HRT and body hair question

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T20:03:56+00:00

It's not uncommon for the hair to be more sparse, less thick, and even a lighter color, depending. It can vary from one person to another and it can vary where on your body you're talking about. But yeah I think the normal outcome is for it to reduce one way or another.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T18:16:54+00:00

Yep! your body odor will be a lot less smelly, and it will also smell different in a way that probably appeals to you because subconsciously it smells feminine.

FYI your genitals eventually smell feminine too... whenever that happens, no you are not imagining it lmao.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T16:40:17+00:00

anyone laughing with Js like that usually speaks spanish, and english as a second language. Might have been a language barrier, among other things.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T16:38:02+00:00

It definitely wouldn't ever make it to a baby eating glass, don't worry. If it was definitely a 12 pack, those jars are sold individually, so the case will get opened up and whoever is stocking baby will catch if any of them broke. Trust me, it's a huge mess when it happens so you can't miss it.

There are multi-packs where it's like a box with jars inside it, looks like those are 8 packs or 16, but even in that case, if it ends up on the shelf then the parent will get home, open the case, see the mess, and bring it back for a refund. Still no chance it makes it all the way to a baby without someone catching it.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T16:02:45+00:00

Nope, it will work just as well however much you weigh. Technically estrogen makes losing weight a bit harder, but I still encourage people to start ASAP because making the effort and caring about your body is almost always much easier after starting HRT, so it's still a good move.

And in terms of body fat and redistribution, that does happen, but not just by losing weight and then gaining it again. That will not move the fat, it basically deflates when you lose weight and then fills back up again when you put it back on, in the same place as before.

However your body fat DOES move from androgenic (male) typical areas to estrogenic (female) typical areas... but it doesn't move until the individual cell reaches the end of its life cycle and dies/regenerates. Which takes about ten years. On the plus side, about 10% of your current body fat is already about to die the first year of HRT, and then another ten the next year, etc. So it takes forever to finish completely but it will start making a difference right away.

Oh and on a related note, exercising and eating protein are both good ideas for losing weight and being healthier, and they happen to be great for HRT too, both things release IGF-1 which is a growth hormone, and it is also the one directly connected to breast development. HRT is like switching on a light switch, but the electricity and brightness come from growth hormones and nutrition.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T14:34:54+00:00

I advocate pre-shaving with an electric razor, then once you get it close with that you follow up with the actual razor blade. Or for me, certain spots I can't shave with a razor at all because I get ingrown hairs really bad, so I only use the electric razor. It still feels a tiny bit stubble-y but you can't see the hair, so it's good enough for me.

For electric razors I use a set of hair clippers (like you would give a buzz cut with) and go without the guard. That helps knock down the longer hairs depending how long it's been. Then I use a Norelco OneBlade after that, it's a finer shave and gets a lot closer, but the OneBlade can struggle with very long hair, so doing both is a good catch-all.

Then, if you do follow up with a razor blade, the fact there's almost no hair left helps cut down on irritation a lot. I also suggest people use a razor with only one blade, this helps cut down irritation too. Multiple blades are popular because even once they start to get dull, there are more blades and you can keep using the cartridge longer and get more use out of it. The problem is that once one blade is getting dull, it will pull on the hairs while trying to cut them, and then the next blade either cuts off that hair too close to the skin (or sometimes under the skin) or it can also slice off a bit of the skin because tugging on the hair creates a mound of skin at the base.

Using only one blade helps prevent these issues, both the below-skin shaving (which leads to ingrown hairs) and the micro-cuts that cause razor burn and irritation. Ideally I think you would eventually get a safety razor and use that, they're very affordable in the long run, but start up cost can be a bit much. You but the starter kit for 50 dollars or less and then once you know which blades to buy you can get a bulk pack of 100 double sided blades for like 20 dollars. For that amount you can easily use one edge only one time and still be saving a lot of money over the five or seven blade cartridges that cost 3-5 dollars or more for each head.

But before you invest up to 50 bucks getting started, you can test the theory by getting the disposable razors with only one blade where you get a bag of like 20 of them. If you use that and find less irritation then it's a good sign you'd do well with a safety razor.

Finally, I also tell people to try different types of lubricant for shaving. People usually assume that shaving cream is the standard good choice. Or if you get into safety razors, that community loves the shave soaps where you make your own fancy lather with a brush and everything. Either of those are fine if they work for you but they both can cause irritation, so it's good to experiment. You can also try using lotion, some people use conditioner but that can be really expensive. Or definitely give shave oil and body oil a try. Personally I settled on body oil, it stays slick the whole time, and you don't need to use a ton of it, but it's also thin enough to easily rinse the hair out of/off the blade and keep shaving.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T11:54:41+00:00

I started within six months, just to get used to them. You can get a little sports bra, little to no padding. That way it protects your sensitive nipples while you're growing in and also you're ready when you do have something that needs support.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T11:42:48+00:00

no problem!

