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kindkitMe: Ugh, it's SO HOT. Why is summer even a thing? Who invented this cursed season and how can I punish them?
Also me: I really want some roasted potatoes. Let's turn on the oven.
How hot is it, you ask? Fairly hot for June, for where I live. Currently 91 F, or 33 C. It could be worse--a few years back the first week of June saw temperatures over 100 F ever day--but nevertheless, Do Not Want.
I've never liked the heat, but it's even worse when you're wearing the unofficial uniform of trans men everywhere, namely a binder, a black t-shirt, and an over-shirt. (The binder flattens your chest, the t-shirt conceals any odd bulges, and the over-shirt conceals some more by visually breaking up the shape of the chest and drawing the eye away.)
If you've never worn a binder, imagine it this way: it's like a tank top, only it's made of multiple layers of heavy spandex. It is tight as fuck, and compress-y, which means it's doing it's job, but it's not a joy to wear. It is HOT. And if you're taking testosterone, as I am, you're kind of sweaty and smelly to begin with.
(I don't wear a binder at home, but I did wear one earlier while taking a walk and doing some shopping. It was quite a pleasure to come home and take the binder off again.)
At least today's supposed to be the last hot day for a week or so.
Also me: I really want some roasted potatoes. Let's turn on the oven.
How hot is it, you ask? Fairly hot for June, for where I live. Currently 91 F, or 33 C. It could be worse--a few years back the first week of June saw temperatures over 100 F ever day--but nevertheless, Do Not Want.
I've never liked the heat, but it's even worse when you're wearing the unofficial uniform of trans men everywhere, namely a binder, a black t-shirt, and an over-shirt. (The binder flattens your chest, the t-shirt conceals any odd bulges, and the over-shirt conceals some more by visually breaking up the shape of the chest and drawing the eye away.)
If you've never worn a binder, imagine it this way: it's like a tank top, only it's made of multiple layers of heavy spandex. It is tight as fuck, and compress-y, which means it's doing it's job, but it's not a joy to wear. It is HOT. And if you're taking testosterone, as I am, you're kind of sweaty and smelly to begin with.
(I don't wear a binder at home, but I did wear one earlier while taking a walk and doing some shopping. It was quite a pleasure to come home and take the binder off again.)
At least today's supposed to be the last hot day for a week or so.
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Date: 2020-06-05 09:59 pm (UTC)That is not a reasonable temperature. Best of luck not melting.
(I am not designed for hot weather myself and deeply do not appreciate New England hitting 80° F plus in April these days.)
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Date: 2020-06-06 05:04 am (UTC)I guess the "how do you know it's summer in Melbourne? The goths start wearing short sleeves" joke works for trans guys too!
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Date: 2020-06-06 06:31 am (UTC)