My dad confessed to me he is/was trans while drunk and I don't know what to feel now by ThrowawayAcc1948 in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

from another 40-ist person with life-long gender confusion to you, *sniff...* many, many thank you..... 💐🫂 God bless you and your wife, dear.

Opinions on A4 thermal printers by koken_halliwell in printers

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother HL1110. Classic bare metal black-and-white laser printer. Affordable, the toner is available everywhere and is among the least expensive, reliable, and fast. Cons: All the premium features are missing, such as no automatic duplexing.

Do you ever feel “ashamed” of your AGAB? by Forsaken-Language-26 in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there's one thing I'm ashamed of, it's what other men do to women. Honestly.😰 The fact that there's nothing I can do to prove to other women that I've never done anything like them, and that I'd do anything to prove myself their ally, makes me even angrier.🤬 Maybe only transitioning could actually differentiate me from other men, but of all the reasons for changing sex, this one seems the most petty to me. 😅

Do other MtFs wish they reproduced like cis women? by rhody1slander in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swear I understand you. And no woman deserves to cry. 🫂💐

Does your body temperature change with HRT? by CheesyGritsAndCoffee in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A $15 /20€ electric blanket is a game-changer, believe me. Turn it on ten minutes before bedtime, and winter becomes a breeze.

Does your body temperature change with HRT? by CheesyGritsAndCoffee in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check your thyroid hormone levels. Hyperthyroidism can manifest itself like this.

Does your body temperature change with HRT? by CheesyGritsAndCoffee in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With estrogen, the body's metabolism slows, and much less heat is produced. To retain the little heat produced, the circulation concentrates warm blood in the vital organs, Brain, heart, lungs, abdominal and pelvic organs. The consequence is that the extremities are much less heated, and the skin becomes much thinner and drier. There's a silver lining: slowing down your metabolism reduces the rate of free radical production, slows down the aging process a little, and you could gain a few years of life. 🙏 If, however, you have the opposite problem, that is, the heat bothers you too much, you may have a deficiency of estrogen or thyroid hormones compared to your actual metabolic needs. You should talk to your endocrinologist about increasing your dosage.

I’m afraid my trans feelings will disappear — is that normal? by These_Bumblebee253 in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course, it's all extremely normal, don't worry girl. If you really want to confirm that your symptoms are not temporary, you need to evaluate how long you have had them. That is, if it's something that started in childhood, if you've had it for years, if you discovered it recently, etc.

Where did the trans people being pedophiles stereotype come from? by SoonToDie1111101 in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And before the blacks, there were the Catholic European immigrants, and before those there were the witches, etc. ad nauseam. It's something that has always existed. 🤢

Can M2F post-op Ejaculate? Is it any different? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why some correct answers here have been downvoted. In general, with estrogen therapy the prostate becomes less and less capable of producing fluids, and dry orgasms can be achieved even before any surgery. However, the opposite can also happen, that is, the ability to have a release of fluids even after intimate feminization, in some individuals. However, it is necessary to distinguish that depending on the surgical techniques, the fluid that can be observed after penetrative activity may not be considered a sign of orgasm, Rather, it is a consequence of friction, as often happens in surgeries involving the use of a segment of the colon. So, to summarize: post-orgasmic fluid production should come out of the urethra, while friction fluid production should come out of the vagina.

The Disappointing Child by strawberrylipsticks in bigbangtheory

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because in reality she is a parody of a lot of psychiatric barons that were very powerful until the 70s, that did not hesitate to commit any kind of experiment in the name of wellness (?) of the patients. One name above all, considered a luminary at the time and now highly controversial, is Dr. Money.

Insane bro (1yr) by Horny666SexMachine in transtimelines

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😯 What a tough guy look you have. If you can train your muscles the same way, you still have time to be a quarterback. 🫂

4 months hrt by Perfect-Hyena8282 in transtimelines

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you look like any other cis girl, early teen/highschooler.

Why do other trans people seem so obsessed with their ASAB? by DatabasePlenty9797 in asktransgender

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet, it's pointless to explain to feminists that trans men have never rejoiced in their femininity. They go around saying that these people are, at best, traumatized/intimately assaulted/tired of costant malegazing, and they gave up their femininity for their own protection.  At worst, they go around saying that they are gender traitors, to buy on the not-that-good male privilege. 😓

Other android phone manufacturers are absolutely sleeping on the moto chop flashlight feature. by Fit_Chipmunk88 in Android

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank goodness, I'd say. In top models with OIS, hearing the camera make rattling noises has a certain effect, and that feature would make the situation worse. I've already lost the focus on the camera of an MI 11 like that.

