I slept in my corset for the first time last night. BEST SLEEP I HAVE EVER HAD! Thanks so much for the tips with the towels in the lumbar area and just under the legs that helped a lot. My back feels amazing this morning. I usually wake up and something or other hurts (well... I did this morning because I smashed my elbow on the wall while yawning). I was worried about sleeping in it at first. I just put it on at a 3/4 inch reduction (outer measurements).
I have a really bad sleep pattern and usually can't sleep for more than 3 hours without waking up and having to move around. I watched your video a week ago and whilst having a really bad time trying to sleep I thought of sleeping with a pillow at my waist to see if it helped. I realised that I have a 8" hip spring without a corset and my waist is quite low on my torso so I get a gap and this leads to twisting and back pain. SInce sleeping with a pillow i've been able to sleep 6-8 hours without waking and feel much better. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this video! I am an ICU nurse and I don't think I could handle wearing a corset during my job, even a short one loosely laced. I have been wondering about wearing one to sleep only (for the 3-4 days a week that I work) and then during daily activities on the 4-3 days that I am off. Also I have terrible acid reflux so the tips there were fantastic. I don't seem to have any trouble at night when I watch my diet and take my meds but it's still good to have the information. I will give it a try!
Never before it took me less than seven minutes to go from completely opposing an idea to happily accepting it and deciding I should try that myself. You, my dear lady, are a force to be reckoned with :D
I use a travel neck pillow when I sleep in a corset and I place it at my waist to fill the gap between my waist and my bed. It doesn't fall away from my body and if I should happen to roll onto my back it also provides lumbar support for me :)
I love that you always bring science into it! I love how clearly you explain all of your reasoning and make it simple to understand, yet keep your facts accurate--- lovely~
I have a naturally tiny waist and ribcage compared to my hips, and I find it more comfortable to sleep with a corset than without. I'm a side-sleeper, and the support of the corset keeps my spine straight. I don't have any trouble keeping my balance.
I am definitely a tummy sleeper. One trick that I use for it is that I essentially will sleep on a body pillow which allows for even compression as the stuffing gets displaced to parts that would need extra support.
If your like me and you tend to roll around a lot and don't have a particular position you are most comfortable, or if your between two or more, then I suggest you either get a softer bed or add lots of blankets, towels, pillows and t-shirts all around and under kinda like a make-shift cradle I guess, I don't do corseting, personally think I look ok the way I am and I'm to active to start that sort of stuff, this tip is just for sleep in general I don't know if it would help with anyone who cinches their waist.
the only thing i ever found that 100% helps me sleep better is to go do some pushups or run for 5 to 15 mins with some rock music thats interesting like deltaparole. get out of bed and go all out. you need to get your mind off of the having to go to sleep. then you can sleep. you can achieve great sleep friends we all fight and remember out there is someone, i believe in you
Two Thumbs up!! You are really knowledgeable about the body organs and its functions, and explaining in a patient manner. It even beats the doctor's explanation!
I just got my very first corset yesterday! It's a custom made black training corset with 24 steel bones (including busk). I can lace down 10 cm! Yay! I can breathe comfortably but for some reason my fingers and thighs are slightly numb, however that might be because I'm tired, not sure... Thank you for all the cool tips, I tried a quick nap on the side and the towel really helped. Your vids have been invaluable, thanks again
This helped so much ! I was already in pain from wearing it through half the night, so I woke up and tried out some of your tips and I had instant relief! Thank you!
Thank you this is very helpful because I work in retail so there's no way of wearing my corset during the day and u find sleeping in it gives me better results I just needed the comfort tips
you are a natural in your videos. did you do public speaking in school ? It seems like you can talk to everyone and they would understand everything you had said !!
I've tried sleeping in my waist cincher and I've found it very comfortable, as long as I elevate my head, which helps prevent acid reflux! My back feels really nice when I wake up the next morning! 😊😊
This is quite helpful. My sleeping position is on the side, and acid re-flux is a situation with me but Calcium Carbonate is working well for me. Now sleeping in the corset is an absolute necessity partly to get that steady effect and also to get maximum hours a day and if I did not sleep in the corset it would not get put back on until late afternoon. It took me a month of going to sleep in the corset to be able to go all night without taking it off at three o'clock. This meant that I would set the corset size and tie it neatly and hide the lacing then breathe and suck it in and button the busk with no additional cinching and even then it would still kill me in the middle of the night. But just now is nine days of going all night.
Your so friendly! I've always been very curious about corsets and am very glad that I came across your channel. I've binged on videos. I keep watching all of them!:) Your so friendly and I like how simply you explain the process and procedures. Thanks for also including health tips and general ideas to help with including this in one's lifestyle. Your the best Lucy:)
Thank you for giving tips for the various ways that people sleep. I think you do a very good job at giving help to as many people as possible. It is really nice that you do the extra effort to give as much information as you do. I should be getting my first corset on Thursday. I am so excited. And scared that it won't fit. I have a bigger hip area and a smaller underbust than suggested. I went by the waist size. Thank you for your videos.
you are spot on, for me, on the back, pillow in the small of the back, 2 under the neck to stop the acid rise. again you are spot on with the lying down and standing up differences. I usually tighten a bit in the morning and feel OK after about 10 minutes.
