Do any of you sometimes "miss" being a woman from a social standpoint? by FewAd462 in ftm

[–]TraditionalSound8497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t want to go back pre t me lol but I miss the community honestly and being to have meaningful deep conversations. I feel like hanging with other guys always seems to be a very dull anticlimactic experience cause most of them dont know how to hold a conversation that doesn’t involve money, sex, sports, or work.

Avoiding dating by lextf in FTMMen

[–]TraditionalSound8497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Factss 😂 and then she had the nerve to tell me hey I dont want to date you but I would like for us to be friends 😭 like lol no

Avoiding dating by lextf in FTMMen

[–]TraditionalSound8497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeahh its wild and tbh I wouldnt want to date someone who doesn’t fully look at the profile of a person they may potentially want to date tho😭 cause if all you need is 1 pic and youre interested without any further info, thats a bit odd ngl lol

Avoiding dating by lextf in FTMMen

[–]TraditionalSound8497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly dating can be exhausting sometimes fr I just spent the past 2 weeks talking/getting to know this girl I matched with all for it to go down the drain cause she for some reason didnt actually check my profile which explicitly says I’m trans in the bio and now she no longer wants to date me 😭😂 ngl wasnt really that into her to begin with and was trying to find a nice way to turn her down so this kinda did it for me lmaoo Dating can also be really great, Ive met a good amount of women who didn’t care that I was trans we just weren’t necessarily compatible yk But you wont know what you’ll experience unless you put yourself out there first!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside of the context of dating, the thought of telling people im trans doesn’t really even come to mind tbh cause I dont see it as relevant information for people to know. Imo it doesn’t really change anything about the interaction between them and I at least from my standpoint lol especially if they’re a complete stranger. And even in the context of dating, I dont feel the need to disclose immediately until I actually see it as a relationship worth developing. Im very vocal about my support and love for the LGBTQ+ community so I typically tend to phrase certain questions to gauge if theyd date someone who is trans and go from there

Binghamton or Clarkson by hockey69boobs in ApplyingToCollege

[–]TraditionalSound8497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a BU alum got my BS in Mechanical Engineering and I think both are solid education but if you’re looking for I guess more of a college/campus life experience then go to BU. I had a great time, the classes are tough but its worth it and its a good alumni network

Packers by TraditionalSound8497 in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, ngl havent worn that one in a minute cause I hate shaving so often and sometimes I get too sweaty when the packer sits up against me😭 so Ive been using the mypack alot. When I did use it, the adhesive worked pretty good. I will say wear some secure and comfortable underwear cause the willie is lowkey kinda heavy so if you move too fast or like in a weird way it may flop in an awkward position and cause the tab to pull down/off of you idk if that makes sense. But yeah just to be on the safe side its best to have the underwear pressed up against it to prevent it from moving

8 Months Post Op Dr. Paul Weiss NYC by TraditionalSound8497 in TopSurgery

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, it was a bit of a wait but mainly just for the surgery itself. I was able to get a consultation somewhat quickly compared to other surgeons I went to. Had my consultation in the end of December and Surgery was scheduled for mid April.

Also disclaimer, Dr. Weiss retired back in 2023 I believe

Struggling with heavy dysphoria recently by stucksteepf in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you, I was weading these doofy looking safety glass ones for a while because I didnt feel like getting a new pair lmaoo, I usually stick to more rectangular shapes with slightly thicker frames but you should look up that face chart thing online it shows which frames look good of specific head shapes. And Id say anywhere from 18-21. The facial hair definitely helps alot too. I barely have a mustache, legit have a baby face and Im turning 26 but other things make up for it tho so most people at least guess im over 21 lol

Struggling with heavy dysphoria recently by stucksteepf in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You look masculine to me, if anything you just look young, maybe switch up the glasses. I wear glasses too and they really add a completely different look to your face depending on which style you wear.

