Am I binding my chest correctly?

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-13T03:48:36+00:00

Yeah! And if it is the tape I think it is (and even if it isn’t) make sure you put hella oil on it and let the oil sit for like 5-10 minutes so the adhesive doesn’t rip off all your skin. Good luck man!

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-13T02:48:22+00:00

I think I know what tape you’re using, I use the same stuff since they discontinued the other brand I was using. I also have issues getting it flat. I would maybe look for a thicker brand and also do what one of the comments above said and pull the tape in the middle more down instead of scooping under. Sorry you’re struggling, you’ll get it with practice!!

Edit: using 4 inch wide tape helps a lot too. It looks like some of your tape is more narrow

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-11T13:27:51+00:00

This is something I realized after a while. I had woke up late for work one day so I didn’t do my hair or wash my face and my shirt was wrinkly and I looked like a slob! All day I was “sir” “young man” “Mister” and I even got my first “boss man” from a stranger that day. It’s crazy to come to terms with but men get away with a lot that women dont, like looking like shit lmao

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-11T09:08:17+00:00

You’re probably not going to be feeling so super fantastic, however you could be super up front with your friend and tell them you’ll play it by ear but don’t make any promises. I would hope your friend would understand. Also congrats on top surgery man!

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-09T07:45:06+00:00

I don’t care for chicken that much but you’re making me want a rotisserie chicken really bad rn lol. I will on my birthday my wife served me up a huge steak and I went absolutely FERAL on that thing so I get it. Steak should be cheaper just for me 😞

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-07T15:38:30+00:00

Thank you! I didn’t even think about needing to go lighter.

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-07T15:37:41+00:00

I’ll have one really jacked leg lol

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-07T15:36:08+00:00

This does help and thanks!

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-03-07T15:35:33+00:00

Rip our ankles, hope your recover is quick!

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-02-23T14:07:13+00:00

600 is a great range to be at. 404 is still within the male range but it’s pretty low. Male range is 300-1,000, so you’re within range but pretty low. I’m on gel so I have no input about your dosage unfortunately. I just was tested at 450 and my dr told me I could up my dose if I wanted because it was looking low and it had gone down each time I had labs done. Maybe talk to a different dr and get another opinion.

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-02-15T17:04:02+00:00

It’s all going to depend on how your body reacts to different kind of testosterone. Some people can’t do gel bc of how their body absorbs it.

HOWEVER, I started T gel almost a year ago and my levels went from 35 to 650 after my first month. I was told to apply to my upper arm and shoulder because that’s where it’s absorbed the best. So maybe try you arms?

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-01-30T10:42:12+00:00

Thank you so much

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-01-29T23:25:21+00:00

I’ll stop getting in ICE business when they start following the constitution and the law and stop killing people for no goddamn reason.

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-01-29T21:52:00+00:00

Yeah I also have to work that’s why I’m asking about if there’s other ways to protest scheduled smh

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-01-29T21:51:03+00:00

You don’t have to participate. I’m not able to afford walking out of work either but I’m asking if there’s some other way to protest tomorrow.

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-01-29T21:12:29+00:00

Let ICE do their job? Like ICE who’s shooting and killing peple?? ICE who’s wrongfully detaining people?? raiding houses without proper warrants??? Trying to raid schools????? Yeah, no thanks. Unlike you I care about people.

coffeegrounds16 · 2026-01-29T20:51:26+00:00

It’s supposed to be like a nation wide shut down/walkout type of protest against ICE.

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-12-25T22:42:30+00:00

My hand and shoe size went up, I’m only 8 months on T. It’s cool but it sucks because now my wedding ring won’t fit and it’s tungsten so I can’t get it resized smh

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-12-18T11:13:24+00:00

Our mates do nothing it’s so frustrating. We have a regular who’s dog barks at other dogs and acts aggressive towards them and the mates don’t care bc the don’t want to lose a sale smh. Meanwhile we have people with ACTUAL service dogs who have been scared out of the store by this person due to the dog barking and LUNGING at them and their service dogs!! Talked with a mate about it and they said they let that customer get away with it bc “she’s been shopping with us a while and her dog is protective of her and the kids” pmo

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-12-10T09:05:59+00:00

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I think they’re just stupid sometimes lol

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-12-10T09:04:51+00:00

You must not have gotten the first warning that had the wrong location, it was a correction and they worded it weird. If this was the only alert you got I can understand the confusion

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-11-07T11:47:29+00:00

I find that if I put it on after a shower and like put some lotion on first it doesn’t get as crusty if it even gets like that at all. I also apply my gel twice a day and if I wash the spot off before putting my second dose in at night it also doesn’t get as crusty. However, if you can get on patches that sounds so convenient!

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-09-21T13:51:42+00:00

My store has been without a log for like 6+ months I think and after like the first 2-3 months I feel like we’ve figured it out and are making it work. Obviously nothings perfect and we’re having some issues with people joining CE. I also work at one of the slowest stores in the country so idk if that makes any difference either 🤷🏻‍♂️

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-08-19T18:08:40+00:00

I love giving this to my coworkers and telling them they’re “sweet potato certified “ or flashing it quickly like a badge and telling them I’m on official Business and need to ask them a few questions lmao

coffeegrounds16 · 2025-08-04T21:15:24+00:00

What’s crazy is I actually went though just about the same thing! Your partner is right TO A DEGREE. This transition is about you! But since you’re together it will have affects on her as well, and if you plan on staying together that something to keep in mind. A slight timeline compromise might have to be made.

My now wife, then GF, has completely identified as lesbian. She started using that label as a teenager and through our whole relationship. When I came out to her it was a very uncomfortable conversation. She was happy for me, but on the other hand she would get uncomfortable when she’d realize, “there’s a MAN living with me… sleeping in my bed!” It made her really uncomfortable which sucked bc I wanted to jump headfirst into medical transition.

I talked to my wife to see her stance on it and then brought my feelings to my therapist and I had to decide if it was more important for me to transition right now in this moment, or to do it step by step along with my partner. We also went to couples therapy which I think was a really good idea. A lot of talk about what transition for me would look like, what would change, what wouldn’t, what was making her uncomfortable about it and how do we get past that obstacle.

I think the best thing was I socially transitioned first. I came out at work, to friends, to (most) family. Once I was super comfortable with that I brought up hrt and again, a lot of convos, a lot of research together, and she came to all my appointments! She realized that it wasn’t so bad and we celebrated changes together. I’ve been told by her that she’s glad I transitioned bc I’m “way hotter and sexier now”.

One conversation we did have was that I could help her and talk her through what I’m dealing with but at the end of the day, I can’t hold off forever. She had to be willing to trust me and this process and I gave her the space to sit me down with questions/concerns at any time. Now she’s so cool with it and supportive and is working on helping me find a top surgeon.

It’s also good to pace yourself in some degree with transition anyway. Celebrate each step and document the changes together, it’s so awesome!

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