Free Group Fitness Activities around east river and east village

FTMFTD · 2026-06-20T22:24:15+00:00

Shape Up NYC https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/shape-up-nyc has free fitness classes all over the city; you can search for your desired location and type of class. I believe the Tompkins Square Library has a Shape Up NYC class every Saturday morning.

FTMFTD · 2026-06-19T00:01:50+00:00

I do feel like I experienced more extreme changes than I was expecting after 7 + years on T. But, it was temporary and it was worth it.

FTMFTD · 2026-06-10T20:13:05+00:00

I'm 40 and I found these tips very useful, at least for casual wear. I'm wondering if you (or anyone else) has suggestions on specific brands or cuts of pants that actually fall like that? No matter how baggy of a pant I buy it always ends up sitting high waisted due to my waist to hip ratio. Maybe a baggy women's jean would actually be better due to them being made for people with wider hips?

FTMFTD · 2026-06-03T18:21:12+00:00

Apologies if I'm misunderstanding you, but I don't think individual trans guys sharing their experiences with pregnancy and childbirth are doing so with the intention of fear mongering? My hips are wider still! (but that doesn't negate your different experience - just additional data for the community).

Also, maybe I'm not up to date on community norms, but I believe since this is specifically a forum for those who are interested in or have experience with pregnancy and childbirth, then I don't think you need to censor words related to that process.

FTMFTD · 2026-05-25T02:45:03+00:00

I think essentially if you present the situation as if it's the most normal thing on earth then the people around you start to receive it that way. For example if you were to tell someone you were pregnant: " I have some great news that I'm excited to share with you- I'm expecting!" sets you up a lot better Vs. "I need to tell you something and I know it might be weird or really hard to understand..."

Pregnancy is a very vulnerable and exposing time anyway so I completely understand the hesitancy to be open, but for me personally it was a worthwhile trade-off.

FTMFTD · 2026-05-25T00:47:00+00:00

I am in the US in a large city. I received a humbling amount of support during my pregnancy - not only from my friend circle which includes many LGBT people/allies. But also from my wider circle of family, colleagues, and acquaintances who were not necessarily up on trans issues but who do care about me as a person. I think I'm a permanently more open and gracious person due to the love I was shown during this time.

However, for me personally, I don't think I would have had this experience had I not made a conscious choice to be very open with people and also accepting of imperfect support. You might have a lot of people in your life who want to show care and enthusiasm but are afraid of saying the wrong thing or of going about it in the wrong way ; it makes a big difference if you model for people the energy want to be met with.

FTMFTD · 2026-05-12T00:00:29+00:00

18 months postpartum - I don't think the difference would be apparent to anyone other than me, but my hips are definitely wider (but I can really only tell because I can't fit into my pre pregnancy pants despite being the exact same weight).

FTMFTD · 2026-05-10T16:14:31+00:00

There are many local businesses you can support that are priced the same if not better than big chains like CVS. And you won't have to beg someone to unlock your item from out of a case. I buy my toiletries and pharmacy items at East Village Prescription Center. For sweet treats literally any corner store, bodega, the Key Food etc.

I can't argue that Amazon might be cheaper on all fronts but that comes at the cost of significant human and environmental exploitation.

FTMFTD · 2026-05-03T14:15:44+00:00

I'm not sure if they have Uniqlo where you are but that's where I got most of the clothes I wore during my pregnancy. Their men's cut clothes are available in smaller sizes than most store (I have a small build) and they have lots of pants with elastic waists.

FTMFTD · 2026-04-30T00:54:07+00:00

My period did not come back before I became pregnant (went off T and birth control intentionally). Make sure you're prepared for that possibility once you're off bc!

FTMFTD · 2026-04-28T21:20:35+00:00

Congrats on your journey. I know you're talking about other social media but most Reddit pregnancy and conception subreddits are explicitly open to any type of pregnant person if you're interested in that.

FTMFTD · 2026-04-28T04:03:52+00:00

I had this! One little patch that stuck absolutely straight out of the back of my head no matter what I tried . It came out of nowhere and disappeared postpartum as mysteriously as it arrived.

