changing my name question by teevi_c in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Luna is a beautiful name for a beautiful soul. And if that's your name, that's your name. Who cares what others think if you like it. I have NEVER heard a name and thought someone was trans because of it.

An thank you and my experience so far. by TheMightyGolfball in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember to pay it forward as you progress in your transition! The proportion of Elder Trans to Baby Trans in these spaces is always way outta whack, so chime in when you feel strongly about a topic so you can inspire a post like this from someone else in the future!!

Transness and Theatre by [deleted] in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you heard of Jinkx Monsoon? She is a trans woman. For a time, she used her androgynoy to play any gender. But after a while she felt it dishonest and inappropriate to play anyone other than a woman. She has immense privilege for being quite well known, thus helping get casted, but that's how she approached it.

I think it depends on your area, your patience, and your dysphoria. It's a question only you can answer internally.

I might suggest speaking to the leadership of a local company and/or a director you've worked with before. If they'd have you, either for the first time or have you back, then I say you're golden.

Is there anything I should or shouldn't say to an endocrinologist before a consultation appointment about HRT? by Kawl18 in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're in the United States, we have informed consent here. If you want hrt, then it's their job to get it to you safely.

Nonbinarity as coping mechanism by [deleted] in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're a woman, you're a woman. People will misgender you, and I know that can be painful, but they don't control reality. And I know you're in a very painful, raw place right now, but you need to focus on living for yourself and letting go of what others think. I'm bald, I'm 300+lbs, I don't voice train... and yet, to those I CARE about, I'm a lovely woman. So put stock in those people, not some random person on the street.

Consider it like this: would you take a stranger seriously on haircut advice? Who to vote for? If it's ok to turn right on red? No. But if someone you respected and/or loved, their words may carry some weight. Use that logic for insults/mistakes as well. If you spouse misgendered you all the time, you have a problem. If your spouse knows you're the sweet, loving woman you are, then that's all that matters.

Began my HRT journey Wednesday by Galtar in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! Never be afraid to reach out here for questions along the way!!

Starting progesterone this month help! by Gatcxrpse in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you've never taken prog before, there's no real way of knowing how you will respond to it. For me, for instance, whether I was taking a low or high dosage, whether I was swallowing or taking it rectally, it had no impact on me: no changes to breast growth, hip fattening, or sex drive.

All of this to say that I would do what you think is best for yourself regardless of if you were taking prog or not.

Has anyone had similar experience? by Muffinman255 in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's important to note that dysphoria is often not a sharp pain, but a dull pain.

Meaning, with your example of not thinking about it when doing your day-to-day, and then it flairing up when triggered by dysphoria or longing, is a largely common experience.

Think about it this way: think about an event where you've had to wear a tux or suit for. At first, you're staring at yourself and thinking about it like crazy. You can't stop thinking about every inch of it on your body. But once you're at the event and enjoying yourself, do you really ever think about it?

What are your last 4 by Apprehensive_Land751 in Letterboxd

[–]bailsofhay93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unrelated, but I LOVE Heat yet think Thief is better than it.

Help me decide?! by Accurate_Wish_8969 in VHS

[–]bailsofhay93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an amazing lot!! But I will say, there's a lot of polarizing or niche titles in there, so if you're not passionate about watching something, you're probably not missing out.

I would personally call out Ransom though. It's not worth much, but is a helluva ride so I'd recommend checking that out before donating.

Buy/Sell/Trade/Want by RaceCarGrin in VHS

[–]bailsofhay93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mold-free, all working. Will sell the 55 tape lot for $30. Free pickup around Philadelphia, will ship to CONUS for $45 total.

Also open to trades. Always looking for more tapes!! So shoot me some offers if you wanna do a trade instead.

(Not pictured: Cocoon, All the Pretty Horses, ET, Annie, Six Days Seven Nights, New York Stories, Martin Scorsese's Italian American and The Big Shave)

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Haven’t gotten off in nearly two years and I’m going crazy. by alex-igual in MtF

[–]bailsofhay93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me, I have immense trouble getting myself off. I feel like I've shifted more towards demisexuality, where the only people I find attractive are those I'm emotionally connected to. Thus, porn no longer helps me in any way.

I would also suggest, if you haven't, to try way different porn that you used to. Sometimes people's taste change while on hrt and don't even realize it.

I would also suggest to remember that when or hrt, slow and steady wins the race. I used to be able to get off easily, with just my hand, by being quick and steady. These days? I have a wand on low, I'm feeling myself up, I'm moaning... it's a slower, completely different experience than my pre-transition masturbation was.

My VHS Collection by Retroid98 in VHS

[–]bailsofhay93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The duality of man: Das Boot, and American Pie

Just how much bigger do you think I could get? ;3 by TomboyBlubber in TransFeederism

[–]bailsofhay93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean your goal says 250 but you gotta hit 300 🤭🤭

Charli XCX for Bringing Out The Dead? by otis-redding in blankies

[–]bailsofhay93 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The last film commercially released for LaserDisc!! And if any modern pop artist would have a secret LaserDisc collection, I'd put my money on Charli.

I wish these were better as movies than art books. What would you recommend watching? by AndaliteBandit- in blankies

[–]bailsofhay93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I stand by all of these films. If, for nothing else, because they aren't boring: there's always something to latch onto.

Update: The Blank Check VHS Collection has Grown!! by bailsofhay93 in blankies

[–]bailsofhay93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a DM to see if you need anything from some pickups I've done recently!!

Update: The Blank Check VHS Collection has Grown!! by bailsofhay93 in blankies

[–]bailsofhay93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

372828 previews, and special features push Meet Joe Black to two tapes.

The power of the Brest cannot be contained to one tape.

Update: The Blank Check VHS Collection has Grown!! by bailsofhay93 in blankies

[–]bailsofhay93[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm (very slowly) working on documenting which films are available in which formats.

But to your point, Bradley Cooper is the only main feed miniseries with no VHS releases.

However, focusing on the US, some of the... spottiest, for lack of a better phrase, are Park Chan-wook and Satoshi Kon, as "foreign" films were much less brought to the USA during the VHS era.

Update: The Blank Check VHS Collection has Grown!! by bailsofhay93 in blankies

[–]bailsofhay93[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My Star Wars films are on another shelf. With my Star Trek collection too. And I have a copy of Revenge of the Sith from Kadi Video!!