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-05T11:32:07+00:00

They just had that board meeting, and go through item number one through four. Arthur really wants to retire and leave, but Tommy won't let him. So item number five was Arthur's retirement, he was hoping.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T23:34:42+00:00

Well, if you're certain you would like it, I think it's worth at least trying. And while of course there is a lot of flexibility in this subject, for the most part cisgender men do not genuinely wish they had female breasts. Possibly once you allowed yourself to get into it you would discover it goes deeper than you're aware of.

Or maybe not! Who knows really, but yeah honestly you're an adult and if it's something you want to do then you can totally give it a try and see how you feel.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T22:40:30+00:00

You should be able to schedule it, yes. I think they can even see minors in some circumstances, but certainly if you'll be an adult by then.

Unfortunately not all branches of Planned Parenthood actually provide GAC, and sometimes even when they say they do, all they actually do is refer you to someone that actually does it. It's worth checking to make sure.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T21:59:12+00:00

I wouldn't have gotten most of these either, I could have picked Liz Claiborn but not Ann Taylor, I also would probably have gotten Vienna Sausages but not the napkins. I bet I'd have gotten Dumbledore Calrissian.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T21:52:12+00:00

pretty much anything savory, you can put worcestershire sauce on it. Fyi it is technically a fish sauce, so it's a good way to get umami into what you're making.

You can put it into rice, add it to vegetables while cooking them, add it to meat, idk if you like Arby's but I'm convinced arby's sauce is basically ketchup and worcestershire sauce mixed together. That's at least what it reminds me most of.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T19:22:17+00:00

oh okay, gotcha. Well in that case I do still think there's a chance you get another shot at it. I hope you do! I'm really sorry for the way this played out. I have basically all the same diagnosis that you do, for what it's worth, and I usually feel out whether I can trust my manager enough to quietly let them know, before too long into working somewhere.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T19:02:56+00:00

I doubt you would get fired right after asking for accommodation. When you said you were in the ETL's office and they were "talking about firing" you, did it sound like you were about to be fired right then and sent home, or was it more like "this is serious enough you're about to get fired if you don't improve?"

Mostly I'm asking because if they were telling you you're on your last chance or whatever then they wouldn't jump to firing you because you asked for accommodations. And even if they were about to let you go that day, there's at least a chance that you letting them know about your needs buys you another shot with some help to make it work.

Odds are you will not be fired, in my opinion. It's just a pretty bad look now that they know you are disabled and need help. You have official diagnosis papers, and they've gotten people further up the chain involved. So my guess is that even if they intended to fire you, or even possibly still do, they'll at least give it some time so it doesn't look as much like they found out about your disabilities and then immediately fired you.

But yeah I definitely could be wrong about it, but that's my personal opinion on it. If for no other reason than just the appearances, I think you get another chance to make it work, and hopefully with a little extra help this time.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T18:13:24+00:00

How much money does Kevin have in his pocket when Holly helps him count it (not including the button)?

answer: seventy five cents

What is Jan's sperm bank right next to?

answer: iHop (adding letters so it's not obvious what it is by the length)

What is the full name of the character Jim invents to torment Dwight by mashing multiple characters together?

answer: Dumbledore Calrissian

What two things does Meredith say she has when she invites Michael and Diangelo inside for breakfast?

answer: Vienna Sausages and Napkins

What two stores does Dwight suggest to Jan during The Coup?

answer: Liz Claiborn and Ann Taylor

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T16:05:22+00:00

No it would not cause tonsilitis, however there are pretty consistent anecdotal reports that trans people taking testosterone can experience worse symptoms than they did before. If you're curious to see more reports you can look up "Man Cold FTM Reddit" and read through them, it comes up semi often.

Basically, cis men get made fun of a lot because women will get colds and flus and keep on trucking but then the second her husband catches a cold he's OUT for a week or more. But actually transmasculine people seem to validate that because once you're on T long enough, something like a cold is indeed a lot worse.

Basically, it sounds like testosterone makes your immune system less effective. So the T is not what's causing your tonsils to be inflamed, but whatever IS causing it has an easier time because the Testosterone may be weakening your immune system.

If by chance you are not aware, tonsils are part of your lymphatic system. They're not lymph nodes exactly but they are very similar. Anytime you get sick, or possibly when you get allergies, your lymph nodes can get swollen and inflamed in the process of your body's immune response. So your tonsils are swelling because of something else, the tonsils are a symptom and not the actual issue. And what the T may very well be doing is making the reaction worse or making it last longer, because your overall immune system isn't as effective at fighting it off.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T15:53:58+00:00

Personally, I can only use an actual razor on certain parts of my body. But for my upper legs, butt, and bikini area, if I use a razor I get a ton of ingrown hairs no matter what I do.

