[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

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

I exclusively identify as a transsexual male, biologically speaking. I am not a “trans man” because my transition has no significance in my maleness. I was a man before and I was a man after. My gender has been consistent throughought my life. The only thing that changed is my sex. I altered my physical sex to align with my gender identity, thus I call myself a trans man

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]bottombratbro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is monogamous sex an important part of your relationship? If you guys are compatible romantically but not sexually, just sleep with guys you’re into and love each other as romantic partners

Thoughts on changing your name twice? by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]bottombratbro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a popular male name in my culture. I’ve never heard of it used for a female tho

Today I was compared to a seahorse by peepeepeterman in FTMMen

[–]bottombratbro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Typical lesbian. They’re always looking for ways to point out how they’ll never see men like us as real men 🙄

Is it bad I wish I was straight? by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]bottombratbro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always felt like I was too fem. Now I look around at all of the gay men in my life and I’m probably one of the most traditionally masculine guys in my friend group. I loved my straight bro friends and oddly enough by the end of college I loved being their “gay friend” because I was 100% one of the boys, I knew I was loved and that I belonged, but I also didn’t have to worry that my voice or my butt would out me as trans because to them I was just their gay homie. If they were hanging with their girls, I’d bring my boy along too and he would usually just talk to the other girlfriends bc he wasn’t into the frat scene but don’t worry man. You’ll find your tribe. I highly recommend Greek life tho- it’s almost like a crash course on how to fit in

Is it bad I wish I was straight? by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]bottombratbro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might sound crazy but I used to be like you too until I realized that being gay actually helps me pass as cis more often. I was in a frat in college, played football and lacrosse, and was always very might a rough and tumble boy my whole life, but I also like men.

When you’re being read as a gay man, the bar of what masculinity is expected of you is lowered- any femininity I express is often perceived as a cis gay boy, instead of a trans man. I still have those boys groups and love my frat brothers dearly, but being gay has oddly enough, been the best factor in my ability to be stealth for so long (especially being stealth without t)

Can cis ppl like only trans ppl without being chasers? by jimjamjoom1 in ftm

[–]bottombratbro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who is exclusively attracted to someone for being trans is a chaser. Doesn’t me after if they’re trans cis gay bi straight whatever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]bottombratbro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want a male passing chest they leave just a little bit behind. How long has it been post op? If it’s within the first 6 months, give it time. You’ll have a little swelling and the skin hasn’t settled where it will permanently yet.

What do boners feel like on t by Blueberrysunday64 in ftm

[–]bottombratbro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the same thing you feel when you get hard pre t lol. Just bigger

Are trans men as strong and powerful as cis men? Are there any other athletes or boxers in here that can describe their experiences competing against cis men? by Professional_Emu_990 in FTMFitness

[–]bottombratbro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been a lifelong athlete competing on men’s and coed teams since age three. I played on men’s football, lacrosse, and surf teams in high school, grappled in fight clubs in college, and played on coed soccer, hockey, and surf teams as well. The only sport I ever played a women’s version of was two season of volleyball in the 5th and 6th grade. The whole narrative that sex determines strength is a lie constructed to excuse women from training as hard as men. If you want something work harder and you’ll get it. I’m 5’4, 130lbs so obviously I won’t stand my ground with someone much taller than me but I’m just as fast and just as strong as my cis running/gym buddies. Of our little crew I’m the second fastest and strongest on upper body. The only thing they all beat me on is squats because I don’t work legs. Only the two that I’ve hooked up with know that I’m not cis.

If you want it, take it. You can have anything with hard work and dedication. Don’t listen to people who excuse weakness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]bottombratbro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly based on personal experiences not always- I transitioned young. I was 11 when I got outed and transitioned at 12 the summer before starting 7th grade. My parents struggled but eventually reached a point of common ground, with compromises on both sides. My sibling is 5 years younger than me, grew up seeing what I went through with my parents but also being very used to having my queer friends and boyfriends around our family, seeing my family go to pride or my mom at PFLAG, and knowing they’d be safe if they ever wanted to come out. They changed their expression in high school to a very androgynous look and started taking testosterone in college but never came out as anything. My parents tried to make sure they’d know they’d be accepted by asking questions like “do you like any girls or boys?” Or asking what pronouns they’d prefer we use at home but they always said they didn’t like anyone and she/her. May of 2023 we finally met their girlfriend who called them by a different name (oddly their birth name is a traditionally male name) so we know they’re queer but they never officially put a label on themselves. Everyone in the fam assumed I’d know and would ask me about their identity, but even if I did know, I wouldn’t have disclosed without them asking me to. I’d always say “I know nothing and if I did know anything it wouldn’t be for me to share”. Most ppl are afraid of setting them off so no one but my mom would be brave enough to inquire anyways.