Thanks for all the advice. I know even without a corset i have a small waist and use pillows under me when i sleep to help my back. I appreciate all your videos :)
While I don't wear corsets in my sleep, I do love sleeping on my side. With my smaller waist I would keep twisting and turning in my sleep because I got uncomfortable. The towel trick ended up helping me sleep better.
i also found out my "bad back" was due to slouching, which when corrected by the corset was eliminated! thow i am struggling a bit gardening, i had to learn different ways of lifting for example relying more on my legs than my back so this has helped with kinetic and correct lifting as well .x
I don't wear corsets often (usually just for costumes) but I have a naturally small waist and ive always tucked a bit of my blanket between my waist and my bed when on my side, also, the other tips just made it more comfortable to sleep in general :D
Hey, I want to buy a corset for waist training, but I can't decide which are best for this. Could you recommend some companies/corsets based on my criteria below? Long-term goal: semi-permanent waist reduction of 2” - 3”. I want a simple, very sturdy, NON longline underbust corset to wear while asleep or during the day, made for the strain of daily wear + waist training. A modesty panel is nice. I want it to last over a year. Can you recommend a few corsets like this for under $300? Thank you!
I wasn't sure if you addressed this in a previous video, but is it possible to waist train if you have small back problems?? Can it still be comfortable?
another great vid :D i think this is what i will do. i find people are weird when it comes to corsets. i only wear a leather vest girdle because i feel more comfortable in it. it smooths me out therefore making my clothes feel and fit better. also it helps me eat less because my stomach is unable to poke out, therefore i can only eat a bit. i can't wait to get my own corset :( really want one.
I have a 29" waist. what size corset should i buy? a 26 or 24. i plan on only wearing it during the day and am 17 years old. love your videos :D thanks!
YAY! So far there are no dislikes! This video makes so much since, but I have a problem. I hardly ever stay in one place while sleeping. Although, sleeping on my tummy is usually the most comfortable way for me to sleep, I do find myself falling asleep in one posistion, waking up during the night, moving, and then repeeting the hole presses. I think I will try to waist train at night for a while, and see how it works out. I misse wearing my corsets, and hope I stop being so lazy about it.
Corsets are very good especially for women. After child bearing some of your internal organs move out of their original positions so corsets can actually keep them in place. Corsets also help with keeping your spine straight when worn the right way. That is why patients with back problem sometimes wear a back brace to keep their spine in alignment. Same concept with a corset. Lots of people have bad backs and posture. Wear a corset if you can, it helps plus a bonus of you getting a small waist.
I flop and roll all over the place, so it seems like the best thing for me to do is to put a support under my waist area and have a knee pillow on standby. Thank you!
Thanks for this video Lucy! I now have a new 22" corset so I am planning to use my 24" to sleep in as I am currently working as a fitness instructor and I might have to demonstrate exercises at the gym so no corsets at work for me... unless I keep running in and out of the changing room!
How well would a corset help with back pain. I know you get added support to the back but would it help or hinder in trying to be pain free? Thanks Jenny
Thank you very much. :3 Another question regarding Heavenly Corsets "Wasp Waist" Training Underbust Corset: Do you find that the bottom of the corset pinches/presses into your thigh joint area when you sit down? I am short-waisted (high hips, w/ widest part of hip only a couple inches below my waist). Did you send Heavenly Corsets a measurement for where the corset's bottom should end above the hip joint to avoid pinching?
That's really good to know. I guess this means that I should feel some sort of gradual pressure on the ribs, right? I will definitely keep tuned! Have a good day!
i feel much mor comfortable to sleep in a corset then without before i started to wear them my back allways hurted in the morning cause i layed not right but with a corset my back is straight and i feel much better and dont have any back problems
I'm new to waist training, I ordered today my very first corset. I needed proper informations on tight lacing, so I found your channel and I'm so thankful! I do have an important question. I bought an underbust from Timeless Trends(is the nude polyester model, but it seems to me that all the underbust they sell have the same shape) As you own one, do you think that they are conical enough to properly pressure the ribcage so to alter the bones instead of only squeezing the organs? Blessing.
Lucy, I have been experimenting with a wide adjustable tummy wrap (Bally Total Fitness) that has non breathable rubberized material on the inside and some kind of felt on the outside and a velcro strip to close, so it is really adjustable and can even close at an angle. I once used it to sleep in (loosely) just for the temporary thinness in the morning due to water loss through perspiration. After discovering your videos, I've been trying to use it (like you mentioned using a wide belt) for training prior to waist training. It's funny, whenever I take it off, I still feel like I am wearing it and it controls my appetite. Sometimes I rip it off in the middle of the night if it gets uncomfortable or too hot. While shopping, II wear it under my clothes so I won't impulse buy too many foods due to hunger. It looks better under sportswear rather than regular clothes (sometimes it shows underneath tops, and I worry that it will look like something shopllifted!). I look about 10 lbs. lighter in it. If I eat anything too close to bedtime, I get acid reflux sometimes. I have about 6 pillows that I can stack to use as a back rest to watch TV or use the computer, or break them down to get shorter and shorter through the night as I get sleepier. The smallest is a thermopedic one, and is good for my neck because I can only fall sleep on my tummy. I do all that you suggest with pillows between knees, behind back, under knees and my favorite is hugging pillows close to my chest because it keeps my shoulders from crunching towards eachother painfully, and supports my bustline. I always wake up on my stomach even though I move around all night. When my stomach gets to about 30 or 28 inches again, I want to order a pretty white corset from you, made of satin, if you have one. I'm glad you are a Christian, because I am, too!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Athena! I have been looking for a nice neck pillow, but I found a tutorial online for making one out of foam and pantihose that I think I'll use. :) I also have a "pillow chair" for propping myself upright when I'm reading in bed at night, but I will throw it off the bed when I'm ready to sleep, lol. :) Thanks again for your comment!
