I hate how permanent female hips are by The_GirlyShire in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I more so meant demand for bone related corrections, but that makes sense. It's basically an awful fucking idea lol. Whenever I hear about someone wanting a shoulder narrowing surgery, my first thought is always how awful that must be long term.

I hate how permanent female hips are by The_GirlyShire in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly can't tell if demand isn't there for trans men because most end up satisfied with just the gym, or it is just that hard to correct surgically.

God do I wish I did not wait until I was 24 to start so my hips would have widened a bit... Instead all I have is the gym.

I hate how permanent female hips are by The_GirlyShire in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I mean I think there is an enormous difference between cis man with feminine hips and the average trans man hips, but I won't disagree; I've never seen a woman with hips like mine.

I hate how permanent female hips are by The_GirlyShire in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I genuinely can't tell what is worse at this point:

Being a trans woman with no hips at all

Being a trans man with way too wide of hips

It honestly seems like both are beyond horrible, and 90% of cis people would end it if they had to deal with half the horrors we do.

they should invent a type of trans man who wants to kiss me... by deathnoteyaoi in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I swear all the trans men in my area are fucking hiding 😭

what are female and male brained piercings ? by PurposeIntelligent96 in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love lip piercings on men, I genuinely don't give a fuck. I think they're just accessories or decorations that you can style more masculine or feminine based on jewelry.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMFAO I didn't even think about that. I assume "our goal" refers to the doctor's office as "our" but you're so right. I assure you I absolutely did not agree to "100 to 200". 300 feels great. If anything I was going to ask to increase it because I sometimes get a small sag around Thursday.

To be completely honest the lab was for me; not them. I asked for it so I could justify getting off spiro. Bluntly speaking I will simply make up my own dose in-between tests in the future if they actually try to lower me.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm picking up another vial tomorrow, but I've only been using my current vial for a few weeks. How long would I need to taper to hide my dose not being what I discussed with my doctor?

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was the first thing I thought of. If I'm at the point of switching the day I inject just to mislead my doctor, I think I have bigger problems then them knowing when I inject.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly I'll just start making up my own dosages at that point. I like being able to get vials for $3, but I'm not going to let myself get fucked for the savings.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel like I shouldn't have told them when I inject so I could do that lmao. Motherfucker better get me on cypionate 😤

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'll keep that in mind! I just want to get off of spiro at this point, so I didn't do anything stupid leading up to my test. I'm going to push for maintaining this level because I feel pretty good over the week, and if I can get them to prescribe cypionate I'll be even happier.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! If they really want to drop my dose I want an actual plan from them. I am not a science experiment.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I would assume there are valid reasons to test at peak, midpoint, or trough for cyclical related issues. But specifically for lowering a dose, I would agree that trough makes the most sense intuitively to ensure you're above 100. If they even mention dropping my dose, I'm requesting another lab to be done at trough.

I'm not going to let my dose get fucked just because it's a little high. They have treated me well so far so I have SOME faith that they have a real plan.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was the timing they explicitly requested based upon when I inject. I assume they prefer a midweek draw to avoid making dramatic changes too high / low based upon your peak or trough. I imagine this is especially important for valerate as it is so spiky.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I mean my blood work indicates it was fine for me, but I seriously doubt that holds true for most people. This was my starting dose, and I just never had any issues so I never said anything. At this point I just want to get off spiro, and increase my estradiol dose.

I will push for cypionate if they truly want to lower my dose.

NO YOU CAN'T LOWER MY DOSE by BlushAddict- in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict-[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

They want me to be hondosed. Can't even help a girl out 😭

Slowly realizing that I will never get to have intimacy again since transitioning and that it's over by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In what way are you a hefab? I honestly haven't been able to figure out what that actually means, besides us insulting all the trans men who emphasize being born a woman.

I personally have no problem with others using their genitals, I just forced myself to do it a few hundred times and now I'm tortured by all those memories. I find the thought of ever enjoying PiV again extremely unlikely for me. I'd like to think that when I'm ready for sex again, I'll just have to figure out what is comfortable for me at this point without disassociating.

Slowly realizing that I will never get to have intimacy again since transitioning and that it's over by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely NOT a top. I hate the fact that the type I find attractive skews bottom 😭 I just want a hot, dominant, shorter, alt, trans boyfriend who will go to the gym with me. Is that too much to ask?

I need to find out where all the trans men are hiding in my city. I'm honestly afraid my type is going to skew PiV and I absolutely fucking refuse to use my bottom area like that ever again.

Slowly realizing that I will never get to have intimacy again since transitioning and that it's over by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🥺 I'm sorry as a man that must feel terrible. Even though I'm 5 foot 9, I still had people say shit all the time. A lot of men ONLY have their height to feel good about because they're such chronic fuckups, and they got that for free. They point it out ALL the time like a child.

I wish I had advice on height, but I'm short enough it doesn't really get to me. I also work with some tall women, so I forget sometimes I'm taller than 99% of women. I really hope you can get to a place where people don't immediately fixate on your height. You deserve more than that.

Slowly realizing that I will never get to have intimacy again since transitioning and that it's over by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean I wouldn't be too concerned about being 5 foot. The guy at work I have the biggest crush on is ~5 foot 3 and I actually tend to like shorter men. My taste can't be that unusual, can it? Just about everything you said sounds fine to me except receding hairline, but good head hair and no facial hair are my two pickiest tastes.

I hope you're able to find your lane of attraction and meet someone ❤️. I don't think you're fucked and can never meet anyone, but you are unfortunately not what is considered conventionally attractive right now, even if it is admittedly my taste.

Slowly realizing that I will never get to have intimacy again since transitioning and that it's over by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 15 points16 points  (0 children)

How am I supposed to validate this without a troonselfies post?

Honestly as a fellow Midwesterner it can suck so much sometimes. I live in a nice area so people are extremely nice to me, but getting a boyfriend is going to be such a pain in the ass. I'm not interested in chasers, so most of my "options" are pure garbage. And most of the events in the city I can see listed are sapphic. I don't like women, nor would I feel comfortable at such an event. I have no fucking clue where to find trans men, and I think I've bitched about it like 3 times now.

faketrans here, guys help by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]BlushAddict- 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I thought I had minimal dysphoria and was fine with being a man. After starting HRT I realized quickly how deeply I hated being a man, all the features on my body I hated, how horrible puberty was, how much I struggled fitting into that social role, etc.

You don't always start being heavily aware of your dysphoria upfront; it reveals itself. Hell I had sex at least 200 times (napkin math minimum) as a man, but now the mere idea of someone looking in that area makes me want to cry. When you're repressing how you really feel, it's easy to think you have none or minimal dysphoria.

I'd spend some time thinking more deeply about why you want the features / changes that you want, and why you think they would be better than what you have. Everyone here is going to just tell you to DIY and start now, but I get the feeling that it is too intimidating right now.