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Title: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: CFDerae on November 17, 2022, 07:02:37 AM
Small breats. 25 male. Photos attached.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: CFDerae on November 17, 2022, 07:04:50 AM
I don't want surgery. Is a bra a good idea, I don't think it would make much of a difference because they are so small.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Dudewithboobs on November 17, 2022, 08:03:25 AM
If you don’t think it would make much of a difference than I think ya got your answer lol. Size isn’t always the question it’s comfort. Do they hurt, do they annoy you if they move around bounce or jiggle. They are lifted off the chest a little but I wouldn’t think twice if I saw ya at the beach or pool the chest wouldn’t catch my eye as anything other than a usual fleshier guys chest. 
Women may wear a bra with a chest this small because well they are women. Trained to wear a bra regardless and thought to need on regardless for shape modesty confidence etc. their breasts flat or busty are sexualized at all sizes……ours, not really lol. I think you’d be fine without one. If it isn’t giving you any issues why create one. If it is giving you issues give it a try and see what ya think. 
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: CFDerae on November 17, 2022, 08:31:30 AM
If you don’t think it would make much of a difference than I think ya got your answer lol. Size isn’t always the question it’s comfort. Do they hurt, do they annoy you if they move around bounce or jiggle. They are lifted off the chest a little but I wouldn’t think twice if I saw ya at the beach or pool the chest wouldn’t catch my eye as anything other than a usual fleshier guys chest.
Women may wear a bra with a chest this small because well they are women. Trained to wear a bra regardless and thought to need on regardless for shape modesty confidence etc. their breasts flat or busty are sexualized at all sizes……ours, not really lol. I think you’d be fine without one. If it isn’t giving you any issues why create one. If it is giving you issues give it a try and see what ya think.
I used to do jogging but I don't anymore because the bouncing in my chest feels uncomfortable. I am not sure if a sports bra will help minimize bouncing at all.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: SideSet on November 17, 2022, 08:45:15 AM
A sports bra should significantly help for jogging.  I don't think you need a bra for every day, but looks as if you might have problems with your nipples showing through your tops.  Stick-on reusable nipple petals can take care of that; silicon are the best
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: taxmapper on November 17, 2022, 10:12:33 AM
You are at where I was about a year ago. 

Your personal tolerance is your guide. 

you could wear a sports bra, compression shirt, vest, or even a cami w/ a built in shelf bra. 
personal choice. 

If you go with a sports bra keep in mind several things. 

1: Most come with padding that can be removed. look for a slit opening on the inside of each cup. 
2: Tight shirts like Polos with spandex (read the material label) will cause conformation around the breast shape. This will cause protrusion.
3: Dont go too small or too large. Figure your band size first and then realize that men's chests are wider allowing more tissue that doesn't cause advent protrusion in of itself. 
4: If you go with a bra, a very tight band will cause alot of discomfort and moreover can compress the chest causing pain. 
5: Get a fitting if need be. Find out your actual cup size. 

If you go with any other means like a compression vest or shirt be prepared for 'squishing" of tissue that over a few hours becomes very noticeable and uncomfortable. 

With all that said, my personal experience here that I pass along is this point: 

Because I do alot of active things, a padded bra protects the nipples and the breasts themselves from the cold. (VERY painful!) This includes auto mechanics, archery, target shooting, yard work, hiking, and even photography I need the bras because a heavy camera on straps banging the boobs is NOT a fun situation. 

These things are an extension of the body. DO NOT let people, society or other influences cause you to hide them, batter them around or mutilate them. 

This is how God made you.   Take care of them. 


Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: blad on November 17, 2022, 11:29:59 AM
Trying a bra is the best way to tell how you would like it or how much you feel it helps.