Great idea! Maybe you could make a "curvy" neck pillow (satin) that you could produce and sell :) in material that matches your corsets...Maybe filled with rolled up blanket batting or foam rubber. I have a VERY FIRM neck pillow that a friend gave me from Thailand. It feels like it has WOOD in it. I'm not sure, but I think a Geisha could sleep on it so it wouldn't flatten her heavily waxed hairdo! Not very comfy and you have to lay perfectly still on your back all night. I will send you a picture though, because the pattern is pretty neat. It's kind of shaped like a bow tie, to give you an idea. Just a thought.
Does sleeping in a wide leather belt work? I would prefer to do this.. I have a workout leather belt and would rather wearr this to bed and a corset during the day. How often do you sleep in your corset?
Thank you this video I always sleep in my corset and usually find after around 5 -6 hours i need to take it off However after buying a new one two hours later i had to take it off and had neck pain from sleeping in a bad position as this corset is a lot stronger boned than the other ive previously been using i will try your tips and hopefully sleep like a baby x
i'm new to corseting and have one quick question that may be a bit silly; what is the difference between a flat front vs a Victorian corset? you mentioned it at the end of the vid and just wasn't sure what was meant :P
@Jennypoo911 Depends on what causes the pain. I have a misalignment of the spine caused by injury; corset-wearing's one of the best treatments I've found. Back braces and corsets are closely related.
I'm a side sleeper but find sleeping in a corset more comfortable then without. It keeps my back.. ribs and hips from.poping it adhesions from.being pulled.
Thank you Queen of crows. I have suffered back pain for years I got a slight twist near my tail bone but other problems to further up on a bad day my hips back shoulders all kill. Since I had chemo treatments for breast cancer I am finding it worse. I just got a cortisone / pain killer injection in the spin two weeks ago. But I am so desperate to try anything. I am just scared of paying for one and it not working. Little lite on funds right now. That's why I am watching the how too video but gi
I guess I am a little odd as I sleep all three ways at different times. When I sleep in my soft-sider water bed I often find it very comfortable as a tummy sleeper, but I do it lying on top of a body pillow with two pillows under my head and my arms tucked along my side which help keep me from rolling off the body pillow.. not sure this would work well in a corset but worth giving it a try sometime - BJ
The back sleeper thats how I learned to sleep every night most comfortable after I got my spine fusion because of my scoliosis now I do the same with my corset since I already know how to sleep straight and I feel like with the corset it's easier to stay on my back and it's much more healthier for me so I don't twist in weird Ackles 🙃 😅
I´ve got a general question about water retention in the legs . I feel like I get that after half an hour already when wearing a corset , even if it´s not laced tightly . If I only waist trained at night and put a pillow under my legs would that prevent the water retention ? Thanks
This video is Awesome!!!!! because i am going to do waisttraining when i have done my corset hahahah and i am gonna waer it in the evening :D its perfect thank you really much
I'd like to wait until I'm 18 to begin wearing corsets, but I'm curious if there's an approximate amount of years you should wait after you stop growing beforehand. Also, I would only like to wear them at night.
Would I still be able to sleep in a corset if I sleep like a tornado? (What I mean by that is, I literally move around in my sleep to a point where my sheets, that were tucked in, are no longer on my bed in the morning and are somehow completely twisted). I suffer from restless leg syndrome (which apparently isn't just in my legs). There's no cure for it, but I have found ways to reduce movement. I rarely have any time during the day to wear a corset, so I was hoping to wear it at night... if that's even possible in my case.
what does it mean if you can lace tighter during sleep than when sitting/standing? Sometimes I can lace 2 inches tighter for sleep , it feels like my hipspring is looser when lying down, I think I am flatter in some places in different positions. I think I also need a bigger hipsring.
It's possible to train in a shorter cincher, but if you have a really long torso and the Baby Corset doesn't pull in your ribcage, then you may not get as much training of your ribs as if you were to use a taller underbust corset. However I have seen many petite people with short torsos who wear the Baby corset like a full underbust and they can train their ribs in it fine. So it really depends on your goals, and your body type.
Hello, I have been wearing my corset for about a month now and it fits wonderfully but sadly it makes me look bigger if I turn to the side. It's more of a bulky straight look than a curvy inward look from my back to my stomach. I was wondering if there was any way to fix this or if I need a completely new corset? I have a 28" long underbust from orchard corset. Thanks a bunch! Lillie
Lillie helton Hi Lillie, how big you look in profile is related to your natural body shape and also the type of corset you wear. In many of my corset reviews, I look bigger in the corset from the side than I do naturally, because I have a naturally flat abdomen and the corset redistributes this. But in a few corsets like my Sparklewren overbust or Versatile Mimosa, I look very slim from the side. This is not just from a strong busk, but also the patterning of the corset itself. :)
Very well thought out, and well presented! It really helps to wear a corset liner under your Corset! The world smallest waist woman is Cathy Jung ! I met her in 1989 in NYC at a Fetish event called Dressing for Pleasure she has been severe corseting for nearly 40 years as I also have and her husband is a Doctor. She has no medical problems to date! Nor have I had any medical problems, of course I am stable at 19 1/2 inches or 49.50 cm. Only thing is without wearing her corset she has no clothes that Fit Her! She was a judge in the corset competition which I tied for first prize, a custom made corset from Ruth of B&R Corsets of California! I eventually bought several more from her as late as 1999 till she retired! My last one from her was a gorgeous blue one with 12 garters 6! Per leg!, I Still wear it! I am on Facebook as Alexis DeVille. And yes I have to wear high heels all the time now since for too many years I was in 4 to 5 inch heels at work and it caused my Archiles tendon and calf muscle to atrophy and fore shorten so I have to work out in wedge platform sneaker with almost 4 inch heels. And can not walk in Amy heels under about 3 3/4 to 4 inch heels, I even have to keep a pair of almost 4 inch mules bedside so when I get up I can walk and not get muscle cramps!
