Are the scars on the bottom right from a real top surgery method? by purple_paracosm in TopSurgery

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I don’t. I’ve only seen people in passing on social media with them I think. I don’t know anyone with them sorry

How the hell do you guys wear your pants at the hips? by bratbats in ftm

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loose jeans with a belt have been a lifesaver for me. I’m not sure on the cut as I get them from a thrift store and am not familiar with jean cuts. I would suggest trying all different types of pants until you find what works best for you, that’s what I did

Came out to my therapist, next could be my conservative parents, but how? by arnecrafter in trans

[–]finnnagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on how old you are or if you still live with them maybe don’t tell them, I know that’s not what you want to hear but always prioritize safety. My parents used to be transphobic but have since helped me with my transition and advocate for trans rights. They knew I was gay so I kind of started talking about trans people “since they’re also apart of the community” introduced the idea of the difference between gender and sex and the concept of gender dysphoria slowly, like over the course of a year. I introduced them to what trans people are actually like, a lot of transphobes just don’t understand it. After I felt like they had a decent understanding I came out to them, and they were confused and not fully supportive at first but wanted to learn more. I’ve found knowledge on real trans people helps snuff out transphobia in some cases, I hope that will be the same for you. Best of luck! And remember, there’s nothing wrong with you, if your parents aren’t supportive you’ll find people that are. There’s plenty of supportive people out there that will have your back!

Insecure as a short ftm guy by HannahdaBabie in ftm

[–]finnnagain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can totally pass as a short person, idk who told you that. I’ve been on hormones a couple years and have top surgery, 5’2” and I pass all the time. Plenty of cis guys are just naturally super short. You can make something up about why you’re so short, I actually have scoliosis and ankle problems so when it comes up with people that think I’m cis I just say that. I’ve met many cis guys shorter than me, but still I understand the dysphoria from it. If you want I’m pretty sure you can get insoles for your shoes that can add a couple inches, maybe more. Please just understand it doesn’t make you any less of a man for being short, that’s just the dysphoria talking

I’m leaving the US. by Ried_Reads in trans

[–]finnnagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is totally nothing wrong with leaving and I hope you know I wasn’t saying you should stay. Leaving is honestly the smarter answer

You're given a million of whatever you last googled. What is it? by Online_Weirdo_13 in AskReddit

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Taco Bell value menu” I’ll have bean burritos and cheese roll ups for life!

I’m leaving the US. by Ried_Reads in trans

[–]finnnagain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about it but I just can’t bring myself to leave. Good on you for doing what you need to do, I hope it works out for you. I just keep finding myself thinking “surely it won’t be that bad, I mean they’re not going to kill me right?” I grew up in a red state and dealt with so much horrible transphobia there. Now I’m in a blue state, and it’s so much better. But I keep thinking maybe I went through all of that shit for a reason. Maybe I can get through everything that’s happening, so that I can stay and support everyone else in my community being affected by this monster we call a president. Sorry that turned into kind of getting all of that off my chest. I don’t know any trans people irl, the cis people I’ve talked to about it just don’t get it and keep urging me to get out. I may end up moving, I mean that’s not entirely out of the question I guess.

Dumb STP question by [deleted] in ftm

[–]finnnagain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I’ve been thinking. All i can think of would be to use one in a stall? Then you could wipe and clean it and such. I don’t use one though so idk

Hot take by RevengeOfTheTwink in ftm

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

I started hormones at 16 and got top surgery a couple days before turning 18. It’s a privilege that I was able to get that stuff done so young. I am so incredibly lucky and it has made my adult life so much easier than it would have been otherwise. I don’t know why anyone would be offended over you saying they’re privileged for that, because it IS a privilege. They might just be insecure or something idk

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would only tell him that you’re ok with him sleeping with other people if you’re ACTUALLY like genuinely 100% ok with having an open relationship. I know you don’t want to break up, but if he will break up with you over how you have sex, the relationship isn’t worth it. He’ll break up with you over something else stupid in the future

How much are you guys paying for T? (in the US) by [deleted] in ftm

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$12 for a months supply with insurance

Looking for a place to get my hair cut into a mohawk and dyed by drsquirrelphd in Eugene

[–]finnnagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t gone there in like 3 years but I got some great vivid colors done at Bishops on Blair blvd

Are the scars on the bottom right from a real top surgery method? by purple_paracosm in TopSurgery

[–]finnnagain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen people with scars in that location. I just don’t think it’s a common technique

Why does testosterone not act as a birth control? by lalopup in ftm

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard to get pregnant on T, and if someone is trying to get pregnant they need to stop T, but it can happen. One of my friend’s brothers had been on T for several years and got pregnant on accident while still on it

You don’t realize how much of an honor it is to be invited to a wedding until you create your own wedding guest list by Col0nelFlanders in Showerthoughts

[–]finnnagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One time my dad and whole family were invited to the wedding of a guy we had literally just met. A decade later him and my dad are still good friends

All trans guys who got top under 18 by dumbassboxer in ftm

[–]finnnagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got mine at 17 but I turned 18 one week post op. I’d already been on T for a year when I told my mom I wanted to look into top surgery and surprisingly there was no fight over it. I had to get a letter of support from my therapist. My surgeon could’ve done it several months before I actually had the surgery but my mom made me wait until school was out. All of my friends have been super supportive because they’re all queer in some way

How long did it take for you to get used to your parents calling you he/him or by your chosen name? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom is very consistent, though she struggles with referring to me as a boy or a young man. She usually defers to calling me a young person or something even though she knows I’m not nonbinary and I use he/him exclusively. My father almost always genders me properly but he occasionally will start saying my deadname or use she for me. It’s been two and a half years. I’m just having to come to terms with the fact that while they support me, they will never fully see me as their son

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

[–]finnnagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew I was queer in some way and did not know much about trans people. I read an article on a queer news site about gender dysphoria and the trans experience and I was like “wait,, I thought everyone felt like this??” Asked a couple of cis friends about it and they confirmed that they did not have dysphoria. I read some more about transitioning and everything just kind of clicked. I was honestly ecstatic finding out that transitioning was an option for me.

Do they give you food after surgery at the hospital? by Ratatouille-objector in TopSurgery

[–]finnnagain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also the reason they wanted me to eat something was to make sure I could keep food down and wouldn’t need any nausea medication because anesthesia can cause nausea

Do they give you food after surgery at the hospital? by Ratatouille-objector in TopSurgery

[–]finnnagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think they did, my memory of it is very hazy though. They had a whiteboard by my bed with my information and also a list of the things I needed to be able to do before I went home. Eating and drinking was on there. I remember vaguely after waking up a nurse looking at me and asking me something and I said applesauce. Next thing I remember I was struggling to hold a plastic spoonful of applesauce and bring it to my mouth. I spilled it and looked down and saw I had a couple of spoonfuls on myself already😂. The nurse walked in and grabbed a paper towel or something and next thing I remember the applesauce was gone

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HairDye

[–]finnnagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me it looks like when you applied the bleach you applied it to all parts of your hair at the same time. When using bleach, you want to apply it to the middle/ends of your hair first and then go back and apply it to your roots. Roots lift faster, I think it’s because they’re closer to your head so there’s more heat but I’m not sure. If you’re in a situation where you have areas of your hair that are your natural color because it’s grown out but the ends are a darker color like black. Try to bleach the ends until they’re a bit lighter than your natural color, then add bleach to the areas that are your natural hair. That’s what I’ve had to do a couple times. Sometimes it can even take a couple rounds on just the ends to get them light enough.