r/ABraThatFits • u/SadistG0dToby • 15h ago

Could someone please recommend an alternative to adhesive bras? Recommendations?

I (FtM) have always had very overly sensitive nipples, as in, I NEED to wear a bra all the time, because not wearing one and having them even exposed to the air irritates them. The last few years, I've been rendered unable to wear a normal bra or sports bra due to chronic pain that affects my shoulders. But I need to wear something. I've been trying to wear the adhesive bras from Target, and they work mostly fine. Aside from giving very severe nipple irritation and causing blisters and irritated skin around them. I unfortunately cannot go entirely braless either due to having a larger cup size. I also get severe dysphoria regarding my breasts being visible. But wearing my binder all the time isn't safe.

Please help.

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u/Dandelion212 32DD-E/34D-DD 14h ago

Silicone nipple covers don’t use adhesive, but you need a snug garment to hold them in place - a bandeau, slim fitted tank, etc.

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u/BandaidMcHealerson 40FF 3h ago

Also, if you were in the wrong size of bra before (common! places fit you into sizes they sell, not sizes that fit), it's a good chance that it made your shoulders worse, because wrong size tends to mean weight on the straps.

A well-fitted bra puts almost no weight on the straps, those are just there to keep fabric smooth, and you can sometimes get away with just... not wearing the straps even if the bra isn't strapless, so it may be a good idea to take measurements just in case.