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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.

  • strawberrymind@piefed.caEnglish
    6·
    1 month ago

    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!

    • FoxyFerengi@startrek.website
      4·
      1 month ago

      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

    • birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
      4·
      1 month ago

      Yeah I’ve a C and I think it’s mainly caused by that if I were to lay wholly on my side, I feel friction on the most sensitive areas. Like someone above here said, it might pass over with time as they get less sore.

      That falling asleep on my back is a nice idea, I should try that. I mostly sleep in underwear, shirt and shorts are a good alternative for me though, I suppose, for winter!

      • strawberrymind@piefed.caEnglish
        1·
        1 month ago

        Ahh maybe that’s why, because they’re sore. It just feels like skin bags(?) for me, so hopefully that passes for you😊

  • LadyButterfly she/her@piefed.blahaj.zoneMEnglish
    6·
    1 month ago

    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

  • Hexarei@beehaw.org
    5·
    1 month ago

    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

  • PaupersSerenade@startrek.website
    5·
    1 month ago

    I usually sleep on my side with my leg and arm over a pillow that’s parallel to me. I also run warm/just prefer being cold so I only sleep in panties

  • wildwhitehorses@aussie.zone
    4·
    1 month ago

    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.

  • QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    1 month ago

    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.

  • AllHailTheSheep@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    1 month ago

    in my experience it gets better with time as they get a little less sore!

    if you can find a bra comfy enough to sleep in (rare i know) it has helped me as well

  • proudblond@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 month ago

    I’m pretty big (I think I’m DDD?) but I sleep on my side, no problem. Sleeping on my stomach was a problem because it over-arched my back. But I also have pretty wide breasts, so while they have a lot of volume, it’s quite firm and spread out I guess? So I’ve never felt the need to wear a sleep bra (though I often do when on vacation and sharing a suite with extended family or something).

  • Amuletta@lemmy.ca
    2·
    1 month ago

    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.