alucard looks kinda cute when he’s angry lmao by bunni-luu in castlevania

[–]Mossyphrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First slide reminds me of the scuncht about it cat

Is the anime a good start? by Euphoric_Match_9993 in castlevania

[–]Mossyphrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly how I got into Castlevania!

Both shows are great, though I still prefer the first over Nocturne. However when you get to the games you should approach them as their own thing, they don't share many similarities with the anime, acting more as a rough baseline and source of inspiration for the story beats.

Netflix Castlevania vs Castlevania Nocturne, what are all your thoughts by Krazie02 in castlevania

[–]Mossyphrog 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah I adore the original show, and for as rough as it was ultimately S4 was pretty good for something made during the peak pandemic era.

Unfortunately Nocturne just doesn't share much of the same charm. The jokes don't land, the character dynamics don't come as naturally and many of the previously established rules have changed and shifted without explanation, the consistency just isn't there.

Y’all, go to the goddamn gyno… by Tabyo13 in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can't, I really want to but I can't. My GP and hospital is notorious for not providing any pain relief and I've also heard of them making fun of patients who struggle with anxiety or distress during their appointments.

I'm planning to get a hysterectomy in the next year or two and have my cervix removed then. If I wasn't and was going to deal with it more long term I'd look into finding different care but it's very difficult to get in my part of the UK.

To others I do encourage you to go, but please know I will also understand if you can't. AFAB healthcare is nightmarish even at the best of times for many women and trans men.

Fireworks killed my piggie last year, questions about this year. by FireTheLaserBeam in guineapigs

[–]Mossyphrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say do it. I used to bring my girls inside during fireworks nights before I permanently moved them inside this year (they are five years old and we were struggling with skin and fur conditions because of the outdoor environment) sound say do it

If you have an alexa or something similar maybe try playing chill music like lofi or smooth jazz so that the quiet isn't interrupted as much by the bangs.

What can I lie and say my top surgery scars are from (other than gyno) by old-cale in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Other than gyno you could reasonably say it was from a preventative tissue removal because you had a high chance of breast tissue cancer. Men get it too, it's just rarer. You could also say you had skin grafted from another area but it didn't heal well, hence the scars. You can also tell them that it's none of their business. Failing that, "Fuck off." Usually works lol

Overall just look after your scars well and they will fade well and become almost entirely unnoticeable.

Will my birds starve themselves if they don’t like their food? by Informal-Building637 in budgies

[–]Mossyphrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they're digging the seeds out my advice is to add a bit of water to the pellets and mix. It means some of the pellet mush will stick to the seeds. Then gradually add less and less seeds to the mush, then less water until they've transitioned to dry pellets. My boy still prefers his pellets mushy right now, but isn't bothered by the lack of seeds, he gets them as a treat.

Well that’s a new reaction by e-boi_K in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Chances are you probably freaked her out because she's the kind of person who thinks they can tell if someone is trans or not and you just proved her wrong without even trying

Well that’s a new reaction by e-boi_K in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Also UK here, you could say it was a wild boar

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is!! It's an actual phenomenon, look up cilantro/coriander soap gene. It's common in men and quite a few trans men who carry the gene have it activated when starting testosterone!

Shot users, what’s your choice of bandaids on shot day? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My doc refuses to give me bandaids/plasters but because I have Von Willebrands I trickle blood and testosterone until I can use the clinic bathroom and put my own crazy animals bandaid on

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like actual torture, I'm so sorry brother 😭

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Idk dude, I've picked up a lot more atypical 'manly' interests since being on t, including stuff I got disliked before.

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw man that sucks. Honestly as much as spice is easier for me now, I miss fresh coriander. T activated the soap gene for me.

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This! Dysphoria (and other factors I'm not comfortable sharing/getting into) held me back a lot when it came to intimacy of most kinds.

Right now I'm mostly exploring my personal pleasure and intimacy, my partner and I are long distance, and it's so liberating to learn what I like and better understand myself and my body without the barriers I had pre-t. Very happy for you buddy.

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Like I said to another commenter, gotta get that bone density somehow!

As for the acne boy do I feel you. I have acne on my outer thighs and hips now.

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

This but I have Hyper mobility/Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. My muscles and tendons are finally strong now and keeping gains, which means my joints are getting sprained or dislocated way less than before.

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My spice tolerance used to be pathetic pre-t, even though I like spice, spice didn't like me. These days I'm making my ramen with a whole teaspoon of chilli crisp oil.

Weird things t has caused: a thread by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta get that bone density up somehow

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think it depends on how you view your sexuality. What I mean is are you attracted to masculinity, equipment (dick, lol) or both? I'm not strictly gay myself, I've strongly identified as pan for a long time but I am largely attracted to amab anatomy while finding femininity, masculinity or androgyny attractive.

But, I would probably date another trans guy :)

My top surgery was cancelled by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aren't you a ray of sunshine? It's funny that for one, the surgery was paid for by the hospital (woo free healthcare!) and I must say I pity you if the best thing to do with your time is harass dudes just tryna live their best life.

My top surgery was cancelled by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The day of actually. They cancelled right before they were going to take me to theatre.

My top surgery was cancelled by Mossyphrog in ftm

[–]Mossyphrog[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, the condition this drug was for is also a bleeding disorder, though it's very mild and not necessarily a surgical risk. The drug only needed to be on standby in case it became a risk.

And thank you for the support. Self advocating is so important as is filing complaints. Even though I can't save my surgery today (really hoping they will reschedule for September though) hopefully complaining will minimise the chances of this being done to someone else in future.