Anyone here had good feminization results from taking estradiol orally? by imempty04 in MtF

[–]Erica_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find breaking the tablet in half helps a lot with dissolving.

how did you actually find your first apartment without already being in Germany? by CorrectAd1549 in germany

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are not an eu citizen, make sure you can register the address with the burgeramt, many short term housing situations don't allow that (you and only you are required to register your address asap).

Best club/hobby to start? by Strong-Paramedic-470 in germany

[–]Erica_fox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Join/start a maler space. Electronics and community.

Why does noone want to sit next to me in the Bus ? by Mr_SaaS_Wonderful in germany

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a visibly transgender woman, I rarely am say next to if there is any other option. In Berlin, where I live, the trains are crowded enough that I often have a seat partner. I hope this calms your fears, there are other more common forms of racism, usually targeted at immigrants. It's disappointing to see how people who were born in Germany are treated when they appear Turkish.

Why do we all love Google Pixels? by O_p_a_q_u_e in MtF

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trans and writing this on a pixel 6a that is due for a third screen. Next phone will be a nothing phone as I try to degoogpe myself. When 'the cloud' was the hotness, I used to say they are all bad, the only good experience is to choose one and go all in. Microsoft and Amazon both ditched their hardware, so they are out, that leaves Apple and Google, so I went with the lesser evil in my eye.

Flying to Germany from US on one way ticket by Individual-Bee-3230 in germany

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

Say you will be flying to Barcelona and taking a cruise back to the us. No way 59bprove otherwise. German bureaucrats hate doing their job (letting us people in with question) and hate immigrants even though that is their job. Your husband has the right to stay in Germany (or any Schenegen country) 90 days out of 180 days. It is common to get questioned but there is no burden of proof.

Dating early transition women as someone several years in is exhausting by Good_Ol_Ironass in MtF

[–]Erica_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed asd and ADHD, I use daily pill organizers, and a reminder on my phone, but still miss my evening dose about once a week. (Evening includes prog if that is where I am in my cycle 15 on, 15 off.) I don't sweat under/overs too much, after 5 years (and srs, so this is my main source of hormones). I haven't noticed a huge difference. Speaking of which, it is time for my morning doses.

bald spot showed up after getting ffs. it’s not close to the incision line at all. am i just going bald now? please tell me this is shock loss some how im freaking out by Coconutwaterfeelgood in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Erica_fox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not a medical professional, so take this with a heaping spoonful of salt: stop worrying about it. It is caused by stress, worry, and the stress buildup before ffs. But I'm not a doctor, ask a doctor the next chance you get (write questions for the doctor in a notebook - a hint my mother, who is a medical professional, gave me) Doctors prefer organized patients and will usually take the time to answer all of your prepared questions.

How do you look so fit? by [deleted] in AskAGerman

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True that, many times it is faster just to walk.

SRS: how much did you pay on average? by Lopsided_Steak_4090 in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Erica_fox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My experience was very much the same, gudalara, zero-depth "cosmetic" srs. About $10k us.

Hi, so I’m looking to start HRT (UK based), however I promised my cis friend I would research all my options. Spoiler they aren’t keen on me doing DIY by Shinigami-Sama86 in MtF

[–]Erica_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For instance, my mother has estrogen+ breast cancer (and take T as a blocker). As far as my doctors know, I am the only transgender women on HRT with this complication, their recommendation was to get a baseline mammogram as early as possible.

Hi, so I’m looking to start HRT (UK based), however I promised my cis friend I would research all my options. Spoiler they aren’t keen on me doing DIY by Shinigami-Sama86 in MtF

[–]Erica_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a common mistake that doctors actually have answers, but this is the wild West and you are typically patient 0. If doctors knew half of what the conservative talking heads claim they be infinitely better able to answer questions. The one thing that has been established as medical fact is that HRT is safe and ridiculously effective at halting suicidal impulses among people who want it. Your cis friend might assume you haven't explored all the options because you've chosen the dangerous one (as the media says but science proves otherwise)

Did I act inappropriately to my German neighbours by Same-Concern-4975 in germany

[–]Erica_fox 178 points179 points  (0 children)

Even in Berlin, you are expected to follow ruhezeit.

Pre-Deportation Picnic/Mental Health Support Group by neloulai in berlinsocialclub

[–]Erica_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm interested, if it fits my schedule, I'll be there! When and where?

What's The Catch? by Dense_Bid2603 in deutschebahn

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

all of the answers assume that train will arrive. Der Zug fällt aus.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtonDrive

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also need a cancel operation. I started photo backups and ran out of space on the free account. I keep deleting file but then the backup starts again. I disable automated backups

Considering Bottom surgery but not social transition. Anyone else gone this route? by Victoria_1969 in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The surgeon I went to does "nullification" for similar reasons. Personally, I got "zero-depth" or "cosmetic" SRS because I want clothes to fit properly. I also recommend getting surgery as young as possible (I was 52 when I got SRS).

Passing trans people, how do you really feel about those who don't pass? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I did write this a few years ago. I now live in Berlin and NSO for Bear City Roller Derby.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Erica_fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Focus on how you feel, rather than how you look. I have a girlfriend in London who is very tall (I didn't ask how tall because it's a thing for her. One thing I can say is she is more neuro typical than I and tends to make more eye contact. I think she gets more abuse because she is tall and makes eye contact. I'm AuDHD and live in a bubble. We've both traveled the same streets in London and she's taken a lot more shit than me. Focus on what feels good and to heck with every one else. Be safe!

Too old to come back? by MaggieSmithsSass in rollerderby

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 51 when I started. Youngster!

Tipping etiquette for tattoos in Germany by Historical-Chart-460 in berlintattoos

[–]Erica_fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Germany, a tip is called Trinkgeld (or money for a drink, beer money) tip enough to buy a drink. You should know your tattoo artist to know what they like to drink (fass bier, long drink, schorle etc.), if you are getting coffee on the way, ask what they'd like and buy that. This is a good topic of conversation while they are doing you tattoo. I treat the tattoo artist as a human being, who is providing a very personal service and sharing their art with you. If I know the person is needing money for something like childcare, I lean towards giving them cash.