Need advice on binding as a gender fluid teen

Maybe you could find some reliable resources online that they could read! And maybe try to explain how not being able to bind makes you feel. Just really talk to them and get super in depth about everything. Maybe even find some videos from other people who bind and have explanations of hiw it works! From one gender queer person to another, just know that it'll be ok. You'll get to the point you want to be at one day. And it'll be amazing! <33

If you're a teenager, you're not done growing yet and binding could cause SERIOUS damage, not just to breast tissue, but to your entire thoracic cavity, includimg deforming your ribcage and making it harder to breathe for the rest of your life. I know it sucks and it feels like the end of the world, but even "safe" binders are risky if you're particularly busty. Giant shirts and layering go a long way until you're old enough for surgery, even if it's just a reduction, and you should be able to get a reduction covered by insurance if you're big enough. I know it's not what you wanna hear but unfortunately it's just not safe to bind until you're done growing

I've been through this with my daughter. She prefers he/him & goes by a boy name. (Sorry I still use female pronouns, it's hard to change) Any way, she bought a good binder & is quite comfortable with it. It isn't super tight & does not cause pain or injury. I have talked with her about her preferences & we have discussed any risks associated. We have also discussed how he being "too young" to make permanent changes would affect her. She is 21 now & her feelings haven't changed since she was a young teen. Be patient with your parents, they have your health & safety in mind. You will always be their child no matter how old you are. They will always feel the need to protect you. It is OK to talk about it with them & it is OK to disagree with them. It is all part of growing up. The binder my daughter bought looks like a sports bra, so if you have the money ($60 is what she paid) then ask your parents if it would be OK. Site then what you want & talk to them about the fact that it is safe. If you have any pain then you need to adjust your sizing. Pain & trauma to your breasts can contribute to cancer later in life, that is why your parents concerns are valid. Please be safe & happy. Listen to your parents & hopefully they will listen to you

as someone who used to wear "minimizing" bras for large chests, I dont really get all the fear surrounding binding. Like yeah if you try and wing it yourself I get you can hurt yourself, but if you buy a well made one and use as directed, then??? It's fine. Even if breast tissue is damaged, seems pretty minor reason to deny affirming behaviour. Non-vital tissues, can even get breast forms or implants to replace/fix it. Can also hit them with the "too young to decide to be cis/straight then." because it's a dumb argument based on their image of who you are and not listening to who you actually are.

I used to wear two sports bras (without cups). First one on backwards the second on forwards. Hope this helps.