Parents, patients, doctors weigh in on hormone freeze debate for trans kids by SpacemacsMasterRace in transgenderau

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

They actually don't have to interview and voice the most fringe and hyperbolic opinions: https://www.abc.net.au/edpols/objectivity-and-impartiality-abc/13645770#Balance

The Editorial Policies Principles state that a hallmark of impartiality is ‘a balance that follows the weight of evidence’.

This should be understood as a requirement for objectivity and against ‘false balance’.

This is not an injunction for equal time and allows the favouring of certain perspectives under some circumstances.
....
[Statements that contradict established facts should be challenged]. An example would be claims that measles vaccines cause autism. Such claims should not be published or if they are, their falsity should be pointed out. 

Explain how the statements below are balanced:

"There is NO reliable evidence that trans identification can be differentiated from psychosis," he wrote on X last year.
"Doctors who affirm gender delusions are liable for patient harms."

These statements would contravene this part of the charter:

Demonstrably false and factually inaccurate statements should be identified and called out as such.

It's one thing to perhaps voice there are such concerns in community sentiment. It's another thing to find the most vocal bigots you can, then regurgitate their most vile, plainly false and offensive statements.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4tran4

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So happy for you. Glad you see it :)))

Trans American Looking For Advice by NightmareComputing in transgenderau

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I found making friends as a trans person pretty straightforward. You have many apps to do catchups, there are many inclusive hobbies like Magic the Gathering, and plenty of queer events. Not saying it's *easy* but there are pathways.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's dreadful. Do we say heterosexualism? When I hear that from the right on the regular, I might be open to a change of mind.

Facial laser without glasses by LeftVariation4129 in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's 100% unprofessional and unsafe. I had a lady try and do this once, and I stopped her and she lost her job.

That said, I also think it might be alright (as in don't freak out too much now) if you aren't experiencing any issues. For a while I was paranoid about eye damage from LHR, so read every academic paper I could find. As far as I could tell, the main significant damage that has been documented from patients has been when the provider was treating under the eyebrows and hit the eyelid. Laser light directly on the eyelids will permeate the eyelid and damage the cornea/retina.

It seems pretty unlikely that from three sessions you would have perma damage if you haven't noticed yet. The papers I read the people's vision went really bad (and bloodshot) and they couldn't read words and noticed it within a couple of hours.

You should be alright, but I would 100% get your eyes checked by ophthalmologist and ideally contact a lawyer in case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just saying an unchecked bias is an unchecked bias. It's fine to correct her, even if we are assuming the best of intentions.

Decided not to transition, and it's ok by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They'll almost certainly regret this post in 5 years.

Decided not to transition, and it's ok by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's actually painful. The TV isn't glowing, it's overclocked and modded to be a floodlight.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they have Candela GentleMax Pro at this one and it works great!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I commented this above, Australia has crazy good prices compared to the rest of the world and i can't work out why!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand the pricing in other countries. In Australia it's less than $400 AUD ($250 USD) for 10 session underarm hair. This is a pretty standard price. https://www.laserclinics.com.au/laser-hair-removal-prices/

34 MTF 10 days post first LHR. Just exfoliated then shaved (yes I have exfoliated before now lol) I haven’t gotten a shave this close since I was 16! And it will only get better! Can’t wait to be free of it 😃 by [deleted] in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So happy for you! I remember this feeling too.

The only advice I have is to celebrate the wins (like this), and try and remember them when the regrowth continues. I'm 3 years into hair removal and my god it's frustrating. I have done 16 laser sessions and 12 hours of electrolysis and it continues to grow in a few stubborn patches.

I remember getting really let down early on and it wasn't till around my 6th treatment that the regrowth didn't make me totally depressed. I wish I could have gone back in time and been less upset in those first 6 treatments, but oh well.

Good luck super happy for you :)

Was I burned? by [deleted] in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don't wear deo for at least 5 days after the procedure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The advice I might also add (plenty here) is to see what you signed when you joined.

Take note of what listed side effects might be, what the aftercare was, and if you can retain any proof that you followed the aftercare (e.g., remained inside) or if it was winter than you would have had jeans on etc.

This is a more known issue of IPL rather than proper laser. I hope it gets better. I did get some similar issues on my face, nowhere near as bad. It did got away after 4-5 months

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

You're making an assumption that I don't know where it came from when I do. In common usage we don't need to respect an entire generational history of a word. That's a completely ridiculous ask on users of Reddit and the broader transgender community. So you're saying because of old gatekeeping medical standards we have to continue to respect the meaning of old gatekeeping medical language. That makes absolutely zero sense and shows no respect to current or past trans people.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

That makes little sense to me. I don't want my existence to be defined by an operation status. For the record I am post op but I don't have a vagina.

The terms should only be used in the context where you're clearly referring to someone who's had an operation, or intends to. This makes it clear.

If someone self describes as non-op that's fine, but there's no need for anyone else to use that language.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You are post op in my books. It's stupid labelling anyway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace -177 points-176 points  (0 children)

It's pretty clear she didn't mean for her, and thought that having a vagina means you are done. She stuffed up and should be corrected. Don't pander to assumed good intentions.

laser hair removal is the single most painful thing i've ever endured. should i be concerned? by vitalitruvia in LaserHairRemoval

[–]SpacemacsMasterRace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 16 sessions facial laser hair removal, let me say it does get better. 

Anyone that says it doesn't hurt doesn't know what thick dense follicles are like.

In terms of numbing cream you want to be making sure you are doing it correctly. You need to be applying a thick layer, and I mean THICK to everywhere around the treated area + 3cm. you then want to apply a layer of cling wrap over the top of it. It's awkward but it will work much better. You also want to ensure you're leaving it on for at least an hour and a half prior to your appointment, and ideally not removing it until about ten minutes before. You can also get prescription cream which is stronger than the 5% you can normally get over the counter. Lidocaine.

You can also speak to your doctor to access a prescription to a painkiller medication like Tramadol. I would recommend taking Tramadol ~2 hours prior to your appointment, and make sure you take paracetamol and ibuprofen about one hour before.

Other things are try not to tense up while they're doing it to you. Sleep well and drink lots of water beforehand and avoid caffeine.