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A review by pucksandpaperbacks
Breathe: Journeys to Healthy Binding by Maia Kobabe
informative
fast-paced
CW: For binding unsafely
This is such an important book for trans folks. This is written for teens but it can also be a viable read for adults. Breathe shares stories from real trans* people young and old who tell their tale of binding and explain the positive affects it had on them. But also shedding light on the do's and don'ts of binding.
At the back of the book there are exercises and stretches, Peitzmeier explains how binding can affect the body. But overall, this guide is POSITIVE. It never once paints binding in a bad light, it only shows the benefits and briefly talks about what not to do. There's also affirming language and tips for binding healthily.
I love that this exists because I would've loved to have this when I was first coming into my transness and started binding. Now as an 30-yo trans man, it will benefit me.
This is such an important book for trans folks. This is written for teens but it can also be a viable read for adults. Breathe shares stories from real trans* people young and old who tell their tale of binding and explain the positive affects it had on them. But also shedding light on the do's and don'ts of binding.
At the back of the book there are exercises and stretches, Peitzmeier explains how binding can affect the body. But overall, this guide is POSITIVE. It never once paints binding in a bad light, it only shows the benefits and briefly talks about what not to do. There's also affirming language and tips for binding healthily.
I love that this exists because I would've loved to have this when I was first coming into my transness and started binding. Now as an 30-yo trans man, it will benefit me.