I had 2 kids and need my waist smaller. my prob is a lil of the pugh going downward (a lil hanging stomach) would a corset still be a ok for me or would it pull my belly at the bottom more down? (i had 2 c-sections by the way)
Can you make a video of what to do when your corset is stuck. This happened to me and I fully unlaced but couldn't unhook the front to get it off. I came VERY close to cutting all my laces before my fiancé came along.....
I just found your channel today, already love the info, however I have a question that is difficult to find an answer to. What style of corset works well for sitting, I am in a wheelchair and so I sit all the time but I want to get a corset that will work well for me.
Hi Syndi, have you considered a shorter cincher / waspie style? These won't hit your lap when you're seated for long periods of time. lucycorsetry.com/research-corset-brands/guided-galleries/curvy-cinchers-under-200/
***** Is it a good idea to start corset training at night or a few hours after school? I'm 17 btw and will be 18 in a few months and want to start soon.Should I do lots of core training till I get a corset? And my girlfriend is transgender and wants to do this as well so she can have an hour class shape. Any tips or maybe please make a video for her? I researched it and a lot of other transgender women have this problem as well. Which should she pick for her shape and shes on the thick side?
Hi there, when you start corseting, it's best to only start with about 2 hours a day for the first couple of weeks (this is easy to do after school) I have a separate playlist on how to season/ break in your corset gently, like a pair of shoes. Once it's seasoned properly, you can start slowly building up your hours. I'd recommend waiting before trying to sleep in your corset. Make sure you can wear your corset at least 6-8 hours comfortably, and start with naps and see how you feel. Unfortunately I don't have much experience/ knowledge regarding training a transwoman's ribcage, but Ann Grogan (owner of Romantasy) has quite a bit of knowledge regarding this, as does Fran Blanche (Contour Corsets). I also have an article on where to purchase feminizing corsets for CD/TG tightlacers, as their skeletal system is different compared to a cis-female and they may need a different corset to help them train at first. lucycorsetry.com/research-corset-brands/guided-galleries/feminizing-corsets-for-cross-dressers-mtf-transgenders/
I sleep on my side, however, last night was the first time I tried to sleep with my corset and after a hour of laying down I had to take it off. I was feeling nauseated and was not able to handle that feeling at all. Within twenty minutes of taking it off the nauseating feeling left. Is that a normal thing?
Are there any corsets that are shorter than 10 1/2"? Mine is about that long but I still feel uncomfortable when sitting down because it pushes my breasts up so much... Are you able to bend down a lot with your corsets? I'd like to wear mine to school but I think it's not such a good idea since I'm pretty much restricted in my movements :/
I slept in my corset for the first time last night. BEST SLEEP I HAVE EVER HAD! Thanks so much for the tips with the towels in the lumbar area and just under the legs that helped a lot. My back feels amazing this morning. I usually wake up and something or other hurts (well... I did this morning because I smashed my elbow on the wall while yawning). I was worried about sleeping in it at first. I just put it on at a 3/4 inch reduction (outer measurements).
I have a really bad sleep pattern and usually can't sleep for more than 3 hours without waking up and having to move around. I watched your video a week ago and whilst having a really bad time trying to sleep I thought of sleeping with a pillow at my waist to see if it helped. I realised that I have a 8" hip spring without a corset and my waist is quite low on my torso so I get a gap and this leads to twisting and back pain. SInce sleeping with a pillow i've been able to sleep 6-8 hours without waking and feel much better. Thank you so much.
I'm so glad that this video has helped you sleep better, even without a corset! :) Thank you for your great feedback. :)
Thank you for this video! I am an ICU nurse and I don't think I could handle wearing a corset during my job, even a short one loosely laced. I have been wondering about wearing one to sleep only (for the 3-4 days a week that I work) and then during daily activities on the 4-3 days that I am off. Also I have terrible acid reflux so the tips there were fantastic. I don't seem to have any trouble at night when I watch my diet and take my meds but it's still good to have the information. I will give it a try!
Never before it took me less than seven minutes to go from completely opposing an idea to happily accepting it and deciding I should try that myself. You, my dear lady, are a force to be reckoned with :D
I use a travel neck pillow when I sleep in a corset and I place it at my waist to fill the gap between my waist and my bed. It doesn't fall away from my body and if I should happen to roll onto my back it also provides lumbar support for me :)
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I love that you always bring science into it! I love how clearly you explain all of your reasoning and make it simple to understand, yet keep your facts accurate--- lovely~
I have a naturally tiny waist and ribcage compared to my hips, and I find it more comfortable to sleep with a corset than without. I'm a side-sleeper, and the support of the corset keeps my spine straight. I don't have any trouble keeping my balance.
