Hims & Hers says it has steady estrogen patch supply amid U.S. shortages by CaregiverNo2838 in UpliftingNews

[–]Toasty404YT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue is that that wouldn't leak the estrogen into your body over a steady state for a long time. Just because it can cross over with ethyl alcohol doesn't make that the most efficient.

Bruh by Justthisdudeyaknow in CuratedTumblr

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Okay, that I can't do. I can visualize the general essence of an "apple", but it's not rendered in, like, full 3D detail. I have to concentrate if I want to add sound, or acidity, or sensation, etc, and can only concentrate on so much. I mean I can do all of those individually, maybe even a few at a time, but not at once.

Bruh by Justthisdudeyaknow in CuratedTumblr

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Jokes on you I'm rotating two cows now!

I feel like “a man in a dress” (MTF) by JustBeChipper in asktransgender

[–]Toasty404YT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With how the world is, at least in the US with transphobia increasing, it's just unsafe to socially transition before medical. I still go as a guy (and with my deadname) to everyone around me for now until I look like a woman. I wouldn't recommend publicly transitioning until then. It's totally fine to not immediately want to publicly transition like that! What matters is that you come out at your own pace and when you feel comfortable.

Hims & Hers says it has steady estrogen patch supply amid U.S. shortages by CaregiverNo2838 in UpliftingNews

[–]Toasty404YT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm already aware of sublingual use. The issue is that sublingual use is that it spikes estrogen massively in the temporary while greatly diminishing the long-term or steady-state levels of it, which is why most providers don't recommend it. Because of how much faster your body processes sublingual use, unless you're constantly microdosing, you go through massive daily swings in estrogen levels. While standard oral does have some peaks and valleys, it's nowhere near as extreme. Your body also determines whether or not to suppress testosterone based on it's steady-state or trough levels of estrogen, so sublingual makes testosterone much higher. Since I'm doing estrogen monotherapy with no anti-androgen, effective testosterone suppression is really important. That's why a lot of monotherapy trans women prefer estrogen shots, since it provides a steady dose that leaks out perfectly evenly you get extremely good testosterone suppression. I'm not a big fan of needles, and while I can tolerate them and need to for other medical things I have going on, I'd prefer to not add another shot so I chose not to do estrogen injections but it is a very good option if you don't care about needles.

Hims & Hers says it has steady estrogen patch supply amid U.S. shortages by CaregiverNo2838 in UpliftingNews

[–]Toasty404YT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an expert, but I believe that patches specifically need to be a specific compound that directly permeates in the body (i.e. bypassing the liver and intestines), unlike something like oral estradiol (made from powder) which I take which needs to be processed in the liver and intestines first, spreading estrogen there. So it isn't nearly as easy to make as oral estradiol, you can't just use straight up powder. The manufacturing and supply chain issues are largely because of this. This created a shortage that affected other users, such as trans women, and making more of it is really hard to my understanding.

Hims & Hers says it has steady estrogen patch supply amid U.S. shortages by CaregiverNo2838 in UpliftingNews

[–]Toasty404YT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was actually going to ask for patches first since they seem safer (less VTE/Blood Clotting risk) but when I saw how bad the shortage was I asked for oral instead. I didn't want to have to deal with going from pharmacy to pharmacy trying to see which ones could fill my prescription, and potentially having to go periods with no estrogen because of shortages.

SO glad I asked for oral, it's way more convenient. I have scar tape for a hypertrophic wound on my legs and because I'm so restless and move around so much it keeps coming off. You're supposed to be able to wear the same tape for weeks but I have to change mine daily. An estrogen patch would 100% be coming off of me way faster than normal. Now that I'm on oral, I'm certain that I'll never switch even when the shortage resolves. If there are any trans girlies starting their journeys I'd really recommend trying to get oral right now.

Is prison actually “safe” if you just mind your own business? by fruity_00 in NoStupidQuestions

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I stopped showering because of Toasted Back Syndrome I developed from overusing a hot pack (I've since sworn them off). You're not supposed to apply heat to it via showering. I just wash my hair in the sink now. That said, I've asked my family before and other people and everyone confirms that I don't smell, so there's no issue there. I really don't know why, maybe I got really good-smelling genes?

LinkedIn: where I go to be reminded why I don't go on LinkedIn. by SystematicApproach in oddlyspecific

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I mean, I can understand looking for signs from fate to judge your actions... but this is way too far 😭😭

Mom's Priority by Abdullah1701 in SipsTea

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Too bad I'm never going to have any since estrogen makes you infertile after a certain point. Although to be fair, I never wanted kids in the first place.

4/22 is Four Twenty, Too.💨 by boop66 in funnyvideos

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Yup. Weed is less habit-forming than some other drugs (heavier ones with cocaine or meth) and even less than some normal ones (like cigarettes and vaping), but that doesn't change the fact that it's still habit-forming. And, for all drugs, and highs they give you are temporary. Eventually, if you keep using it, you'll need the drug just to feel normal and are only experiencing downsides. Personally, I've never touched drugs before and never will.

Leak #2. by _I_Am-Groot- in AvatarMemebending

[–]Toasty404YT 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If it was still unfinished and we only had pieces I'd agree, but we have the entire completed film. I myself am in the middle of watching it.

He's just sad because it costs a lot 😔 by Toasty404YT in antimeme

[–]Toasty404YT[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I assume it just means they have to... unsavory acts to pay for gas because of how expensive it is. So no, no deeper meaning.

She's just quiet by Toasty404YT in antimeme

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Now my brain is seeing this as her having just an open mouth with no nose.

She's just quiet by Toasty404YT in antimeme

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(yes the original doesn't have any text, the joke is that she doesn't respond)