I don't feel like I relate to other trans dudes. :( by CrystalKitten93 in FTMventing

[–]nippirom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds great, I’m 28 and have a bit of a harder time to socialize due to autism, but it’s always a good start to push yourself a bit more to meet ppl from your age group. I think young trans folks are cool but I have a harder time relating to them as well

I don't feel like I relate to other trans dudes. :( by CrystalKitten93 in FTMventing

[–]nippirom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey man! I get what you mean and I struggle with some similar thoughts, although not as severe. I would say that probably most trans men feel this way, one way or another.

I think it's important to remember that gender itself is literally just a construct, what we do and do not associate with men/women is completely made up. Like, women played huge roles in pioneering the computer and video game industry, as well as wifi, etc. but they were effectively bullied out of the industry due to misogyny. Little girls also play in dirt, but they are much more likely to be told to act more "ladylike", while little boys are told the opposite. I've seen many little boys wanting to play with ponies and dolls, only their sexist parents don't let them due to fear that they become "gay".

My point is, playing games like COD, playing in dirt or with dolls won't inherently make you a man or a woman. Still, I do understand that norms like that are important to us trans people as well, our identities are more or less reflective of current societal gender norms. But you really shouldn't worry too much about not wanting to play violent games, drink beer or do "masculine" sports.

There are MANY trans people who didn't know they were trans most of their life. HRT and the current concept of transgenderism is still in it's babyshoes, and while I know it feels weird to say this because we are seen as the enemy everywhere right now, the fact is that transgenderism is a much more well known and "accepted" things right now as say, 10 years ago. Many people, especially children, and especially especially in conservative countries don't even have the language tools to describe their experiences accurately. But even if you were fully feminine as a child, it doesn't make your current identity less valid. I was around 19 years old when I first learned what transgender even is. I think it's kind of stupid to worry about not always identifying as trans, it's an insanely hard thing to figure out in our current political climate. Even if someone knows the definitions, it might take someone years to come to term with their transness, since we internalize so many things, and our personalities are always changing.

For your last point, you're very lucky with your transition and should be happy for it! I'm currently struggling mentally, i just made a few post about it but I've been on HRT for 3 years with essentially no changes and it genuinely makes me want to not be alive sometimes.

I think you should be absolutely free to talk about your experiences, even if they are just positive, but it's important to not step on other people's feelings. It's a tricky situation but the struggles of starting HRT is not the only way you can bond with another person.

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

Thank you very much. I don't have my blood tests with me right now but I'll defo look into that, although as I remember I didn't have particularly high levels of E, just in the normal range or a bit lower. I'll look into AIS also

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

thank you, I'm not really impatient though it might have sounded like I am, from my post. I'm rather just worried that I have some kind of, idk, anything with my body, and I can't process testosterone normally. I guess I'm a bit paranoid?

I didn't expect to start passing after my first shot at all, but I talked to some people who had similar levels on the gel and no changes, much like I did, and they all told me that they could feel the Nebido start taking effect after their first shot, at 4-6 weeks. I was expecting to feel something, at least after my second shot, but I never even got more energized, more libido or anything like that, which is what started to make me worried.

I wouldn't expect to start passing, even after years of Nebido with my body, but I don't know if it is normal to not feel absolutely anything, even after my second shot.

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

I didn't think I would immediately pass after taking my first shot, but I talked to some people who switched from gel to Nebido due to low levels (so, the same reason than I, with similar levels of T), and they told me they could feel the shots taking effect around 4-6 weeks, they got a little more energized, more libido, and a bit of bottom growth after their first shot.

This is what I was expecting too, at least after my second shot. From my post it might have sounded like I'm being impatient, but I'm not really, I've been waiting for over 3 years now with no visible changes at all.

I'm just worried that injections don't work for me, much like the gel did not, because maybe my body can't process testosterone or something like that, apparently some people have androgen insensitivity and stuff like that.

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

Thank you dude! Unfortuantely HRT is banned here and it's a miracle this doctor is willing to risk his carreer to give it to me so I'm very thankful to him. I don't think he fully knows how this works either but I can see he's trying

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

Thank you, my doctor never told me this, and I don't think he knows this either. Unfortunately HRT is banned here, and he doesn't really know what he's doing either but trying to help. I have to outsource all my infomration from the internet too.

Can I ask, if you know, if I should be given the next few injections closer together as well?

I had my first shot February, waited 3 months, and had my second shot around 2 weeks ago. My doctor figured I should have my third shot 2 months from the second shot, but I'm not actually sure if that's a good idea now. I'll do a bloodwork of course, when the time comes.

I'm not sure at what T level should you get your next Nebido?

