You may update your mailing info and binder size at that time, too. Please note that in most instances of applicants missing status updates, the result is due to spam filters.
To help us focus on supporting our community, we strongly encourage checking your account for any missed messages before reaching out. From all of us at Point of Pride, we are deeply appreciative of your patience and understanding.
We can ship your binder to a friend, family member, or another trusted person if you cannot receive it at your house. This is so we can communicate with you to double check your information and notify you when the binder is about to ship. We can ship a binder to any valid address. However, it is your responsibility to contact your local Postal Service and determine exactly how they need the address to be listed on your envelope in order for it to arrive successfully and be available for you to pick it up.
Be sure to ask your local Postal Service if they have any requirements such as needing to show ID when picking up your package, so that the name on your package matches the name on your ID. Your friend can complete the application with their information but put your name and mailing address on the form. To update your request, simply refill the request form using the same email address that you originally signed up with. Our system will automatically associate the two requests without you losing your place in line.
If you use a different email address — it may affect your place in line. If you need to update your email address, please email [email protected] using the email address that you originally signed up with and we will manually update your email address. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to exchange your binder for a different sized one.
However, in order to receive a binder in the size you need, you would have to sign up via our website. You will be added to the end of our waiting list. If you no longer need a binder, you can cancel your request here. At this time, we have thousands of folks on our own waiting list for chest binders, which means any donated binders we receive are immediately turned around and shipped out to those waiting.
We are not, nor do we claim to be, healthcare providers or medical experts in any capacity. We also recognize that there is appallingly little research done that recognizes our community and that for many of our applicants, there are significant barriers to accessing knowledgable and affirming care.
As much as we empathize with the challenges faced by so many in our community, we are unable to make any recommendations whatsoever for individuals with pre-existing conditions, as that would be outside the scope of our ability to support. We simply do not have the resources to provide any recommendations specific to your unique situation and we firmly believe that your health is too important to entrust to someone who does not have the knowledge and experience required to support you.
If possible, we encourage applicants with medical conditions to work with their healthcare provider to determine if a binder is an option for you.
Thank you for your generosity! We accept all sorts of binders and sports bras, regardless of size, color or condition. You can mail your donated binder to:. Get started here. We are working as hard as we can to catch-up on past requests. We know it may take a long time for your request to be fulfilled.
Thank you for your patience! This program is intended to help trans folks who otherwise can not afford or safely obtain a binder. Donations are to be sent to:.
Orem, Utah Just wait. Binder requests are processed in the order they are received. Due to the amount of requests, it may take some time to get to yours.
Please watch your email inbox as you may be sent an email asking some verifying questions. Time varies. We process binder requests as quickly as we can but due to the amount of applications, it may take some time to get to yours.
These are made custom, so you'll need to know all your measurements before ordering. But don't worry, they provide a handy measurements guide to get you started. All binders are shipped in unmarked white envelopes, without any branding on the outside. I mean, you can find anything on there. Just make sure the binder you're getting is top quality, cheaper is not always better. If you're buying online, consider using a pre-paid gift card if you want to remain incognito.
Binding can reduce gender dysphoria and improve mental health, but it can also cause negative physical health symptoms 2. People bind in many different ways: Some people wrap their chests with elastic bandages, some wear a sports bra, neoprene or athletic compression wear, or layer several sports bras or shirts.
Others wear commercially-available binders specially designed for this purpose 2. Everyone binds differently. Some people bind only for special occasions, others every day. One study surveying people who bind reported that the average person bound their chest for around 10 hours per day, with the most popular methods being commercial chest binders, followed by sports bras, shirt or bra layering, and bandages or elastic materials 2.
Like many things people do to modify their outward appearance wearing high heels, or shaving facial hair , chest binding comes with some risks. Binding can affect skin, muscles, and movement, particularly over long periods of time.
Two studies have been completed that focus specifically on people who bind. They were cross-sectional studies , observing a specific population people who chest bind at a specific point in time, and were published in and Both of these studies are based on data from 1, responders to an online survey. However, a lot of people feel better mentally and emotionally when they bind.
According to these studies, chest binding helps people decrease their gender dysphoria, as well as feelings of anxiety or suicidality, while increasing feelings of confidence in public and self-esteem 2.
People who bind their chest more frequently every day are more likely to experience negative symptoms. For this reason, taking days off between binding may help decrease this risk.
Long term binding over years was also more likely to be associated with negative symptoms, particularly skin, tissues, and musculoskeletal problems 2.
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