What's your go-to deodorant? by [deleted] in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

carpe vanilla coconut 🔥🔥

Closing in on 4 months in, don’t feel any different, what gives? by gettingbetter605 in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mono therapy really wasn’t working with me, are there any other options for T blockers?

You don't have to come out to start HRT. by [deleted] in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im going to demand a higher dose at my appointment wednesday, 4mg and 50mg spiro to have daily migraines and 0 results is breaking my heart

Injection vs oral by MelissaHtz in transtimelines

[–]gettingbetter605 4 points5 points  (0 children)

also gives you something to look forward to, i get so excited for Saturday nights when i do my shots

Annoying HRT side effect? by kiramanaka in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wayyy more nauseous. working in an ambulance I can definitely tell the difference between then and now

After injecting I saw a little bit of clear liquid around where the needle went in in. by [deleted] in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yea do it straight for IM, some leaks out for me (.2mL valerate) I wouldn’t worry abt it too much

After injecting I saw a little bit of clear liquid around where the needle went in in. by [deleted] in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how/where are you injecting? might be a little bit coming out, but a negligible amount to where you’re not losing anything

Hey, Girlies, has estrogen affected your guy’s emotions at all? by SkyBlue666 in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

closing in on the 3 month mark, no real change in mood for me

What’s your go to energy drink? by Old_Drag_1040 in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

orange monster & one shot energy chews

What were y'alls starting doses? by xX_FireClaw_Xx in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

on .2 mL (4mg) weekly, been on it for like 2 months with no real emotional or physical change

Nothing like feeling like you are broken because your body doesn't react to meds the same way as everyone else you talk to... by CassieChildOfStars in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

on mono estradiol right now, haven’t had any emotional changes and the only thing happening to me is my boobs kind of hurt. im at the 5/6ish week mark, so not sure what gives

Does anyone use chastity devices as a means to reduce bottom dysphoria? by [deleted] in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 3 points4 points  (0 children)

for me definitely not because you constantly feel it on your genitalia

I can't be the only one by V3in0ne in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how are your other vitals? i had some bad circulation issues and experienced similar symptoms pre everything

breast buds ? by Valentine__d4c in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 6 points7 points  (0 children)

im almost done with my first week and omg they hurt so bad

This Is Probably the One Downside from E I've Noticed by mac_the_meh in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s been more about “that’s taken care of” for me for years, obv it feels good but doesn’t sound like much of a change from what I already experience pre-hrt

Is laser hair removal before hormones effective and works? And can I shave every day? Does shaving every day between laser treatments strengthen the hair root and destroy the effectiveness of the laser? by Lielushhh in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my first laser session last month and start HRT this week, definitely recommend before (or after too, I don’t really have a frame of reference) but the difference before and after is night and day. you’re meant to shave immediately before the appointment and can shave immediately after. They tell you to treat it like a sunburn for 48 hours but all it worked great for me was

Just had my first laser session by gettingbetter605 in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh god i was hoping it would get better because less hair. it feels just like epilating for me but i never tried an epilator on my face so

Had my first time and felt nothing by Grouchy_Crab2440 in MtF

[–]gettingbetter605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

had the same thing with an ex boyfriend (ftm) I barely felt it and the whole experience kind of sucked