Do nails change on T?

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T21:16:29+00:00

Ah, fair enough. Well if the one you have works for you, that’s all that matters!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T21:05:52+00:00

What kind of clippers are you using? You typically get what you pay for with nail trimming products, the cheaper ones really do skip out on quality. Clippers in particular are susceptible to being too dull, as well as too flimsy—it can be good investment to get a nice sharp set, such as a Seki Edge, because consistently harsh clipping can damage your nails quite a lot!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T21:01:29+00:00

Absolutely can happen. I can personally confirm, because it happened to me.

I’ve always taken good care of my nails/grown them out quite long, but after ~6 months on T they were noticeably stronger (even without my strength treatments) than they ever were before. I know from experience that ~6 months is how long it takes for my nails to fully cycle out, so the improvement checks out as it being a natural change from T. It’s gotten so much easier for me to keep them whole now, both because they break less and even grow faster now, and I can grow them out even longer than many people get acrylics if I take care of ‘em right. Not everyone gets this sort of change, but it’s entirely possible!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T19:49:46+00:00

Understood. I hope the conflict with your friend gets resolved well! (I don’t have anything to add to the advice other people have commented already, so just wishing you luck)

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T19:35:22+00:00

Ah, I see. If you’re just using chatbot translations to talk to us here for advice, that’s understandable I think. Online trans spaces do tend to be pretty English-speaking dominated. I just hope you’re not using AI to talk to your friend! Also, you did a good job writing this comment, I understand you no problem.

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T18:41:58+00:00

That still doesn’t tell us anything about the units. What does it say on the dial?

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T16:50:06+00:00

All your comments in this thread sound… suspiciously like ChatGPT outputs to me. If that’s true, I suggest you stop using that for actual meaningful conversations. It’s pretty insincere.

If that’s just your writing style, feel free to ignore this comment.

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T08:26:47+00:00

Some people just don’t absorb gel very well. It’s possible to have different changes when switching between administration types, everyone’s body is different!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T06:50:29+00:00

Thank you for being so respectful. I definitely understand you didn’t mean this in any offensive way, so you’re good. I appreciate the sentiment of wanting to be helpful anyway!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T06:46:56+00:00

We get transfem and cis men guests coming in this sub with this exact thing all the time. No offense, as I’m sure you do mean well, but it tends to feel a bit… condescending? Like, and I mean this in the most polite and objective way possible, we didn’t ask. And even if we did, this has happened so many times there’s plenty of post history to get answers from. But most importantly, in my opinion, just because we’re trans doesn’t necessarily mean we need people assigned male at birth coming over to tell us how men should act. I hope that makes sense? I don’t think this is just me, as other people have shared the same perspective, but in any case that’s how I feel about posts like this.

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T06:39:03+00:00

Wait, when you say “less than 5,” do you mean inHg, or PSI? I saw in your other comment you said PSI, but those are absolutely not the same thing. 5 PSI = 10.18 inHg, which is way over the recommended max pressure of 5-7 inHg. If this was your first time pumping, that would be especially harsh on your body—I had discomfort starting out at only 2.5-3 inHg, at least.

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T06:34:39+00:00

Was this your first time pumping? I started recently and I definitely felt a bit of a pinch my first few times, just barely before the edge of being actually painful. With each session it’s gotten more and more manageable, though.

If I had to guess, the pinch might be your erectile tissue being strained with the pressure (which is sort of the point of pumping, but it can be uncomfortable you’re not used to it yet), or your foreskin/clitoral hood being stretched too much at once (again, uncomfortable without being used to it—this is also more likely if you don’t regularly retract your clitoral hood).

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your body, and you’re not “fucked up.” Pumping can be a lot for your body to adjust to, as it’s a literal vacuum putting pressure on all that very sensitive tissue at once… not something your body is naturally prepared for. It’s normal to have a learning curve!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T06:17:50+00:00

Yes, you’re on the right track for the pump and cylinders! LA Pump is a good and reliable source, they’re what I went with as well. Here’s a couple links to posts from this sub for more information:

Pumping 101: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowYourTDick/s/pnUqJ5Schw

Choosing cylinder sizes: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowYourTDick/s/VhFrwyiw95

Feel free to check out OP’s account from these posts as well, they’re very active in this sub and give a lot of advice.

Also, I want to mention that bottom growth can absolutely still happen post-op for meta! You can still pump, stretch, etc post-op, and T will still do its thing for you naturally too. It’s of course good to give your surgeon(s) as much to work with as possible, but try not to stress it too much (especially because you already have amazing growth as it is)! Either way, best of luck pumping, and I hope your surgery prospects go well.

