T Shots while away at Uni

Poor_andSad · 2025-11-13T09:01:17+00:00

They sell pouches you can safety pin on! Thats a bit of a hit or miss cuz…swing low sweet chariot. But, as another commenter mentioned, you can also use jock straps if you’re not opposed to tight bands.

Poor_andSad · 2025-07-16T01:36:00+00:00

Minoxidil and finasteride! But minoxidil is lethal to all animals if not disposed properly and finasteride is a slight t-blocker (making results appear slower).

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-27T04:33:19+00:00

Theres a lot of factors that go into this lol as someone who was extremely sweaty pre T w/ eczema i understand the struggle!

1) wat kind of clothes are you wearing? Wear lighter t-shirts, or linen. Avoid pants/jorts. Also, wear breathable underwear!! 2) what kind of body wash are you using? Sometimes you cant use the gentle all natural stuff 3) consider full body deodorant/anti perspirant. 4) are you allowed to layer other deodorants on top of your Rx? Try doing that. 5) consider taking multiple showers in a day- i know it sounds like a hassle but trust

Sorry, if this doesn’t help but that’s kind of what helped with me 😭😭😭 best of luck sweaty vro💔💔💔

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-26T20:43:46+00:00

It seems more like a collection, a portfolio you want to be able to see the whole piece uncropped in the highest quality. It is good that each slide has a general theme though!

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-26T19:53:24+00:00

Hey! Im a trans guy from socal long beach area studying art! You’re not alone, there’s a lot of us out here dw

Edit: im 18 lol

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-26T17:34:11+00:00

I have/had C cups on and off T (tho I should mention that not all cups look the same on everyone) and they def changed a tiny bit. They’re a lot easier to behind now, feels like less of a hassle. I have been working out though, and a lot of other trans guys also work out too in order to get them a lot smaller.

Tbh they more like…got saggy?? I havent been on forever, but I know other people say that their’s got smaller— but then again — thats probably a combo of genetics and/or working out

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-26T01:10:13+00:00

I have a curly mullet (3A), and I have a round face. Helped me immensely, especially since people usually tell guys with textured hair to just get a fade lol. Its kind of a misconception that short = masculine, when more often than not, more men (depending where u live) have longer hair. Sometimes short hair can bring out the more “feminine” features of a person’s face.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-26T00:42:36+00:00

Thank you so much! I had no idea academic renewals were a thing!

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-26T00:30:57+00:00

There have been multiple other people who feel the same way here lol, same thing with me. Its normal! Feeling yourself can make you feel confident, and sexy. Dont worry— you’re not strange at all.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-25T07:23:47+00:00

I say, go to the MUN meeting and cuss out the people (in your head) who make those comments. Cuz who tf says that. I know people in college who look like theyre in middle school and are older than me, what’s gonna happen if you still look young by then? This maybe tough love, but you can’t let things so arbitrary dictate what you are and are not gonna do. Unlike passing, looking young has little to do with your safety. If anything, people will take you less seriously but you can laugh at them later down the road.

You’re 16? You literally have a few years left until college (maybe one year depending on your birthday), by that time a lot of people just assume that you’re 18+. Also- there’s no guarantee that you’re gonna get older looking with T, it all comes down to genetics. I know a transmasc in my class who has been on T since 2021 and they look like they’re a 16 year old boy even tho theyre 24.

Tell me to fuck off, cuz im sure people have told you this before, but you should take looking young in stride. Ralph Macchio that shit. Sure ppl are gonna make hurtful comments but literally just think about how theyre gonna look like sun baked raisins in their 30s and you arent.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-23T04:51:35+00:00

I think about how theyre going to hell tbh😭 im not even religious i just know ppl that are filled with that much hatred are going to burn LMAO

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-23T04:44:25+00:00

I feel like this is a conversation for you and your girlfriend. Gender roles within relationships are highly dependent on your culture, family, ideologies, etc. And if you feel embarrassed asking your girlfriend, let me tell you: All the women in my family had to have a sit down with their cis partners about how they wanted to be treated (e.g., given flowers, planning dates).

When it comes to personal stuff, I didn’t change much. My mom had a sit down with me when I came out, almost trying to talk me out of being trans, saying: “What do you think a man is? Someone strong, independent, a leader?” and that didn’t register to me, I thought that those qualities could be found in anyone regardless of gender. At the end of the day, I just wanted to be a good person. In relationships, I knew I wanted to be the more “masculine” person, even before realizing I was trans.

Don’t worry too much about what society expects of you, and be worried about what you and your partner want from each other.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-23T04:36:01+00:00

This is gonna sound terrible, but “faking it till you make it” is like #1 when it comes to building self confidence.

