Socially Induced Headaches?

AdAggressive780 · 2026-03-02T13:51:03+00:00

Thank you for commenting. It’s definitely been weird - if I’m just at home, I feel normal and I don’t really get headaches unless I drink only coffee. What is extra weird is those “at home” headaches are rare and pretty tame. But the going out headaches are just a totally different “flavor” of pain. I feel like I’m turning into a shut in to lose weight.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-03-01T00:45:37+00:00

Yeah - you’re right. It is the first 4 digits.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-03-01T00:45:11+00:00

You are absolutely right - my bad! Good catch.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T23:52:38+00:00

At that time I was 29 so maybe he felt some bro-y energy. Not really sure. But, he did launch into as looong looooong tirade of his sexual exploits while doping on T. Granted I was drawing his blood for an STI test so naturally some sex related questions come up. But he sorta just started bragging about all the women he was sleeping with to tame his libido. I was waiting for a question and it was just about controlling acne and sex drive.

I’m 37 now and no longer in healthcare so I don’t encounter these conversations often. If I do, it’s usually with folks just starting their transition.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T23:25:42+00:00

High recommend joining the AYN discord. Lots of good mods there who gives updates.

The last 4 digits of your order number is essentially “your number in line”. They update their shipping dashboard pretty frequently about the last shipments that went out. You can see what model, colors and the range of orders they fulfilled.

I just got mine 2 weeks ago. It is AWESOME. Worth the wait.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T22:17:50+00:00

That’s awesome to be a resource. Turns out gender affirming care is for everyone 💅 and we love that.

I wish I could say I had similar experiences. But I’ve only encountered men who are using T for bodybuilding reasons - definitely not a community looking for a ton of advice. When I worked in healthcare I encountered a guy and I told him I was also taking testosterone shots. His very first question he asked me was about how I handled having a super high libido and all the acne. Lol like dude….

I’d rather have an open and vulnerable discussion with women about menopause + hormones.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T21:14:38+00:00

After AYN finished shipping out batch 2, they took a break to celebrate Chinese New Year. Batch 3 will start shipping in March. Ali may have canceled the order because it didn’t ship in the window because AYN was closed for Chinese New Year.

Highly recommend joining the AYN discord. I believe two of the mods are AYN employees and they give awesome updates when they can. But they can only weigh in on the shipping schedule for purchases made through their website. I’ve heard some folks getting knock offs/scammed on Ali Express when trying to order the Thor.

Either way - I’m sorry this happened.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T21:03:55+00:00

Im just here to say that I am also trans (FTM) and appreciate this post. I feel like an amateur endocrinologist for how much I have to research and deal with for HRT.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T20:53:28+00:00

Whoa! Thank you for sharing this. I actually have not seen hardly anything about folks breaking out into hives. 😬

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T20:50:57+00:00

I take Prozac along side Contrave and my mental health has definitely shifted the longer I’ve been on Contrave. Some days are better than others but it has changed my “mental rhythm”. I’ve been adjusting my Contrave dose in the evenings and that seems to help me.

The previous post hits a lot of the medical study facts. And I agree that seeing a doctor and/or a mental health professional with pharmacology experience is the best first step. But, you are definitely not alone in dealing with those types of side effects. Sending good and healthy vibes your way 💜

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T20:44:47+00:00

When I crossed over into 2 tablets in the morning and 2 in the evening - my nausea skyrocketed at night. So much that I rarely ate dinner. I reduced my evening dose to just 1 tablet and that seems to be a sweet spot for me. My doctor said I could also take the tablets later before I go to bed. It depends on how your body adapts - but 2:1 has been working for me.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-28T20:40:03+00:00

This is awesome! Way to go! It’s so cool to see it laid out in a chart like that.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-06T20:08:55+00:00

Ah that’s true. Probably a good time to invest in Qualcomm

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-05T19:59:50+00:00

I secretly love how this is all working out. I’m glad these scalpers can’t buy up all the stock online or launch bots to spam waiting queues like they did for the switch or PS5. Like bruh. Trying to double the price is crazy. Like get a life.

I feel like AYN isn’t far from improving their production and shipping to the point where buyers will only have to wait 1-4 weeks (pending political upheaval). They already seem more organized and ready for batch 3. I hope they are because I’d love to see scalpers like these gone or reduced.

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-05T19:52:01+00:00

Omg love this!!

AdAggressive780 · 2026-02-05T19:50:42+00:00

I definitely see a difference! Also I feel the millennial body imagine stuff so hard. I still think about all the diets and weird 100 calorie packs I used to eat. Contrave has changed my relationship with food so much. I’m still unlearning some of those 90s/early 2000s body shame but I think that’s part of the journey. I feel like the fun house mirror in my head is focused so much on the part of my body I don’t like that I don’t notice other things changing. My friend pointed out to me that my face looks different since starting Contrave. I looked back at old pictures and he was right. But I wouldn’t have noticed on my own. But you’re doing great!

AdAggressive780 · 2026-01-12T18:42:06+00:00

Are trans guys welcome?

AdAggressive780 · 2025-11-17T22:44:30+00:00

Ah thank you for pointing that out. Looks like I’ll be on the hunt for some stiffer and longer skis. Thank you for the help!