But, the right bra and fit is critical to get a correct assessment. Ideally, you would have an in store fitting to achieve that as your own trial and error is likely going to have more failures than success. Advice from this forum can only point you vaguely in the right direction. I know it takes a bit of gumption to go in for a fitting, but it will by far give the best results and you may be glad  you did.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: JKing on November 17, 2022, 12:10:27 PM
If you don’t think it would make much of a difference than I think ya got your answer lol. Size isn’t always the question it’s comfort. Do they hurt, do they annoy you if they move around bounce or jiggle. They are lifted off the chest a little but I wouldn’t think twice if I saw ya at the beach or pool the chest wouldn’t catch my eye as anything other than a usual fleshier guys chest.
Women may wear a bra with a chest this small because well they are women. Trained to wear a bra regardless and thought to need on regardless for shape modesty confidence etc. their breasts flat or busty are sexualized at all sizes……ours, not really lol. I think you’d be fine without one. If it isn’t giving you any issues why create one. If it is giving you issues give it a try and see what ya think.
I used to do jogging but I don't anymore because the bouncing in my chest feels uncomfortable. I am not sure if a sports bra will help minimize bouncing at all.
If you are at the stage that jogging is being cancelled I would highly encourage at least a sports bra. Knix makes an excellent light support sports bras (good for smaller breasts) in larger chest or under-bust measurements.  It has flat seams all around and is undetectable under all but the tightest of shirts. https://knix.ca/collections/everyday-bras/products/luxelift-pullover-bra-emerald 
Plus, if you are in the US ordering from this company the exchange rate means you're getting close to a 30% discount. They come very snug but the material relaxes to the perfect shape for you after the first wear.  Don't let this condition stop you from doing something good for your health like your jogging program. 
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: gotgyne on November 17, 2022, 02:15:13 PM
Hi CFDerae,
you have noticeable breasts and should try a sports bra. If you like it, you might try a regular bra too. It provides support and the nipples are not so prominent. Starting in late fall is a good idea, as you can easily hide the bra. Until spring you're accustomed to it.
John
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: bikerbob on November 17, 2022, 02:39:07 PM
The short answer is, even if they are still fairly small, if you are having discomfort from activities like jogging, you need to at least try out a bra.  I was having discomfort from mountain biking and even hitting bumps in my car.  I borrowed one of my wife's underwires and went biking to see if it helped.  It felt so good I was hitting bumps on purpose and never looked back.

As mentioned above, an inexpensive sports bra will make a world of difference.  Sizing is by chest measurement so you don't need to worry about cup size at this point so you don't need a fitting to get started.  I have been wearing pullover type leisure and sports bras for about 6 years.  They do not lift and shape like an underwire but they keep things from moving around and they will actually make your breasts less noticeable by smoothing them out.  Once you get to a C cup, which I have, you need to look at big girl bras but you aren't there yet.

Browsing the bra department in stores may take a while to work up to.  Many of the guys here order from herroom.com and I have ordered directly from Hanes.  Herroom.com has lots of male customers and they don't care if you aren't a girl.

That said, I would encourage you to try different bra styles but these are a good starting point.  Welcome to the group.  Ask questions.  We have all been there.

Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Rich meier on November 17, 2022, 02:49:42 PM
Yes i too order all my bras from herrom. the sports bras fit great and most of mine are hanses. I like the g796 and g795 the best
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: bikerbob on November 17, 2022, 04:32:30 PM
Hanes is good.  I just bought several of these:
https://www.hanes.com/hanes-get-cozy-pullover-comfortflex-fit-wirefree-bra.html
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Rich meier on November 17, 2022, 06:00:06 PM
I prefer the ones with hooks to hard to put a pullover on after a shower and a little better support
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: usetobeed on November 17, 2022, 10:33:58 PM
I prefer the ones with hooks to hard to put a pullover on after a shower and a little better support
I find that it is much easier to step into the pullover bras and pull them up. My male shoulders are too big to get them on over my head.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: aboywithgirls on November 18, 2022, 08:23:28 AM
I prefer the ones with hooks to hard to put a pullover on after a shower and a little better support
I find that it is much easier to step into the pullover bras and pull them up. My male shoulders are too big to get them on over my head.
Lol 😆  sorry. I have the opposite issue. My hips are too broad and my boots is a bit too rounded out  to step into a pull over. I've tried. I ended up stretching it out. The only pull over bras that I wear are my sleep/leisure bras. 

Sophie ❤️ 
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Gotboobs on November 18, 2022, 09:51:53 AM
My hips are wider than my chest also. Buy I’m still going to try it🤣
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Gotboobs on November 18, 2022, 10:47:36 AM
I tried it. Works pretty good. 
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: CFDerae on November 19, 2022, 05:22:26 PM
Thank you all for the advice on bras. I am looking for something in the 5-10 dollar range because I have not used a sports bra before and am unsure about how they will fit and I want to make sure I am okay with the concept and how it feels first. I am thinking of looking for a Sportsbra at a Goodwill store. I am looking into sports bra sizes and I am unsure how to calculate size, there does not seem to be a universal size. Do you have any advice for finding size, my under the chest measurement is 35" and chest measurement is 40" if that helps.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: JKing on November 21, 2022, 11:29:08 AM
CFDarae, I suggest you start with a size 36 sports bra.  Most sports bras from A through D cup don't put cup sizes in their measurements as all of them compress to hold the breast tissue in place during exercise.  Some companies will use the S,M,L,XL,XXL, etc. sizing. You'll have to look at their size charts to determine.  With one company I get XXL and another I get XXXL. So it depends.  At a 36 under-bust measurement you should be able to find a large variety of options.  If you are looking at cup sizes it will require you to try on some sizes. Generally if you went through normal male puberty and your gynecomastia is something that happened later in life, the standard women's method of determining cup size will put you into too large of a cup. This is because your chest cavity and muscles are just naturally larger.  For me personally as an example, standard measurements would put me into a C or D Cup, but in reality I just fill out most A Cups. This differs for men who developed significant gynecomastia as teens and developed smaller frames due to a larger hormone imbalance. 
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: p.r.1974 on November 21, 2022, 12:41:20 PM
Good morning CFDerae,

I would echo many of the previous posts in regard to your comfort level driving your decision on how to proceed. 

