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Breasts

General Information

Breasts are protrusions located on the chest of most people. Those born female typically have larger ones than those born male. Their primary purpose is to feed infants, though in society they are often sexualized in various contexts.

Transmasculine people often have the desire to hide or remove their breasts. Binding using binders, a tight cloth garment, is a common method of compressing breasts. Trans Tape is another method used for hiding them. Top Surgery is a permanent method for removing breasts.

Transfeminine people often have the desire to acquire breasts. Breast forms can be worn under clothes to give the illusion of having breasts. Taking hormones can help one grow breasts. There are also surgeries which can be used to get breasts.

Additional Resources

Breast Gallery
John Hopkins Medicine - Anatomy of the Breasts
Teach Me Anatomy - Breasts
Wikipedia - Breast
YouTube Video - Words for Boobies; a thread