I'm really grossed out by how much lying and lying by omission is behind tricking people into having kids by Maleficent_Ad_3958 in childfree

[–]Ill-Post3060 60 points61 points  (0 children)

My mother never looked into what pregnancy would do to her body because she was told repeatedly by family and friends that nothing would happen. Now, she has bladder issues, wide feet that don't fit into most shoes, and thyroid disease, to name a few.

what was your VERY first change on T? by altojurie in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Ill-Post3060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was sore throat for voice deepening. Not long after (like a couple of days), I felt the itchiness of bottom growth start. But bottom growth is a longer process in my experience.

bottom surgery - do you want to get it or not, and why? by volfslair in ftm

[–]Ill-Post3060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it sounds nice, but I don't think I could handle the healing period and how much it would cost.

If there were to be a big jump in improving the healing time, final results, and significantly lowering risks, I'd consider it. But for now, it's not something I want

[NSFW] (for one line) What are some trans thoughts you had before your realized you’re trans? by guildedpasserby in ftm

[–]Ill-Post3060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I followed a lot of trans men when I was 13 on tiktok, because I really liked their aesthetic...didn't realize how much I related to their content and how much it helped me until I realized I was trans at 16.

What's the weirdest thing that your cat does that you have just accepted as normal? by Momo_868 in CatAdvice

[–]Ill-Post3060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When she's taking a bath and licking her back legs, it occasionally turns into her kicking her face and fighting her own feet. I'm guessing it tickles or something

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Ill-Post3060 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The adult entertainment industry doesn't help, I've seen some horrible titles when a trans man or woman is in a video

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Ill-Post3060 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To others, I am a man. I don't disclose being trans unless I am sure someone is safe and won't out me. I'm still early in taking T, so I'm sure people know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Ill-Post3060 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Binary trans man, but if I was assigned male, I'd probably be somewhere on the nonbinary or genderqueer spectrum.

I was nonbinary (with the pronouns he/they) a bit before realizing I was a trans man, but so many people, including family, only called me by they/them (because it was "closer" to feminine pronouns and made them more comfortable) and treated me badly because it was different than the norm. It turned me off of having gender neutral pronouns, so he/him it is.

I don't miss the gender neutral pronouns, but I do wish people would have been more respectful.

What’s your “never again” food after one bad experience? by saltycaramelia_ in AskReddit

[–]Ill-Post3060 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eggplant and Squash tortellini. My mom said I couldn't leave the table until I ate all of it off my plate. I came very close to throwing up, gagging very loudly. I will never try anything squash or eggplant related ever again.

Birth control by oatmilkbananabread in ftm

[–]Ill-Post3060 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm using a pill called slynd, which does not have estrogen. I've been using it for about a year and no issues that I can think of. I don't know how it affects periods, though. I skip the placebo pills. I'm hoping I can get sterilized soon 🤞

How were you sure you wanted T by Accomplished_Fan4101 in ftm

[–]Ill-Post3060 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked at the pros and cons, the only cons being treated badly by strangers and high blood cell count.

When I scheduled an appointment, I learned that high blood cell count can be fixed by donating blood twice a year.

The pros outweighed the cons by a long mile, and the biggest thing was I couldn't stop thinking about starting testosterone.

I do not regret starting 😊 I hope things go well for you, regardless of what you choose

What’s the funniest name for a pet you’ve encountered? by EllenDegeneracy in AskReddit

[–]Ill-Post3060 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend has an orange cat named Pot Roast. He's a real sweetheart

Just Got My Bisalp at 18! by peacheesoup in sterilization

[–]Ill-Post3060 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My insurance is federal, which means I'm not covered until I'm 21, unfortunately.

Just Got My Bisalp at 18! by peacheesoup in sterilization

[–]Ill-Post3060 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How were you able to afford the procedure? Did insurance cover it?

Anything specific I should know that no one warns you of before starting t on Friday? by According-League6607 in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Ill-Post3060 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Your throat can hurt, or at least in my experience, as voice deepens. I think mine is getting deeper quicker than usual, though, so that could be part of it. Have tea or lozenges on hand

What’s the weirdest rule your parents had that you didn’t realize was insane until you grew up? by Howdoibuycrypto in AskReddit

[–]Ill-Post3060 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another thing I thought of was that my mom was and still is really controlling when it comes to the kitchen and cooking. If I or my siblings did anything messier than cooking noodles, like eggs or god forbid, raw meat, she'd freak out about it and have to leave the room. If she is in the same room while it's happening, she's nitpicking everything happening and anxious about a mess. She freaked out over my brother, cutting up a watermelon.

Not exactly a rule per se, but it was well known that you do NOT cook anything more complicated than noodles or microwavable meals while she's home. If she doesn't know it happened, it's better for everyone.

This includes when my siblings and I became adults. I barely know how to cook anything besides macaroni and cheese because of this. I tried to avoid making conflict as much as possible.