Brassieres For Males
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| “ | I encourage Everyone to show their support by wearing a Sports Bra, and encouraging the uncovered men to wear them as well. | ” |
| Chris, on 10 September 2013. | ||
Brassieres For Males is a ridiculous Facebook page shared by Chris on 10 September 2013. The page was created on Facebook on 23 August 2013. The page was dedicated to encouraging men to wear sports bras. It is likely, given the language and syntax of many of the posts, that Chris had assistance in running the page from unknown figures.
About the Facebook Page
From the Facebook page:
| Welcome to Brassieres For Men, a support page for those who believe it should be proper and accepted for men to wear (sports) bras. |
The description:
| Brassieres for Men is a page which supports making it more proper and accepted for males of all ages and body types to wear (sports) bras. We would also like to see male characters on cable and public television wearing bras as a way to express identity or modesty.
Brassieres For Men believes that men face an unfair stigma when they choose to wear a brassiere or similar piece of clothing. Bras can benefit men/males in several ways: --Sports bras prevent the chafing commonly experienced by joggers. --Bras can provide support and relief for the wearer's chest and back. --Some conditions cause males to develop larger breasts, which is often a cause of embarrassment. Bras designed for males (or sports bras in the appropriate size) can flatten or lessen the appearance of male breasts and help the wearer feel more confident. (Many males wear undershirts to accomplish this purpose, often with sub-optimal results.) --Some males enjoy wearing brassieres as an expression of gender or sexual identity. Though this is a valid use, it is not the focus of this page. --Anyone who wants to wear a bra, for whatever reason, should be free to do so! Show your support by Liking this page and wearing a (sports) bra! The Brassieres for Men Facebook page was founded by Christian Weston Chandler. A Note from the Founder: "I started wearing sports bras a few years ago. As we grow older, regardless of how much we exercise, the human male will often have breasts that could fill an A- or B-Cup. I, myself, am a 42 B-Cup. Jokes have been made about them, even by Seth McFarlane, but male breasts are not a thing to laugh at." Thank you for visiting this page. Please Like and share your own experiences and thoughts! |
Facebook Wall
Sample Male Chests/Breasts
On 23 August 2013, the page started by posting a gallery of photos of male breasts and chests:
Sports Bras
The next day, another gallery was created, this time of photos of sports bras.
The page admin posted:
| Sports Bras come in a number of varieties; they are available at stores like Wal-Mart and wherever bras are sold. There is no shame in asking for your own breast size. |
| It's true that you need a bit of self confidence to purchase these as a man, but most people will assume you are buying them for a woman anyway. Women wear men's clothes quite often, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with men doing the same with women's clothes, when they can find it in their size. The only problem is in people's perceptions, which will never change if men do not take a stand! |
One user asked a question on 11 September 2013:
| I asked about it on the timeline but how shall one buy a sports bra? I'm going to walmart tomorrow and want to know how the bra should feel and stuff. I'm a beginner who has resorted to wearing a cut up undershirt to cover my shame. |
| I'll make a post about it now. |
Family Guy Video
On the same day that the gallery of sports bras was created, the "Sideboob Hour" scene from Family Guy was shared:
| This clip from "Family Guy" is enough to make one aware of the situation.
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Shown on MTV's Failosophy
On 11 September 2013, Chris explained a particular photo of himself:
| Taken YEARS ago, for a Theoretical Ex Girlfriend; Trolls got their hands on it, and yet this was (without my own permission or consent) shown on MTV's Failosophy. |
Covered Sample Chests
Another gallery is created on the same day, showing ridiculous photos (most likely done using MS Paint) of males wearing bras.
Chests in the printed media
On the same day again, another gallery is created showing photos of chests in printed media:
Sports Bros
The page admin even uses terms for males who wore sports bras, again on the same day. Both of these terms were used in an episode of Seinfeld.
| If it makes you feel more comfortable, you may refer to the Sports Bras as "Bros" or "Manssieres"; whatever makes you feel more comfortable. |
| Sports Bros! |
Encouraging
On the same day once again, the page admin posted:
| I encourage Everyone to show their support by wearing a Sports Bra, and encouraging the uncovered men to wear them as well. |
One user asked:
| What if a woman wanted to go around topless? I am just curious. |
| [NAME REDACTED], unfortunately it's currently illegal for women to walk around topless (as I'm sure you know, so I'm not quite sure why you're asking the question.) The female body has been incredibly oversexualized, so women being topless both offends and arouses people, which is not productive in any way. Unless you want them to be aroused, in which case, mission accomplished. |
| [NAME REDACTED], just do whatever you feel comfortable with. If your wife loves you, she will want that for you. |
| Well spoken. Maybe you can find a compromise so that you can both be happy. |
Chris posted another post on the next day (12 September 2013):
| You could say the same for a woman who has exceptional breasts and wants the world to know. Our double standard in this country is ridiculous. |
Magic Mike
The page admin then complained about the cover of the "Magic Mike" DVD on 11 September 2013:
| Even the cover of the movie's DVD, ugh, "Magic Mike", REALLY infuriated me the number of weeks since it was released. I had been putting another DVD in front of it, so I wouldn't have to look at those topless dudes. |
Male Bras
Another gallery of photos of male bras are created on the same day.