I am definitely a tummy sleeper. One trick that I use for it is that I essentially will sleep on a body pillow which allows for even compression as the stuffing gets displaced to parts that would need extra support.
I just got my first corset a few weeks ago, and I'm going to try sleeping in it tonight. Thank goodness for this video.
Thank you for this. The corset helps my back a lot and now I can feel relief even in bed
Me who sleeps on the tummy without a pillow: 👀👀
If your like me and you tend to roll around a lot and don't have a particular position you are most comfortable, or if your between two or more, then I suggest you either get a softer bed or add lots of blankets, towels, pillows and t-shirts all around and under kinda like a make-shift cradle I guess, I don't do corseting, personally think I look ok the way I am and I'm to active to start that sort of stuff, this tip is just for sleep in general I don't know if it would help with anyone who cinches their waist.
I'm a tummy sleeper and I don't use pillows or I would use the edge of a really thin one,
I find that it hurts the neck to use a pillow.
the only thing i ever found that 100% helps me sleep better is to go do some pushups or run for 5 to 15 mins with some rock music thats interesting like deltaparole. get out of bed and go all out. you need to get your mind off of the having to go to sleep. then you can sleep. you can achieve great sleep friends we all fight and remember out there is someone, i believe in you
Two Thumbs up!! You are really knowledgeable about the body organs and its functions, and explaining in a patient manner. It even beats the doctor's explanation!
I just got my very first corset yesterday! It's a custom made black training corset with 24 steel bones (including busk). I can lace down 10 cm! Yay!
I can breathe comfortably but for some reason my fingers and thighs are slightly numb, however that might be because I'm tired, not sure...
Thank you for all the cool tips, I tried a quick nap on the side and the towel really helped.
Your vids have been invaluable, thanks again
This helped so much ! I was already in pain from wearing it through half the night, so I woke up and tried out some of your tips and I had instant relief! Thank you!
Thank you this is very helpful because I work in retail so there's no way of wearing my corset during the day and u find sleeping in it gives me better results I just needed the comfort tips
You put so much thought and research into your corset information. Thank you so much.
you are a natural in your videos. did you do public speaking in school ? It seems like you can talk to everyone and they would understand everything you had said !!
I've tried sleeping in my waist cincher and I've found it very comfortable, as long as I elevate my head, which helps prevent acid reflux! My back feels really nice when I wake up the next morning! 😊😊
This is quite helpful. My sleeping position is on the side, and acid re-flux is a situation with me but Calcium Carbonate is working well for me. Now sleeping in the corset is an absolute necessity partly to get that steady effect and also to get maximum hours a day and if I did not sleep in the corset it would not get put back on until late afternoon. It took me a month of going to sleep in the corset to be able to go all night without taking it off at three o'clock. This meant that I would set the corset size and tie it neatly and hide the lacing then breathe and suck it in and button the busk with no additional cinching and even then it would still kill me in the middle of the night. But just now is nine days of going all night.
I’m a tummy sleeper 😩😭😭😭😂
Your so friendly! I've always been very curious about corsets and am very glad that I came across your channel. I've binged on videos. I keep watching all of them!:) Your so friendly and I like how simply you explain the process and procedures. Thanks for also including health tips and general ideas to help with including this in one's lifestyle. Your the best Lucy:)
You really know your stuff. The comfort shows in your face. or vs versa
I literally laughed out loud @4:06. I have never seen such a tiny Corset before.
Glad to see I'm not the only one still wearing my Xmas pyjamas! Reindeer for the win :)
Thank you for giving tips for the various ways that people sleep. I think you do a very good job at giving help to as many people as possible. It is really nice that you do the extra effort to give as much information as you do. I should be getting my first corset on Thursday. I am so excited. And scared that it won't fit. I have a bigger hip area and a smaller underbust than suggested. I went by the waist size. Thank you for your videos.
you are spot on, for me, on the back, pillow in the small of the back, 2 under the neck to stop the acid rise. again you are spot on with the lying down and standing up differences. I usually tighten a bit in the morning and feel OK after about 10 minutes.
Thanks for all the advice. I know even without a corset i have a small waist and use pillows under me when i sleep to help my back. I appreciate all your videos :)
While I don't wear corsets in my sleep, I do love sleeping on my side. With my smaller waist I would keep twisting and turning in my sleep because I got uncomfortable. The towel trick ended up helping me sleep better.
Good tips. Some of those sleep pillowing areas apply whether you're in a corset or not :)
So helpful
Thanks a lot 4 your Videos💐
I hope there will be a Update in the future 😊
Best regards 👍
i also found out my "bad back" was due to slouching, which when corrected by the corset was eliminated! thow i am struggling a bit gardening, i had to learn different ways of lifting for example relying more on my legs than my back so this has helped with kinetic and correct lifting as well .x
So informative! I rolled up tshirt a under my back and it's infinitely better. Thanks!!
I don't wear corsets often (usually just for costumes) but I have a naturally small waist and ive always tucked a bit of my blanket between my waist and my bed when on my side, also, the other tips just made it more comfortable to sleep in general :D
Hey, I want to buy a corset for waist training, but I can't decide which are best for this. Could you recommend some companies/corsets based on my criteria below?
