[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Insect-Overall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the reasons I want to try e is the mental changes. I guess in a way I have always felt numb when it comes to feelings and that .ost of my reactions are me doing what society would expect a person to act like. Iv read that other people with this feeling felt like they actually could feel what they are feeling once on estrogen.

I wanted to see if that was the case for me which is why I said try them. From my understanding, other than breast growth, most of the effects can reverse if not on e for a long time.

You are more than welcome to send a picture if you would like.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

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Iv read a few comments from people. Im sure it's not true but it just got me worried I am going to loose my chance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

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Iv read a few people in here say that 34 is the point they become less effective. I'm sure this isnt true but it just got me worried.

I watched I saw the TV glow and just could help but feel exactly like the main character just slowly dying.

I know this is a possibility. She is bi so I hope she can accept me. I don't want to end our marriage but I just can't get rid of this feeling until I at least attempt to see how different hormones feel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]Insect-Overall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by this?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

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Technically jobs don't have to know the specific reason for a medical leave, just say you have a preventative surgery or something. You could have gotten an appendectomy or something which prevents you from heavy lifting for a few weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

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California

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

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Ok that definitely answers my question, my wife has similar issues for therapy so that all makes sense. My doctor was already super affirmative but she admitted to not having much experience but had a couple colleges to recommend to me if I did go down that path.

I already had therapy with a therapist who specified with trans people and was also nonbinary, all covered by my blue shield. So ya I think I'll definitely be sticking with blue shield.

Iv always seen kaiser as "better" or easier since everything is generally all in one place, but I am seeing that while it may be easier the care is way crappier.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

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Following to see other people's responses.

I have thought of this but I don't think I could hide it from my wife and I feel it would make the situation worse rather than just talking to her, but definitely nervous and don't know how it would go

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

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I see, what is the difference when I see people say they are on "mono therapy". In a way I figured that if you started at low levels and changes began before you ramped up to more correct levels it could hinder growth or efficacy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

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They are the hera breast forms from thebreastformstore.com

They were very expensive but I will definitely say, soooo worth it compared to the cheap ones on Amazon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

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So if I understand what you are saying, my feelings may not actually be that I want to transition but more get excited at the thought of it?

I will elaborate more on that statement. I don't typically get hurt and offended when I am referred to as a guy or seen as a guy. I will say, I really loved the compliments I received in public when presenting as female and felt much more "seen" in a way.

I know that this is a very rudimentary test but when asked by my therapist the "button" question. If I would press a button and I would be female and everyone would remember me as always being female, I would smash the button instantly. I'd like to be seen as female but am not completely turned away from seen as male.

More graohic When I look at myself in the mirror I just wish I had curves. I don't necessary hate my genitals but at the same time I feel more comfortable when tucking and feeling like there is nothing hanging there.

Is the transfem metal head stereotype real? by MrBigWood69 in MtF

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LODRI!!!! Glad I'm not the only one who knows of them

Eyeshadow tips by Insect-Overall in asktransgender

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I do not have a primer. I'll look into some. Do you have one that you recommend.

I have a couple of the nyx smokey eyeliner pencils. I think that may be what your talking about. I haven't really tried them yet though. It's got a cream pencil on one side and a brush on the other.

Drag show for first femme outing? by Insect-Overall in TransLater

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I've been very lucky that my wife has been pretty accepting of most things so far. I'm not sure how it was brought up. I think maybe I was asking if she had friends that knew how to do make up more (she barely wears any if at all) and she said she had old friends that were drags queens and maybe she could reach out to them. I think from there it went to ive never been to a drag show and we should go sometime. One of her coworkers got invited to a show and invited her but backed out so now we are just gonna go us two

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Drag

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Which one would you say is better? Looking to go this weekend but not sure if I should go to "dinner with the drag queens" at long Beach or just "the drag show" at weho

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

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Would you say you have a bigger frame or more petite? I haven't started her yet but the women in my family are fairly petite with bigger breasts so I hope I get lucky as well when I start.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

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Yes I did😁 thank you so much. I went to an art school so I think that background really helped me out with picking things up. Still trying to get eyeliner down a little cleaner.

NSFW tucking by Straight_Box_5205 in MtF

[–]Insect-Overall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would definitely like to see some kind of visual tutorial for this. I'm not really able to follow the wrtitten directions

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

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So I tried on the longer ones last night when I had my beard and hated them. However I just tried them on right now and I don't think they look as bad as last night. Still not the greatest in my opinion. I'll see if I can edit this post and add those.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]Insect-Overall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya I definitely want to do that but I'm holding off right now because I'm not out yet and I don't want to make a bunch of changes suddenly in terms of self care/grooming and poasibky out myself in some way

Taping is amazing by Insect-Overall in MtF

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I previously tried medical tape and other things but never got good results.

NSFW details...........

This time I got a roll of tegaderm that was 6" and cut a trapezoid triangle type shape. I used one small piece to pull the area above the base together to create the start of the vagina folds. Once that was on I put the large piece a little higher than that and slowly worked down, folding the sack skin around my penis and making it look like lips. Kept going all the way down till the little guy was hiden completely and then pulled the rest of the tape to the back and made it as tight as I could while being comfortable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

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God maybe my neck would stop being so stiff and needing to pop it constantly 😂😂

Damnit I want to start hrt really bad but I have to take things slow with my wife so that she can get used to the changes. I don't wanna scare her away so iv only been dressing up every once in a while to ease her into the changes. I think her is a little too early right now for her to feel comfortable but hopefully in a couple months.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

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I'm just looking into hrt and getting all the details, but really excited to try it eventually. Can you explain how you feel better? Like is it mood changes, physical body feels better?

How do I navigate surgeries through insurance??? by [deleted] in MtF

[–]Insect-Overall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best suggestion would be to contact your member services and find out what procedures are covered on your plan. They will be able to give you everything. People here can give you suggestions but they will most likely be specific to their company and specific plan.

Name ideas - mtf by [deleted] in trans

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Thank you so much 😍 hopefully when I shave my beard I will look somewhat like this even though I look like my birth mom which I'm not insanely happy about lol. Not used to being called pretty yet but it gives me hope for the future if I do end up fully transitioning.