A wonderful Redditor created this ever-updating prosthetic review list. Check it out and if you have questions or want to see something, drop it in the comments - the Redditor is monitoring the post! (Posted with permission).
Athlete Ally on Instagram (@athleteally) is putting a call out for transgender athletes to share their stories. Link to the original post on Instagram.
Transgender Day of Visibility. By tai.draws
I don’t even remember when I posted about this originally, but I was reminded by someone reblogging it (thank you!). MyTransHealth is now up and running, but only available in select major cities in the US. Folks (adult, young adult, or youth) can find medical and mental health providers near them who are “culturally competent”.
This is a new biweekly podcast about the queer experience. Hosted by three wonderful queer folks. They cover a lot of different topics and listening to it feels like you’re just sitting and hanging out with friends. I especially like that the hosts hold each other accountable if one of them says something incorrect or ignorant. It’s just a very refreshing podcast to listen to and this is not my typical genre of podcast.
Give them a listen! And if you like them, check out their Facebook page and write a nice review.
“Here’s some stuff I’ve learned in my ~12 years since I started transitioning”
*Posted with permission from a Redditor who chooses to remain anonymous. I am over 10yrs into my transition and agree with most of these points. Thought this was a great share to help our younger transmen.
Being buried in paperwork is the edgiest
I changed my name and sex marker 10 years ago and I finally got around to updating my passport... all that’s left is my sex marker on Social Security.
This is what 10yrs of testosterone looks like.
A Packing Underwear Discovery
Hey folks,
*This post is not sponsored by any company or person, just me sharing a discovery.
I’ve recently discovered a new kind of underwear that has been pretty useful for packing. It is not a trans-exclusive underwear company and was not developed for packing, but it works great! Let’s talk about the “ball hammock” briefs...
Transthetics has giveaways every once in a while. Here is another one. The winner gets to choose any product currently in the Transthetics shop. Submissions close on Feb. 20, 2021.
Packer Crochet Pattern
A stranger on Reddit (they prefer to remain anonymous) has created a crochet pattern for making your own packer.
Pattern below!
“Why do you have scars on your chest?”
I’ll be near family who have never seen me shirtless soon (even though I had top surgery 7 years ago). Among them are kids aged 7-12 who do not know I am trans, while the rest of my family does. In preparation for the inevitable questions about my scars, I asked a group of siblings and an internet forum for suggestions.
Here are my favorites:
Anonymous asked:
You're such a strong individual and I respect you so much for accepting who you were born to be. I saw that statistic about how many trans people have attempted suicide. I really hope you won't ever be a part of the percentage.
*Resources at the end of this post*
Unfortunately I, and I’m sure many of these readers, are part of that statistic. But we’re all still here. Despite the difficulties and the pain and the dark times, we are all still here.
Anonymous asked:
Sometimes i think i might be trans and then this voice at the back of my head just screams at me like "STOP IT. NO. YOU'RE JUST A BORED CIS GIRL LOOKING FOR ATTENTION. DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU'LL OFFEND IF YOU EVEN QUESTION YOUR GENDER?????" and then i just shake my head and try to forget it
Trying to figure out your identity can be very confusing and frustrating, but it’s something only you can discover. Reading others’ experiences can be helpful in relating to feelings (or not) and finding comfort to know you’re not alone.
Anonymous asked:
What do you think of using genderev(.)com(/)pronouns as a resource for trying on pronouns? I think it would be useful for a lot of people.
Interesting website! I’ve not heard of it before. Thanks for sharing.
I’m not sure what the main purpose of this website is, but the pronoun page allows you to put a name into a box and choose which pronouns you’d like, it generates a short paragraph using that name and pronouns so you can “try them on”.
Anonymous asked:
Hello. I am a transsexual male and I'm 15 and pre-t. I really need to go on HRT and I'm scared that if I don't go on it soon I might kill myself. It's legal for me to start HRT and 15 here, but I would most likely need permission from my parents. How do I ask them for it? They have been very supportive but I'm unsure of what their reaction to me wanting to start t at my age might be.
Hey!
I totally understand the urgency to start T. I was the same way when I was your age (but I did not end up starting until I was 18 due to being a minor with unsupportive parents).
It is awesome that your parents have been supportive of you! I think the best advice I can give you is to just talk with them. Think about how they might react and be prepared for whatever that is.
Maybe they will want some more information on it before making a decision, so help guide them to resources that will help them (for example, here’s a quick guide on what to expect with testosterone). Express to them why it is important for you to start it now versus later.
Above all else, find ways to move forward with your life if you are unable to get it right now. Even if they do say yes, there could be complications in getting it (or a delay). You need to have coping mechanisms in place to continue forward in life.
There are ways to feel more comfortable in your body without T, like (safely) binding or wearing masculine clothing. Maybe you’re already doing some of those things and that’s great! If not, here are some tips on safe (and some cheap) binding options: Safer Binding Options
Anonymous asked:
I am a gay trans guy and I would like to finish on my boyfriend but due to biology I can’t. This is making me dysphoric and every fake semen recipe I’ve found contains eggs (which I’m allergic to). I don’t know what to do.
Hello!
Feeling sexually empowered is super important! With some quick research, I’ve found there are some lubes on the market that are made to resemble semen. Bad Dragon makes one that seems to be controversial but popular (some say it’s great, some say the consistency is horrible), but there are others out there that seem to be water-based and are not including any eggs.
I suggest doing a search on your own for these to find one that is best for you!
Anonymous asked:
Hi, I have a question but the back story is pretty lengthy, is it okay to just message you privately for some advice?
Always! (I’ll try to keep an eye on messages... sometimes I forget to check this blog, tbh...) Any message I receive privately, I respond to privately.
Anonymous asked:
Does being on t make you feel like you have to pee more? I had been feeling like I had to pee a lot it kind of subsided I didn’t think anything of it but then my dose went up and I’m feeling it again, it’s more like a pressure on my bladder than it being full, does clitoral growth cause that
I’ve not had that experience.
re: Is 2020 the year for bottom surgery?
Answer: No.
Reason: Pandemic.
When will it happen, then?: Not any time soon.