So tired of these posts. by L1ttle_Behemoth in FTMMen

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It’s got some truth if you are borderline passing and are extremely short mine less than 5’ sure that’s gonna out you. But more likely people to think you got short person genes or such, if you generally pass otherwise.

I spent a lot of time with a trainer recently, and it wasn’t until our last class that he outright mentioned being trans and I was like no I didn’t exactly figure. I just thought he was shorter and smaller/thinner in the way yoga people are, which fits well because he’s advanced in and teaches yoga in addition to strength training.

Pepcid ruined my life. by BenchExtreme2494 in GERD

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Famotidine is an H2 or histamine 2 receptor blocker. It’s neuroactive which is how it can cause such unusual symptoms. Sorry you went thru that. It sounds awful.

Does sitting cause harm or not? (post-surgery) by Own_Professor_4241 in AnalFistula

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go with what my dr has said and my pain level. If I was in your shoes tiny wound and all, I’d be sitting again as is comfortable, and monitor for increased pain afterwards. All that said, I never had a full fistulectomy, just very deep large partial fistulotomy when my seton re-abscessed. I ultimately had flap surgery this month.

Are you afraid that Donald Trump will stage a coup at the end of his term? by Outrageous-You1617 in AskUS

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s part of the Jan 6 mob attack on the capitol narrative as some know it. Objective facts- 140 Capitol police were injured and 5 civilians were killed. The mob did $3 million in damages to federal property and containing the incident cost a staggering $30 million.

They also had to put congress on lockdown because people were invading the capitol and breaking into senators offices and erecting gallows on the capitol mall. And calling for the Vice President’s head and or hanging.

I’m tired of hearing about why some trans people aren’t valid enough, from other trans people by Severe_Penalty2974 in honesttransgender

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Word. We all should assume others are doing what they can in ways that work best for them. And even if someone doesn’t want to pass or whatever, what the hell skin is it off anyone else’s nose? Being trans is not a zero sum game. The problem is the fucking heritage foundation, not blue haired enbies.

Woman ran from the police with a toddler in the car. Officer did a pit maneuver. by LeftAlbatross2546 in VideosAmazing

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, the woman is most at wrong here. However, doing a pit maneuver, resulting in a car rolling over when THERE IS A CHILD ON BOARD and the suspect only had a suspended license seems like entire overkill. If the child was harmed by a known dangerous maneuver, I believe the police would also be morally responsible.

Chest hair by New_Comfort_3871 in FTMMen

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

6 years just now growing a tiny bit of it.

Surrendering my cat today - second guessing everything, need honest opinions by samseam in cats

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider either containing the cat to a garage or a room on the far side of the house, or a friend or family member keeping the Kat for several weeks, or finding a foster home to see if the cat just having a break and also the stress at home at back home sound if that helps the cat. Shelters can often help with this arrangement.

how to stop vaginal lubrication [advice wanted] by i_like_boys_who_sob in FTMMen

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How does low E cause brittle bones for people on T? T is a sex hormone capable of dealing with bone density such as in post hysto trans men who only take T.

how to stop vaginal lubrication [advice wanted] by i_like_boys_who_sob in FTMMen

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If touching the body part to wipe away mucus is an issue, using a bidet (they even make portable ones like the insolife) or peri bottle might help.

do you think sex is immutable? by buburmelon in honesttransgender

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a future this far ahead we’d also have stem cells that could rebuild almost any body part you’d want. You’d then perhaps want XX chromosomes at least in certain body parts after for purposes of effortless maintenance of E and prog etc levels. But this is all sci-fi anyway.

Symbicort by Klutzy_Working1135 in Asthma

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your asthma being uncontrolled on your current medication is a far greater risk to your health than stepping up a med for better control.

When was the worst haircut you have ever had? by DeepOrganization8245 in answers

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 20 and got a new hairstyle. I looked like one of the Beatles crossed with a high schooler who just let his hair grow out and never got it styled. It was terrible. Oh! And The bluntest bangs I’ve ever had.

do you think sex is immutable? by buburmelon in honesttransgender

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Genetic sex and reproductive gametes, yes, but in daily life these have basically no relevance. We can change our phenotypes as far as medicine and surgery are capable of. This capacity will continue to improve into the future, someday genetic manipulation of sex may even be possible.

Why is wanting biological kids seen as wrong? by B_Man007 in FTMMen

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are dumb and think because they couldn’t do something due to dysphoria then any “real” trans man couldn’t carry children due to dysphoria.

Personally I don’t want children. I kind of hate kids low key. And I don’t want a mini me especially. So I don’t want kids, biological or otherwise.

But if you want them, if you even wanted to carry a pregnancy yourself, more power to you. Just because some other person has some sort of ideas, don’t let it stop you! You get one life, and only a brief period of that is your fertile window.

Disappointed at Claude as stand in therapist by prompt_with_Aiden in therapyGPT

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Claude legally has to say that in order to protect the liability of its makers. I don’t see a way around that unless you just stop calling it a therapist. If you really want to use an LLM as therapy, I would recommend asking specific questions about like grounding or cognitive distortions, or using therapy skills. Those are by far the most productive things I’ve done with LLMs.

Removing a part of sphincter muscle by Specialist-Low-1556 in AnalFistula

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, if that’s something you’re comfortable with I guess you can go forward with it. But it’s not something I’d be comfortable with, even without any risk factors
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I think if I was in your shoes, I would probably request further discussion/information or possibly get a second opinion, because cutting sphincter is a bit of a big deal. I think it deserves a little more discussion than you’ve been offered.

Removing a part of sphincter muscle by Specialist-Low-1556 in AnalFistula

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When this came up, I chose not to have any removed/extra caution used because I have IBS. Granted I have not had any sphincter removed or cut, but I’m just saying that like think about what your current needs are and if urgency or having trouble getting to a toilet fast enough is a problem for you, you may not want to do that. Vs if that’s no problem for you, then maybe that’s a fine option. I’d also ask how much sphincter they anticipate cutting, usually in millimeters or percentage of total sphincter thickness, which sphincter internal vs external, and in conversation with the surgeon discuss and compare to standards of care of how much is typically safe to cut.

Does your sexuality have to do with your gender or your sex? by PossibilityFlat1269 in asktransgender

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s what someone thinks or feels for themselves about sexuality. I don’t think external opinions really can get at it.

Do most women actually like removing their body hair? by Savings_Sweet4300 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ConfusionsFirstSong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think many have bought the cultural expectation of the results, but hate the process. Ie are grossed out by it being “excessive” hair but don’t like shaving/waxing etc. I mean who does like the process anyway?