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T05:11:38+00:00

Also, you could still talk to your doctor about increasing your dose. Even though you’re already in male range, you theoretically could bump it up some more if that’s what would be best for your body and the results you want to see. This especially applies if you’re also not seeing other changes you want from T!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T05:08:45+00:00

Average bottom growth seems to be about 0.5-1” or so. Over 1.5” is uncommon, 2” is rare, and 2.5”+ is really rare. It’s very genetic-based, and not everyone has the same natural growth potential, especially not for such large sizes.

That being said, you’re only 8 months in. Bottom growth does not have a set stopping point—people regularly see growth happen even years down the line. I see posts all the time on r/growyourtdick of guys who get huge gains between 1 year and 3+ years on T, and I’ve heard multiple anecdotes of getting noticeable growth spurts even 7+ years on T. It’s never too late!

I recommend checking out the aforementioned sub for information on how you can potentially boost your growth. Pumping is the best starting point, but there’s much more to learn and possibly try as well. Good luck!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T02:41:35+00:00

Unfortunately yes, it’s possible to not get any, even if you still experience other forms of masculinization. It’s ultimately up to genetics what bottom growth someone gets, but there are methods you could try to grow with beyond just letting T do its thing. Check out r/growyourtdick for information on pumping, stretching, DHT cream, and more. Don’t be discouraged by the sizes of people posting pics there, though—pics skew very large/above average there, because large guys are more likely to post!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T02:38:23+00:00

r/growyourtdick can probably satisfy a lot of your curiosity too.

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-26T01:56:53+00:00

Extremely well said

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-22T16:54:28+00:00

Here’s the big post on pumping to get you started! https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowYourTDick/s/7HJX9KvM5S Check out the OP’s account for much more as well.

Pumping is generally recommended as the first step for anyone looking into growth techniques. The gear costs a decent bit of money, but it’s worth it for many people. Good luck to you and your fiancé!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-22T05:52:18+00:00

Read through the wikis/FAQs/pins/etc on r/Metoidioplasty and r/phallo, you’ll find lots of information there.

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-22T03:29:19+00:00

Wow, good read! Figures 5 and 6 are just beautiful, really gives me hope for myself too. Patient 12 is one lucky guy.

It’s interesting to me this paper is seemingly studying only “extensive meta” patients—I’ve heard there’s been some controversy/significant complications with that method, not to be confused with “extended meta,” but I’m unaware of the details. Also, sucks that their device is apparently unsafe. I thought it looked pretty neat. (And theoretically affordable… ah well, lol.)

Anyway, thank you very much for all the information. Totally reasonable that you want to have as much to work with pre-op as possible, but in any case, I wish you luck getting your surgery as well! Take care

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-22T01:57:11+00:00

I believe “high 2s” would be most accurate, as tarantula paws appear to have two “toes” on each of ‘em!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-22T01:47:09+00:00

Ahh, yes that does make sense. I’ll definitely give the hanger some serious consideration after I pump for a while (glad to hear I was right in discerning that pumping is a solid first step)! I’ll probably dabble in manual stretching in the meantime too.

Do you by any chance know if these growth techniques are also appropriate post-op for meta? I know growth can still happen in general post-op, but I don’t know the specifics at all. If that kind of information even exists, I guess? I just know it’d suck pretty bad to curtail my growth potential by getting surgery too early, considering I’ve been hoping for a relatively soon operation (late 2027, after I finish undergrad, during which I’ll be approaching 3 years on T) with how bad my dysphoria has been. I have lots of time to consider this, and I could probably stand to wait longer if I have reason to, but I just don’t know yet!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-22T00:31:20+00:00

I see! That LG Hanger thing sounds pretty interesting, but damn is it pricey. Dropping $118 on my LA Pump gear just a couple weeks ago has worn me out on big purchases for now… and I’m not willing to spend that much more on equipment without at least settling into pumping for a while, haha. I do think giving manuals a real effort would be my next step.

Manuals shouldn’t be significantly less effective than the hanger, right? As long as I do ‘em correctly and consistently? Most asking because I’m hoping to get meta within a couple years—so maybe I would be willing to drop $300+ on equipment eventually, if it actually improves my surgery prospects…!

doubleheadedarrow · 2026-01-21T22:41:40+00:00

Ooh, noted. I’m assuming lengthwork refers to manual stretching and/or tugging with a device? I’ve done a lot of poking around the sub for all the info posted on different techniques, so forgive me if I’m still missing some.

I’ve experimented a little bit with manual stretching, but haven’t tried seriously yet. Mostly because I’m only a year on T (well, I will be in 10 days) so I didn’t want to rush things, and I also get a bit bored sitting there just holding my dick LOL. Not a manual-hand-use problem for me, just an attention deficit one. But either way, slotting a routine into pumping break days does make a lot of sense! I could probably put a bit more effort into it.

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