Support Wearing Bras!
The page admin then complained about other men feeling uncomfortable wearing bras on 11 September 2013:
| The only reason men feel uncomfortable wearing bras is because society has deemed it unacceptable, exclusively ladies' wear. But stop to think about it for a moment; at its most basic, what is the purpose of a bra? Support and containment! There is no reason a man should feel ashamed of wearing a bra. If a man has some boobage, it's only logical that he should want to support or contain it. All men should be able to wear any style bra or support he likes, whether it is a more feminine type or merely a compression shirt. Sports bras are actually a brilliant solution for those who can't afford expensive compression shirts. Let's work on removing the stigma surrounding men wearing bras, and instead of shaming them, support them! Just like a bra. (In both the surfer and apparel sense) |
Two users asked some questions, one on 13 September 2013 and another three days later:
| They make compression shirts. Look up Under Armor. I'm all for wearing what feels right but a guy should get to know his options before he feels restriced to just a bra for support. Could you add a link to them in your next page update? |
| There is already a link for them, look around. |
| what about males that have flat chests? |
| If they want to wear a bra anyway, let them! Some men get embarrassed if their nipples are showing through their shirt, and a bra can be helpful in that regard. |
Feminine Style Bras
The page admin then on 11 September 2013 share some links:
| Cute feminine style bras for men can be purchased here. Some are even padded to give the appearance of strong pectoral muscles. |
Gynecomastia Part 1
| http://manbra.net/ is a blog filled with information about Gynecomastia. You are not alone! |
Gynecomastia Part 2
| This is a great site for men who prefer a more masculine form of containment. There is something for everyone out there! http://www.mensbreast.com/ |
Wal-Mart
| Walmart has an incredibly wide selection of bras, and many have a more masculine look to them. Browse the site and check out your options!
http://www.walmart.com/browse/intimates/bras/5438_1078024_1078025?_refineresult=true&ic=32_0&path=0%3A5438&facet=style%3ASports&povid=cat1078024-env388472-moduleA032813-lLinkLHNBras6Sports |
Bra Sizing
The page admin then later gave some advice on shopping for male bras:
| Bra sizing: First of all, remember that you can return ANYTHING to Wal-Mart! So it might be a good idea to purchase a few different sizes of bras to try on at home, and return the ones that do not fit. It's a bit of trial-and-error at first, but you'll find your size soon enough! Now for the explanation:
Most bras are sized in two ways: the letter, which denotes cup size, and the number, which denotes the diameter of the chest. To know what bra size you are without having to try them on in public first, take a tape measure and measure your chest "cannon", that is to say, wrap the tape around your back and to your front, just below your "man"maries. This number is your chest size, which often will convert quite closely to the bra sizes. For the cup size, place your hands over your moobs. If you can get a good handful, you are probably a B cup. If it's just enough to fill your palm, you're probably an A cup. Don't be afraid to try for a C cup though! For those who are more overweight, oftentimes a C cup is necessary. When it comes to sports bra sizing, many are in the types of size you're familiar with--XS through XXL. The handy thing about sports bras is you can usually tell by holding it up to your chest whether it will fit or not. Sports bras should fit snugly but not feel as though they are asphyxiating you or cutting off circulation. They are meant to lend support by compressing the breasts, but too tight and they can become quite unpleasant. As mentioned in the beginning, if you aren't comfortable with trying them on in the store, purchase a few different sizes and try them on at home. Happy shopping! |
One user posted on the same day:
| Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm going to make a video about my solution before I was convinced for you to get a sports bra. Thank you so much! |
| Happy to help! |
Another user posted this six days later:
| Would you mind sharing too that not all brands measure the same A Hanes 34B size may not be the exact same size as say, a 34B Fruit of the Loom. There's no worse feeling than having an elastic band digging into your ribcage. |
| Definitely true. Don't try to force a size that just doesn't fit! |
Wikipedia On Male Bras
Again on 11 September 2013, a Wikipedia page on male bras is shared:
| Educate y'allselves! |
Ryan Gosling
Again on the same day, the page admin posted about Ryan Gosling:
| Ryan Gosling wears a man bra. Okay so maybe he doesn't. BUT WE CAN'T KNOW FOR SURE |
A Shoutout
The page admin shared a video on 11 September 2013:
| https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=346664565469097 |
Bullying, Autism, and Mocking
The page admin posted this on 12 September 2013:
| Those who attempt to troll or mock will be banned. And it's very easy to tell. If you came here just to continue to bully an Autistic man, then I think you need to look at your life and figure out at what point you thought it would be okay to treat someone that way. |