Long-term goal: semi-permanent waist reduction of 2” - 3”. I want a simple, very sturdy, NON longline underbust corset to wear while asleep or during the day, made for the strain of daily wear + waist training. A modesty panel is nice. I want it to last over a year. Can you recommend a few corsets like this for under $300? Thank you!
I wasn't sure if you addressed this in a previous video, but is it possible to waist train if you have small back problems?? Can it still be comfortable?
sleeping is free corset time to me. more bothersome during day. I can even tighten it more at night and it still doesn't bother me.
another great vid :D i think this is what i will do. i find people are weird when it comes to corsets. i only wear a leather vest girdle because i feel more comfortable in it. it smooths me out therefore making my clothes feel and fit better. also it helps me eat less because my stomach is unable to poke out, therefore i can only eat a bit. i can't wait to get my own corset :( really want one.
I have a 29" waist. what size corset should i buy? a 26 or 24. i plan on only wearing it during the day and am 17 years old. love your videos :D thanks!
YAY! So far there are no dislikes! This video makes so much since, but I have a problem. I hardly ever stay in one place while sleeping. Although, sleeping on my tummy is usually the most comfortable way for me to sleep, I do find myself falling asleep in one posistion, waking up during the night, moving, and then repeeting the hole presses. I think I will try to waist train at night for a while, and see how it works out. I misse wearing my corsets, and hope I stop being so lazy about it.
I must say thank you for your very informative video, people who are spamming should be more open minded about people feelings and whatnot.
Corsets are very good especially for women. After child bearing some of your internal organs move out of their original positions so corsets can actually keep them in place. Corsets also help with keeping your spine straight when worn the right way. That is why patients with back problem sometimes wear a back brace to keep their spine in alignment. Same concept with a corset. Lots of people have bad backs and posture. Wear a corset if you can, it helps plus a bonus of you getting a small waist.
I flop and roll all over the place, so it seems like the best thing for me to do is to put a support under my waist area and have a knee pillow on standby. Thank you!
Thanks for this video Lucy! I now have a new 22" corset so I am planning to use my 24" to sleep in as I am currently working as a fitness instructor and I might have to demonstrate exercises at the gym so no corsets at work for me... unless I keep running in and out of the changing room!
You are a lifesaver! Thankyou :)
Your very knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing
you look sleep beauty from the tale
Do you think that something like the really small 3 stud Leatherotics cincher would be a good option for corseting at night?
How well would a corset help with back pain. I know you get added support to the back but would it help or hinder in trying to be pain free?
Thanks
Jenny
Thank you very much. :3
Another question regarding Heavenly Corsets "Wasp Waist" Training Underbust Corset: Do you find that the bottom of the corset pinches/presses into your thigh joint area when you sit down? I am short-waisted (high hips, w/ widest part of hip only a couple inches below my waist). Did you send Heavenly Corsets a measurement for where the corset's bottom should end above the hip joint to avoid pinching?
That's really good to know. I guess this means that I should feel some sort of gradual pressure on the ribs, right?
I will definitely keep tuned! Have a good day!
I'm doing this now and took a p.m.😴😴😴yessss sleep its the weekend😍
You said a flat-faced corset may be more comfortable for tummy sleepers. Any recommendations?
i feel much mor comfortable to sleep in a corset then without before i started to wear them my back allways hurted in the morning cause i layed not right but with a corset my back is straight and i feel much better and dont have any back problems
I'm new to waist training, I ordered today my very first corset. I needed proper informations on tight lacing, so I found your channel and I'm so thankful!
I do have an important question. I bought an underbust from Timeless Trends(is the nude polyester model, but it seems to me that all the underbust they sell have the same shape)
As you own one, do you think that they are conical enough to properly pressure the ribcage so to alter the bones instead of only squeezing the organs? Blessing.
Where can I buy the baby corset? the 7 inch waist cincher. Thanx for the video
Lucy, I have been experimenting with a wide adjustable tummy wrap (Bally Total Fitness) that has non breathable rubberized material on the inside and some kind of felt on the outside and a velcro strip to close, so it is really adjustable and can even close at an angle. I once used it to sleep in (loosely) just for the temporary thinness in the morning due to water loss through perspiration. After discovering your videos, I've been trying to use it (like you mentioned using a wide belt) for training prior to waist training. It's funny, whenever I take it off, I still feel like I am wearing it and it controls my appetite. Sometimes I rip it off in the middle of the night if it gets uncomfortable or too hot. While shopping, II wear it under my clothes so I won't impulse buy too many foods due to hunger. It looks better under sportswear rather than regular clothes (sometimes it shows underneath tops, and I worry that it will look like something shopllifted!). I look about 10 lbs. lighter in it. If I eat anything too close to bedtime, I get acid reflux sometimes. I have about 6 pillows that I can stack to use as a back rest to watch TV or use the computer, or break them down to get shorter and shorter through the night as I get sleepier. The smallest is a thermopedic one, and is good for my neck because I can only fall sleep on my tummy. I do all that you suggest with pillows between knees, behind back, under knees and my favorite is hugging pillows close to my chest because it keeps my shoulders from crunching towards eachother painfully, and supports my bustline. I always wake up on my stomach even though I move around all night. When my stomach gets to about 30 or 28 inches again, I want to order a pretty white corset from you, made of satin, if you have one. I'm glad you are a Christian, because I am, too!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Athena! I have been looking for a nice neck pillow, but I found a tutorial online for making one out of foam and pantihose that I think I'll use. :) I also have a "pillow chair" for propping myself upright when I'm reading in bed at night, but I will throw it off the bed when I'm ready to sleep, lol. :) Thanks again for your comment!
