding causes pain or difficulty breathing, its crucial to remove the binder or other restrictive garment. Its also important to choose the best type of binding to avoid complications such as breast pain, skin irritation, and infection. Chest binders and trans tape can be purchased from a variety of online vendors, but its recommended to choose a reputable binder vendor rather than a big online retailer because they can provide adequate resources.