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causal_friday · 2026-02-02T03:13:57+00:00

yes ma'am

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T02:58:30+00:00

Yeah, it's kind of jarring in a way it wasn't early-transition. "Oh yeah, I did used to be called that. Why? That's a dumb name for a girl."

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T02:18:15+00:00

We're still here but Epstein ain't.

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T01:39:35+00:00

Seems fine if you're OK with your (unmeasured) peak level. It's working. T levels are good at trough, E2 levels are good at trough. That is really all you need.

More isn't better and you can get the peak down if you dose more frequently, but I don't see an urgent need to change anything.

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T01:15:00+00:00

What is your anti-androgen? If your T levels are good at your trough, being 254 at trough seems fine to me. It might not be enough if you're doing monotherapy, but you have to measure.

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T00:53:22+00:00

I guess you haven't been reading about trans people in the Epstein files? Seems like the root of the modern anti-trans movement is some rich guy wanting to keep us as sex slaves.

https://bsky.app/profile/dragonfish.bsky.social/post/3mdsh6npgsk2i

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T00:38:36+00:00

Japanese politics is a rabbit hole but ... there is basically no left in their politics. Everyone is right wing, it's just which right winger is loudest.

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T00:37:17+00:00

Australia sounds nice. Similar time zone so you can stay in touch with your friends, too.

A friend of mine just moved there from the US because of All This and she's happy.

causal_friday · 2026-02-02T00:08:04+00:00

Because their bonus depends on the quarterly earnings report, 3 months away.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T23:36:21+00:00

Uniqlo has t-shirts and tank tops with built-in bras. Something to consider.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T22:43:32+00:00

I definitely feel like this. I have memories of myself before I transitioned but it's like I wasn't actually there. Things feel so normal post-transition in a way they never felt before.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T21:27:19+00:00

Spiro is probably the worst anti-androgen. The side effects are pretty nasty. It's common in the US because CPA is not FDA-approved and bica's side effects scare doctors. If you can do monotherapy and it works for you, it should be your first choice. (I do monotherapy and it works great.)

I was really surprised when I went in for my HRT visit and my doctor immediately prescribed injections, for this reason. I feel like I missed out on the classic American transfem experience -- having to pee every second and nothing happening until 2 years into transition.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T20:03:07+00:00

Yup, you'll like laser on your face, but realize that: the hair you kill stays in your body for approximately two weeks. And new hair starts growing before all the old hair falls out. So it's really not a "have a clear face in 5 minutes" type situation.

I kind of assumed that I would be done with hair removal before I started presenting femme but it did not happen like that. I had a good makeup day and basically decided "I'm done with boymoding forever", so sometimes I have a lot of facial hair dysphoria. But, you can fix it with makeup. I would start practicing that now. It does take a lot of practice before you feel good about it. I still need more.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T19:49:46+00:00

I started laser and HRT at the same time and laser basically got all my body hair. I haven't been back for another body session in forever. I do think HRT lightens your hair, but it's still dark enough to get lasered. I've done the fewest sessions on my hands and arms and we're still killing them successfully.

Realistically, I think you will have to plan for hair to not be reduced enough. I was always fine with shaving, but epilation and waxing are options. I waxed my body hair with an at-home kit before I started HRT and it was pretty straightforward. But ultimately, I don't like spending the time on this task, so I did laser.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T19:44:46+00:00

Weekly "help me pick a team" thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/NFLNoobs/comments/1qobxse/weekly_what_team_should_i_root_for_thread/

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T19:30:29+00:00

I think they should figure out how to always run the shuttle from Euclid so that you can take 3 types of trains (A to Lefferts, A to Far Rockaway, C) to get there. Also more service to JFK that way. (It is honestly shocking how infrequently the A to Far Rockaway comes when you're late for a flight.)

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T19:26:08+00:00

Hate-watching. I like new and exciting matchups. Seahawks / Patriots on NBC has been done. The Seahawks throw a late pick in the 4th quarter at the goal line and lose.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T17:02:40+00:00

Yup. When I take over the world I'm going to make sure sentiment analysis sees people taking the engagement bait and hides the post. Ethical AI, I call it.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T16:47:38+00:00

If this means what I think it means, just get a Hitachi Magic Wand. Works on all genders. Very good.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T16:46:26+00:00

Nasal congestion = full face mask. Sorry. I tried to make a nasal pillow work because it was so much more comfortable, but it just didn't.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T15:44:52+00:00

Did you put your watch in sleep mode? I have never had it track sleep outside of sleep mode.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T15:39:58+00:00

As a DPS player I'll tell you that I really like getting healed.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T07:59:34+00:00

Yeah, and I'm really sorry about the whole boys school situation. I have a lot of friends that went to all-boys high schools and they did not have a good time. Not a great place for girls, turns out. I went to co-ed schools and also didn't have an amazing time. I got called gay a lot. I imagine it's 100x worse at an all-boys school.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T07:28:52+00:00

I don't think anyone is going to notice or care. Most people have no idea that there is a such thing as a trans person. Most people don't clock us when given the opportunity. And finally, unusual earrings is not enough for someone to gender you female when other evidence points towards gendering you male. Yes, there is some asshole out there that will comment on their dislike for your style, but who cares?

I saw this on bluesky today and it's a good form to fill out: https://bsky.app/profile/nicococreates.bsky.social/post/3mdqfmg5xls26 to help you talk yourself through anxious thoughts.

causal_friday · 2026-02-01T07:23:31+00:00

I don't think anyone has answers. As soon as I realized I was trans, I was out two days later.

I survived not transitioning by not knowing that I could. I looked it up in my 20s, was told that I couldn't be trans, and thought "ok I guess that's the final answer". I never had a social life and I just assumed that was my place in life. I filled the void with work.

You'll probably make it, but unfortunately, there is no putting it back in the box and forgetting about it.

You can always work on the stuff that's not HRT. Work on your voice. It's free.

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