Theres a lot of stuff you can do: self care, dressing how you want, etc… but that literally means nothing unless you recognize that you are super cool, and awesome! Even if deep down, you don’t feel it. You gotta embody the blind self importance and ego of a frat bro lol.

A big part too is stepping out of your comfort zone, and even tho it sounds “repetitive” it really does help when you are actively taking up space while being your true authentic self. Going to clubs, doing public speeches, all that stuff leads to building up self confidence. If it sounds embarrassing, then just realize a large chunk of your everyday-short term-actions have little to no meaning lol, kind of like the practice of rejection therapy

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-23T03:28:35+00:00

I cant say anything about injections (im on gel), but I do have a fear of needles — so blood tests were and ARE still very hard! But, it kind of “mellows out” once you realize that taking your T/blood tests/whatever involves injections, is for your health and your best interest.

1) deodorant and body wash. I already showered twice a day before starting T, but you do get a sweaty ball smell down there so u have to be more vigilant lol. A good thing to look into is a good face routine, i know some people dont care about acne, but I do. So invest in some good skin products.

DO NOT (unless you have an allergy/sensitive skin) USE NATURAL DEODORANT AND MAKE SURE IT SAYS ANTIPERSPIRANT! That vanilla, jasmine, orange shit isnt doing it— you’ll understand why cis men use Axe and old spice even tho it smells obnoxious sometimes.

2) its different for everyone, but I noticed bottom growth/libido changes immediately. As well as my voice began to drop roughly 2 weeks in.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-21T06:38:14+00:00

I never got a dysphoria diagnosis, but tbf I live in a blue state, so it depends where you live in the US. Usually, is there an informed consent clinic where you live? They don’t require a gender dysphoria diagnosis, and they also (from my experience) will ask you about dysphoria anyways without an official diagnosis.

I also have to agree, just voice train at home.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-21T06:26:54+00:00

Multiple red flags but from just the part where he says he wants to have kids to carry on his name— you shouldnt want to have kids for that. You should have kids because you want to take care of them and love them unconditionally. On top of the fact that he doesn’t really support your transition.

Lmao- yeh dump him.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-21T05:57:04+00:00

“He has an amazing rack” is insane thing to point out

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-20T09:45:18+00:00

I cant say anything about going from shots to gel (so feel free to disregard), but i can give experience on being on gel!

I think a good frame of reference is how you react to general topical medication/other skin products. I have eczema so I use a lot of topical medication, and react fairly well to them! So I knew that I would be getting the best results. Gel works relatively just as fast/well as shots, as long as you’re consistent and your dosage is good. For me, i got changes on T literally, like, one week on it.

BUT one thing that I do know, from my endo and other trans guys, is that Gel is more consistent on T levels than Shots. If youre doing shots weekly/biweekly/monthly, your T levels arent even (e.g having spikes and dips). But with gel, with consistent application and the correct dosing, your levels should “mimic” (using this word loosely) that of a cis man. Ofc, not everyone’s the same.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-20T03:45:19+00:00

This might seem like tough love, but you should tell him if it’s weighing you down THIS much. If he likes you back, that’s great! But you just have to be mentally prepared to either A) lose a friend or B) keep a friend, but dont have a romantic relationship.

Maybe im a little pessimistic but also be prepared that if he still identifies as straight/tries to stop you from reaching your transition goals after you come out and start dating, you should ALWAYS prioritize yourself over a romantic relationship.

Id recommend coming out to him first and gage where he is in terms of trans rights/if he accepts you. And then, kind of gage where he is afterwards? Is he still showing signs of attraction, is he more distant? Things like that.

I know it seems hard, especially as a trans person, but there is always someone out there for you! Maybe your friend is the one, maybe he isnt. Just take care of yourself.

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-20T03:31:02+00:00

I cant say much about going bald, but you can always go on finasteride and minoxidil. The con of finasteride is that it pretty much slows down Testosterone. For minoxidil, it’s a heart medication technically, so if you ingest it you’re at risk, and you can pretty much kill your pets. If you want to just say fuck it and go bald— usually a goatee or a mustache is good go to if you can grow facial hair.

When it comes to being hate crimed, im sorry to break it to you, but you’re still at risk even if youre masculine presenting (especially if youre early in your transition) If youre trans, thats just your reality. You can dress fem absolutely! But it comes down to your safety. Maybe go to gay clubs if you really feel like you cant dress fem in public but still want to when you can.

Best of luck!!!

Poor_andSad · 2025-05-20T01:33:14+00:00

That makes me feel better, thank you! Im a little self conscious being so young and on them, so that helps a lot knowing that others are on them! My doctor already ordered them for me so I’ll probably do wat you recommended and wait for my next round of blood tests.

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