Great idea! Maybe you could make a "curvy" neck pillow (satin) that you could produce and sell :) in material that matches your corsets...Maybe filled with rolled up blanket batting or foam rubber. I have a VERY FIRM neck pillow that a friend gave me from Thailand. It feels like it has WOOD in it. I'm not sure, but I think a Geisha could sleep on it so it wouldn't flatten her heavily waxed hairdo! Not very comfy and you have to lay perfectly still on your back all night. I will send you a picture though, because the pattern is pretty neat. It's kind of shaped like a bow tie, to give you an idea. Just a thought.
Does sleeping in a wide leather belt work? I would prefer to do this.. I have a workout leather belt and would rather wearr this to bed and a corset during the day. How often do you sleep in your corset?
Thank you this video
I always sleep in my corset and usually find after around 5 -6 hours i need to take it off
However after buying a new one two hours later i had to take it off and had neck pain from sleeping in a bad position as this corset is a lot stronger boned than the other ive previously been using i will try your tips and hopefully sleep like a baby x
i'm new to corseting and have one quick question that may be a bit silly; what is the difference between a flat front vs a Victorian corset? you mentioned it at the end of the vid and just wasn't sure what was meant :P
@Jennypoo911 Depends on what causes the pain.
I have a misalignment of the spine caused by injury; corset-wearing's one of the best treatments I've found. Back braces and corsets are closely related.
I'm a side sleeper but find sleeping in a corset more comfortable then without. It keeps my back.. ribs and hips from.poping it adhesions from.being pulled.
Thank you Queen of crows. I have suffered back pain for years I got a slight twist near my tail bone but other problems to further up on a bad day my hips back shoulders all kill. Since I had chemo treatments for breast cancer I am finding it worse. I just got a cortisone / pain killer injection in the spin two weeks ago. But I am so desperate to try anything. I am just scared of paying for one and it not working. Little lite on funds right now. That's why I am watching the how too video but gi
what corset brand or type do you recommend for someone that wants a flatter stomach not smaller waist
sounds like practical advice that will help people to me.
I guess I am a little odd as I sleep all three ways at different times. When I sleep in my soft-sider water bed I often find it very comfortable as a tummy sleeper, but I do it lying on top of a body pillow with two pillows under my head and my arms tucked along my side which help keep me from rolling off the body pillow.. not sure this would work well in a corset but worth giving it a try sometime - BJ
Thanks for helping ! I bought a black one just like yours.
The back sleeper thats how I learned to sleep every night most comfortable after I got my spine fusion because of my scoliosis now I do the same with my corset since I already know how to sleep straight and I feel like with the corset it's easier to stay on my back and it's much more healthier for me so I don't twist in weird Ackles 🙃 😅
where did you buy the corset youre wearing in this video?
I´ve got a general question about water retention in the legs . I feel like I get that after half an hour already when wearing a corset , even if it´s not laced tightly . If I only waist trained at night and put a pillow under my legs would that prevent the water retention ? Thanks
So essentially, rolled up towels and pillows will be your best friends.
I'm definitely a back sleeper, and I sleep with a folded pillow under my back when in a corset as well. :)
This video is Awesome!!!!! because i am going to do waisttraining when i have done my corset hahahah and i am gonna waer it in the evening :D
its perfect thank you really much
I'd like to wait until I'm 18 to begin wearing corsets, but I'm curious if there's an approximate amount of years you should wait after you stop growing beforehand. Also, I would only like to wear them at night.
Would I still be able to sleep in a corset if I sleep like a tornado? (What I mean by that is, I literally move around in my sleep to a point where my sheets, that were tucked in, are no longer on my bed in the morning and are somehow completely twisted). I suffer from restless leg syndrome (which apparently isn't just in my legs). There's no cure for it, but I have found ways to reduce movement. I rarely have any time during the day to wear a corset, so I was hoping to wear it at night... if that's even possible in my case.
I wear a corset to bed, and I'm a "tornado sleeper". I agree with Lucy that you should wear a different corset at night.
hi i was wondering if you know any company that can ship to germany (internationally) for a relatively good price? thanks
Got cut off opps. Just was saying I am not good at sewing. Thanks again for your advice
Jenny
what does it mean if you can lace tighter during sleep than when sitting/standing? Sometimes I can lace 2 inches tighter for sleep , it feels like my hipspring is looser when lying down, I think I am flatter in some places in different positions. I think I also need a bigger hipsring.
:D You´re fantastic! I´m learning about corseting AND anatomy in your videos!
Hey I have a question I have the baby corset and I have been using it will is still give me the same results as a normal corset please help me :)
It's possible to train in a shorter cincher, but if you have a really long torso and the Baby Corset doesn't pull in your ribcage, then you may not get as much training of your ribs as if you were to use a taller underbust corset. However I have seen many petite people with short torsos who wear the Baby corset like a full underbust and they can train their ribs in it fine. So it really depends on your goals, and your body type.
