r/FTMMen • u/Llamasruletheworld28 • 11h ago

Help/support Please help

So I just got a new binder from gc2b as a gift, but I'm really worried. It does work, compression is good. For conext it's the racerback and I haven't worn binders for a few years cause I gained weight. But problem a. Theres a gap at the bottom (it's the half one) and from what I remember it shouldn't stick out. And the straps are tight, I can FEEL the stitching and it HURTS, it looks like normal stitching, from what I remember my old binders, they're not supposed to hurt, then continue to hurt after taking it off (writing this like 10min after taking it off), it's supposed to feel like a normal tank top with compression. My glamma who got them, says itll be ok after I wash them, Google says it might be cause they're new but idk. If y'all have any answers please lmk. Thank you

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u/Crow_Ghost_ 10h ago

i have a racerback Wonababi that made me sore on the shoulders the first time I wore it. If you can fit two fingers under the strap sideways, take deep breaths, and the pain goes away after wearing it, it could be okay. Since its lingering, and you can feel the stitching, it may just be too small. gc2b has been known to go down in quality and a lot of people find is unsafe. It could just be new, but if it keeps hurting you after a few wears, its most likely not safe. How long did you wear it the first wear?

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u/Llamasruletheworld28 10h ago

Only around 10 minutes, so not long, but in total the pain after was like 20 minutes

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u/Serious_Basket_6870 7h ago

How long have you had it? Not familiar with racerbacks but my old Underworks binders would hurt for the first week and needed to be broken in