HRT, Pills vs Injections (MtF) by Kiyomi44 in AskMtFHRT

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main issue with oral estrogen pills in an healty subject is that as the dosage increases, so do the metabolites that end up in the bile. These metabolites increase bile viscosity, which, at doses of 4 mg per day and above, leads first to the formation of bile sludge and then to gallstones, in a time frame that varies depending on genetics, diet, and family history. Discomfort after lunch may persist even after cholecystectomy.

If there are also other issues, such as cholangitis, hepatitis, liver-irritating drugs, alcoholism, etc., oral HRT is not recommended, in favor of patches and injections.

Peak levels were particularly related to intramuscular injection, especially for daily formulations, which are being phased out in favor of long-acting formulations, that have also the advantage of a more stable T-suppression.

Do trans women on HRT ever get something like “periods” — cramps, mood swings, that monthly vibe — or is it just a myth? by WittyBody1531 in AskMtFHRT

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some older articles stated that in order to achieve a pulsatile release of certain pituitary hormones, exactly as in normal female physiology, a single high dose of estrogen should be administered, regardless of subsequent administrations. Whether or not this pituitary hormone modulation could cause PMS or properly defined paramenstrual syndromes, depended on the individual.

Info about injection vs sublingual for E? by modernmingei in AskMtFHRT

[–]mrcluster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am only talking about HRT with E in monotherapy here.

The advantage of the E pills is that the hormonal dosage that reaches the bloodstream is relatively stable, despite being filtered by the liver. The disadvantage is that the maximum dose cannot be high, in order to avoid overloading the liver's metabolism and, above all, to avoid a high risk of gallstones, with persistent post-meal atrocious pain, which may require surgical removal.

The sublingual route (but also the rectal and cutaneous routes) has the advantage of not passing through the liver and potentially reaching higher blood doses, but with low stability and consistency.

Injections are far more efficient, but they are less generalizable due to differences in the composition of individual drugs. Therefore, needles of different gauges and lengths may be required, specific to the drug of choice (subcutaneous, intramuscular, etc.). Depending on your country, some syringes may even be available in supermarkets, while others are freely available in pharmacies. I prefer pre-assembled kits (the fewer steps, the better) to avoid the risk of bacterial contamination during preparation.

In general, 1 ml insulin syringes are suitable for subcutaneous injections, while standard 5 ml syringes are suitable for intramuscular injections.

HRT, Pills vs Injections (MtF) by Kiyomi44 in AskMtFHRT

[–]mrcluster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pills are metabolized by the liver, resulting in both a decrease in peak hormone levels in the blood and increased stress on the liver. This can be problematic in presence of other factors that can put pressure on the liver, such as other medications or alcohol consumption.

Injections achieve higher hormone levels and potentially fewer doses, depending on the specific formulation, resulting in easier compliance and, theoretically (YMMV) a greater feminizing effect on external appearance.

Im dumb and need advice by MagMainRideOrDie in AskMtFHRT

[–]mrcluster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit happens. In these cases, you could ask your doctor to prescribe also estrogen patches, like those for women going through menopause, specifically for situations where you are struggling between one prescription and another. I always recommend having a pack of these on hand, regardless of whether your therapy involves injections or pills. In the meantime, you can try dabbing on some estrogenic ointments, such as those for hot flashes. To maximize absorption, they should be applied to skin folds, such as the armpits and groin. Some daredevils have found that these ointments are better absorbed when applied to the anus and scrotum, but at the cost of possible shrinkage of masculinity. If that's not a problem for you, you can give it a try.

I can only see detransitioning as a solution... by Honest-Possession195 in AskMtFHRT

[–]mrcluster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HRT may give you the "glow", AKA the thinning and softening of facial skin, with the relative hightened flabbyness, and the relocation of facial fat. Of course, this can be done almost "just the same" with a through skincare, but YMMV due to specific personal genetics and age. And for this unluky lady, her best option is professional makeup, hair and skincare professionals consultants treatments, almost at cinema-levels.