theCircle is an anti-profit project that seeks to help the queer community through charity and education. Right now, we are currently focused on receiving used binders and sending them to those in need. transcirclebinders@gmail.com

~ Tuesday, January 31 ~
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We’re raffling off a small Style 918 from Underworks AKA The Swim Tank! This is for folks whose chest sizes are 32-35 inches according to the Underworks’ sizing model.
Applications close at the end of the day on February 26th. You can apply by emailing us your name, size, and why you want the binder at transcirclebinders@gmail.com.
theCircle runs on the honor system, so only apply if you need a binder. We do not discriminate based on identity, presentation, or out status. We do not give out any information other than the first name provided so that we can remain transparent in how we give out binders. We keep the information to make sure we don’t give out a binder to the same person more than once in a short period of time. We accept applications, at this point in time, from anyone in North America. This is subject to change depending on shipping costs. We accept monetary donations and binder donations. For more information, contact us at transcirclebinders@gmail.com.
We wish you the best of luck.

We’re raffling off a small Style 918 from Underworks AKA The Swim Tank! This is for folks whose chest sizes are 32-35 inches according to the Underworks’ sizing model.

Applications close at the end of the day on February 26th. You can apply by emailing us your name, size, and why you want the binder at transcirclebinders@gmail.com.

theCircle runs on the honor system, so only apply if you need a binder. We do not discriminate based on identity, presentation, or out status. We do not give out any information other than the first name provided so that we can remain transparent in how we give out binders. We keep the information to make sure we don’t give out a binder to the same person more than once in a short period of time. We accept applications, at this point in time, from anyone in North America. This is subject to change depending on shipping costs. We accept monetary donations and binder donations. For more information, contact us at transcirclebinders@gmail.com.

We wish you the best of luck.

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~ Thursday, January 5 ~
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Alright, folks! Thank you for your patience. We really appreciate. That being said, we’re going to give raffling off binders a shot. These raffles are free, so don’t let the language mislead you. These binders are donated to us by the generous and then mailed out to those in need (mostly in the US and sometimes in the UK since shipping internationally costs more than a new binder). 

The Specs:

This is a used, custom binder. It’s similar to the Tri-Top from Underworks but is actually a modified 997. It’s an extra small binder, and it is reinforced. So, be careful folks.

Do not apply for this binder if you are unsure of your size. You can find out your size at underworks.com/ftm

How to Apply:

Email us at transcirclebinders@gmail.com and tell us your name, location, and why you need a binder. We’ll be keeping this information only to make sure that folks don’t constantly reapply and that we can give everyone as fair a shot as possible.

How do we know you need it?

Right now, we’re going by the honor system. As someone who has received welfare, it was nearly impossible for me to provide all of the legal information needed. We want to help you, not make it more difficult.

What’s going down?

Submissions are due by Thursday, January 26th. On Tuesday, January 31st at noon (Arizona time), I’ll be pulling a name out of a hat in a video chatroom that everyone is welcome to (more info on this later). First name only just to be transparent while protecting that person’s identity. That way, everyone sees how and when it’s done. I’ll also contact you via email in order to get where to ship the binder to. 

Any questions, comments, concerns? Would you like to donate a used binder? Contact us at transcirclebinders@gmail.com.

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~ Saturday, August 13 ~
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Coming Out: an older video of Ira and Shaan answering questions pertaining to coming out. 

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Coming Back From Hiatus: Binder Contest

We are giving away a never-been-worn style 988 Underworks binder (size: small, color: white). It’s basically a tank top with a Tri-Top on the inside.

How to enter:

Send an image that you’ve made to transcirclebinders@gmail.com. The theme is, of course, binding, and Ricky and I will be judging the sentiment, not necessarily the quality. If you don’t have a fancy camera, don’t worry. 

Deadline:

September 13, 2011. Judging will take two weeks and the winner be notified September 27th.

Questions and Submissions:

Please contact Ira at ira.d.gray@gmail.com for any questions or concerns you may have or to submit your binding themed image. 

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~ Friday, September 24 ~
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Pretty sexy, amirite?
Well, we’re affiliates of Pink and White Productions makers of The Crash Pad Series now. So get off Tumblr and get off all while helping a good cause.
Yes, that’s exactly what I said, get off for a good cause.

Pretty sexy, amirite?

Well, we’re affiliates of Pink and White Productions makers of The Crash Pad Series now. So get off Tumblr and get off all while helping a good cause.

Yes, that’s exactly what I said, get off for a good cause.

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~ Thursday, September 23 ~
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episode one: coming out

ira gray and shaan michael discuss topics and questions about coming out.

These topics were chosen by you the people. Thank you for making this possible.

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~ Wednesday, September 8 ~
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Happy Hump Day!

Happy hump day, everyone!

This is Ira here, and in honor of the awkwardly named day, we’re going to discuss sex. Specifically, what not to do when having sex with a trans* person (you can totally take the positive route and say what people should do so long as you specify that that’s what you mean). These can be personal or general. Don’t tell me everyone’s different as that is a given, but feel free to make it as a disclaimer in your thing not to do. For example, a general thing you shouldn’t do is call a trans-man “she” or a trans-womyn “he” or a gender non-conforming person “it” in the middle of making the beast with two backs, just saying. Personally, stay away from my chest. 

So, tell me, queerios, what turns you off?

(Source: transcircle.org)

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~ Friday, September 3 ~
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episode 1 preview

(Source: youtube.com)

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~ Wednesday, August 25 ~
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Shirts are up and ready to be ordered here.

Shirts are up and ready to be ordered here.

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~ Monday, August 16 ~
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