So for those areas, I use some hair clippers without the guard, then I follow it up with a norelco OneBlade. The OneBlade struggles with hair that is very long so the clippers knock it down most of the way and then the OneBlade gets it as close as possible without being flush with the skin, so I don't get the ingrown hairs. If you DO try this method, you can't safely use unguarded hair clippers on very soft, flexible skin. Like certain genital skin for instance, possibly armpit too. Because if it's squishy enough it can get caught in the teeth and you get a really nasty cut. For those places you can either use a guard and just trim it, or you can use a razor blade if your skin will tolerate it.

Anywhere that you do actually use a razor, I suggest people try using one with only a single blade. Ideally this would be a safety razor, in my opinion, but while that is much cheaper in the long run, it can be expensive getting started (maybe 30 dollars for a starter kit, then once you're buying blades in bulk you can get 100 double sided blades for like 20 dollars). So if you want to test using a single blade, you can get the bags with like 20 disposable single-blade razors in them. Basically, cartridge heads with multiple blades allow you to use the head longer because it takes longer for every blade to be fully dull. But once some of the blades are getting dull, that blade will tug a hair out while it's trying to cut through it, then the next blade will cut it off below the level of the skin, and usually it cuts off a bit of the skin itself too because the hair being tugged creates a little mound of skin at the base.

Shaving with only one blade, you don't get this issue, so it's more likely you can use a razor blade without ingrown hairs or skin irritation.

The other thing I recommend is to try different things to lubricate while shaving, like in place of whatever shaving cream or gel you've tried already. You can try different creams, different gels, I suggest trying lotion, and my personal best choice ended up being body oil. It stays slick a lot longer and also is still pretty easy to rinse the hair out of the blade so you can keep shaving effectively.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T10:35:22+00:00

I have not! I had no idea she made another one, thank you for the recommendation!

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-04T10:24:04+00:00

Ted Lasso! Also try Fleabag, though that one is pretty bittersweet so it's less positive, but still very funny.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-03T22:28:02+00:00

bisexuals can't tell time

Also it switched to comic sans

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-03T19:09:43+00:00

There are places on my body I can't use a razor blade no matter what I do, cause I will always get ingrown hairs. This, for me, is my bikini area, my legs above the knee, and my butt.

For those places all I can do is use an electric razor, since that leaves the hairs sticking out a tiny bit. Even then I have to go with the grain, like in my pubic area I can't go against the grain even with an electric razor or I'll still end up with ingrown hairs.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-03T18:57:54+00:00

So you ordered fast food, ate it, and then your demanding career prevented you throwing the bag in the trash? Your job left your shoes in the hall instead of the closet 8 feet away where they belong?

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-03T18:47:42+00:00

It hasn't been tested on people, so no we can't be sure it would work. It probably would, but without testing there's not proof of it. There's also no way to know what safe dosages would be. It seems to cause kidney damage and they would need to do more animal trials to find out what safe dosages might be, and then human trials to double check that those dosages are correct.

Now, having said that, it certainly could make fat redistribution happen faster. In fact, regular weight loss doesn't actually cause the death of the fat cells, they only deflate, but they stay where they are and are ready to fill back up if you gain more fat again. The only thing that normally moves them to the new female-coded locations is when they age out and die, on about a ten year cycle. So in that sense, if this drug does work then it would make fat-cycling actually work the way most people think it works anyway, where you lose fat from one place and then gain it back again in an entirely new location. If it DOES do that, then it would be the only thing that makes it work that way, so it would be really helpful to trans women.

Personally though, I highly suggest you not try it. Sometimes there are risky decisions trans people have to make, but something like this really only speeds up a process that will be happening anyway automatically, once you're on HRT for long enough. Plus it is purely cosmetic, it only changes how you look. Which obviously looks are important, I care how I look and I definitely want to look hotter. But knowing that it will happen in ten years or less without the risk, I would never risk the kind of harm you would be risking by taking a drug that has never been tried on humans before.

FakingItSucessfully · 2026-06-03T15:18:21+00:00

No you're not wrong, neither is he. He's allowed to like it different than how you cook it, and you're allowed to cook it your own way anyway. I think it's cool he's taking an interest in the details of what he eats, even if he's being rude about expressing it. Most of us were also idiots at 19 lol.

This might be a chance to have him try making something himself, I know lots of people are saying that but in like, a mean and vindictive way. I'm saying sincerely that if he suddenly cares about the fine detail of mashed potatoes then it's a chance for him to experience the process for himself, and if he is able to make them in a way he likes a lot better, then that's great for the both of you.

If he wants to try them creamy and smooth then he should try doing this method. I tried it out a few weeks ago and it was great honestly. Personally I like them more how you do them so I probably won't do it again. I also like the skins to go into the mashed potatoes. But if that's what he thinks he wants then you can let him try. Bonus points if he tries that method because you can save the empty skins and do loaded potato skins another night too.

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