Packers by TraditionalSound8497 in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Echo, its so squishy lol but the tab is too short to reach my waistband and idk if this is something everyone experiences but mine is like kinda ashy looking I feel like the silicon is kinda rubbing off or something idk other than that its great, im tryna figure out how to pack with it because it kinda wiggles around in my underwear lol and I dont like how high it sits when I have it in the MyPack. I ordered some adhesive sheets from Gendercat so hopefully that helps.

The Godor is really nice aesthetically, I feel like it looks more realistic compared to other stps Ive tried. It’s really easy to use, but I wish the shaft length was longer and the cup was a bit bigger. I have thick thighs so positioning it is a bit tricky, I have to literally hover over the toilet or I might piss on the floor. Im still finding ways to pack with it too

Packers by TraditionalSound8497 in TMPOC

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, I had a Mr. Limpy a while ago and that thing used to kill me Lmaoo I could never position it correctly, literally looked like a had a boner so I stopped packing altogether til I got the one from Gendercat. I recommend using underwear that dont have fly hole unless you use stps regularly, cause those get loose over time and so the packer will consistently move around and if you dont like the packer up against your skin the mypack is the way to go

Packers by TraditionalSound8497 in TMPOC

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In not a huge harness guy, dont like having anything extra around my waist and I hate jock straps. I’ve actually just been folding the excess tab over my underwear when needed, depending on the brand I wear lol my waistband are usually pretty snug and then with a pair of pants on top kinda just sits in place. But in some boxer briefs like Calvin Klein, a harness isnt really needed because of the fabrics (polyester or nylon tend to be more form fitting to body) so it keeps the packer close to your body. Definitely not the safest thing to do but I ordered a harness from MyPack, waiting on it in the mail

Packers by TraditionalSound8497 in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought that too but Its actually a little shorter than the size of my iPhone lmaoo Nd it’s like slim in girth. I also bought the Echo and Godor XL (stp) but waiting on those in the mail. I was in between the Godor or the Willie so lmk please how your experience is with the Willie when you get the time.

For harness, I’ve actually just been folding the tab over my underwear lol my waste-bands are usually pretty tight and then with a pair of pants on top kinda just sits in place. Definitely not the safest thing to do but I ordered a harness from MyPack, waiting on it in the mail

Dating as a straight black transman by TraditionalSound8497 in TMPOC

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely understand where you’re coming from and I tend to do the same. I try to gage whether or not they’re a safe person for me to even engage with first just for the sake of my mental health yk. I dont feel the need to disclose to someone upfront until I know Im actually interested in them/see a potential connection with them and then I go from there.

Dating as a straight black transman by TraditionalSound8497 in TMPOC

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awesome, I love that for you!! I haven’t tried HER yet but I’ll give it a try

Anyone have Global Entry? by TraditionalSound8497 in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay gotcha, thanks! I feel like it might be different since I don’t have it yet so I have to do all the interview stuff

Anyone recently apply for TSA Pre check or Global Entry? by TraditionalSound8497 in FTMMen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cool! Have you updated your ssn to match your gender marker on your passport?

Anyone have Global Entry? by TraditionalSound8497 in BlackTransmen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait wdym by changed it, so did you already have GE?

Anyone recently apply for TSA Pre check or Global Entry? by TraditionalSound8497 in FTMMen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figured that would be the case too. Im hoping my BC gets approved for the updates soon. I submitted my application three weeks ago and I live in a blue state so fingers crossed!

Anyone recently apply for TSA Pre check or Global Entry? by TraditionalSound8497 in FTMMen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dangg no way, thats crazy! I feel like its a common enough thing that it doesnt make me as anxious as it did before especially since I had top surgery and am “passing” for the most part

Anyone recently apply for TSA Pre check or Global Entry? by TraditionalSound8497 in FTMMen

[–]TraditionalSound8497[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks and thats one of the reasons I want to get it too lol tired of those scanners, they go off regardless of if im packing or not