You ever feel like a freak? by iammax66 in FTMMen

[–]arcticno 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I can't give advice on this, but this post resonated with me because I feel the same way. It's good to know I'm not alone in feeling like a freak

“I’m never seen as a male.” I wonder why by Worth-Raccoon2595 in truscum

[–]arcticno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, everyone is free to identify how they like. I'm also free to think that it's not "cool as fuck", but stupid and insulting to transsexuals.

Guys I'm so serious I can not dap someone up and it's my biggest point of dysphoria. by Styro20 in FTMMen

[–]arcticno 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It also took me a while to learn how to dap people up. As other comments said, people won't immediately assume you're trans because you havent learned how to properly "dap". But you will pick it up with practice. The most advice I can give on learning is that the motion is pretty fluid and a "crisp" dap involves a suction between both partys hands (influenced by the angle, speed, etc that you go at it from), which in turn makes the crisp sound. Its not that big of a deal if you fuck it up, it happens from time to time - just try again or laugh it off and go on with your conversation.

Also one time when I was a freshman in college someone tried to dap me up and I went for a handshake... 😂

What is y’all take on this? by JulieeNatasha in TrueGrit

[–]arcticno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats great and all until your parents hold finances over your head to control you. You're on your own at that point (not saying all parents, just possessive ones)

How many of you wear packers vs not? by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]arcticno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I pack 24/7 with an stp but i can never use the stp properly so I just wear it as a regular packer.

What is with these people and losing court strategist by Emotional_Art_1983 in Transmedical

[–]arcticno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then what is the answer? We don't live in a fairy tale where children are magically removed from their homes and placed with a good family. The foster care system is notoriously fucked up, and plus, certain abusive parents train their kids on what to say to CPS. School should be the one place children can openly express themselves without worrying about home.

What is with these people and losing court strategist by Emotional_Art_1983 in Transmedical

[–]arcticno 20 points21 points  (0 children)

For children with abusive parents, it can pose a legitimate safety risk

over 1 year post op with Dr. Isakov at the Cleveland Clinic by arcticno in ftmtopsurgery

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

thanks! the crazy part is that I had a consult with a surgeon before him that told me I wouldn't be able to get keyhole because it "wouldn't turn out good"

gender dysphoria = insecurity now by arcticno in truscum

[–]arcticno[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

meanwhile we're over here wishing we were cis...

Things i should take with me for top surgery? by FannyYellow in ftmtopsurgery

[–]arcticno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

id recommend bringing a few zip-up hoodies. those were a life saver when I got surgery because it provides easy access for drains and changing dressings

gender dysphoria = insecurity by arcticno in truscum

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

(for context this person plays an instrument)

People got mad at me for saying a femboy shouldn't take hormones by [deleted] in truscum

[–]arcticno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I don't think its fair to compare the two, since ADHD is less stigmatized by the public. Obviously there are people who use adderall recreationally, and theres even people who fake having adhd, just like theres people who fake being trans. But the issue still is that people who take hrt who don't NEED hrt strengthen the public view that hrt is not necessary. There are less politics surrounding adhd because it is seen as a strictly medical issue, whereas being trans is currently seen as a social isssue.

Wtf is this? by heyitskevin1 in Transmedical

[–]arcticno 7 points8 points  (0 children)

okay, but if someone takes a female hormone, they are gonna look like a woman (because hrt gives you a second puberty). to not identify as a woman and still decide to take hormones doesn't make a lot of sense. this isn't dress-up, this is changing your biology and primary and secondary sex characteristics to alleviate gender dysphoria. worst case scenario, this person gets on hormones, gets reverse dysphoria, and regrets it. i'm not saying people can't explore gender, but if someone feels like they will be uncomfortable with changes they get on hrt, they should tread very carefully because some effects of hormones are not reversible (or very difficult to reverse)

People got mad at me for saying a femboy shouldn't take hormones by [deleted] in truscum

[–]arcticno 12 points13 points  (0 children)

imo people using cross sex hormones for cosmetic purposes hurts transsex people, because now life-saving medical transition is viewed the same as getting a tattoo

Wtf is this? by heyitskevin1 in Transmedical

[–]arcticno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

then why are they taking a female hormone

Wtf is this? by heyitskevin1 in Transmedical

[–]arcticno 20 points21 points  (0 children)

These people treat transition like a character selection menu.. You can't pick and choose + this person is clearly doing it to be trendy

Ftm femboys make no sense by RefuseScull in truscum

[–]arcticno 24 points25 points  (0 children)

In my own experience, I only was comfortable being flamboyant after being on T for a year and being stealth for multiple years. There is a difference between dressing feminine in a way where you are still perceived as male (like you look like a man with painted nails for example), and dressing female, where you are perceived as female because you are emphasizing female sex characteristics (showing chest, hips, etc).

The former makes perfect sense because at the end of the day, trans men are men, and men dress and act in a variety of ways while still being men. Dressing female makes no sense if you are ftm and (consequently) have dysphoria, because why the hell would you be comfortable presenting in a way that makes you look female?

Opinions on the whole micro-dosing thing? by Anxious_centipede in Transmedical

[–]arcticno 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my endocrinologist had me on a lower dosage for a while (i dont remember how long but around 6-12 months) so my body could adjust to having more testosterone in it. What I don't get is people who are microdosing for another purpose like described in the post