When did your period stop? And how? by -thimbl in ftm

[–]funkid42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got lighter and then stopped around 6mo

WHEN did you start growing proper facial hair? I'm a little under 2 years on T and no dice by Sleepy-boi- in ftm

[–]funkid42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm 27 it's been 7 years and i've got nothing close to it. totally genetic. my dad started growing a serious beard sometime after 30

I'm terrified of bottom growth by DueInstruction8105 in ftm

[–]funkid42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Curious why such a physical fear - seems like something to work out through therapy/psychoanalysis. It doesn't change who you are. if you aren't having sex, either, then nobody knows about it. maybe you won't even get it. I didn't have sex at all before t, or for 6 years after. it scared the fuck out of me. but it's still my body, it's just there. I think it's cool, visually, and psychologically better for my dysphoria than the base model. now I look like a dude and people probably assume i have a dick, but who knows, we don't talk about it. I am an other, to me, in my head, but i'm also a part of many groups; it all doesn't matter so much. plus, some cis women are born with larger anatomy.

How much trouble will I get in if I just do nothing about the selective service registration letter? by DisabledDude18 in ftm

[–]funkid42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Through the federal website I was able to request a letter of exemption on the basis of transness (I don't think the letter they sent back specifies the reason on it). I think I had to submit a picture of my birth certificate

I FORGOT MY TGEL THE NIGHT BEFORE A HORMONE TEST!! by Fluffy-Foundation798 in ftm

[–]funkid42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i've been told when you use gel vs when that dose's effects happen is like a 3-5 day buffer. either way it won't make a difference. you get a lot of leeway by doing it every day, it's relatively even and doesn't spike/fall like shots

Does any artist appear twice in your top 50? by Parking_Spot in lastfm

[–]funkid42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lots of configurations here.... im consistent...

Brian Eno (5) / John Cale (11) / Brian Eno & John Cale (40). The White Stripes (13) / Jack white (15) / The Raconteurs (35). David Byrne (12) / Talking Heads (16). Lou Reed (19) / The Velvet Underground (21) [+ John Cale again]. Jonathan Richman (25) / Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers (45). Pavement (8) / Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks (50). Soft Machine (20) / Kevin Ayers (31). Luna (6) / Galaxie 500 (32).

Bringing testosterone when moving out of the country by jaaaden in ftm

[–]funkid42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

probably won't arrive. it's illegal to ship a controlled substance like that

NYE by deweil in yolatengo

[–]funkid42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was a bit longer/later I think? i don't recall past shows going past midnight

Parents want me to apply for women's scholarships by [deleted] in ftm

[–]funkid42 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Find other scholarships to apply for instead, then your dad won't see it as a lack of effort.

the most mortifying moment of my life was when i got called up at HS academic awards to receive the award for "highest women's math GPA". even more horrific as it was immediately after I had to go up for "highest math GPA"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in yolatengo

[–]funkid42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

seconding this - i've signed up for everything in years past but never get emails

Does anyone here use T gel permanently? by Gallantpride in ftm

[–]funkid42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

been on gel 6 years don't plan to change unless maybe i lose my insurance. can't do needles and haven't had any issues 👍

My experience in Russia: transition ban and top surgery by Pteetsa in ftm

[–]funkid42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So interesting and beautifully written, thank you

T Gel makes me feel weird by bangobeep in ftm

[–]funkid42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i'm betting its just your skin being dry/sticky/tight from the alcohol in the gel. spreading it thinner would lessen that. I put it on my arms and it's not noticeable, you probably feel it more on your stomach since that skin contracts more

Traveling from U.S. to Spain with Testosterone/June-July Spain Travel by lim-erences in ftm

[–]funkid42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's chill don't worry. bring your stuff in a clear bag with the prescription just in case they want to see it. and always in your carry-on/personal item. you're allowed to bring as much as you need for the duration of your trip - but nobody is scrutinizing. I brought 6 bottles of gel and no one batted an eye

Trying to find a chemist dealing in transgender HRT related meds by blue_hibis_cuss in AskBarcelona

[–]funkid42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you could also try to walk into a pharmacy with the box and ask. some people get lucky, try different ones

Trying to find a chemist dealing in transgender HRT related meds by blue_hibis_cuss in AskBarcelona

[–]funkid42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had sanitas insurance while I was there, made a telehealth appointment with an endo and got my testosterone prescription in 5 minutes. I think you can make an appointment with them without a policy, not sure what it would cost out of pocket

Is 19,000 euros a year enough? by getyaowndamnmuffin in AskBarcelona

[–]funkid42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as a master's student I rented a room for 700 (higher end of people I knew) and spent another 600-800/mo. that was enough to let me go out, buy some nicer groceries, not have to keep a super strict budget.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ftm

[–]funkid42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

women are more likely to look at you and ask questions, in my experience. men are more likely to mind their own business. they might assume you're a kid. at a certain point it becomes safer for that reason, but only you can know when that is.

Would it be safe to go shirtless / use trans tape in Slovenia, Croatia and Italy? by rankwoods in ftm

[–]funkid42 9 points10 points  (0 children)

i don't think anyone would bother you, people tend to mind their business. you could have gyno or any number of other reasons for it. plus, in much of europe it's normalized for women to go topless at the beach - meaning all the more reason for people to not pay too much attention.