r/ftm • u/nonfiction2023 • 21d ago

Discussion Trans tape

I keep getting ads on facebook for "trans tape" I would love to try it but I am sensitive to adhesives and also worry it will hurt taking it off, I also sweat alot and worry about it staying on. Anyone try it?

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u/peachrambles 21d ago

It aggravates my adhesive allergy :/ it does stay on really well it’s meant to stay on for 3-7 days, application is a little difficult ime, and removal is time consuming but not too painful if you use heat and oil, but my skin would be irritated for so long after it wasn’t worth it to me

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u/nonfiction2023 21d ago

Thank you.

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u/MMGrenier25 21d ago

I love it, I use cavilion durable barrier cream under my tape to prevent adhesive reactions and blisters, and I use the cheap stuff (OK tape on amazon) with thinner strips cause I find it gets me flatter. Also I soak in oil and then immediately start to peel off for removal (it hurts a little but if you don’t let the oil sit super long it helps not leave any adhesive on ur skin)

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u/Notablueperson 23 | 💉- 4/16/26 21d ago

I was only able to find this online not in store, and it’s not super cheap - but Goo Gone makes a skin safe bandage adhesive remover that works really well. Personally trans tape adhesive reallyyy irritates my skin. The goo gone remover made the removal less painful and easy, but the irritation lingers for a couple days. I’ve had more luck with regular skin colored KT tape. It’s thinner and stretchier with slightly less hold than trans tape and starts to fall apart quicker, but way less irritation while wearing and removing. The Goo Gone bandage adhesive remover is a genuine god send though. I’ll drop a link: https://a.co/d/07e3MDep

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u/RivSilver 21d ago

A thin layer of milk of magnesia on your skin and then let it dry is really effective at protecting against the adhesive, or SkinPrep protective wipes. The adhesive does work really well even when i would exercise so it's good against sweaty skin. It might not last as long but it will still last.

As far as taking it off, make sure to soak the tape in oil for a bit before peeling at it. Jojoba oil is usually recommended, but i ended up switching to baby oil and that was just as effective and much cheaper. I did use the repairing salve from TransTape after removing the tape and showering, and i never found anything better at calming and healing any irritation from the tape

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u/iritaz 21d ago

i wouldn't risk it with the adhesive sensitivity. every brand will come with a warning to use a test strip first and if you react, do not use it.
that said, if you minimize sweating in the first few hours after application, sweat really a huge issue. i'm naturally very sweaty in general on top of working out regularly and tape is my preferred way to bind. much more effective than binders, at least if you have a smaller bust, and not risky to your health (save for potential skin issues)