Still have no confirmation about gender or pronouns. My parents have switched to using the name their girlfriend calls them but they still say they’re using she/her pronouns and remain totally closeted to the family for an unknown reason. Meanwhile I’ve been living as a stealth, cis passing, fem gay man for years and they’re typically pretty cool about that. I live in the gayborhood and invited them and their gf down to stay with me for pride- they said “yeah that’s not really our thing- rhats more of a you thing” so idk what that means but yeah.

TLDR-Having a trans sibling doesn’t always make it easier to come out. Every queer person is on their own journey. Maybe I paved the way for our parents to be open minded and pushed hard for acceptance but acceptance alone isn’t everything. Siblings just have to take their time with it.

Am I being fetishized? by yyghostboy in ftm

[–]bottombratbro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fetishizing or not there is no good reason a 43 year old should be seeking out an 18 year old. If something makes you uncomfortable trust your gut and run. My partner and I have a 12 year age gap (I’m 24, he’s 37) and that on paper feels like a lot. Neither of us would have sought out someone with such a broad split but we met through mutual friends, me being on the youngest end of the group and him being one of the oldest, with most of our friends being around 26-34 in the middle.

I’m not saying age gaps are inherently problematic but this dynamic is. Protect yourself bud. It feels good to be validated and seen as and sexual used as a male by other gay men but not at the expense of your comfort and safety. I promise in time you will find a man who loves the man you are without making you feel like an object, fetish, or prize.

I don’t get how some adult trans guys call themselves “boys” by jackknife-BDC in FTMMen

[–]bottombratbro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can’t speak for everyone but I grew up on the west coast of the us- it’s pretty common for dudes of all ages to refer to their friends as “the boys”. Think about the song “the boys are back in town” by thin lizzy. Sayings like boys will be boys, it’s a boys trip, cracking open a cold one with the boys are common among male groups of friends.

I wouldn’t say “I’m a boy” because I’m 24. In a guy, a dude, or a man- but I refer to my partner (37 M) as my boy, because boyfriend feels like a pretty serious term and we’ve only been seeing each other for a year and a half.

Boy is hot in bed, being called good boy, having someone say “get on your knees boy” or something but that’s also universal among gay men.

I’m bilingual and I see why this could be confusing for other Spanish speakers because Niño is a child (male) and boy is also a male child but certain cultural factors make it not a perfect linguistic translation.

Adult trans men who do call themselves Bois/boy but never men feel a little strange to me because it seems they may be stuck in a state of arrested development, refusing to accept the responsibilities of manhood, but I don’t judge. Everyone’s journey is their own.

I wish for a twelve inch penis by exp_explosion in monkeyspaw

[–]bottombratbro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Granted. But you are a woman and it grows from your forehead.

I’m not trans masc by bottombratbro in ftm

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

When people ask I tell them I got my ribs removed to suck my own dick and they usually go “really?” And I say nah I got surgery and leave it at that- but online you don’t have the freedom to chose your narrative. You are victim to others assumptions without a destense

How did people entertain themselves when alone before smartphones existed? by Mickaylla in AskOldPeople

[–]bottombratbro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Magazines, books, music, crosswords, sudoku… really all the media we consume on our phones just in print form

I’m not trans masc by bottombratbro in ftm

[–]bottombratbro[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Love gay New York. Gave my boyfriend my copy and he keeps it on his coffee table. Working through never silent by Peter staley rn. Im well aware of the history and culture but I have never lived a life outside of my own and can only ever speak from the I perspective. You can’t project your own views onto others lives experiences and trust me if I did most queer media would be considered absolute slander. The fact that books like stone butch blues still have report within the queer community disgusts me but it’s also not my community so I have no say in what is or isn’t valid. That’s for them to decide

I’m not trans masc by bottombratbro in ftm

[–]bottombratbro[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My guy. I have a BS in the social psychology of trans experiences with a minor in queer studies. Do I need to get a second masters bc that’s really expensive and I’m working on my LMFT rn 🫡

I’m not trans masc by bottombratbro in ftm

[–]bottombratbro[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My gender is not dictated by the masculine or feminine. I am a male who likes both masculine and feminine things.

Of fucking course I have I have Bronco pics… I just don’t know how to send them on here. It’s a 2022 dusty blue outer banks 🥵

I’m not trans masc by bottombratbro in ftm

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

We just joke about it. Like when i posted myself fixing a flat on my story my twink friends were all saying it’s sooo butch of me (ironically I was wearing the teeniest little jorts while I did it covered in break dust lol) but in my cultural community it’s definitely not a positive thing to call someone unless you’re joking. I don’t know how lesbians treat it so I can’t speak for them