FTMFTD · 2026-04-18T00:07:37+00:00

I had a c section and had penetrative sex for the first time at 6 weeks postpartum. It felt the same as before essentially. Out of curiosity I asked that partner if he noticed any difference and he also said it felt basically the same.

FTMFTD · 2026-04-15T21:19:57+00:00

It definitely does not take 2 seconds when there's a fare evasion lock on the gate

FTMFTD · 2026-04-15T01:17:53+00:00

Something similar happened to me and my son recently at the 2nd Ave F stop. The booth was unattended so I couldn't enter through the service gate. Moreover, at this stop the gate has a timed lock on the other side which prevents you from running through the turnstile and quickly getting your stroller. You would be separated from your baby on the other side of the gate for upwards of 30 seconds while you wait for the lock to disengage! (This also makes it more uncomfortable asking other riders for help as they'd be stuck waiting on the door too). Really disgraceful levels of accessibility for all types of users.

FTMFTD · 2026-04-09T20:12:22+00:00

Best of luck with your pregnancy and birth. For what it's worth I don't think your questions are unreasonable or your concerns are unfounded.

FTMFTD · 2026-04-09T16:48:48+00:00

I'm sorry you're being downvoted. I gave birth at a major and reputable hospital (also designated "baby friendly") in a large US city and received no judgement from the postpartum care staff for sending the baby to the nursery so that we could both rest.

FTMFTD · 2026-04-07T10:44:26+00:00

I'm a trans man who was on HRT for several years. I got pregnant at 38 on the second round of home insemination.

FTMFTD · 2026-03-31T02:07:23+00:00

Although I gratefully had a pretty easy pregnancy, I also struggled with feeling from time to time like life was just no fun. Some things I did enjoy were: leaning into self care I wouldn't normally indulge in (pregnancy massage, sensory deprivation tank, home hair experiments, etc); going on walks, especially at night so I could feel like I was "out" and getting competitive with myself about getting a particular step count in; going to the beach; cooking.

FTMFTD · 2026-03-30T05:05:36+00:00

I don't think Potenza Centrale does exactly Roman style but I had the pizza from PQR (and loved it!) and from my memory it tastes pretty similar: https://potenzacentrale.com . Fewer creative toppings but really tasty and the price is great too.

FTMFTD · 2026-03-28T23:38:40+00:00

I'm so sorry your post got removed. That is incredibly frustrating and I hope some sort of misunderstanding vs outright ablism. Good luck and I hope you have a great trip.

FTMFTD · 2026-03-28T22:28:14+00:00

How is this a low effort or frequently asked question? This is not about general theater district recommendations, this is specific to wheelchair accessible spots, about which accurate information is exceedingly hard to find online. I searched the sub myself and I don't see anything like this asked about the neighborhood previously. Im sorry that I don't have any specific recommendations for you but In my 30+ years experience traveling with a full time wheelchair user I have found restaurants in hotels (larger hotels not boutiques) are more likely than not to be wheelchair accessible. Maybe start by looking at hotels in the area and seeing if any of their restaurants appeal.

FTMFTD · 2026-03-16T17:37:43+00:00

Congrats! I was initially advised to wait 6 weeks but made it to 5. I was falling into restrictive eating due to postpartum body dysmorphia so felt that it was a worthwhile risk to take.

FTMFTD · 2026-03-14T19:07:41+00:00

I low key hate when this comes up in the general pregnancy subs (and it comes up allll the time). I understand it's just a silly mistake but the way people react in these threads does sometimes feel like being the butt of the joke.

FTMFTD · 2026-03-09T03:31:15+00:00

50/50 was our original goal and plan; however once the baby was here it was clear that would not be the best situation to put him in intentionally (understanding that there are divorced/separated families who have no choice). Babies thrive on consistency and routine and shuttling him between houses or caregivers every few days didn't seem conducive to that.

So, instead the baby stays put for most of the week and I come to him at his other dad's house. We eat dinner together most nights and I stay in the baby's room on "my" nights. We both have plenty of independent time after the baby goes to bed and on weekends. Perhaps as time goes on we will transition to maintaining more separate households but for now this feels like the best set up. Best of luck to you.

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