Lucy's Corsetry why did you buy you’re waist trainer, I would like to purchase
Hello,
I have been wearing my corset for about a month now and it fits wonderfully but sadly it makes me look bigger if I turn to the side. It's more of a bulky straight look than a curvy inward look from my back to my stomach. I was wondering if there was any way to fix this or if I need a completely new corset? I have a 28" long underbust from orchard corset. Thanks a bunch!
Lillie
Lillie helton Hi Lillie, how big you look in profile is related to your natural body shape and also the type of corset you wear. In many of my corset reviews, I look bigger in the corset from the side than I do naturally, because I have a naturally flat abdomen and the corset redistributes this. But in a few corsets like my Sparklewren overbust or Versatile Mimosa, I look very slim from the side. This is not just from a strong busk, but also the patterning of the corset itself. :)
Thank you so much!
Thank u
Very well thought out, and well presented!
It really helps to wear a corset liner under your Corset! The world smallest waist woman is Cathy Jung ! I met her in 1989 in NYC at a Fetish event called Dressing for Pleasure she has been severe corseting for nearly 40 years as I also have and her husband is a Doctor. She has no medical problems to date! Nor have I had any medical problems, of course I am stable at 19 1/2 inches or 49.50 cm. Only thing is without wearing her corset she has no clothes that Fit Her! She was a judge in the corset competition which I tied for first prize, a custom made corset from Ruth of B&R Corsets of California! I eventually bought several more from her as late as 1999 till she retired! My last one from her was a gorgeous blue one with 12 garters 6! Per leg!, I Still wear it! I am on Facebook as Alexis DeVille.
And yes I have to wear high heels all the time now since for too many years I was in 4 to 5 inch heels at work and it caused my Archiles tendon and calf muscle to atrophy and fore shorten so I have to work out in wedge platform sneaker with almost 4 inch heels.
And can not walk in Amy heels under about 3 3/4 to 4 inch heels, I even have to keep a pair of almost 4 inch mules bedside so when I get up I can walk and not get muscle cramps!
I had hernia repair surgery and lap band surgery a year ago. Is it safe to do waist training?
+Lana Howard This is a question best directed toward your doctor.
***** Thank You.
Ok good,so when i go sth like you should i stop instantly or give it less hours..uuhm fading?(hope u understand me sorry for the bad english :/ )
I had 2 kids and need my waist smaller. my prob is a lil of the pugh going downward (a lil hanging stomach) would a corset still be a ok for me or would it pull my belly at the bottom more down? (i had 2 c-sections by the way)
Can you make a video of what to do when your corset is stuck. This happened to me and I fully unlaced but couldn't unhook the front to get it off. I came VERY close to cutting all my laces before my fiancé came along.....
I just found your channel today, already love the info, however I have a question that is difficult to find an answer to. What style of corset works well for sitting, I am in a wheelchair and so I sit all the time but I want to get a corset that will work well for me.
Hi Syndi, have you considered a shorter cincher / waspie style? These won't hit your lap when you're seated for long periods of time. lucycorsetry.com/research-corset-brands/guided-galleries/curvy-cinchers-under-200/
I will give one of those a go! Thank you so much for getting back with me so fast!
Thanks!
Awesome tips. I'm definitely going to try some of them out. :3
***** Is it a good idea to start corset training at night or a few hours after school? I'm 17 btw and will be 18 in a few months and want to start soon.Should I do lots of core training till I get a corset? And my girlfriend is transgender and wants to do this as well so she can have an hour class shape. Any tips or maybe please make a video for her? I researched it and a lot of other transgender women have this problem as well. Which should she pick for her shape and shes on the thick side?
Hi there, when you start corseting, it's best to only start with about 2 hours a day for the first couple of weeks (this is easy to do after school) I have a separate playlist on how to season/ break in your corset gently, like a pair of shoes. Once it's seasoned properly, you can start slowly building up your hours. I'd recommend waiting before trying to sleep in your corset. Make sure you can wear your corset at least 6-8 hours comfortably, and start with naps and see how you feel.
Unfortunately I don't have much experience/ knowledge regarding training a transwoman's ribcage, but Ann Grogan (owner of Romantasy) has quite a bit of knowledge regarding this, as does Fran Blanche (Contour Corsets).
I also have an article on where to purchase feminizing corsets for CD/TG tightlacers, as their skeletal system is different compared to a cis-female and they may need a different corset to help them train at first.
lucycorsetry.com/research-corset-brands/guided-galleries/feminizing-corsets-for-cross-dressers-mtf-transgenders/
Whow I didn't know there was such a thing as waist corset training or something like that. I wonder can people with a little more to love do this to?
very useful, thow i had to watch it twice as i spent the first time staring a your waist! looking good lucy thanks
I sleep on my side, however, last night was the first time I tried to sleep with my corset and after a hour of laying down I had to take it off. I was feeling nauseated and was not able to handle that feeling at all. Within twenty minutes of taking it off the nauseating feeling left. Is that a normal thing?
I have abs. What will it do to the muscle? Should I just wear a waist clincher?
Are there any corsets that are shorter than 10 1/2"? Mine is about that long but I still feel uncomfortable when sitting down because it pushes my breasts up so much... Are you able to bend down a lot with your corsets? I'd like to wear mine to school but I think it's not such a good idea since I'm pretty much restricted in my movements :/
Would u please provide a video on corsets used in the gym?
Hi Yissel, I don't recommend wearing a corset to the gym. This video explains why: ruclips.net/video/GsjugCEyta0/видео.html