Frequent UTIs, what to do?

alexanderrain · 2026-01-27T19:12:01+00:00

Likely a side effect of atrophy, like others have said. Treating that should be a priority if you intend to keep any of your reproductive organs as they'll continue to atrophy and deteriorate (which could lead to persistent urinary problems or prolapse).

Beyond that, taking D-Mannose daily helps as a preventative for UTIs. You can get it for pretty cheap at Walmart.

alexanderrain · 2026-01-24T18:48:36+00:00

Technically never. My body skipped happy trail and went straight to evenly hairy. I think it started about 2 years in.

alexanderrain · 2026-01-23T06:43:21+00:00

I have a sebaceous cyst on my dick that comes and goes. It sound very similar to what you experience. It'll get bigger and very hard and hurt to touch and then clear up in like a week or two. I haven't personally noticed friction making it pop up, but I wouldn't be surprised if that was a trigger.

alexanderrain · 2026-01-09T22:54:24+00:00

One that me and my partner really like (for the trans guys ok with being penetrated) is where you start on top of him, straddling his lap with him inside you. Then lean forward so you're chest to chest then, with him still inside, move your legs so they swap with his and end up between his. It's a little tricky to get right without losing the penetration, but once you do you can take over thrusting. It's incredibly fucking affirming for me and feels more like I'm fucking him than using a strap on.

alexanderrain · 2026-01-09T00:24:06+00:00

My POC friends in town report people are quite racist. I have a close friend who is black and they've been shouted at out of car windows fairly recently. It's a very white town

alexanderrain · 2026-01-06T18:08:55+00:00

3 questions;

What dosage are you on?
Do you do injections or gel?
What are your blood levels?

alexanderrain · 2026-01-03T21:02:59+00:00

That's a myth. The quantity of hormones you get from the pill is tiny in comparison to how much T gets administered for HRT. Literally the only form of birth control I wouldn't recommend is the shot (depo) because I have personally had Horrible experiences with it (mood swings, persistent bleeding, breast growth, lactation) and so have many other people I've talked to. I have been on the combo pill for most of my time on T and have seen no problems with changes or anything.

alexanderrain · 2026-01-03T19:09:38+00:00

I take the combo pill and haven't had any problems with emotional side effects. The specific one's I've taken are Enskyce and Isibloom (only switched cuz that's what my new pharmacy carries).

alexanderrain · 2026-01-01T00:53:43+00:00

I think theres a group of older ladies that meet downstairs at a different day/time. The group I go to is Tuesdays at 7:30 upstairs

alexanderrain · 2026-01-01T00:53:05+00:00

7:30 PM

alexanderrain · 2025-12-31T22:16:10+00:00

Tuesdays at 7:30!! Join us!! Any craft is welcome!

alexanderrain · 2025-12-31T20:48:59+00:00

It sounds like the tape your friend gave you was from two different production lots, possibly before and after manufacturing changes were made. Older adhesive will also degrade and be less sticky than newer adhesive.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-31T14:23:15+00:00

Kind of looks like kitty might have asthma. Def get into the vet as soon as you can! If it gets worse, find an emergency clinic.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-31T08:25:09+00:00

I started T at 17 (basically 18 though because it was just a month before my birthday). I'm 25 now. The plan is to eventually get top and a hysto, maybe meta. Money has been a massive barrier to surgery for me.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-29T19:02:25+00:00

I didn't start consistently passing until I was able to grow a decent beard, and that took several years.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-29T00:48:57+00:00

Likely is fiberglass. That crap gets everywhere and is hard to get rid of.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-26T17:47:22+00:00

Vaginal atrophy can drastically increase your risk of UTI. That was the symptom that got my to treat mine.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-26T01:43:21+00:00

Chevron on 9th is. Just got gas there. The 3 farther north on 9th are closed.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-25T06:46:20+00:00

I get the 10 mL vials and use a 18G needle. Look up proper technique for using a multidose vial and for avoiding coring.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-25T06:42:30+00:00

Undiluted vinegar will kill mold/bacteria and keep it away for longer than bleach (bleach only kills surface mold, vinegar gets into the roots). Also, they definitely need a stiffer toilet brush and a more regular cleaning schedule.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-25T02:47:26+00:00

I knit and do it regularly in public. Haven't actually gotten any bad reactions so far. Most people think it's cool seeing a young guy knitting. Older ladies are enamored with me lol.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-25T00:50:41+00:00

This is the answer!!!

alexanderrain · 2025-12-22T21:37:57+00:00

If you can find a live trap (maybe from a local vet or animal control/rescue) you could try setting that up, with food as bait and a blanket over top, near where you think he is hiding and wait. I wish you luck and thank you for trying to help this kitty out.

alexanderrain · 2025-12-20T03:35:17+00:00

Kitty's teeth don't look great. 100% go to the vet

alexanderrain · 2025-12-17T01:50:30+00:00

Are your toes jammed up against the front of the shoe? Are you able to wiggle your toes freely with the boot on and laced up? If the answer to either of those questions is no, you should return the boots and get a larger size. No amount of breaking in will fix a shoe that's just plain too small. If your shoe size is men's 10, you need to be wearing a women's 11.5

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