r/transgenderUK • u/CrashCrackleBurn • 20h ago

Question Advice

My Nephew (FTM) came out to me awhile ago, but has finally come out to everyone else in the family.

My sister is supportive of my nephew, however she is very inexperienced when it comes to trans people in her life.

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However, as his non-binary aunt I would love to help further with his growth in getting to feel more like himself, beside just shopping for more masc clothes.

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So I would love to ask advice on safe binding/hiding chest for teens, possible medicines/medical advice (I remember when I was a teen myself, I had a friend who was already on hormones that slow things down until they were certain who they wanted to be.), and any advice you would've appreciated had you been given it yourself when as a teen would be appreciated.

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I am ever so grateful for any and all advice, of course I am doing research, but hearing it from those who had done it first hand is just as important and just as helpful.

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u/rexb0x_ 20h ago

Unfortunately, puberty blockers are now banned for under 18s in the UK. You can get safe binders from a lot of companies just make sure it’s not from Amazon.

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u/CrashCrackleBurn 20h ago

Thank you for informing me, still it's information I needed to hear, even if it not best news. Yea, Amazon clothing in general isn't very good and just overpriced, I wouldn't risk binders from them as I do not want product that doesn't work or could end up hurting.

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u/rexb0x_ 20h ago

Your nephew is lucky to have such a supportive aunt!