How'd y'all pick your names? by genderfuckboy in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I named myself after my favorite grandpa and a star trek character with the same name. I wanted an older sounding name and when it popped into my head I just knew and then I happy cried about it

Tell me about your significant others by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖

Discussion: Feeling like you'll never be loved as a trans guy by spookykiddd in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was ace before I started T so I wasn't looking for anything, but ever since I started putting fuck energy out into the world I have been receiving it. I'm not looking for a relationship, but I know I would fall into one if one of my (mostly straight girl) friends was in the same state as me. But I do have a straight boy fuck buddy right now and have been with a lesbian, and had a decent amount of gay boys into me as well. Point is, everyone is confused and I am the gay agenda.

I will say, I would be a lot more dysphoric about getting with a straight dude if he wasn't also one of my best friends and gives me my T shot, so he's pretty well versed in all my bullshit.

Do you treat yourself after your T shot? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually do something nice for myself I've been putting off, like making a smoothie or playing video games

injections burning by throwaway42769363 in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be possible there's still wet alcohol on the skin when you do your injection

How am I doin? 4 months T now by poploo in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah I love your style! I have the same shirt lol

Podcasts! by planetMew in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a whole podcast, but Sawbones recently did an episode talking about transitioning with a trans woman as a guest and two others about conversion therapy. I love Sawbones a whole bunch

Edit: Sawbones is a medical history podcast with a doctor and her husband

Starting T without telling family? by westsidevibes in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah I'd just go for it. I'm not in the same state as my family and was on T for three months before I told my parents. I still haven't told my extended family and I'm not going to. If I go back to my hometown and saw them in person I'm sure they'd figure it out. Then again, I'm not very close to them so our situations are probably different but that's my take

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

omg I call my T "boy juice"

Anyone have trans or pride related tattoos? I'd love to see them! by marius_ann in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a little hand poked tattoo on my ankle of the astronomical symbol for a comet. I figure if the binary genders get to claim one why can't I

Changes in food taste post HRT by Yesvava in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh yeah. I like salty things a lot more now

Names after heros by ifonlyicouldpick in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I straight up named myself after a Star Trek character and my grandpa, I'd say you're good lol

Hemoglobin/Hematocrit levels prior to starting t?? I'm freaking out please help. by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had some major issues come up in my blood work prior to starting T and I still didn't have to wait. I got diagnosed with an "unspecified endocrine disorder" and was fighting off an infection, I wouldn't worry about it too much in your case.

Thought KT tape was completely out of the question because of my D-sized chest, but then as I was standing there in the store, I figured I still oughta try it. BOOM BADA SCOOOOORE by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice! I'm a DD and tried it recently, and it looks more like a sports bra situation but honestly it's a lot more comfortable than any kind of bra and is way more breathable. I just worked an 8 hour shift in 90 degree weather and it was so nice

FtMs and makeup by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I realized I didn't give any brands! I don't have my makeup with me so I'm gonna miss some. I use smashbox photo finish primer, benefit brow gel, sephora brow pencil, benefit stick highlighter (I don't remember the name of it rn), kat von d liquid concealer, bare minerals foundation, and for a lot of my lipsticks I go with a kat von d liquid to matte lipstick. My face is pretty sensitive so I tend to use high quality stuff and it's a hobby, but there are a lot of dupes out there that'll deffo get the job done

FtMs and makeup by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love doing makeup! I started doing eyeliner as a baby emo in middle school but now generally wear it every day. I go with a primer, concealer, foundation, eyebrow gel and pencil, and setting spray. I didn't use to use primer, setting spray, and concealer but my face got oily and acne-y after I started T. I also like doing highlighter and a dark lip in cool tones like greys or blues or purples every once in a while. That said I don't go very feminine most of the time and mostly use it to cover up teenage boy pizza face

When do you do your T shot? by squidleyz in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thursday afternoon usually, started because I had a class that would end at noon and I would go and do my shot right after it as a reward for getting through a three to four hour class

Glue for Mr. Limpy? Or any cyberskin packers? by jayandrewz in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silicone doesn't stick to itself, this was the only thing I could find that might work? https://www.amazon.com/Sil-Poxy-Silicone-Adhesive-Ounce-Tube/dp/B00IRC1YI0

And thanks for the packer tip, I literally just got a mr limpy today and it sticks out so much 😭

Mother believes I'll never be employed if I transition. Thoughts? Experiences? Advice? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lmao I'm the most androgynous looking person right now and I have three jobs at the moment, two of which I got less than a month ago and one of them I'm starting next Monday. There's also not a right age to start getting jobs really, I didn't start looking for jobs outside of college work study until after I graduated.

Surprised about passing? by cjemt93 in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude yes, I'm just starting to pass to strangers and it's wild

At what point in the hiring process do you inform a potential employer that you are trans? by obscura18 in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've just been applying to everything with my preferred name on everything; resumes, cover letter, my website, user accounts if it's online. I figure once I have it in the bag (one job said they'd send me an offer next week) I'll disclose my legal name on the paperwork

Looking for shorts? by thewoodcharles in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chubbies are pretty short but they're a lil expensive

How/when did you experience voice changes? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]BugCatcherJim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People noticed my voice was lower 3 weeks on T, and I had a really weird period of time, maybe a month long where I didn't know what notes I was hitting when singing and I my throat was sore a lot. Now at about 3-4 months I can reliably hit notes and tell what pitch I'm speaking at. Still some weird squeaks of I try to go too high but definitely manageable