Waist Training (with corsets)

[RedHeadedGlory]

I've been curious about this for awhile, has anyone here tried it ?

 

[RedheadedHaze]

"Waist-training", or "waist training", is generally known as the process of gradually, over time, reducing the size of ones waistline. This is a process that needs to be done slowly to achieve realistic and safe waist reduction. In order to not harm yourself, or your corset, proper instruction from a waist-training expert is recommended. A corset should never be worn in any manner that causes discomfort or pain.

"Tightlacing" or "tight-lacing" is the process of using a corset to achieve extreme waist reduction and modification of the shape of the torso. For tightlacing to be effective a corset must be worn 22-24 hours per day. It must be done with great care to reduce the risk of potential injury or harm to health. The potential for harm has been a source controversy over the ages. Consistent, gradual, moderate pressure is the only safe way to achieve the tiny waist that the tightlacer desires. Dramatic waist reduction, when done properly, can take many months and even years to achieve. A corset must never cause pain or discomfort. Before beginning waist training or tight-lacing program, please consult with a corseting expert and/or your doctor.

There are a few corset sites on the web that offer a custom waist training package where they will coach you for a certain period of time, i.e. 3 mo's or so.

I would recommend having a coach of some kind to monitor what you're doing so as to not harm yourself in any fashion.

Best of luck to you hon...

~Red

 

[RedHeadedGlory]

Thanks

I've done some reading on it, I know it's a long process.

I'm not hoping for particularly extreme results, but I think even moderate ones would enhance the sort of figure I already have.

The primary reason I haven't attempted it yet is because I belly dance, and in addition to not being able to wear it during rehearsal and performance I'm worried about compression marks from the corset being exposed with so many of my costumes. If I do it I'd probably scale back public performing for awhile.

Was curious if anyone who'd gone through it had any practical sort of warnings/tips/etc.

 

[BereniceSnape]

I've been curious about this for awhile, has anyone here tried it ?

Yes. I actually enjoyed it sort of. But it depends on how much you want to do it, and what you like.