So today I’m getting chest dysphoia really bad, and I feel sad and upset. I’m hoping I can get on HRT soon but I know it’ll be a long time, especially since I just came out. So I wanted to ask, how does everyone here who hasn’t started HRT yet cope with chest dysphoria? Is there something I can do to maybe feel better, even just temporarily?

  • squirrel@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    10·
    7 days ago

    Many crossdressers use “breast forms”, fake silicone breasts that one be worn with a bra. Some come as a “bra”, of sorts. It may be worth looking into for you. AFAIK it is recommended to not go for the cheapest ones though, because cheap silicone can be smelly and/or uncomfortable to wear.

    • 𝕯𝖎𝖕𝖘𝖍𝖎𝖙⚧ [She/Her]@lemm.eeOP
      4·
      6 days ago

      Oh thank you, I’ll definitely look into getting myself some of those. Will make sure to get a high quality one too. I imagine I’ll be wearing it almost all the time until I can grow my own natural ones.

      Any suggestions of where I should look to buy them? Could I just look on Amazon or is there a specific brand or site I should be aware of?

      • squirrel@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        2·
        6 days ago

        TBH as I haven’t used them myself, so I don’t know which ones can be recommended. The only other advise to give you in regards to breast forms: Once you start HRT, be careful to make sure that your own growing breasts have enough space to grow. Putting too much pressure on them and/or restricting them can be uncomfortable and may inhibit their growth.