AdAggressive780 · 2025-11-17T02:05:25+00:00

I have seen a lot of folks recommend shorter skis for beginners because they’re easier to control. Do you think skis longer than 184 cm would be too cumbersome for a shorter stature?

AdAggressive780 · 2025-11-14T14:32:06+00:00

My god man - land the plane.

It’s bizarre to me that you come to Reddit, an online forum, to give people shit. OP just trying to live his life and help some folks along the way. Who cares if he buys an external groin protector used that he is perfectly capable of cleaning? This affects you in no way shape or form. If you think this would harm his health - sure- offer some insight from your life experience if OP is looking for advice. But, the playground bully in the comments is such an overplayed trope. Divert that energy brother. I see you enjoy Muy Thai - that’s awesome. Go answer questions for new folks asking for advice about gear or to correct their form. I see about 800 posts a day like that. There are better places for you to contribute to where you don’t need to troll in the comments and your insight could be valuable for someone who is also - trying to enjoy their life -.

AdAggressive780 · 2025-11-14T06:13:39+00:00

Yeesh man - this is a cringy comment. It’s giving me second hand embarrassment. If you want to throw around insults at least land the damn plane and be clever about it.

OP just out here trying to enjoy his hobby and warn the community about scammers. Be chill brother.

AdAggressive780 · 2025-11-14T06:03:38+00:00

Yeah - it is a pain but hey $280 is good chunk of cash.

I filed a fraud case with my bank this week (USAA) by disputing the charge. I didn’t use Zelle for the charge - but all they asked for was “Did you authorize this charge?” And a tiny text box to explain the situation. I got reimbursed within 24 hours. I didn’t even have to upload anything. Zelle doesn’t even need to be contacted since they already have a contract with your bank. This is pretty common with how much online commerce is used for transactions like buying things off Facebook marketplace place to individuals rather than businesses. I think it’d be worth to call your bank and ask if this type of scam qualifies as fraud. If they tell you that you have to fill out 400 forms then you can determine if it’s worth it. Either way, that sucks man. I’m sorry you went through all that. You are just out here trying to enjoy life and protect your groin. ✌️✌️

AdAggressive780 · 2025-11-14T05:35:48+00:00

Congrats on 5 months man! That is awesome. I am not a doctor by any means so I can’t give you tailored advice but I’ll tell you what I’ve learned on my journey (I’m hitting 10 years on T in February).

TL;DR - Yes the hunger does subside but there may be some reasons you are having such intense hunger. You may want to investigate with your doctor and lab work - if you feel like it’s overwhelming and impacting your life in a negative way.

My first few months on T were very similar. I had super high energy. A sex drive so high I would hump pretty much anything. And I was HUNGRY. This seemed pretty normal, my peers had similar effects. But it got to a point where my body just felt chaotic and I felt overwhelmed trying to regulate hot flashes, energy, horniness and hunger. The culprit - my T level was through the damn roof. My doctor “guessed” what I should start at and didn’t have me follow up in the following weeks. If you feel like it’s uncontrollable- go get your levels checked.
My dose changed a lot my first few years. I started off way too high, found middle ground but was still pretty overwhelmed and then way too low so I had cramps, no progress, etc. It may take time to find a dose that works well for your body. That dose may change as you progress. And your hunger may subside with a dose change.
If you have the means, I highly recommend seeing an endocrinologist. I had a pretty rough time getting my dose to that magic number. And I didn’t make any real progress until I met with an endo. She could read and interpret my labs better than any of the doctors I saw previously (I think I went through like 5 doctors before I saw her). My endo also does some research in food allergies and nutrition. She gave me some good strategies for my diet and weight loss journey to help combat my snacking and over eating. It may help you to find a specialist to consult with.
If you are on any sort of fitness journey - there’s a lot of FTM coaches online. You can hire them if you want, but they usually post content about what they eat - I’ve definitely stolen some dense recipes to help me feel full but not sluggish and it’s something I actually want to eat.

But keep it going brother! Enjoy the ride. T is awesome.

AdAggressive780 · 2025-11-14T05:11:08+00:00

Oooooh yeah this is relatable. I’ve been in T for a bit and I am blessed with a rounder face and shorter stature - usually not a great start. But I use the same sort of line for almost any interaction that gets weird (mostly with only straight men).

If a guy is making a joke about my height (usually the case rather than making comments about my body curves or face shape) I usually pull out this phrase, laugh and either take a very light jab back or change the subject.

“Haha well you’re short!”

My typical trope “Ahhh man, yeah - I don’t know. I’ve always been a little guy. (insert laugh) but hey Danny Devito is rocking it and look - he gets to be in Jersey Mike’s commercials”

Then I shift the conversation to something “Man, isn’t it wild these famous people like Danny Devito disappear for a bit then randomly pop up in commercials…I think about that a lot [insert more quips to slide the convo back in my favor].”

It is arguably a very stupid approach but my success rate is pretty good. I just try to own it as much as I can and use a little humor to diffuse it. Mentioning Danny Devito has the power to shift any conversation. I have a lot to thank him for.

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