With the wide variety, and lack of actual standard sizing between manufacturers I might suggest purchasing a new bra, as the size will be as close to true as designed, and secondhand retailers may or may not have new stock. Various retailers online or in store will be the best option that can most always be returned. Opportunity shops can have new or like new items, but the possibility of overstretched items with tags is not a path I would choose. For me personally, I have an aversion to buying intimates for myself other than new, but I do understand the cost thing. 

My beginning process was hit and miss when I started wearing bras, as I was shy about going in for a fitting, so I did the buy and donate thing until I found my starting point. Once the confidence in openly shopping for myself grew, shopping has been more pleasant. And I have made a few friends along the way with sales associates.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: usetobeed on November 21, 2022, 12:52:21 PM
I wear Fruit of the Loom low price bras sometimes. I like them. Here's a link:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fruit-of-the-Loom-Women-s-Spaghetti-Strap-Cotton-Sports-Bra-3-Pack-Style-9036/458133450

Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Lbrown on November 24, 2022, 10:21:20 PM
+1 on Fruit of the Loom. I wear these around the house often. They are lightweight and comfy. They don't offer a lot of support, but you don't need much.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: MarcoB on November 26, 2022, 04:41:34 PM
Breasts don't have to be big to get relief from a bra.  However, if your rib cage is much bigger than most women's, it will be hard to find small cups in a real bra, and bralettes that don't have any cup at all but just squash everything down just trade one kind of discomfort for another.  My favorite so far, of the many, many I've tried, is https://www.jockey.com/catalog/product/jockey-women-organic-cotton-stretch-triangle-cami-strap-bralette, because it's kind of in between those two extremes and it gives me just the right amount of room.  If you click on the beige color, you can see more detail in how the fabric cut and sewing gives some room.  My underbust measurement is 37", and I'm using the XL size.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Gotboobs on November 26, 2022, 05:39:42 PM
I love jockey bras. The bralettes and the cushion wire series...38B
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Busty on February 05, 2023, 05:43:49 PM
I agree. Sports bra. Probably XL
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: CFDerae on January 31, 2024, 01:52:45 PM
Hello, I am original poster.

Update: I recently got two bras, an Athleta Ultimate Bra A-C and a Duluth Trading co. Buck Naked pluschious bralette.

The Athleta is new. It is band size XL
It is sports bra which means very good for activities.

The Duluth I got used on Ebay. It had a strong sweat smell so I soaked it in water+1 cup vinegar for an hour before washing and it got rid of the smell. Duluth is size L, XL was too big. Duluth is just general. I like it because it has a very high neckline and looks like a shirt from the front.

It is preferable to wear sports bra/bralette. It doesn't feel like I have boobs when I wear one of those. It is more comfortable to walk/run.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: blad on January 31, 2024, 05:49:35 PM
Good to hear you are finding support that works for you. 

If breasts are large enough to notice with activities, the support from the right bra makes a big difference to make the issue fade away. 
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: gotgyne on February 04, 2024, 11:09:12 AM
Hello, I am original poster.

Update: I recently got two bras, an Athleta Ultimate Bra A-C and a Duluth Trading co. Buck Naked pluschious bralette.

The Athleta is new. It is band size XL
It is sports bra which means very good for activities.

The Duluth I got used on Ebay. It had a strong sweat smell so I soaked it in water+1 cup vinegar for an hour before washing and it got rid of the smell. Duluth is size L, XL was too big. Duluth is just general. I like it because it has a very high neckline and looks like a shirt from the front.

It is preferable to wear sports bra/bralette. It doesn't feel like I have boobs when I wear one of those. It is more comfortable to walk/run.
Even women with much smaller breasts are told to wear a sports bra for PE. In my opinion there should be no difference to men. If breasts are starting to become uncomfortable at physical activities a good fitting sports bra is the best solution.
Title: Re: Small Gynecomastia
Post by: Busty on February 07, 2024, 02:16:35 PM
So glad you are now getting the support you need.  From your earlier posts, it seemed you felt you needed to wear a bra, but were having a challenge accepting that need.  We have all been through that conflict at one time or another.  I now want to wear a bra, as I feel more comfortable and confident than when going braless.  Best of luck on your journey, as you appear to be moving to a different stage.

Any changes in your breasts or nipples since you first posted?
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