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Not sure where to ask this but I’ve been enjoying my transition a lot, even with the period included (not the nicest but still affirming).
That said, I’ve noticed a mild issue: sleeping position. My boobs are now getting in the way of sleeping fully on the side.
Currently, the “solution” I’ve gotten is to basically sleep in a fetal position halfway inbetween that of “on stomach” and “on side”, with my arms in an L shape under the ergonomic head pillow. It’s not perfect, but it’s better than sleeping normally on the side, which sadly is a little difficult now.
I figured I’d ask other gals about here. Do you lot have any tips on this?
And do clothes help differently? Like I see sleeping skirts and pajamas, but I heat up easily and I’m not so quite sure if they’d help.
another trans girlie here, if you’re complaing about the sensitivity/pain it goes away after a few months mostly. About 6 months for me personally but I know it varies a lot.
Other than that I don’t really have any tips unfortunately.
I sleep on my side, hugging a big blåhaj as a body pillow. That keeps my arms apart enough to avoid hurting my rather tender chest
Blåhaj is fren :3
Haha welcome to boobs! Great fun but annoying AF. What cup size are you? I’ve got big boobs, so what I find helps is wearing a light bra, so one that’s gotten weak from washing or something. It holds them in place without feeling tight, making sleeping positions better
So I’m a B cup and often sleep fully on the side. I can see how it might be uncomfortable at first, but of course it doesn’t bother me because I’m used to it. Maybe C+ cup ladies might feel differently about sleeping on the side.😅
One suggestion is to try and train yourself to fall asleep on your back. Wedge some pillows around you so you don’t roll over in your sleep.
I sleep in a shirt and shorts during hot months and sweatshirt/sweatpants during winter. I get cold easily lol. There’s nothing wrong with sleeping naked or in just your underwear though!
I have g cups and sleep on my side, or my stomach. I tend to get annoyed at the way my chest arranges itself if I sleep on my back lol
I see! Yeah the boobies don’t want to work with you sometimes. Gotta work with whatcha got😆
How long ago was your surgery? Maybe the scar tissue hasn’t settled down yet? I had the same problem for the opposite reason after my mastectomy and it took quite a while before I could lie on my right side. I still have my left boob (40F) and didn’t have a problem with that side.
I haven’t had surgery, growing boob instead.
Ah, okay. The growing process might be contributing.
I hate to say it but i have a ‘sleeping’ bra. I know I know, people hate wearing bras at the best of times. Find a wire free bra in a soft material and helps keep them snug up on your chest.
Those exist? TIL!
