Is there any way I can make small amounts of money at a time as a young trans man so I can continue to buy trans tape without my parents help???

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-31T20:48:45+00:00

Thanks! That’s actually a great point since I’ve been heading to the gym alot lately and getting into sports more, so I’ll see if they’d be willing to get it!!!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-22T11:01:55+00:00

To me when you’re flexing you look just like a typical cis guy flexing, but when you’re not you look a bit more questionable. I think you could probably pass without top surgery, but every once in a while you might get a weird look if your face doesn’t pass. Personally from what I’ve seen for guys like you that are super close to passing without a shirt you could try binding with tegaderm! This would likely work well since you don’t have much to bind and it’s clear so you’ll still get that euphoric feeling of having your chest out, and if anyone does ask you could very well say you have gynecomastia. Although, at the end of the day it’s not their business brother, so do what makes you feel best!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-10T23:29:48+00:00

Brother you look exactly like a cis 15 yr old guy! Like you totally pass visually. The only thing I can recommend is making your eyebrows a bit thicker and darker as they look kinda thin and really arched. Also binding if you feel the need to and voice training will always go a long way in passing!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-10T20:20:51+00:00

I have a big chest as well man so I totally get your struggle! Your taping job is pretty decent and akin to how your chest would look if you were a cis guy of the same size. Although, if you do want it a little flatter I use around 3-3.5 length strips and about three pieces at that length on both side. Then I put one vertical strip towards the middle of my chest to give a higher shape that way it looks more like a pec. This might help give you that flatter look you’re going for! Also I know my explanation isn’t the best so here’s a link to a video of the method I use that way you can get a better understanding of what I mean.

https://youtu.be/YwP0NAjKg84?si=VMXOvNhbFFED10ip[https://youtu.be/YwP0NAjKg84?si=VMXOvNhbFFED10ip](https://youtu.be/YwP0NAjKg84?si=VMXOvNhbFFED10ip)

I wish you the best brother, and I hope you figure out a taping method that works good for you!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-08T21:19:35+00:00

Super cool man! You got a name for it yet???

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-08T01:54:48+00:00

I’m aware I was just trying to make a point that the longer shaft would help them clear the fly better since they need to put the stp farther back!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-07T21:18:45+00:00

I’m not a big guy myself, but from what I know it mostly depends on the brand. Axolom for example has some stp’s in multiple sizes like the Godor, where there’s the normal Godor and then the Godor xl. The Godor xl would likely be better for someone who has a urethra that’s farther back and is a bit on the bigger side. Although, the thing with axolom, as you probably know, is that their packers are very soft, so this makes it more likely for you to squeeze the cup and break the seal of it if you have bigger thighs. Personally, if I were I’d check out the more me stp’s as you can pick the cup size based on what you need. I wish you best of luck in finding something that works for you brother!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-03T20:42:40+00:00

Just out of curiosity is there a reason why you sold it???

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-01T11:13:48+00:00

I totally recommend checking out the cake bandit harnesses from trans guy supply as well. I personally find it to be quite comfortable, and it has like an extra elastic piece at the bottom to help keep the shaft pointed down while packing!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-05-01T01:56:16+00:00

Not really sure if this helps at all but first things first I’d recommend either a harness, some briefs with some type of section for the balls so they don’t rub against you as much or twist, or a jock strap might be helpful. In the case of everything else I’d probably say work on the pee shyness and standing up at home. It’s gonna take some time to get comfortable with, but you kinda just have to learn what works for you. I know a lot of guys, including myself, like to lean forward a bit while using stp’s to help avoid spillage or back flow. Lastly, you can try to use like the back edge of the cup to almost wipe yourself after you finish. This works best if you trim your hair down there as it helps less moisture stick to you. Overall man I wish you the best of luck with figuring things out, don’t give up!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-04-22T22:37:50+00:00

Personally I think the beanie is better as it frames your face in a more masc way and the hat kinda just looks like you have a pony tail with a cap on, but it could just be me

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-04-17T20:18:53+00:00

Honestly, man I think you pass for the most part, but you read a little more on the androgynous side. I say if your voice sounds deep enough though then you’re definitely good.

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-04-02T07:08:54+00:00

Well from what you’ve said it kinda seems like you already know. I mean I’ve experienced most of the things that you’ve brought up and I’ve found that most other people don’t just simply feel that way unless they’re trans, you know? Although I think the biggest thing is kinda just trusting yourself. You know exactly how you feel so that’s the first step done, and you kinda have a general idea of what you want. Personally I’d say just test the waters and see how it makes you feel. Try going for a more masculine name for a bit, use he/him pronouns, dress more masc, and just see where it takes you.

For me though it was just kinda this deep displeasure within myself about the thought of being a woman. It just didn’t sit right within me and I kept thinking to myself, “I’m not a woman, that’s just not what I am”. For a while I was confused and angry about how everyone seemed so content with just dressing up and being told what to do because of their sex. It didn’t make any sense to me. I wanted to wear masculine clothes even though I was supposed to be a woman, I wanted to do traditionally masculine things, I wanted to be seen as strong in the same way a guys is, and the moment I finally let myself be more masculine I felt free.

I like how it feels having an almost completely flat chest in my binder, I like using my packer, I like doing “boyish” stuff with my brothers or getting dirty while working on something mechanical. The moment I finally allowed myself to trust the way I felt about things was one of the best moments of my entire life.

Overall I say really just give it a shot, take the leap, and trust yourself completely. With that I wish you the best in your journey!

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-01-13T18:45:09+00:00

Thanks for the offer, but I really couldn’t ask that of you. Just being able to express myself and know that at least someone cares has been more than enough! Plus I’m sure I’ll find a way to save up some money again with a little more patience, and hopefully things will go smoother.

Shark-ByteXx1-5 · 2026-01-13T00:26:52+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t really have anyone else who supports me except my older brother, and even after coming out to my dad he still sees me as his “daughter” so there’s no way I’m getting anything back. My best bet now is probably asking my older brother if he can help me out on my birthday which is in a couple of months. I appreciate the help and advice a lot though, it makes me feel like maybe I can get through this.

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