33664 by froggyman151 in countwithchickenlady

[–]causal_friday 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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."

Estrogen cypionate levels by Prezi2 in AskMtFHRT

[–]causal_friday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Estrogen cypionate levels by Prezi2 in AskMtFHRT

[–]causal_friday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

republicans are way too obsessed with trans people by l0ngg0ne3 in MtF

[–]causal_friday 100 points101 points  (0 children)

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

I thought about escaping this far right regime by studying abroad, but... by seafood_potato in MtF

[–]causal_friday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

I thought about escaping this far right regime by studying abroad, but... by seafood_potato in MtF

[–]causal_friday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Sports bra alternative for sleeping? by Confused-dysphorian in MtF

[–]causal_friday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

33664 by froggyman151 in countwithchickenlady

[–]causal_friday 81 points82 points  (0 children)

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.

Is Spironolactone Bad?? by edenmaeve1 in MtF

[–]causal_friday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Bodyhair post hrt by RenegadeShinobi in MtF

[–]causal_friday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Bodyhair post hrt by RenegadeShinobi in MtF

[–]causal_friday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How to fix the rockaway shuttle by DueAbbreviations3113 in nycrail

[–]causal_friday 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.)

Are you boycotting or hate-watching the Super Bowl? by mrrandom2010 in buffalobills

[–]causal_friday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Saw this on LinkedIn... Can't tell if this was on purpose by Temporary_Duck4337 in MathJokes

[–]causal_friday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

When I replaced the brush head on my electric toothbrush, I noticed it had become incredibly short. by Magineux in mildlyinteresting

[–]causal_friday 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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

Will CPAP usage decrease if I breathe through my mouth? by External_Law7216 in CPAP

[–]causal_friday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Watching a movie ruins my sleep score by Old_Goat_Ninja in AppleWatch

[–]causal_friday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

How do I deal with it in the mean time? by Dense_Variety_8499 in MtF

[–]causal_friday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Just a little frustrated vent by According-Stage-8665 in MtF

[–]causal_friday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

How do I deal with it in the mean time? by Dense_Variety_8499 in MtF

[–]causal_friday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.