The page admin posted this a day later:
| The purpose of this page is clear, and if you don't like it, nobody's making you stay. |
One user posted this on 13 September 2013:
| You know you are distracting the purpose of this page by writing this. People already know who this was made for, how do you know everybody here is just pulling your legs |
| almost 7 years of experience |
Two users posted these on 14 September 2013:
| Actually the purpose is a bit mystifying. It seems to be a page supporting Gynecomastia. However, half the pictures are of rather fit men without Gynecomastia. Under the Magic Mike photo you seem to imply topless men are disgusting. This seems to go against a number of your updates. Unless this is a parody page i'm unsure what you are going for here. |
| [NAME REDACTED], perhaps you should read the "about" page and description. Then you will have a better idea of what our purpose for this page is--which, by the way, is entirely up to us. |
| I just have to point this out, would this particular message not be like waving a red flag at a bull if you think that bullies or trolls will come here? I had no idea the man who opened this page was autistic (if that is what the message implies?) or if the creator of this page is referring to someone else that is being bullied? I'm not sure which one you're aiming at, I thought this page was about male bras, not autism? If this is about a friend of the creator of this page, then perhaps a different page would be created about autism unless the original post about autism and bullying was posted here by mistake. |
| We're saying it for the ones who are already here for that purpose. |
On 19 September 2013:
| So apparently we can't share our opinion that this is absolutely ridiculous? I work out, I'm in shape, I'm not covering up anything, bro. |
| The page is not here for people to share their opinion that aligns with most of the rest of the world's. It's here for those who agree with what the page stands for to come together and, among other things, support each other. What possible reason could you have for coming to this page and telling us something we don't care about hearing? We don't know you, so your opinion carries no weight and serves no purpose other than to be abrasive. |
On 20 September 2013:
| You don't get to make demands. And this page is not for fans of CWC, it's for supporters of the cause. |
Chris coming out
After a long period of dormancy, the site saw new content in the summer of 2014 regarding Chris's new gender identity. These new posts, unlike the previous ones, were definitely written by Chris himself and were typically self-centered:
| 14 August 2014
I, Christian Weston Chandler, not discriminating, and have fully come out as a Lesbian Identified Man, or female soul/male body Intersex (it is Real, Google "Lesbian Identified Man"), and as a Full On Cross-Dressing and Makeup Wearing Transexual, I am Officially in Full Support to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Cause! Sports Bras for ALL Men, and Skirts for all Men who feel most Comfortable in them, or want them! HOO-RAH! I will walk in a Pride Parade as well (should one be made in my local area)! |
Shortly thereafter, Chris posted a long musing in which he contemplated other fashion accessories for men:
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I was thinking more about Modesty, amongst the common Male. Besides the fact that their top portions should still be covered to less offend those, including myself, who feel and have been feeling offended with topless male nudity. There is Another amongst the common Male that should still be considered more concealed from those sensitive to them as well. The bulge. The bulge Definitely remains obvious even regardless of what kind of pants they wear. Even opaque Leggings alone would not suffice to keep that covered up. But I have found in my own personal expression of my Lesbian Transgender sexuality, that Leggings AND Skirts together can better conceal the bulge. The skirt is more loose outwardly, so even if it becomes aroused, to use the term loosely, the bulge becomes less obvious to tell. Also, I like to hide my long, ugly growth underneath my taint, tucked between the skin and my underwear. This also helps in better being able to look down and Not have to look at the darn thing. I am not saying males HAVE TO wear skirts and leggings, but in the name of Modesty, it would be beneficial. And, y'all will be able to better feel the breeze of the air on your legs and lower region, which is good. And with the light chill getting there, y'all may find better seed population growth there as well. Again, using the term loosely. So, take a page from my book of life for your consideration; skirts and leggings for better Modesty. Males do Not have to be such offensive show-offs. That is so stereotypical of them to Be Show-Offs; prove yourself Not Stereotypical, And More Modest. Have a good and safe day. |
When a commenter complained that he didn't want to wear leggings, Chris replied:
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Well, then, Don't wear Leggings. Why must you put me down? |
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