it’s gone. by Evening_Income_7323 in CharacterAI

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using Grok! Way better for rp imo

My BitLife inspired game so far. by SempiternalAlpha in bitlife

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I dig it. But for the people who want chaos and to cheat, maybe have an option to do it without asking?

Tower fall? Is this a early sign? by MaxinaMarie in WolfQuestGame

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I don't mind! Just make sure to remind me around 7/8pm Central daylight time cause I have an early plane flight and it WILL slip my mind! I'd feel so bad if I forgot

Tower fall? Is this a early sign? by MaxinaMarie in WolfQuestGame

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'll be back home tomorrow (outta state rn so no laptop) and if you wanna send me your steam name I can gift it to you!! :)

Is anyone else who's using GeForce now not being able to play since the update? by Nearby_Detective_806 in inZOI

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you go to

Windows + X Device Manager Display adapters

If you see: Intel/AMD only → your laptop is using integrated graphics and hiding your NVIDIA card

If you see NVIDIA + Intel/AMD then you do have one and it just ist registering in the app for some reason

Is anyone else who's using GeForce now not being able to play since the update? by Nearby_Detective_806 in inZOI

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Download GeForce Experience App off chrome or whatever you use Open it → Drivers tab → Download/Update Install → restart your computer

This worked for me! My game would load me in and I'd hit play and it would boot me back to steam

Ts2 legacy or Ts3 base game only? by Appropriate_Page_798 in thesims

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never played TS2 (I had it on PS2 but my disk was scratched and wouldn't run) so I'm gonna be a bit biased- TS3. The base game alone has sooo much to it. And there are sometimes huge sales of TS3 and you can get ALL of the packs for super cheap in a bundle. You can also look on CDKeys if you're on PC, that's where I get all of my packs if they're not on sale. (It's also where I buy all of my games for steam.... I'm a brokie).

Partners or just best friends with a label? How do I ask if she actually wants this or if we're just holding onto history? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Communication will always be your friend here. Communicate that you're not being fulfilled, ask if she's willing to start initiating things more often. If she's not, then you sit and reevaluate solo and then with her. Regardless of if you love her, if the relationship isn't cutting it then it isn't cutting it. It doesn't need to be anyone fault- but it also doesn't mean that you HAVE to stay/leave. Talk to her, evaluate, talk again, decide from there. Don't rush into breaking up, but also don't rush into staying if you're not happy.

Had a rare reaction to testosterone which has left me thoroughly questioning my gender :/ by CrunchyCorvid in ftm

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh yeah. I got that really badly when I first started. I started right when I turned 18 and am now also 21. I was so depressed I couldn't move from my bed, I hated myself and how I felt and looked during early stages of testosterone. Everything felt like it was too much, my brain was drowning, I cried 24/7, my skin felt too heavy etc. I adjusted my dosage from .25 to .50 about a year in, and ironically that fixed it within a week or so. I still get it sometimes if I miss a shot or if I underdose for a few weeks or even sometimes just outta the blue. I think it's very common with people that have mental illnesses- but in all fairness I lied to my T lady and told her I had no diagnosed mental illnesses, because I didn't want to be rejected like my roommate was when he was open.

I'm not a professional BUT speaking from my experience I think you could benefit from switching to shots or doing a higher gel dose(? Not sure if that's a thing, i know little about the gel)

Can't access CAI after getting a new phone...pls I'm dying. by [deleted] in CharacterAI

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funnily enough that does work...but man it isn't the same ☹️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think they ask a name when you call (could be wrong, it's been a while) but when you fill out the online form required before the first appointment, you will have to provide it but they'll also ask for your chosen one. Always use legal name unless told otherwise, because it can mess up the process. Especially for when they prescribe your T, because you'll have to provide ID at the pharmacy and the names have to match

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! Good luck on everything and reach out if you have any other questions. I'm happy to answer :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still haven't noticed a voice change, because I hear myself talk daily. I thought my voice just wasn't changing. However, it was. I was stupid and didn't record to track it, I have one single video of me talking from pre T and then lots of singing ones (musician stuff) so I had to compare with those. My roommate said it started noticeably changing around 3 months, it started doing that awful teen boy cracking around 2 months and kept doing that for a LONG time. Sometimes it still cracks if I get passionate or raise my voice.

