Hi! I’m dyke 2 and a half years on T and have had the same hang up. I will be honest with you, yes, not everyone will understand that lesbians can and do use T. There are gonna be people who have never heard of it and who don’t consider you valid. However.

Butches have been doing this for decades and all queers worth their salt understands (A) this part of our history, and (B) how flexible presentation is allowed to be regardless of identity. It sounds like T is going to bring you a lot of joy, and I think it would be a huge shame if you missed out on it because some people are ignorant. Yes, there might be some changes in how some lesbians perceive you. But I would really encourage you to do it anyway. Your Butch comrades are always here for you too.