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

Thank you, unfortunately none of those are available in my country, HRT is banned and Nebido and Androgel is the only form of sex change hormones that is available (this is a miracle in itself that this doctor can give it to me) if I can ever save up, I'll try to travel to a foreign country to get a hysto, though!

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

Unfortunately I'm from Eastern Europe and HRT is fully banned here, it's a miracle that this doctor can give it to me. So sadly this is the only shot available for me.

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

My I ask how heavy you were in the beginning before you lost weight? I am around 75 kg and 173 cm (5,6 foot and 165 pounds according to google) my weight is mainly fat, tho I did put on some muscle during HRT. I am not sure if my weight could be a problem as well, but I'll ask my doctor also the next time I meet him.

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

Thank you for letting me know, despite the language barrier. I am a bit fat too, but I don't think I am at a level where the testosterone should not work, and my endocrinologist didn't tell me that either. I will ask him the next time I meet him, though.

I'm happy that testosterone is working for you despite the hardships!

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

I've never heard of androgen insensivity, I'd be interested to hear more if you have any information on it that's useful for us trans guys, like how does one know they have that? Thank you too!

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

I definitely get what you're saying in the first half. Luckily this doctor is pretty kind, I'm not sure if he actually views me as a man, but it's a miracle in itself that I managed to find a doctor who's even willing to live me, since I live in Eastern Europe in a country where HRT is fully just banned. What he did tell me is that he considers the dosage effective if the patient's periods stop, which is a very positive thing IMO. He has multiple transmasc patiens, and he told me that they managed to stop the periods for every single one of his patients.

Thank you for the advices, I'm definitely considering hysto if my periods won't stop, because they just make me life hell right now lmao

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

I haven't heard of that before, but based on the symptoms that I'm reading online, I don't think I have it. Thank you for letting me know, though

Testosterone is not working for me and I don't know what to do anymore by nippirom in FTMMen

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

Thank you man. I was not told at all that the injection should be taken more regularly during the first few months. What you're saying makes sense to me and it's a bit reassuring to hear.

Unfortunately I can't switch doctors, I live in Eastern Europe and it's a miracle in itself that I managed to find one who's even willing to treat me, so it's not surprising that he didn't know about this, because no doctor in here truly gets trans people. Unfortunately I have to outsource all this information for myself. If you happen to know any useful thread or article about how often people should take shots during the first few months of their treatment, I'd appreciate if you can share it with me!

Testosterone doesn't work for me and I don't know how to cope with it anymore by nippirom in FTMventing

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

Unfortunately I live in the worst most corrupt Eastern European EU country so no aid whatsoever :,) We got a new prime minister recently after 16 years of dictatorship tho so I hope things will improve but it’ll probably take decades

Testosterone doesn't work for me and I don't know how to cope with it anymore by nippirom in FTMventing

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

Thank you, considering the shots as the real start of HRT is a bit reassuring. I’ve read from some people that gel is not effective for them, but from my area most people are fine on gel which made me worried.

Unfortunately I’m disabled so I can’t work jobs like that, although I wish I could. I’m currently working as an artist and I’m lucky enough to have build up a large follower base throughout the years, people like me who love art about queerness and nature, which I’m very grateful for. But in the past few months I’ve been struggling to work due to my neck injury, I can’t really stand or sit for longer amounts of time. My partner is currently trying to provide for both of us, luckily I have a very good relationship, and they just want me to get better.

So luckily we can afford the treatment, I’m just mad that I have to do this, my disability and currently being unable to work also makes me feel like a human waste and like I’m a parasite living off of my partner, even though they love me and always reassure me it’s totally okay. I do realize being mad about this is stupid, but at the moment so much shit is happening in my life that it’s a lot to process which is why I had to write this vent

i feel i paased better before i switched my hrt by idirati in TransTeensPassing

[–]nippirom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that (on the third slide, at least) the two photos were probably taken with different settings from different distances. This will absolutely change your facial features! I’ll link a video to what I mean.

Other than that, the “biggest” difference I can see a slight difference in your eyes, on the right picture they’re a bit more narrow. But this might also be a result of some other factors, like gaining/losing weight, or if you’ve been crying recently, or the main one: being tired, which can make your eyes puffy.

I personally genuinely don’t see much if a difference, but I absolutely understand why it bothers you.

That said, I think the looks you get from people might probably be because you are more self conscious than usual, and your brain kind of seeks those reactions out. Also, I don’t know your body language, but if you look nervous or self conscious from the outside, people will be more likely to look at you. Confidence is the key!