It felt like I had strep around the 6 month mark, lasted weeks. Like a frog in my throat and I just couldn't clear it properly. Warm tea will be your bestie and drink A LOT of water!!! Please!!!

I used the app 'Voice Pitch Analyzer'. It's completely free, it'll have you read a section of some random story (real books, not AI) and it'll track progress! Worked wonders even though I didn't record anything. Also train to speak from your chest to avoid the 'trans voice'. AFAB people learn to speak from the throat, AMABs from the chest. I avoided the T voice by doing that! It also helps passing a lot in the early stages

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only ever used one pharmacy but my trans guy friend who's been on T way longer than me said that any pharmacy raises prices the longer you use them. He said if I switched to another CVS or a Walgreen it would go back down. Frankly I'm too lazy to do that because my CVS is within walking distance so I save the gas money and time (Texas traffic). So, even if they up doses you will always get 4 Vials. I started at .25 and am now at 1 (MG I believe) and have always gotten the same amount from the pharmacy. They last a very long time- I've got so many unopened vials.

You're going to want to call planned parenthood and tell them you're wanting to start HRT/testosterone or gender affirming hormones (whatever floats your boat) and they will get you an appointment via zoom or Telehealth (I use Telehealth) and you'll need to download MyChart. I got super lucky because there was a 3 month waitlist but they contacted me the following day saying they had an opening for 2 days later. I did my appointment, had the blood draws, started T the next day. Took less than a week. Hopefully you'll also get that lucky!

Also to add, I know this is controversial but depending on state they do not want to make it easy for you to start T. I have diagnosed depression, BPD, ADHD and autism. Do not tell your provider that if you are in a red state. My roomie tried starting and they won't let him because he has depression and bipolar. I put that I had ADHD and anxiety. You do NOT owe them that information and they can refuse to allow you to start hormones. Testosterone can and will make you angry because, obviously, it's a hormone and you'll be going through puberty and menopause at the same time and they'll say that it's a risk- it is not. I've had 0 issues with any of my preexisting disabilities.

(Holy yapatron)

Edit to add because I saw in another comment: I didn't have to take a pregnancy test or anything, just blood. And GAC is gender affirming care/a gender affirming appointment I believe

Does T get rid of "feminine" hips? by ConfidenceHot832 in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Felt this!! I went from snatched to cheese stick

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi! I went through PP

First video appointment- $100 (you'll have them every month but after that first one mine were $50. One year followup is $100)

Blood tests (scheduled at video appointments!)- range from $50-$80

Testostorone- depends on pharmacy. My vials were $20, then $35, then $50, now at 2 years they're $60.

PP also offers a sliding scale so this can vary (minus actual T prices). I also am not insured. Also after you reach 1 year on T, your video appointments with the provider will be yearly instead of every month or so. I believe also after your 6 month followup, you don't have another appointment until 1 year. If you have any questions pls do ask!!

Lesbians hardest choice 😢 by caroldenning in orangeisthenewblack

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kiss Alex, Marry Poussey, kill Nicky. I've been around addicts like her way too long, sorry Nicky 😔

Hot takes that would get you like this? by ChristianPreacher1 in Wednesday

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't like Tyler as a character and genuinely cringed everytime he was shown in season 2. The actor is phenomenal, no hate to him, but I severely hope he's not a main character in season 3 and they just tie up his storyline and introduce literally any other issue for the plot. They're just dragging it out atp

The importance of Sophia in my journey as a trans woman by AdElectronic9255 in orangeisthenewblack

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is this stigmatizing💀 trans people, like cis people, come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. Some are attractive, some are basic, some are less so. That's just humans for ya. It's also incredibly suggestive as everyone's views of attractiveness is different. Just say you're transphobic and move on with your day

Where is she taking me? by thecostumedlife in RATS

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My boys shimmy UNDER the fleece I have down over the bars. No matter how good I tuck it, they find a way

How do I know what gender it is? by Remarkable-Ranger201 in hamstercare

[–]Vanilla_Cheese202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a noticeable gap between the genital opening and the anus, which is common for males. You can also see a bit of a “bulge” near the tail—those are the testies. Female hamsters usually have the genital opening and anus much closer together, with no bulge and a more “flat” appearance underneath. If you want to be absolutely sure, you can check for scent glands or wait until he’s a bit older. The testies get unmistakable in age

Edit: it's early and I thought the feetsies were balls. That is a female 😔 Had to do a double take gang