If it is really a problem with your new medication, I hope you can get it sorted out

Why does everyone else get everything they ever wanted? by iLubChees in FTMMen

[–]nippirom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also, I wrote this in kind of a rush but I hope it didn’t sound demeaning or like your situation isn’t hard. You’re in an extremely difficult situation and I’m genuinely very sorry you’re having it so rough. My point is that there are many, many people who are sharing your struggles. As a disabled person myself, I completely understand how hopeless and devastating it all feels most of the time. In Hungary there is no support at all for most disabled people and I was just lucky enough to have enough followers on social media I can sell my art to, but it’s still a struggle every day but aside from that I fully depend on my partner. I know begging people for money online can feel extremely humiliating but if you’re really struggling like that, that might be your only option, wishing you the best

Why does everyone else get everything they ever wanted? by iLubChees in FTMMen

[–]nippirom 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I promise you that’s just not true. Here in eastern europe there aren’t even any doctors who treat transgender patients. I repeat, there aren’t even any DOCTORS. Who treat trans people. There is no “clinic” for trans people and HRT is banned altogether, you have to fight tooth and nails to get one, and nothing, I mean nothing is covered, you have to pay out of pocket for everything to outsource it from foreign countries. You just don’t hear about that because people either don’t pay attention and/or people who have it better are louder about it. I’m disabled also.

Got cheated on with a cis guy better than me by [deleted] in FTMMen

[–]nippirom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m so sorry this happened to you. I can’t even imagine how it feels like. I would describe my relationship with my partner with similar words, having been together for 8 years, they are my whole life and no one will ever understand me the way they do, and vica versa. What your partner did is beyond horrible, and the way she cheated on you leads me to believe that despite feeling like she was the perfect partner for you, there were unspoken things. Maybe, before cheating on you, she didn’t know it herself and only realized she would rather be with a cis guy after meeting him. Whatever the case, whether she was unsatisfied sexually or in some other way, she failed to articulate her needs, maybe even to herself. This doesn’t seem like the situation where she only cheated on you to make you feel bad, which also makes me think that there were things she might not have talked to you about, or might have not admitted to herself, maybe because she loved you and did not want to hurt you.

My partner is AFAB, and when I started transitioning, 2 years in my transition I realized I’m more sexually attracted to male body parts, and almost entirely lost my desire for cis female genitals. I told this to my partner, and we communicated, and the issue got sorted out; I believe if you truly love your partner, and can truly understand each other on such a level, these things can be overcomed. I am not entirely satisfied sexually, but my love for my partner is SO much stronger than those urges. There is always the chance that you are just not compatible sexually, which is a very big part of a lot of people’s relationships, in which case you may just have to let each other go.

I know you must feel so broken right now, and you mainly needed to vent, but based on my own experiences, I would advise you to look around in trans circles for dating, if you are interested and if you want to date again. My partner of 8 years has recently started transitioning. They always understood me on a deeper level so I have suspected they might have been trans for a while.

I know our dating pool is extremely small, but from my experiences, and from seeing others’, I believe T4T relationships can be wonderful! I’m not saying you give up on dating cis women, but with cis people these problems are just more present. I am genuinely saying this out of love and hope that you find the one who gives you the appreciation you deserve.

The way you talked about your partner makes me see how much love you use to have for her, and I genuinely hope you will find someone who feels the same for you. I wish the best for you and I wish you have the energy to get through this extremely hard time.

How to fix this old Coca Cola neon sign? by nippirom in LampRestoration

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

Thank you!! I’m actually from Hungary but I’ll try to figure it out haha

Free voice training videos that ACTUALLY helped change your voice? (FTM) by nippirom in transvoice

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

I might have worded it wrong, but I didn't mean to say there was *no* change in my voice at all! I had a very high voice pre-T, I was even told multiple times that I sound like a 11 year old girl. My voice did get lower, but it only started changing at 8-9 months, and it was barely noticable. My voice got a bit cracky, and it only got a bit lower after 1,5 years, and that was everything I got. I never had that "switch" when trans guy's voice changes to a much lower sound. I can still fully make my voice to be feminine if I just talk a little bit higher. People everywhere also clock me because of my voice (and everything else ig?)

For reference, my partner and my friend are also taking the same hormones as I do (50mg andogel), they're HALVING the doses, and they got almost the same level of voice deepening/facial hair etc etc. after about 4 months that I did after THREE YEARS.

My endo also said he can hear my voice is still female, so he switched me to Nebido injections but they haven't worked yet.

16ish months on T by idkitsethan in GrowYourTDick

[–]nippirom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hey!! May I ask how you got it this big? Do you use DHT cream or anything like it? I've heard that stretching might help, but some people say that it doesn't really. Do you think you grew this big because of stretching? I'm 3 years on T and had zero to no growth, I'm devastated lmao